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Multipair Thermocouple Wire - Fiberglass Insulated with Stainless Steel Braid

Multipair Thermocouple Wire
Fiberglass Insulated with Stainless Steel Braid Thermocouple Wire

Excellent for high temperature applications up to 896°F Suitable for use at normal air ambient temperatures where there is a possibility of a hot spot which might damage lower rated cables such as PVC or PFA Available with and without stainless steel braid in the more popular conductor combinations
			Fiberglass Multipair with Stainless Steel Braid Multipairs of stranded 20AWG dia conductors double glass fiber lapped, braided and varnished. Pairs twisted, glass fiber braided and varnished, bunched, braided and varnished with overall stainless steel braid.
Stock Number			CM1402/SSB	CM1403/SSB	CM1406/SSB	CM1412/SSB
	Wire Type (number of strands x AWG)		14x32	14x32	14x32	14x32
	Wire Size - AWG		21	21	21	21
	Insulation		Fiberglass
	Number of Pairs		2	3	6	12
	Conductor Configuration		Twisted
	Shielded		Yes
	Insulation		Fiberglass
	Insulation Rating (ºF)	Continuous	+896
		Short Term	+1000
	Color Coding		Yes
	Physical Properties	Abrasion Resistance	Fair
		Moisture Resistance	Fair
		Typical Weight (lbs/1000ft) excl reel	55	82	123	184
	Diameter under Armor (inches)		—
	Diameter over Armor (inches)		—
	Overall Diameter	inches	0.24"	0.31"	0.43"	0.63"
		mm	6.1	7.9	10.9	16.0
Popular Order Codes			CM1402KX/SSB, CM1402JX/SSB CM1403KX/SSB, CM1403RCA/SSB CM1406KX/SSB, CM1406JX/SSB CM1412KX/SSB
Notes All dimensions are approximate			Impregnation retained up to 180°C. Above this temperature the integrity of the cable is maintained to the upper insulation rating limit provided the cable is not flexed particularly when cold.

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.