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Guide to Wire and Cable Insulation and Coverings

Which insulation Material? usable temperature range Application Note
PVC -10°C to 105°C Good general-purpose insulation for "light" environments. Waterproof and very flexible.
PFA
(extruded)
-75°C to 250°C Resistant to oils, acids other adverse agents and fluids. Good mechanical strength and flexibility. PTFE better for steam/elevated pressure environments
PTFE
(taped & wrapped)
-75°C to 250/300°C Resistant to oils, acids other adverse agents and fluids. Good mechanical strength and flexibility.
Glassfibre (varnished) -60°C to 350/400°C Good temperature range but will not prevent ingress of fluids. Fairly flexible but does not provide good mechanical protection.
High temperature glass fibre -60°C to 700°C Will withstand temperature up to 700°C but will not prevent ingress of fluids. Fairly flexible, not good protection against physical disturbance.
Ceramic Fibre 0 to 1000°C Will withstand high temperature, up to 1000°C. Will not protect against fluids or physical disturbance.
Glassfibre
(varnished)
stainless steel
overbraid
-60°C to 350/400°C Good resistance to physical disturbance and high temperature (up to 400°C). Will not prevent ingress of fluids.

For maximum accuracy extension cables should be used and terminals and connectors should be of thermocouple materials to maintain continuity.

Frequently Asked Thermocouple Thermocouple Cable/Wire Questions

Thermocouple Cable in IEC or ANSI colours, PRT Cable with PVC, PFA, PTFE or silicone rubber insulation are available from Labfacility.

PVC, PFA, PTFE and Glassfibre insulation offer different usable temperature ranges. Full details are available on the product pages and datasheets.

Labfacility offer Thermocouple Cable on reels of 10M, 25M, 50M, 100M, 200M to suit your requirements.

Yes, Labfacility stock large amounts of most cable types ready for shipping.

Fast, tracked Worldwide shipping is available for Thermocouple Cable and all products online.