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Mineral Insulated Thermocouples
Mineral Insulated Thermocouple Assemblies Beside the standard construction, complex, custom built
consist of two, four or six thermocouple wires embedded in designs are available. Our expert design team can assist you
compact MgO - mineral insulation, enclosed in a metallic tube. solve your temperature related problems to satisfaction.
The assembly is compact, flexible enough to route, has a high
insulation resistance and high thermal conductivity. Mineral
insulated thermocouple assemblies are robust in construction
and offer good mechanical strength.
The recommendations made in this catalogue are to be used as intended guide. No guarantee of material can be undertaken since other factors may affect the performance. We reserve the right to change
the specifications mentioned in this catalogue without any notice as improvements & development is a continuous process at General. Responsibility of typographical errors is specifically disclaimed.
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Mineral Insulated Thermocouples
Specifications
Element : J, K, E, T, N, R, S, B type thermocouple, single, duplex (triplex on request)
Sheath OD : 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 4.5 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 9.5 mm, 10 mm, 12.7 mm
Sheath material : SS316, SS321, Inconel 600 as standard. Other sheath on request
Insulation : Mineral, Compact MgO (over 99% purity)
Calibration : In accordance with ANSI MC 96.1/ IEC 584 (class 2) (class 1 as option)
Junction : Grounded, ungrounded, exposed
Cold end : a) Pot seal with PVC or PTFE insulated flexible tails
b) Quick connect / disconnect plug and Jack
c) Ceramic spring loaded terminal block with silver plated brass terminals
d) Ceramic to metal seal
e) Other termination on request
Head : Diecast aluminium LM6 grade / SS304 / SS316, single or double entry with ¾" ET (F) or
½" NPT (F) cable entry as standard, ½" NPT (F) for well or nipple. Other materials on request
Protection : Weatherproof to IP-68 (IS :13947 Part I)
: Flameproof to Gr.I, IIA IIB (Equivalent to NEC. C1, I, Div 2 Gr. C & D) - CCOE Certified
: Flameproof to IIC (Equivalent to NEC. C1, I, Div 2 Gr. B, C & D) - CCOE Certified
: Increased safety
: ATEX certified
: CE certified
Extension : Provided in the form of Nipple or Nipple - Union - Nipple in Cd plated CS or SS.
Other extension on request
Optional : a) Thermowell (refer section on Thermowell)
b) Head mounted temperature transmitter
c) Adjustable compression fitting or flange.
Note : Beaded thermocouples also can be offered on request. (Specify conductor diameter in such case)
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Mineral Insulated Thermocouples
Tests*:
1) Calibration
2) Nitrogen leak test
3) Dimensional check
4) Insulation resistance (>100M Ohm @ 500 VDC at 25oC)
5) Hot IR test
* Refer seperate sheet which mentions
complete list of tests carried out.
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Mineral Insulated Thermocouples
Ordering Information
L1 Ex 55 mm E Ex
L1 Ex L2 L1 Ex
ELEMENT
1K, 2K, 1J, 2J, 1E, 2E, 1T, 2T, 1N, 2N
1R, 2R, 1S, 2S, 1B, 2B
SHEATH OD
2, 3, 3.2, 4.5, 6, 8, 9.5, 10, 12.7mm
OPTION / SPECIAL
SHEATH MATERIAL 1. Adjustable compression fitting in SS316
S6 SS316 S3 SS310 (specify the size)
S2 SS321 HC Hastelloy® C 2. Spring loaded bayonet fitting
I6 Inconel® 600 SH SS446 3. Lugs for tails
I8 Incoloy® 800 4. Special limits of error
5. Grounded junction
L1 6. Calibration standard
Specify in mm (specify other than IEC-584)
7. Triplex element
Ex 8. Bulk head connector
Specify in mm 9. Thermowell
10. Any other requirement
11. Beaded Ceramics (Sheath Material - NA)
EXTENSION CABLE TYPE
0. None
1. PTFE insulated tails-55mm long
2. PTFE insulated, PTFE overall cable
3. PTFE insulated, overall PTFE & SS braided cable EXTENSION CABLE LENGTH
4. FG insulated, overall FG cable L2 meter
5. FG insulated, overall FG, SS braided cable
TC IA 2J 3 S6 200 50 1 0 0
Thermocouple Element Type Sheath Material “Ex” Length (mm) “L2” Extension Cable Length
Construction Type Sheath OD “L1” Length (mm) Extension Cable Type Option/Special Requirement
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Mineral Insulated Thermocouples
Ordering Information
E Ex E Ex
E Ex L1 Ex L2
CABLE ENTRY
15N ½” NPT(F)
20E ¾” ET(F)
15M M20 x 1.5(F)
15B ½” BSP(F)
E
Specify in mm
Standard Features : a - Ungrounded junction
b - Reference standard IEC 584 Class 2
c - Mineral (compact MgO) insulation
d - 1/2” NPT(M) connection
Typical Model No : TC-H-C-2K-6-S6-WAL-15N-250-S6-150-0
TC H-C 2K 6 S6 WAL 15N 250 S6 150 0
Thermocouple Element Type Sheath Material Cable Entry Connection Material Option/Special Requirement
Construction Type Sheath OD (mm) Head “E” Length (mm) “Ex” Length (mm)
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Head
Swivel Nut
Adj. Gland
Ex.
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Lead wire
L2
Flange
Head
Earthing Strip
T
45 o
Purge Air Connection
with Plug and chain
Mineral Insulated Thermocouples
A3
Flange
Protection Tube
“L”
L1
Ø4.8MM
U
Thermocouple
A2
Ø1.7
Inner Protecting Tube
13mm to 150mm
A1
BED Type Thermocouple Assembly Fully Spring Loaded Thermocouple / RTD Swaged Type Special Thermocouple
Assembly for Vibration Application Assembly for Quick Response
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MI Thickwall Thermocouple
Head
½” NPT (F)
½” NPT (M) T
Flange
“E” = to suit thermowell
Hard Facing By
Boron Surfacing
Turbine Metal
“U”
Technology-601
Thickness: 0.0045",
upto 2 Mtrs.
Thermocouple
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MI Thickwall Thermocouple
The recommendations made in this catalogue are to be used as intended guide. No guarantee of material can be undertaken since other factors may affect the performance. We reserve the right to change
the specifications mentioned in this catalogue without any notice as improvements & development is a continuous process at General. Responsibility of typographical errors is specifically disclaimed.
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MI Tube Skin Thermocouple Assembly
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MI Tube Skin Thermocouple Assembly
Insulators: MgO is used as mineral insulation. The 4. Final product conforms to specification as given.
material is imported from a German company - Who are 5. Bending Process & Welding: After the thick-wall cable is
pioneers in this field worldwide. The purity is very bent on automatic bending machines to get even circular
important for long life of thermocouple. We use over diameters. The bends (D & 2D) are the expansion loops
99% pure MgO. of the thermocouple.
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MI Tube Skin Thermocouple Assembly
Specifications
Sheath Materials Offered : SS446, Inconel® 600/601, SS310
(Other materials on request)
Sheath Diameter : 9.5, 12.7 mm (½”)
(Higher diameter on request)
Thermocouple Types : ANSI Type K, J, E, N
Conductor Diameter : 1.8 mm (nominal) for 12.7 mm OD
Sheath Thickness : 3.20 mm (nominal) for 12.7 mm OD
Insulation Material : Compact mass of MgO (99% min Purity)
Insulation Resistance : > 100 M Ohm @ 500VDC
(Before grounding)
Calibration : ANSI MC 96.1 / IEC 584
(Special Tolerance)
Response Time : 10 seconds (after grounding)
Heat Shield : Provided on request
Junction Type : Grounded, Knife Edge Wedge Type
Expansion Loop : Provided ex-factory
(In accordance with customer requirement)
Cable entry
Compression Fitting
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MI Tube Skin Thermocouple Assembly
Welding Procedure
1. Grind the surface of heater tube in the area of 6. Perform final weld pass on both sides of the pads using
thermocouple junction location for removing scale and 2.36mm dia filler rod. Welds must extend 9.5mm
rust. Clean the area. minimum above tube surface & run full length of the pad.
2. Clamp the thermocouple in the desired location. 7. For transverse mounted thermocouple, locate the
3. Center of the wedge type pad must be ensured to be in retaining clip at the tangent point of the thermocouple and
contact with the heater tube. tube & weld at both ends using 2.36 mm dia filler rod.
4. Perform root weld pass on both sides of the pad using 8. For Axial mounted thermocouple, locate the retaining clip
1.57 mm dia filler rod. Welds must overlap each other & as desired & weld as mentioned under point no. 7 above.
run full length of the pad.
5. Perform secondary weld pass on both sides of the pad
using 2.36 mm dia filler rod. Welds to run full length of the
pad.
Note: Filler rods & welding procedures for other sheath materials,
types of thermocouples will be furnished on request
The recommendations made in this catalogue are to be used as intended guide. No guarantee of material can be undertaken since other factors may affect the performance. We reserve the right to change
the specifications mentioned in this catalogue without any notice as improvements & development is a continuous process at General. Responsibility of typographical errors is specifically disclaimed.
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MI Tube Skin Thermocouple Assembly
B
A A
Heater Tube Ø
Wrapping
Angle
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Retractable Type Tube Skin Thermocouples
Conventional Tube Skin Thermocouple are to be welded to the ’s retractable type thermocouples make
heater tube. As this is hot working on heater tube, it poses replacement of thermocouple possible without any welding or
several problems in terms of maintenance and longer shut any hot work on the tube. This results in significant amount of
down time. Each and every time a conventional tube skin saving in terms of time as well as shut down costs.
thermocouple is installed, the heater tubes are required to be
pressure tested as it has undergone welding.
Retractable Pad
tube Clips
Typical Installation
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Multipoint Thermocouple Assemblies
Features
l Ideal for measuring temperature at various elevations l Cost effective & overcomes space limitation
l Fully tailormade l Different thermocouples with varied MOC possible.
l Proven track record in cross section of industries l Construction enables user to remove thermocouple
l Can be offered with practically any length
for maintenance
Where space limitations and cost consideration are of prime with its vast experience has designed and
importance, multi-point thermocouple assemblies come into developed several types of multipoint assemblies, which are
picture which are used for measuring and controlling performing satisfactorily at hundreds of installations in several
temperature in a reactor having different temperature zones. parts of world. Some designs allow for replacement of
Any thermocouple assembly with measuring junctions individual elements while others require replacement of the
located at more than a one-immersion depth is commonly entire assembly. In either case, complete shut down of the
referred to as a multi-point. As the number of variations process line may not be required depending upon important
possible in multi-point assemblies is virtually limitless they are design considerations. Testing of multipoint is another
generally designed and manufactured to meet the specialised area. Our manufacturing set-up is equipped with
requirements of individual applications. As different multi- all latest testing equipments to perform all stringent tests.
point designs vary tremendously, careful consideration should Major user industries: Refineries & Petrochemical, Oil & Gas,
be given to such variables as the positive location of Chemical & Fertiliser.
measuring junctions and the ease/cost of replacement.
L1
L2
L3
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Multipoint Thermocouple Assemblies
Typical Constructions
U
U3
U2
U1
See detail - B
Thermowell pipe
Junction Box Flange 6" 1500# RTJ 3" Sch. XXS (Typical)
W/P to IP65
Contact plug welded
1/4" Sch. 40 on the thermowell pipe
Detail B
Thermocouples at various levels inserted in individual guiding tubes which in turn are welded to outer protecting tube as shown.
Spring loaded (with the help of ‘S’ spring or leaf spring) thermocouples located at various points mounted on a plate enclosed in a protecting tube
as shown above. The springs ensure proper contact with the protecting tube. As many as 33 points assembly was supplied as import substitution
for a reputed fertiliser plant.
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Multipoint Thermocouple Assemblies
0 0 0
at 100 C & 900 C or 1100 C for R, S & B type. Optionally for 3 points or more
on request. Section A-A
L1
in SS 316
L2
As per IS7358 - ASTM E-839 (63.2% step change from
L3
L4
L5
ambient to 800 C)
L6
L10 + 50
L7
L8
6. Flame Test
L9
L10
This test is applicable for multipoint thermocouple assembly to
find out exact location of thermocouple in protecting tube and
to ensure touching of thermocouple tip to tube. Outer Protection Tube
8mm OD x 6.5mm ID
7. Continuity Test: By using continuity tester/multimeter in SS 316
To confirm the element is proper and no open junction is observed.
8. Grounding & Ungrounding Junction
By using continuity tester/multimeter.
9. Ductility - (Bending Test) - (For MI thermocouple & MI RTD cable)
Minimum bending radius should be 5 times sheath OD. Spacer Plate
in SS welded
10. Sheath Integrity Test - Water Immersion test 20 to Outer Tube
To check sheath integrity of mineral insulated (MI)
thermocouple/RTD cable. Miniature Multipoint
Thermocouple Assembly
11. Dye Penetration Test with 0.5 mm OD Thermocouple
For skin type Dye Penetration test for weld joints
of weld pad and tip of sensor.
12. Helium Leak Test on request.
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