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Individually & Overall Shielded, Armored, Lead-Sheathed Thermocouple Cable
Engineered for underground and moist environments requiring both chemical and mechanical protection, this thermocouple cable connects to thermocouples for temperature measurement in applications where hydrocarbons may be present.
The lead sheath significantly enhances resistance to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, while individual pair shielding, overall shielding and double steel tape armoring provide reliable signal integrity and mechanical protection in demanding oil & gas, petrochemical and industrial monitoring environments.
Key Features
Lead Sheath Hydrocarbon Resistance
Lead sheath layer significantly enhances resistance to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, ideal for oil & gas exposed environments.
Individual & Overall Shielding
Individual pair shielding plus overall cable shielding ensures accurate, low-noise thermocouple signal transmission.
Double Steel Tape Armor
Double steel tape armoring delivers strong mechanical protection for underground and buried installations.
Dual CE & UL Certification
Certified to both European CE and North American UL standards, supporting global procurement and project compliance.
Flame-Retardant Construction
Meets IEC 60332-3-22 / IEC 60332-1-2 flame-retardant standards, limiting fire propagation in cable installations.
Dedicated Thermocouple Standard
Thermocouple element manufactured to IEC 60584-3 / NF C 42-324, ensuring accurate and consistent temperature measurement.
OEM & ODM Capabilities
Custom Thermocouple Type
Conductor material and color coding configured to your required thermocouple type (e.g. Type K/J/T/E/N) per ANSI/IEC standards.
Custom Pair Count
Available in multiple pair-count configurations (3/7/12/19/27 pairs and beyond) to match your monitoring project scale.
Custom Sheath Color
Outer sheath color configured according to thermocouple type identification requirements per project specification.
Armor & Shielding Options
Individual/overall shielding combinations and armor configurations can be tailored to installation environment requirements.
Custom Length & Packaging
Supplied in custom cut lengths and reel/drum packaging configurations to suit project logistics needs.
Private Labeling & Branding
OEM/ODM packaging, reel labeling and documentation support available for distributors and instrumentation contractors.
Technical Specifications
| Conductor | Depends on thermocouple type |
|---|---|
| Insulation | PVC |
| Individual Pair Shield | Aluminum tape or polyester tape + tinned copper drain wire |
| Unit Sheath | PVC |
| Overall Shield | Aluminum tape / polyester tape + tinned copper drain wire |
| Inner Sheath | PVC |
| Armor | Double steel tape |
| Outer Sheath (Cable Assembly) | Double steel tape + special PVC; color depends on thermocouple type |
| Cable Assembly Standard | IEC 60228; IEC 60502-2 |
| Cable Assembly Rated Voltage | 600V/1000V |
| Cable Assembly Max Conductor Temperature | 90°C |
| Flame-Retardant Standard (Assembly) | IEC 60332-3-22 |
| Thermocouple Element Standard | IEC 60584-3; NF C 42-324 |
| Thermocouple Element Rated Voltage | 250V |
| Thermocouple Element Max Conductor Temperature | 70°C |
| Thermocouple Flame-Retardant Standard | NFC 32070 C2, IEC 60332-1-2 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -20°C ~ 60°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons |
| Certification | Dual certified: EU CE, North America UL |
| Assembly Voltage | 600V/1000V |
|---|---|
| Element Voltage | 250V |
| Max Temperature | 90°C (assembly) / 70°C (element) |
| Certification | CE + UL |
| Conductor Size (mm²) | No. of Pairs | Outer Diameter over Lead Sheath (mm) | Min. Outer Diameter (mm) | Max. Outer Diameter (mm) | Weight (kg/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 Solid | 3 | 14.1 | 17.1 | 19.6 | 950 |
| 0.5 Solid | 7 | 18.8 | 21.8 | 25.0 | 1450 |
| 0.5 Solid | 12 | 23.7 | 26.6 | 30.5 | 1960 |
| 0.5 Solid | 19 | 28.8 | 31.6 | 36.3 | 2660 |
| 0.5 Solid | 27 | 33.7 | 36.3 | 41.6 | 3390 |
Construction & Configuration
Conductor
Conductor material and configuration depend on the specified thermocouple type (e.g. Type K/J/T/E/N).
Insulation & Individual Shield
PVC insulation with individual pair shielding (aluminum/polyester tape + tinned copper drain wire) and PVC unit sheath.
Overall Shield & Inner Sheath
Overall aluminum/polyester tape shield with tinned copper drain wire, covered by a PVC inner sheath.
Lead Sheath
Lead sheath layer significantly enhances resistance to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons for chemically aggressive environments.
Armor & Outer Sheath
Double steel tape armor provides mechanical protection, covered by a special PVC outer sheath (color per thermocouple type).
Pair Configuration
Available in 3/7/12/19/27-pair configurations with 0.5mm² solid conductors, per the dimensional data table above.
Standards & Test Documentation
IEC 60228 / IEC 60502-2
Cable assembly conductor and power cable construction comply with IEC 60228 and IEC 60502-2 requirements.
IEC 60584-3 / NF C 42-324
Thermocouple element manufactured to IEC 60584-3 and NF C 42-324 for accurate, standardized temperature measurement.
Dual CE & UL Certified
Certified to both European CE and North American UL standards, alongside IEC 60332-3-22 / IEC 60332-1-2 flame-retardant compliance.
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