Compensating Cables
Compensating Cables are specialized electrical cables used to connect thermocouples to temperature-measuring instruments (like indicators, controllers, or recorders). They are made from alternative materials that mimic the thermoelectric behavior of the actual thermocouple metals within a limited temperature range. These cables help maintain accurate temperature readings by minimizing error due to voltage loss or environmental influences during signal transmission.
Key Features
- Designed to transmit thermocouple signals accurately over long distances
- Made from alloy conductors that simulate the thermoelectric properties of thermocouples
- Provide stable and consistent EMF (electromotive force) transmission
- Color-coded as per international standards (ANSI, IEC, JIS, etc.)
- Shielded or unshielded constructions available for EMI protection
- High resistance to heat, chemicals, oil, and mechanical wear
- Available in PVC, Teflon (PTFE), Silicone, or Fiberglass insulation
Applications
- Connection between thermocouples and measuring/control instruments
- Furnaces, ovens, and kilns in metallurgy and ceramics
- Plastic and rubber processing machinery
- Chemical and petrochemical industries
- Power plants and refineries
- Pharmaceutical and food processing
- Test benches and calibration labs
