Thermocouple Cable - Heat Resistant PVC Insulated Twisted Pair with Screen
Thermocouple Cables - Single Pair
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HR PVC Twisted Pair with Screen
One pair of solid conductors. Cores HR PVC insulated. Pair twisted, screened with Mylar® aluminium tape and drain wire. HR PVC sheathed overall. |
HR PVC Twisted Pair with Screen
One pair of stranded conductors. Cores HR PVC insulated. Pair twisted, screened with Mylar® aluminium tape and drain wire. HR PVC sheathed overall. |
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Stock Number | A20 | A25 | A27 | A28 | A29 | ||||
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Conductor Style | Solid | Stranded | ||||||
No. of Strands / Strand Diameter (mm) | 1/0.8 | 1/1.29 | 7/0.2 | 13/0.2 | 23/0.2 | ||||
Total Area (mm2) | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.22 | 0.44 | 0.75 | ||||
Total AWG (S = Stranded) | 20 | 16 | 24S | 21S | 18S | ||||
Insulation | Heat Resistant PVC | Heat Resistant PVC | |||||||
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Number of Pairs | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Laid Flat or Twisted | Twisted | Twisted | |||||||
Screen | Yes | Yes | |||||||
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Insulation | Heat Resistant PVC | Heat Resistant PVC | ||||||
Insulation Rating (ºC) |
Continuous | -30 to +105 | -30 to +105 | ||||||
Short Term | — | — | |||||||
Colour Coding | Yes | Yes | |||||||
Physical Properties |
Abrasion Resistance | Good | Good | ||||||
Moisture Resistance | Very Good | Very Good | |||||||
Typical Weight (Kg/100m) excl reel |
4 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | ||||
Diameter under Armour (mm) | — | — | |||||||
Diameter over Armour (mm) | — | — | |||||||
Overall Diameter | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||||
Popular Order Codes | A20KX, A20KCB, A20TX, A20JX, A20NX, A20EX, A20RCA A25KX, A25KCB, A25TX, A25JX, A25NX, A25EX, A25RCA |
A27KX, A27KCB, A27TX, A27JX, A27NX, A27EX, A27RCA A28KX, A28KCB, A28TX, A28JX, A28NX, A28EX, A28RCA A29KX, A29KCB, A29TX, A29JX, A29NX, A29EX, A29RCA |
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Notes All dimensions are approximate |
Round section. Rejects electromagnetic and electrostatic interference. | Round section. Rejects electromagnetic and electrostatic interference. |

Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a thermocouple cable, and why is it important?
A thermocouple cable is used to connect a thermocouple sensor to measurement equipment. It transmits the temperature signal generated by the thermocouple, ensuring accurate readings are maintained. The choice of cable material (such as PVC, PFA, or fibreglass) affects the cable's durability, temperature range, and resistance to environmental factors, making it critical to select the right one for your application. - What are the different types of thermocouple cables available?
Thermocouple cables are categorised into extension and compensating types. Extension cables (X) use the same material as the thermocouple for accurate signal transmission, such as Type KX (Type K), Type JX (Type J), and Type TX (Type T). Compensating cables (C) use alternative alloys to mimic the thermocouple’s response over a limited range, such as Type KC (Type K) and Type SC/RC (Types S and R). - What insulation materials are available for thermocouple cables?
We stock over 3 million metres of thermocouple cable with a variety of insulation material, including PVC, PFA, fibreglass, ceramic fibre, XLPE, and silicon rubber. PVC (105ºC) is a good general purpose cable, PFA (250ºC) has good chemical and oil resistance, Fibreglass (480ºC) is good for industrial use at higher temperatures and Silicon Rubber (200ºC) is a good choice if a very flexible cable is required. For a more detailed overview of insulation materials, visit our insulation guide.