PRODUCT CODE: TE/TE

Our customers have grown to expect only the highest quality product from PMC A Division of R-SCC. We are continually committed to meet the specific needs of industry and our customers. This construction includes the single conductors insulated with FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene), laid parallel and jacketed also with FEP. FEP was commercially introduced in 1960 by Dupont and is a true thermoplastic. It is applied as an insulation or jacket by conventional extruder processes. It retains useful strength and flexibility over broad ranges of environmental temperature or thermal aging; and a volume resistivity above 10¹⁸ OHM/Sq., both are at the top of measurable range. The dielectric constant is 2.1 from 10² to 10⁷ Hz, above which drops slightly with increasing frequency (less than 3% change at 10¹⁰ Hz). The dissipation factor show no change with temperature and only slight change with frequency-between 60 Hz and 10,000 Hz, the factor ranges from 0.0002 to 0.0007, obtaining a maximum value at 1 Mhz.

The thermocouple grade products shown are used to form temperature sensors and the extension grade products become the interconnecting link in the temperature system.

Suggested operating temperature is -90°F to 400°F (-67°C to 204°C). The insulation on the individual conductors and the jacketing are both color coded to ANSI standards for quick identification of conductors and calibration.

You will find our qualified sales and engineering staff eager to assist in selecting a design to meet the requirements of your specific application.

Color Code & Initial Calibration Tolerances for Thermocouple Wire:

Thermocouple Type  Color Code  Initial Calibration Tolerances  Wire Alloys ANSI Symbol +/- Individual Jacket  Temperature Range Standard Limits Special Limits  *Iron(+) vs. Constantan™(-) J White/Red Brown +32°F (0°C) to +545°F (+285°C) +545°F (285°C) to +1400°F (+750°C) ± 4°F (2.2°C) ± .75% ± 2°F (1.1°C) ± .4%  CHROMEL™(+) vs. ALUMEL™(-) K Yellow/Red Brown -330°F -200°C) to -165°F (-110°C) -165 °F (-110°C) to +32°F (0°C) +32°F (0°C) to +545°F (+285°C) +545°F (285°C) to +2300°F (+1250°C) ± 2% ± 4°F (2.2°C) ± 4°F (2.2°C) ± .75% ± 2°F (1.1°C) ± .4%  Copper(+) vs. Constantan™(-) T Blue/Red Brown -330°F (-200°C) to -85°F (-65°C) -85°F (-65°C) to +270°F (+130°C) +270°F (130°C) to +660°F (+350°C) ± 1.5% ± 1.8°F (1°C) ± .75% ± .8% ± .9°F (.5°C) ± .4%  CHROMEL™(+) vs. Constantan(-) E Purple/Red Brown -330°F -20(0°C) to -270°F (-170°C) -270°F (-170°C) to +480°F (+250°C) +480°F (+250°C) to +640°F (+340°C) +640°F (+340°C) to +1600°F (+900°C) ± 1% ± 3°F (1.7°C) ± 3°F (1.7°C) ± .5% ± 1.8°F (1°C) ± 1.8°F (1°C) ± .4% ± .4%  Nicrosil(+) vs. Nisil(-) N Orange/Red Brown +32°F (0°C) to +545°F (+285°C) +545°F (285°C) to +2300°F (+1250°C) ± 4°F (2.2°C) ± .75% ± 2°F (1.1°C) ± .4%

Color Code & Initial Calibration Tolerances for Extension Wire

Thermocouple Type  Color Code  Initial Calibration Tolerances  Wire Alloys ANSI Symbol +/- Individual Jacket  Temperature Range Standard Limits Special Limits  *Iron vs. Constantan JX White/Red Black +32°F (0°C) to +400°F (+200°C) ± 4°F (2.2°C) ± 2°F (1.1°C)  CHROMEL® vs. ALUMEL® KX Yellow/Red Yellow +32°F (0°C) to +400°F (+200°C) ± 4°F (2.2°C) ± 2°F (1.1°C)  Copper vs. Constantan TX Blue/Red Blue -75°F (-60°C) to +210°F (+100°C) ± 2 °F (1.1°C) ± 1°F (.5°C)  CHROMEL® vs. Constantan EX Purple/Red Purple +32°F (0°C) to +400°F (+200°C) ± 3°F (1.7°C) ± 2°F (1.1°C)  Nicrosil vs. Nisil NX Orange/Red Orange +32°F (0°C) to +400°F (+200°C) ± 4°F (2.2°C) ± 2°F (1.1°C)  Copper vs. Copper Alloy SX RX Black/Red Green +75°F (25°C) to +400°F (+200°C) ±9°F (5°C)

NOTE:	Percent limits apply directly to temperature in °C units, but for °F equivalents are applied to the numbers of °F above or below the ice point (+32°F). (i.e. Limit (°F) = (Temp. °F-32°F) x Percentage)
	Thermocouple wire cannot be expected to meet the limits of error at temperatures below the ice point unless specified at time of purchase.
*	Magnetic
	CHROMEL®and ALUMEL®are registered trademarks of Hoskins Manufacturing Company.

   

TE/TE Physical Properties Gauge Nominal Insulation Wall (in.) Nominal Jacket Wall (in.) Nominal Diameter (in.) Approx. Ship. Wt (lbs) per M  Characteristics Insulation Jacket  Specific Gravity 2.2 2.2 16 7/24 16 20 7/8 24F 24 30 .008 .008 .008 .008   .010 .010 .010 .010   .090 x .160 .087 x .154 .074 x .128 .068 x .116   24 23 12 11    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 400°F(200°C) continuous 482°F (250°C) single exposure 400°F(200°C) continuous 482°F (250°C) single exposure  Flame Test Self-extinguishing Self-extinguishing

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