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Thermocouple Wire - Kapton^® Insulated Twisted Pair
Kapton^® Insulated Twisted Pair Thermocouple Wire

Suitable for temperatures ranging from -103ºF to +545ºF Flame retardant with resistance to chemicals and radiation Excellent physical, electrical and mechanical properties over high temperatures Has high dielectric strength and excellent abrasion resistance
			Kapton^® Laid Flat Pair One pair of stranded conductors Kapton insulated. Pair twisted.	Kapton^® Laid Flat Pair One pair of solid conductors Kapton insulated. Pair twisted.
Stock Number			B02	B09
	Wire Type (number of strands x AWG)		7x32	Solid
	Wire Size - AWG		24	24
	Insulation		Kapton	Kapton
	Number of Pairs		1	1
	Conductor Configuration		Twisted	Twisted
	Shielded		No	No
	Insulation		Kapton	Kapton
	Insulation Rating (ºF)	Continuous	-103 to +545	-103 to +545
	Insulation Rating (ºF)	Short Term	+750	+750
	Color Coding		Yes	Yes
	Physical Properties	Abrasion Resistance	Very Good	Very Good
		Moisture Resistance	Fair	Fair
		Typical Weight (lbs/1000ft) excl reel	<7	<7
	Diameter under Armor (inches)		—	—
	Diameter over Armor (inches)		—	—
	Overall Diameter	inches	0.06"	0.05"
	Overall Diameter	mm	1.6	1.4
Popular Order Codes			B02JX, B02TX	B09JX, B09KX, B09TX
Notes All dimensions are approximate			Rejects electromagnetic interference.	Rejects electromagnetic interference.

What is a thermocouple cable, and why is it important?
A thermocouple wire is used to connect a thermocouple sensor to measurement equipment. It transmits the temperature signal generated by the thermocouple, ensuring accurate readings are maintained. The choice of cable material (such as PVC, PFA, or fiberglass) affects the cable's durability, temperature range, and resistance to environmental factors, making it critical to select the right one for your application.
What are the different types of thermocouple cables available?
Thermocouple cables are categorised into thermocouple and extension types. Thermocouple grade cables use the same material as the thermocouple and are used to make the sensing part of the thermocouple, designated by two letters such as Type KK (Type K), Type JJ (Type J), and Type TT (Type T) etc. Extension grade wire can only be used to extend ther thermocouple to the instrumentation, these are designated as type KX, TX, JX etc.
What insulation materials are available for thermocouple cables?
We stock over 7 million feet of thermocouple cable with a variety of insulation material, including PVC, PFA, fibreglass, ceramic fiber, XLPE, and silicone rubber. PVC (220ºF) is a good general purpose cable, PFA (480ºF) has good chemical and oil resistance, Fibreglass (890ºF) is good for industrial use at higher temperatures and Silicon Rubber (390ºF) is a good choice if a very flexible cable is required.