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IECEx Approved Thermocouples for the Petrochemical, Oil and Gas Industries

with Termination Entry Gland

IECEx Approved Thermocouples with Termination Entry Gland Send Enquiry Data Sheet Request Info


Also available with ATEX Approval Also available with EAC Ex Approval
Our IECEx approved semi rigid mineral insulated thermocouple assemblies are manufactured using material that conforms to IEC 61515. Due to the nature of the cable used, the sheaths can be bent and formed without affecting performance.
  • The following thermocouple types are available: K, T, J, N, E, R, S and B
  • A wide range of protection concepts are available for use in Zones 0, 1 & 2. See table below for details
  • For stand-off requirements (Temperature classification T6-T1), see here
  • Available in 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm, 4.5mm, 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
  • Compression gland termination, supplied with 50mm PTFE tails
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 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 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)
 • Ex ia IIC T6...T1 Ga Ta = –40°C to 60°C
• Ex ia IIIC T80°C...T440°C Da
• 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. Sheath Length

 mm*
6. Types of Sensing Junction

Illustration Select
INSULATED Junction
Duplex Element Required? (please tick box)
Triplex Element Required? (please tick box)
7. Termination Style

Illustration Select
Brass Entry Gland
Stainless Steel Entry Gland

Thread Size:

End Seal Temperature Rating:
8. Extension Leads

Illustration Select
PVC (rated to 105ºC)
End Seal rated to 120ºC
PFA (rated to 250ºC)
End Seal rated to 230ºC
Fibreglass (rated to 480ºC)
End Seal rated to 285ºC
Colour Codes available to IEC 60751
Please enter Cable length in metres

 mtrs
9. Optional Compression Fitting

10. Quantity Required

Contact Details

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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 DTM 1250°C
156 Hastelloy X 1220°C
446 AISI 446 1150°C
800 Incoloy 800 1100°C

INSULATED
Hot junction insulated from sheath. Gives floating output with typical insulation resistance in excess of 100 megohms

Assemblies with pot seals are supplied with short tails as shown. However, where leads are several metres or more long, it is more suitable to have an overall sheathed cable. We recommend the following cables.