IECEx Approved Spring Loaded Thermocouples for the Petrochemical, Oil and Gas Industries

with a choice of Terminal Heads

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Also available with ATEX Approval Also available with EAC Ex Approval

Supplied with an IP68 terminal head, these IECEx approved spring loaded semi rigid thermocouples are ideal for installation in thermowell pockets via the threaded flameproof extension piece. Suitable for service temperatures up to 1250°C (minimum stand-off lengths shown on here must be observed).

A wide range of protection concepts are available for use in Zones 0, 1 & 2. See table below for details
The following thermocouple types are available: K, T, J, N, E, R, S and B
For stand-off requirements (Temperature classification T6-T1), see here

Available in 4.5m, 6.0mm & 8.0mm diameters in a wide range of sheath materials
A floating output with high insulation resistance is given via an insulated measuring junction
These sensors can be UKAS calibrated
Spring loaded thermocouple insert with wide choice of process connections

Available with the following approvals:

Protection Type	Description	Zone
Ex nA IIC Gc	Non-Sparking (Gas)	2
Ex d IIC Gb	Flameproof (Gas)	1
Ex ia IIC Ga / IIIC Da	Intrinsically Safe (Gas/Dust)	0/20
Ex ib IIC Gb / IIIC Db	Intrinsically Safe (Gas/Dust)	1/21
Ex tb IIIC Db	Enclosure (Dust)	21
Ex tc IIIC Dc	Enclosure (Dust)	22

Enquiry Form

1. Thermocouple Type

2. Protection Concept

Concept Type	Select
Ex d Flameproof/Explosion Proof
Ex ia Intrinsically Safe
Ex ib Intrinsically Safe
Ex nA Non-Sparking
Ex tb Enclosure
Ex tc Enclosure

Your chosen concept is:

Ex d Flameproof/Explosion Proof – Category 2, Zones 1,2 (Gas)
• Ex d IIC T6...T1 Gb Ta = –40°C to 60°C
• Standard EN IEC 60079-1 refers
• Designed to contain an explosion and quench the flame
• Sensors incorporate a suitable heavy duty enclosure or threaded fitting with tight seals

Your chosen concept is:

Ex e Increased Safety – Category 2, Zones 1,2 (Gas)
• Ex e IIC T6...T1 Gb Ta = –40°C to 60°C
• Standard EN IEC 60079-7 refers
• Design ensures no arcs, sparks or hot surfaces that could ignite an explosive mixture with a minimum IP54 enclosure rating
• Sensors incorporate a suitable heavy duty enclosure or threaded fitting with tight seals

Your chosen concept is:

Ex ia Intrinsically Safe – Category 1, Zones 0,1,2 (Gas) & 20,21,22 (Dust)
Available for assemblies with Stainless Steel Terminal Heads
• Ex ia IIC T6...T1 Ga Ta = –40°C to 60°C
• Ex ia IIIC T80°C…T440°C Db
• Standard EN IEC 60079-11 refers
• Designed to limit the energy of arcs or sparks that could potentially ignite an explosive mixture
• Sensors used in this area must be wired through a suitably approved barrier
• Optional approved 4 to 20mA transmitters available

Your chosen concept is:

Ex ib Intrinsically Safe – Category 2, Zones 1,2 (Gas) & 21,22 (Dust)
Available for assemblies with Die Cast Alloy Terminal Heads
• Ex ib IIC T6...T1 Gb Ta = –40°C to 60°C
• Ex ib IIIC T80°C…T440°C Db
• Standard EN IEC 60079-11 refers
• Designed to limit the energy of arcs or sparks that could potentially ignite an explosive mixture
• Sensors used in this area must be wired through a suitably approved barrier
• Optional approved 4 to 20mA transmitters available

Your chosen concept is:

Ex nA Non-Sparking – Category 3, Zone 2 (Gas)
• Ex nA IIC Gc T6…T2
• Standard EN IEC 60079-15 refers
• No arcs, sparks or hot surfaces

Your chosen concept is:

Ex tb Enclosure – Category 2, Zones 21, 22 (Dust)
• Ex tb IIIC T80°C…T440°C Db
• Standard EN IEC 60079-31 refers
• Protects against combustible and conductive dusts, rugged tight enclosures are used

Your chosen concept is:

Ex tc Non-Sparking – Category 3, Zone 22 (Dust)
• Ex tc IIIC T85°C...T450°C Dc
• Standard EN IEC 61241 refers
• Protects against combustible dusts
• Sensors incorporate a suitable heavy duty enclosure with IP6X seal

3. Sheath Material

4. Sheath Diameter

5. Overall Sheath Length ( 'L')

mm*

6. Types of Sensing Junction

Illustration	Select
INSULATED Junction
Duplex Element Required? (please tick box)
Triplex Element Required? (please tick box)

7. Terminal Head

8. Extension Piece Length ( 'L1')

mm*

9. Process Thread

10. Optional (Rotating Union) Fitting

11. Optional 4 to 20mA Transmitter

12. Quantity Required

Qty Required

Contact Details

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Email

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Additional Information

If your enquiry is for more than one style of sensor, please email us with your requirements or use the box below

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1	Thermocouple Type	Temperature Range (continuous)	Temperature Range (short term)
K	Nickel Chromium vs Nickel Aluminium	0°C to +1100°C	-180°C to +1350°C
T	Copper vs Constantan	-185°C to +300°C	-250°C to +400°C
J	Iron vs Constantan	+20°C to +700°C	-180°C to +750°C
N	Nicrosil vs Nisil	0°C to +1100°C	-270°C to +1300°C
E	Nickel Chromium vs Constantan	0°C to +800°C	-40°C to +900°C
R	Platinum - 13% Rhodium vs Platinum	0°C to +1600°C	-50°C to +1700°C
S	Platinum - 10% Rhodium vs Platinum	0°C to +1550°C	-50°C to +1750°C
B	Platinum - 30% Rhodium vs Platinum 6% Rhodium	+100°C to +1600°C	+100°C to +1820°C
Temperature ranges refer to the thermocouple type. The temperature range of the sensor may deviate from the above, please refer to the product description for more details

2	Sheath Material	Max. Temperature
Standard Sheath Materials
321	321 Stainless Steel	800°C
310	310 Stainless Steel	1100°C
600	Inconel 600	1100°C
Specialized Sheath Materials
114	Nicrotherm D^TM	1250°C
156	Hastelloy X	1220°C
446	AISI 446	1150°C
800	Incoloy 800	1100°C