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Thermocouple alloy(TYPE K, E, J, T) has a high thermal electromotive force. There is a linear relationship between temperature and thermal electromotive force. The thermal electromotive force has long-term stability. It possesses many advantages, including accurate and sensitive temperature, large measurement range, reliable performance and good mechanical strength. Thermocouple alloy(TYPE K, E, J, T) manufactured by our company have been widely applied in producing temperature measurement component in departments of national defense,scientific research, metallurgy and chemical industry.

BoSheng’s product program for thermocouples includes:

Thermocouple wire - round and flat

Thermocouple strip

Bunched wire

Thermocouple extension leads/extension cables

Types of thermocouple wire

Code	+Positive leg	-Negative leg
N	Nicrosil (NP)	Nisil (NN)
K	Thermothal P (KP)	Thermothal N (KN)
E	Thermothal P (EP)	Cuprothal (EN)
J	Iron (JP)	Cuprothal (JN)
T	Copper*	Cuprothal (TN)

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Main characteristics of thermocouple alloys

The working temperature for thermocouple alloy wires

Main characteristics of alloy wires of extension and compensating cables for thermocouple

Alloy wire Nomenclature	Symbol	Chemistry component(%)					Resistivity at 20℃ (μΩ.m)	Density (g/cm3)	Tensile strength(Mpa)	Elongation rate(%,L0=100mm)
Alloy wire Nomenclature	Symbol	Cu	Ni	Cr	Si	Fe	Resistivity at 20℃ (μΩ.m)	Density (g/cm3)	Tensile strength(Mpa)	Elongation rate(%,L0=100mm)
Cu	SPC	100	-	-	-	-	<0.018	8.95	≥190	≥30
	RPC	100	-	-	-	-
	KPC	100	-	-	-	-
	TPX	100	-	-	-	-
CuNi 0.6	SNC	99.4	0.6	-	-	-	<0.03	8.9	≥190	≥25
CuNi 0.6	RNC	99.4	0.6	-	-	-	<0.03	8.9	≥190	≥25
NiCr10	KPX	-	90	10	-	-	<0.75	8.7	≥490	≥25
NiCr10	EPX	-	90	10	-	-	<0.75	8.7	≥490	≥25
NiCr14Si	NPX	-	84	14.5	1.5	-	<1.05	8.7	≥500	≥25
NiSi3	KNX	-	97		3	-	<0.28	8.6	≥390	≥25
NiSi4	NNX	-	99.5	-	4.5	-	<0.38	8.6	≥450	≥25
CuNi40	KNCB	60	40	-	-	-	<0.50	8.9	≥390	≥25
CuNi22	KNCA	78	22	-	-	-	<0.55	8.9	≥250	≥20
CuNi18	NNC	82	18	-	-	-	<0.50	8.9	≥250	≥20
CuNi45	ENX	55	45	-	-	-	<0.50	8.9	≥390	≥25
	JNX	55	45	-	-	-
	TNX	55	45	-	-	-
Fe	NPC	-	-	-	-	100	<0.25	7.8	≥240	≥20
	JPX	-	-	-	-	100	<0.15
	KPCA	-	-	-	-	100	<0.15

Types of Extension/Compensating Wires & Margin of error

ICE584-3(JIS C1610-1995)
Thermocouple Sensor	Types	Composing materials of Conductor		Temp of connected point white thermocouple	Margin of error(°C)
Thermocouple Sensor	Types	Positive(PX)	Negative(NX)	(°C)	Class1	Class2
K	KX	Chromel®	Alumel®	-25~+200	±1.5	±2.5
	KCA	Chromel®	Alumel®	0~+150	-	±2.5
	KCB	Iron	Constantan	0~+150	-	±2.5
	KCC	Copper	Constantan	0~+100	-	±2.5
E	EX	Chromel®	Constantan	-25~+200	±1.5	±2.5
J	JX	Iron	Constantan	-25~+200	±1.5	±2.5
T	TX	Copper	Constantan	-25~+100	±0.5	±1.0
R	RCA	Copper	Copper-Nickel alloy	0~+100	-	±2.5
R	RCB	Copper	Copper-Nickel alloy	0~+200	-	±5.0
S	SCA	Copper	Copper-Nickel alloy	0~+100	-	±2.5
S	SCB	Copper	Copper-Nickel alloy	0~+200	-	±5.0
B	BC	Copper	Copper	0~+100	-
N	NX	Nickel-Chromium-Silicon	Nickel-Silicon	-25~+200	±1.5	±2.5
N	NC	Copper-Nickel alloy	Copper-Nickel alloy	0~+150	-	±2.5

※Chromel, Alumel (Hoskins trade mark)

ASTM E230-1996
Thermocouple Sensor	Types	Temp of connected point white thermocouple	Margin of error(°C)
Thermocouple Sensor	Types	(°C)	Special	Standard
K	KX	0~+200	±1.1	±2.2
E	EX	0~+200	±1.0	±1.7
J	JX	0~+200	±1.1	±2.2
T	TX	-60~+100	±0.5	±1.0
R	RX	0~+200	-	±5.0
S	SX	0~+200	-	±5.0
B	BX	0~+100	-	±3.7
N	NX	0~+200	±1.1	±2.2

1. PVC insulated thermocouple wire (PVC-PVC)

Specification:

Conductors:	Solid or stranded thermocouple wire per、 ASTM E230 & ANSI MC96.1
Insulation:	Flame retardant PVC
Construction:	Flame retardant PVC
Jacket:	Flame retardant PVC
Max. Temperature:	105℃
Limits of Error:	Conforms to ASTM E230, IEC 584、 and ANSI MC 96.1
Color Code:	Conforms to ANSI, IEC, JIS

Insulation		Wire Grade	Max. Temp. (℃)	Nominal Size (mm)	Gauge Size (AWG)	Wire Type	Calibration (Order No.)
Conductor	Overall	Wire Grade	Max. Temp. (℃)	Nominal Size (mm)	Gauge Size (AWG)	Wire Type	Type J	Type K	Type T	Type E
PVC	PVC	THERMO- COUPLE	105	3.1X5.3	16	Solid	J-PVC-PVC-16	K-PVC-PVC-16	T-PVC-PVC-16	E-PVC-PVC-16
				5.5X5.7	16 7/24	Stranded	J-PVC-PVC-16S	K-PVC-PVC-16S	T-PVC-PVC-16S	E-PVC-PVC-16S
				2.4X3.8	20	Solid	J-PVC-PVC-20	K-PVC-PVC-20	T-PVC-PVC-20	E-PVC-PVC-20
				3.1X4.4	20 7/28	Stranded	J-PVC-PVC-20S	K-PVC-PVC-20S	T-PVC-PVC-20S	E-PVC-PVC-20S
				1.9X3.0	24	Solid	J-PVC-PVC-24	K-PVC-PVC-24	T-PVC-PVC-24	E-PVC-PVC-24
				2.0X3.4	24 7/32	Stranded	J-PVC-PVC-24S	K-PVC-PVC-24S	T-PVC-PVC-24S	E-PVC-PVC-24S
		EXTEN SION	105	3.4X7.3	14	Solid	JX-PVC-PVC-14	KX-PVC-PVC-14	TX-PVC-PVC-14	EX-PVC-PVC-14
				3.1X5.3	16	Solid	JX-PVC-PVC-16	KX-PVC-PVC-16	TX-PVC-PVC-16	EX-PVC-PVC-16
				5.5X5.7	16 7/24	Stranded	JX-PVC-PVC-16S	KX-PVC-PVC-16S	TX-PVC-PVC-16S	EX-PVC-PVC-16S
				3.5X5.2	18 7/26	Stranded	JX-PVC-PVC-18S	KX-PVC-PVC-18S	TX-PVC-PVC-18S	EX-PVC-PVC-18S
				2.4X3.8	20	Solid	JX-PVC-PVC-20	KX-PVC-PVC-20	TX-PVC-PVC-20	EX-PVC-PVC-20
				3.1X4.4	20 7/28	Stranded	JX-PVC-PVC-20S	KX-PVC-PVC-20S	TX-PVC-PVC-20S	EX-PVC-PVC-20S
				1.9X3.0	24	Solid	JX-PVC-PVC-24	KX-PVC-PVC-24	TX-PVC-PVC-24	EX-PVC-PVC-24
				2.1X3.4	24 7/32	Stranded	JX-PVC-PVC-24S	KX-PVC-PVC-24S	TX-PVC-PVC-24S	EX-PVC-PVC-24S

Shielded:

All above thermocouple and extension wire can be finished with a shield (Stainless steel-SSB / Aluminum -AL/ Copper-Cu), If you need the wire with a shield, please add “SSB” or “AL” or “CU” to the Order No., such as “JX-PVC-SSB-PVC-20S”, it means Type JX, 20AWG, Stranded, Conductor insulation: PVC, Metal shielded: Stainless steel, Overall insulation: PVC.

Overbraids:
All above thermocouple and extension wire also can be finished with a metal overbraid to give added protection from abrasion and mechanical damage.
Stranded Overbraids:
- Stainless Steel(SSB)
- Tinned Copper (TCB)

Please add “SSB” or “TCB” to the Order No., such as “JX-PVC-PVC-SSB-20S”, it means Type JX, 20AWG, Stranded, Conductor insulation: PVC, Overall insulation: PVC, Overbraid: Stainless steel.

Color code & initial calibration tolerances for thermocouple wire:

Thermocouple Type		ANSI Color Code		Initial Calibration Tolerances
Wire Alloys	Calibration	+/- Conductor	Overall	Temperature Range	Standard Limits	Special Limits
Iron(+) vs. Constantan(-)	J	White/Red	Brown	0°C to +285°C 285°C to +750°C	±2.2°C ± .75%	±1.1°C ± .4%
CHROMEL(+) vs. ALUMEL(-)	K	Yellow/Red	Brown	-200°C to -110°C -110°C to 0°C 0°C to +285°C 285°C to +1250°C	± 2% ±2.2°C ±2.2°C ± .75%	±1.1°C ± .4%
Copper(+) vs. Constantan(-)	T	Blue/Red	Brown	-200°C to -65°C -65°C to +130°C 130°C to +350°C	± 1.5% ±1°C ± .75%	± .8% ± .5°C ± .4%
CHROMEL(+) vs. Constantan(-)	E	Purple/Red	Brown	-200°C to -170°C -170°C to +250°C 250°C to +340°C 340°C+900°C	± 1% ±1.7°C ±1.7°C ± .5%	±1°C ±1°C ± .4% ± .4%

Thermocouple Type		ANSI Color Code		Initial Calibration Tolerances
Wire Alloys	Calibration	+/- Conductor	Overall	Temperature Range	Standard Limits	Special Limits
Iron vs. Constantan	JX	White/Red	Black	0°C to +200°C	±2.2°C	±1.1°C
CHROMEL vs. ALUMEL	KX	Yellow/Red	Yellow	0°C to +200°C	±2.2°C	±1.1°C
Copper vs. Constantan	TX	Blue/Red	Blue	-60°C to +100°C	±1.1°C	± .5°C
CHROMEL vs. Constantan	EX	Purple/Red	Purple	0°C to +200°C	±1.7°C	±1.1°C

PVC-PVC Physical Properties
Characteristics	Insulation	Overall
Specific Gravity	1.25-1.38	1.25-1.38
Durometer Hardness	A85-90	A85-90
Tensile Strength; psi (min)	2100	2100
Elongation; %(min)	250	250
Minimum Bend Radius	5 x O.D.	10 x O.D.
Abrasion Resistance	Good	Good
Cut Through Resistance	Good	Good
Moisture Resistance	Excellent	Excellent
Solder Iron Resistance	Poor	Poor
Service Temperature	105°C continuous 150°C 96 hrs.	105°C continuous 150°C 96 hrs.
Flame Test	Self-extinguishing	Self-extinguishing

2. Fiberglass insulated thermocouple wire(FB-FB)

Specification:

Conductors:	Solid or stranded thermocouple wire per、 ASTM E230 & ANSI MC96.1
Insulation:	Braided fiberglass
Construction:	Parallel conductors
Jacket:	Braided fiberglass
Max. Temperature:	400℃
Limits of Error:	Conforms to ASTM E230, IEC 584、 and ANSI MC 96.1
Color Code:	Conforms to ANSI, IEC, JIS

Insulation		Wire Grade	Max. Temp. (℃)	Nominal Size (mm)	Gauge Size (AWG)	Wire Type	Calibration (Order No.)
Cond- uctor	Overall	Wire Grade	Max. Temp. (℃)	Nominal Size (mm)	Gauge Size (AWG)	Wire Type	Type J	Type K	Type T	Type E
Fiber glass	Fiber glass	Thermoc ouple	400	2.5X3.9	14	Solid	J-FB-FB-14	K-FB-FB-14	T-FB-FB-14	E-FB-FB-14
				2.2X3.3	16	Solid	J-FB-FB-16	K-FB-FB-16	T-FB-FB-16	E-FB-FB-16
				1.5X2.4	20	Solid	J-FB-FB-20	K-FB-FB-20	T-FB-FB-20	E-FB-FB-20
				1.5X2.5	20 7 /28	Stranded	J-FB-FB-20S	K-FB-FB-20S	T-FB-FB-20S	E-FB-FB-20S
				1.3X2.0	24	Solid	J-FB-FB-24	K-FB-FB-24	T-FB-FB-24	E-FB-FB-24
				1.3X2.2	24 7 /32	Stranded	J-FB-FB-24S	K-FB-FB-24S	T-FB-FB-24S	E-FB-FB-24S
		Extension	400	2.2X3.3	16	Solid	JX-FB-FB-16	KX-FB-FB-16	TX-FB-FB-16	EX-FB-FB-16
				1.5X2.4	20	Solid	JX-FB-FB-20	KX-FB-FB-20	TX-FB-FB-20	EX-FB-FB-20
				1.5X2.5	20 7/28	Stranded	JX-FB-FB-20S	KX-FB-FB-20S	TX-FB-FB-20S	EX-FB-FB-20S

Overbraids:

All above thermocouple and extension wire also can be finished with a metal overbraid to give added protection from abrasion and mechanical damage.
Stranded Overbraids:
- Stainless Steel(SSB)
- Tinned Copper (TCB)

Please add “SSB” or “TCB” to the Order No., such as “JX-FB-FB-SSB-20S”, it means Type JX, 20AWG, Stranded, Conductor insulation: Fiber-glass, Overall insulation: Fiber-glass, Overbraid: Stainless steel.

Color code & initial calibration tolerances for thermocouple wire:

Thermocouple Type		ANSI Color Code		Initial Calibration Tolerances
Wire Alloys	Calibration	+/- Conductor	Overall	Temperature Range	Standard Limits	Special Limits
Iron(+) vs. Constantan(-)	J	White/Red	Brown	0°C to +285°C 285°C to +750°C	±2.2°C ± .75%	±1.1°C ± .4%
CHROMEL(+) vs. ALUMEL(-)	K	Yellow/Red	Brown	-200°C to -110°C -110°C to 0°C 0°C to +285°C 285°C to +1250°C	± 2% ±2.2°C ±2.2°C ± .75%	±1.1°C ± .4%
Copper(+) vs. Constantan(-)	T	Blue/Red	Brown	-200°C to -65°C -65°C to +130°C 130°C to +350°C	± 1.5% ±1°C ± .75%	± .8% ± .5°C ± .4%
CHROMEL(+) vs. Constantan(-)	E	Purple/Red	Brown	-200°C to -170°C -170°C to +250°C 250°C to +340°C 340°C+900°C	± 1% ±1.7°C ±1.7°C ± .5%	±1°C ±1°C ± .4% ± .4%

Thermocouple Type		ANSI Color Code		Initial Calibration Tolerances
Wire Alloys	Calibration	+/- Conductor	Overall	Temperature Range	Standard Limits	Special Limits
Iron vs. Constantan	JX	White/Red	Black	0°C to +200°C	±2.2°C	±1.1°C
CHROMEL vs. ALUMEL	KX	Yellow/Red	Yellow	0°C to +200°C	±2.2°C	±1.1°C
Copper vs. Constantan	TX	Blue/Red	Blue	-60°C to +100°C	±1.1°C	± .5°C
CHROMEL vs. Constantan	EX	Purple/Red	Purple	0°C to +200°C	±1.7°C	±1.1°C

FB-FB Physical Properties
Characteristics	Insulation	Overall
Specific Gravity	2.54	2.54
Tensile Strength; psi (min)	250,000 at 1000℉(537°C )	250,000 at 1000℉(537°C )
Elongation; %(min)	4.8	4.8
Minimum Bend Radius	5x O.D.	10x O.D.
Abrasion Resistance	Good	Good
Cut Through Resistance	Very Good	Excellent
Moisture Resistance	Good	Good
Solder Iron Resistance	Excellent	Excellent
Service Temperature	260°C continuous 343°C single exposure	260°C continuous 537°C single exposure
Flame Test	Non-flammable	Non-flammable

3. Teflon insulated thermocouple wire(FEP-FEP)

Specification:

Conductors:	Solid or stranded thermocouple wire per、 ASTM E230 & ANSI MC96.1
Insulation:	Flame retardant extruded fluoropolymer FEP
Construction:	Parallel conductors
Jacket:	Flame retardant extruded fluoropolymer FEP
Max. Temperature:	200℃
Limits of Error:	Conforms to ASTM E230, IEC 584、 and ANSI MC 96.1
Color Code:	Conforms to ANSI, IEC, JIS

Insulation		Wire Grade	Max. Temp. (℃)	Nominal Size (mm)	Gauge Size (AWG)	Wire Type	Calibration (Order No.)
Cond- uctor	Overall	Wire Grade	Max. Temp. (℃)	Nominal Size (mm)	Gauge Size (AWG)	Wire Type	Type J	Type K	Type T	Type E
FEP	FEP	Thermoc ouple	200	1.7x3.0	20	Solid	J-FEP-FEP-20	K-FEP-FEP-20	T-FEP-FEP-20	E-FEP-FEP-20
				1.9x3.2	20 7/28	Stranded	J-FEP-FEP-20S	K-FEP-FEP-20S	T-FEP-FEP-20S	E-FEP-FEP-20S
				1.4x2.4	24	Solid	J-FEP-FEP-24	K-FEP-FEP-24	T-FEP-FEP-24	E-FEP-FEP-24
				1.6x2.6	24 7/32	Stranded	J-FEP-FEP-24S	K-FEP-FEP-24S	T-FEP-FEP-24S	E-FEP-FEP-24S
				0.5x0.8	30	Solid	J-FEP-FEP-30	K-FEP-FEP-30	T-FEP-FEP-30	E-FEP-FEP-30
		Extension	200	2.2X3.9	16	Solid	JX-FEP-FEP-16	KX-FEP-FEP-16	TX-FEP-FEP-16	EX-FEP-FEP-16
				1.7X2.9	20	Solid	JX-FEP-FEP-20	KX-FEP-FEP-20	TX-FEP-FEP-20	EX-FEP-FEP-20
				1.9X3.2	20 7/28	Stranded	JX-FEP-FEP-20S	KX-FEP-FEP-20S	TX-FEP-FEP-20S	EX-FEP-FEP-20S
				1.4x2.3	24	Solid	JX-FEP-FEP-24	KX-FEP-FEP-24	TX-FEP-FEP-24	EX-FEP-FEP-24
				1.6X2.6	24 7/32	Stranded	JX-FEP-FEP-24S	KX-FEP-FEP-24S	TX-FEP-FEP-24S	EX-FEP-FEP-24S

Shielded:
All above thermocouple and extension wire can be finished with a shield (Stainless steel-SSB / Aluminum -AL/ Copper-Cu), If you need the wire with a shield, please add “SSB” or “AL” or “CU” to the Order No., such as “K-FEP-SSB-FEP-20”, it means Type K, 20AWG, Solid, Conductor insulation: FEP, Metal shielded: Stainless steel, Overall insulation: FEP.

Overbraids:
All above thermocouple and extension wire also can be finished with a metal overbraid to give added protection from abrasion and mechanical damage.
Stranded Overbraids:
- Stainless Steel(SSB)

- Tinned Copper (TCB)

Please add “SSB” or “TCB” to the Order No., such as “JX-FEP-FEP-SSB-20S”, it means Type JX, 20AWG, Stranded, Conductor insulation: FEP, Overall insulation: FEP, Overbraid: Stainless steel.

Color code & initial calibration tolerances for thermocouple wire:

Thermocouple Type		ANSI Color Code		Initial Calibration Tolerances
Wire Alloys	Calibration	+/- Conductor	Overall	Temperature Range	Standard Limits	Special Limits
Iron(+) vs. Constantan(-)	J	White/Red	Brown	0°C to +285°C 285°C to +750°C	±2.2°C ± .75%	±1.1°C ± .4%
CHROMEL(+) vs. ALUMEL(-)	K	Yellow/Red	Brown	-200°C to -110°C -110°C to 0°C 0°C to +285°C 285°C to +1250°C	± 2% ±2.2°C ±2.2°C ± .75%	±1.1°C ± .4%
Copper(+) vs. Constantan(-)	T	Blue/Red	Brown	-200°C to -65°C -65°C to +130°C 130°C to +350°C	± 1.5% ±1°C ± .75%	± .8% ± .5°C ± .4%
CHROMEL(+) vs. Constantan(-)	E	Purple/Red	Brown	-200°C to -170°C -170°C to +250°C 250°C to +340°C 340°C+900°C	± 1% ±1.7°C ±1.7°C ± .5%	±1°C ±1°C ± .4% ± .4%

Thermocouple Type		ANSI Color Code		Initial Calibration Tolerances
Wire Alloys	Calibration	+/- Conductor	Overall	Temperature Range	Standard Limits	Special Limits
Iron vs. Constantan	JX	White/Red	Black	0°C to +200°C	±2.2°C	±1.1°C
CHROMEL vs. ALUMEL	KX	Yellow/Red	Yellow	0°C to +200°C	±2.2°C	±1.1°C
Copper vs. Constantan	TX	Blue/Red	Blue	-60°C to +100°C	±1.1°C	± .5°C
CHROMEL vs. Constantan	EX	Purple/Red	Purple	0°C to +200°C	±1.7°C	±1.1°C

FEP-FEP Physical Properties
Characteristics	Insulation	Overall
Specific Gravity	2.2	2.2
Durometer Hardness	55	55
Tensile Strength; psi (min)	3000	3000
Elongation; %(min)	200	200
Minimum Bend Radius	3 x O.D.	5 x O.D.
Abrasion Resistance	Very Good	Very Good
Cut Through Resistance	Good	Good
Moisture Resistance	Excellent	Excellent
Solder Iron Resistance	Good	Good
Service Temperature	200°C continuous 250°C single exposure	200°C continuous 250°C single exposure
Flame Test	Self-extinguishing	Self-extinguishing

4. Teflon insulated twised thermocouple wire(FEP-TW)

Specification:

Conductors:	Solid or stranded thermocouple wire per、 ASTM E230 & ANSI MC96.1
Insulation:	Flame retardant extruded fluoropolymer FEP
Construction:	Twisted conductors
Lay Length:	1-1/2” (38MM) to 2-1/2” (64MM)
Max. Temperature:	200℃
Limits of Error:	Conforms to ASTM E230, IEC 584、 and ANSI MC 96.1
Color Code:	Conforms to ANSI, IEC, JIS

Wire Grade	Max. Temp.(℃)	Gauge Size	Wire Type	Calibration (Order No.)
Wire Grade	Max. Temp.(℃)	Gauge Size	Wire Type	Type J	Type K	Type T
THERMOCOUPLE	200	24	Solid	J-FEP-TW-24	K-FEP-TW-24	T-FEP-TW-24
THERMOCOUPLE	200	30	Solid	J-FEP-TW-30	K-FEP-TW-30	T-FEP-TW-30

Color code & initial calibration tolerances for thermocouple wire:

Thermocouple Type		ANSI Color Code		Initial Calibration Tolerances
Wire Alloys	Calibration	+/- Conductor	Overall	Temperature Range	Standard Limits	Special Limits
Iron(+) vs. Constantan(-)	J	White/Red	Brown	0°C to +285°C 285°C to +750°C	±2.2°C ± .75%	±1.1°C ± .4%
CHROMEL(+) vs. ALUMEL(-)	K	Yellow/Red	Brown	-200°C to -110°C -110°C to 0°C 0°C to +285°C 285°C to +1250°C	± 2% ±2.2°C ±2.2°C ± .75%	±1.1°C ± .4%
Copper(+) vs. Constantan(-)	T	Blue/Red	Brown	-200°C to -65°C -65°C to +130°C 130°C to +350°C	± 1.5%<, BR>±1°C, ± .75%	± .8% ± .5°C ± .4%
CHROMEL(+) vs. Constantan(-)	E	Purple/Red	Brown	-200°C to -170°C -170°C to +250°C 250°C to +340°C 340°C+900°C	± 1% ±1.7°C ±1.7°C ± .5%	±1°C ±1°C ± .4% ± .4%

Thermocouple Type		ANSI Color Code		Initial Calibration Tolerances
Wire Alloys	Calibration	+/- Conductor	Overall	Temperature Range	Standard Limits	Special Limits
Iron vs. Constantan	JX	White/Red	Black	0°C to +200°C	±2.2°C	±1.1°C
CHROMEL vs. ALUMEL	KX	Yellow/Red	Yellow	0°C to +200°C	±2.2°C	±1.1°C
Copper vs. Constantan	TX	Blue/Red	Blue	-60°C to +100°C	±1.1°C	± .5°C
CHROMEL vs. Constantan	EX	Purple/Red	Purple	0°C to +200°C	±1.7°C	±1.1°C

FEP-FEP Physical Properties
Characteristics	Insulation	Overall
Specific Gravity	2.2	2.2
Durometer Hardness	55	55
Tensile Strength; psi (min)	3000	3000
Elongation; %(min)	200	200
Minimum Bend Radius	3 x O.D.	5 x O.D.
Abrasion Resistance	Very Good	Very Good
Cut Through Resistance	Good	Good
Moisture Resistance	Excellent	Excellent
Solder Iron Resistance	Good	Good
Service Temperature	200°C continuous 250°C single exposure	200°C continuous 250°C single exposure
Flame Test	Self-extinguishing	Self-extinguishing

5. Teflon insulated thermocouple wire(PFA-PFA)

Specification:

Conductors:	Solid or stranded thermocouple wire per、 ASTM E230 & ANSI MC96.1
Insulation:	Flame retardant extruded fluoropolymer PFA
Construction:	Parallel conductors
Jacket:	Flame retardant extruded fluoropolymer PFA
Max. Temperature:	206℃
Limits of Error:	Conforms to ASTM E230, IEC 584、 and ANSI MC 96.1
Color Code:	Conforms to ANSI, IEC, JIS

Insulation		Wire Grade	Max. Temp. (℃) >	Nominal Size (mm)	Gauge Size (AWG)	Wire Type	Calibration (ORDE CODE)
Cond uctor	Ove rall	Wire Grade	Max. Temp. (℃) >	Nominal Size (mm)	Gauge Size (AWG)	Wire Type	Type J	Type K	Type T	Type E
PFA	PFA	THERMO COUPLE	260	1.7x3.0	20	Solid	J-PFA-PFA-20	K-PFA-PFA-20	T-PFA-PFA-20	E-PFA-PFA-20
				1.9X3.2	20 7/28	Stranded	J-PFA-PFA-20S	K-PFA-PFA-20S	T-PFA-PFA-20S	E-PFA-PFA-20S
				1.7X3.4	22 7/30	Stranded	J-PFA-PFA-22S	K-PFA-PFA-22S	T-PFA-PFA-22S	E-PFA-PFA-22S
			200	1.4x2.4	24	Solid	J-PFA-PFA-24	K-PFA-PFA-24	T-PFA-PFA-24	E-PFA-PFA-24
			200	1.6x2.6	24 7/32	Stranded	J-PFA-PFA-24S	K-PFA-PFA-24S	T-PFA-PFA-24S	E-PFA-PFA-24S
			150	0.6X1.0	30	Solid	J-PFA-PFA-30	K-PFA-PFA-30	T-PFA-PFA-30	E-PFA-PFA-30
				0.5x0.8	36	Solid	J-PFA-PFA-36	K-PFA-PFA-36	T-PFA-PFA-36	E-PFA-PFA-36
				0.4X0.7	40	Solid	J-PFA-PFA-40	K-PFA-PFA-40	T-PFA-PFA-40	E-PFA-PFA-40
		EXTEN SION	260	2.2X3.9	16	Solid	JX-PFA-PFA-16	KX-PFA-PFA-16	TX-PFA-PFA-16	EX-PFA-PFA-16
				1.7X2.9	20	Solid	JX-PFA-PFA-20	KX-PFA-PFA-20	TX-PFA-PFA-20	EX-PFA-PFA-20
				1.9X3.2	20 7/28	Stranded	JX-PFA-PFA-20S	KX-PFA-PFA-20S	TX-PFA-PFA-20S	EX-PFA-PFA-20S
				1.4x2.3	24	Solid	JX-PFA-PFA-24	KX-PFA-PFA-24	TX-PFA-PFA-24	EX-PFA-PFA-24
				1.6X2.6	24 7/32	Stranded	JX-PFA-PFA-24S	KX-PFA-PFA-24S	TX-PFA-PFA-24S	EX-PFA-PFA-24S

Shielded:
All above thermocouple and extension wire can be finished with a shield (Stainless steel-SSB / Aluminum -AL/ Copper-Cu), If you need the wire with a shield, please add “SSB” or “AL” or “CU” to the Order No., such as “K-PFA-SSB-PFA-20”, it means Type K, 20AWG, Solid, Conductor insulation: PFA, Metal shielded: Stainless steel, Overall insulation: PFA.

Overbraids:
All above thermocouple and extension wire also can be finished with a metal overbraid to give added protection from abrasion and mechanical damage.
Stranded Overbraids:
- Stainless Steel(SSB)
- Tinned Copper (TCB)

Please add “SSB” or “TCB” to the Order No., such as “JX-PFA-PFA-SSB-20S”, it means Type JX, 20AWG, Stranded, Conductor insulation: PFA, Overall insulation: PFA, Overbraid: Stainless steel.

Color code & initial calibration tolerances for thermocouple wire:

Thermocouple Type		ANSI Color Code		Initial Calibration Tolerances
Wire Alloys	Calibration	+/- Conductor	Overall	Temperature Range	Standard Limits	Special Limits
Iron(+) vs. Constantan(-)	J	White/Red	Brown	0°C to +285°C 285°C to +750°C	±2.2°C ± .75%	±1.1°C ± .4%
CHROMEL(+) vs. ALUMEL(-)	K	Yellow/Red	Brown	-200°C to -110°C -110°C to 0°C 0°C to +285°C 285°C to +1250°C	± 2% ±2.2°C ±2.2°C ± .75%	±1.1°C ± .4%
Copper(+) vs. Constantan(-)	T	Blue/Red	Brown	-200°C to -65°C -65°C to +130°C 130°C to +350°C	± 1.5% ±1°C ± .75%	± .8% ± .5°C ± .4%
CHROMEL(+) vs. Constantan(-)	E	Purple/Red	Brown	-200°C to -170°C -170°C to +250°C 250°C to +340°C 340°C+900°C	± 1% ±1.7°C ±1.7°C ± .5%	±1°C ±1°C ± .4% ± .4%

Thermocouple Type		ANSI Color Code		Initial Calibration Tolerances
Wire Alloys	Calibration	+/- Conductor	Overall	Temperature Range	Standard Limits	Special Limits
Iron vs. Constantan	JX	White/Red	Black	0°C to +200°C	±2.2°C	±1.1°C
CHROMEL vs. ALUMEL	KX	Yellow/Red	Yellow	0°C to +200°C	±2.2°C	±1.1°C
Copper vs. Constantan	TX	Blue/Red	Blue	-60°C to +100°C	±1.1°C	± .5°C
CHROMEL vs. Constantan	EX	Purple/Red	Purple	0°C to +200°C	±1.7°C	±1.1°C

PFA/PFA Physical Properties
Characteristics	Insulation	Overall
Specific Gravity	2.15	2.15
Durometer Hardness	55	55
Tensile Strength; psi (min)	4000	4000
Elongation; %(min)	200	200
Minimum Bend Radius	5 x O.D.	10 x O.D.
Abrasion Resistance	Very Good	Very Good
Cut Through Resistance	Good	Good
Moisture Resistance	Excellent	Excellent
Solder Iron Resistance	Good	Good
Service Temperature	260°C continuous 288°C single exposure	260°C continuous 288°C single exposure
Flame Test	Non-flammable	Non-flammable

6. Metal overbraid thermocouple wire

Feature:

Tinned Copper Overbraid (TCB)
Stainless Steel Overbraid (SSB)
1. Round wire braid
2. Type 304 stainless steel is standard
3. 85% nominal coverage
4. Resists abrasion and mechanical damage
5. Provides superior tensile strength
6. Protects against longitudinal stress in vertical installations
7. Color tracer identification available
8. Other materials available upon request
9. Available on constructions up to 1.000" (25.4MM) diameter

Color code & initial calibration tolerances for thermocouple wire:

Thermocouple Type		ANSI Color Code		Initial Calibration Tolerances
Wire Alloys	Calibration	+/- Conductor	Overall	Temperature Range	Standard Limits	Special Limits
Iron(+) vs. Constantan(-)	J	White/Red	Brown	0°C to +285°C 285°C to +750°C	±2.2°C ± .75%	±1.1°C ± .4%
CHROMEL(+) vs. ALUMEL(-)	K	Yellow/Red	Brown	-200°C to -110°C -110°C to 0°C 0°C to +285°C 285°C to +1250°C	± 2% ±2.2°C ±2.2°C ± .75%	±1.1°C ± .4%
Copper(+) vs. Constantan(-)	T	Blue/Red	Brown	-200°C to -65°C -65°C to +130°C 130°C to +350°C	± 1.5% ±1°C ± .75%	± .8% ± .5°C ± .4%
CHROMEL(+) vs. Constantan(-)	E	Purple/Red	Brown	-200°C to -170°C -170°C to +250°C 250°C to +340°C 340°C+900°C	± 1% ±1.7°C ±1.7°C ± .5%	±1°C ±1°C ± .4% ± .4%

Thermocouple Type		ANSI Color Code		Initial Calibration Tolerances
Wire Alloys	Calibration	+/- Conductor	Overall	Temperature Range	Standard Limits	Special Limits
Iron vs. Constantan	JX	White/Red	Black	0°C to +200°C	±2.2°C	±1.1°C
CHROMEL vs. ALUMEL	KX	Yellow/Red	Yellow	0°C to +200°C	±2.2°C	±1.1°C
Copper vs. Constantan	TX	Blue/Red	Blue	-60°C to +100°C	±1.1°C	± .5°C
CHROMEL vs. Constantan	EX	Purple/Red	Purple	0°C to +200°C	±1.7°C	±1.1°C

FB-FB-SSB Physical Properties
Characteristics	Insulation	Overall
Specific Gravity	2.54	2.54
Tensile Strength; psi (min)	250,000 at 1000℉(537°C )	250,000 at 1000℉(537°C )
Elongation; %(min)	4.8	4.8
Minimum Bend Radius	5x O.D.	10x O.D.
Abrasion Resistance	Good	Good
Cut Through Resistance	Very Good	Excellent
Moisture Resistance	Good	Good
Solder Iron Resistance	Excellent	Excellent
Service Temperature	260°C continuous 343°C single exposure	260°C continuous 537°C single exposure
Flame Test	Non-flammable	Non-flammable

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