If you’ve found it challenging to make the right thermocouple wire selection for your various heat treatment applications, you’re not alone. There are many considerations, all of which can result in manufacturing issues and other problems if you don’t make an educated decision.
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Thermocouple Selection,
high-temperature wire,
heat treat,
low-drift cable
As you approach higher and higher temperatures for your applications, it’s hard not to think of fiberglass insulated products. S-Glass and E-Glass, we refer to as Q-Glass and G-Glass respectively. These braided products, come in many different variations depending on the use, not to mention there are also different saturants, grades of thermocouple, shields, and armors that can be applied over/to your wire or cable.
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Thermocouple Selection,
high-temperature wire,
Thermocouple 101,
Q-Glass,
G-Glass,
Fiberglass
In all our years of experience with aviation and aerospace composites manufacturers, there is one overriding truth: Thermocouple failure during autoclave composites curing and the parts waste that results is NOT an option. The secrets to achieving zero failures are outlined in the following infographic.
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Thermocouple Traceability,
Aerospace Composites,
NADCAP,
Thermocouple Selection
Whether you’re using thermocouple wire in the aerospace, industrial or metallurgy markets, I have little doubt that the better you understand the ‘devil is in the details’ when it comes to making the right wire design selection for your applications, the better your chances of success.
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Thermocouple Selection,
high-temperature wire,
wire design,
Thermocouple 101
Unless you've been on an extended vacation or this is your first visit to our site, you probably noticed some significant changes at www.tewire.com. We've completely revamped the website to make it one of the most convenient and comprehensive resources on all things related to thermocouple wire and cable.
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Thermocouple Selection
Understanding Noise Levels and Installation Considerations
In part one, we discussed the four types of noise frequently found in instrumentation circuits (i.e., Common Mode, Cross Talk, Static and Magnetic) as well as the methods used to correct the problems they cause.
Next, we discuss the types of noise levels found in various environments and some installation considerations that will help you mitigate or completely eliminate the noise problems.
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Thermocouple Selection,
Thermocouple 101,
Instrumentation Circuits
4 Common Sources of Noise that Affect Instrumentation Circuits
It can be a real challenge to select the right thermocouple wire. You not only have to determine the type of thermocouple elements to use, but also the temperature range, calibration accuracy and insulation type for your application. With thousands of different configurations, it’s still far less complicated than thermocouple and instrumentation cable circuits. Regardless, it is important to know how to control noise in instrumentation circuits.
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Thermocouple Selection,
Thermocouple 101,
Instrumentation Circuits
Over the last few months, TE Wire & Cable team has been working meticulously on making our customers internet experience more valuable and enjoyable. In the next few weeks we are preparing to roll out our brand new website. Out of many useful features and the vast plethora of information on our old website, I want one feature to make its way to the new website.
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Thermocouple Selection
Thermocouple (TC) wires are used in a wide range of industries. I have personally worked on some unique projects and it always amazes me how innovative people get especially in the niche applications. For example, one well known aerospace company is designing cryogenic temperature monitoring system utilizing thermocouple wire in space satellites. Cool stuff. Literally.
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Thermocouple Selection,
thermocouple wire calibration,
high-temperature wire,
wire design,
Thermocouple 101
When it comes to selecting the right thermocouple wire, it’s all about temperature and accuracy. It is vital to select a TC wire that fits within the temperature range of your application. Why? Because a wire that doesn’t fit the required temperature range will not provide accurate temperature measurement. And this could lead to system or parts damage if the elements of your application get too hot.
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Thermocouple Selection,
thermocouple color codes,
thermocouple wire calibration