🟡 Type K Thermocouple Wire

Type K (Chromel / Alumel) thermocouple wire is the most common choice for industrial and laboratory temperature measurement. It offers excellent stability and wide range capability up to approximately 2300°F (1260°C). TIP TEMPerature Products provides Type K wire in various gauges, insulation materials, and spool lengths to suit harsh or controlled environments. Each length is manufactured for accurate, noise-free signal transmission and long-term reliability.

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Type K Thermocouple(Chromel+ / Alumel –) K is the most common type of thermocouple. It’s inexpensive, accurate, reliable, and has a wide temperature range. Type K wire is commonly found in food applications because its alloys "do not" rust or oxidize. Maximum continuous temperature is around 1,100°C / 2,012°F depending on wire gauge size.

Thermocouple GRADE Wire is recommended for measuring process temperature. K Thermocouple Grade wire always has a BROWN jacket ( Teflon or Fiberglass ) with Yellow and Red conductors. This wire is available in standard limits ±2°C or Special Limits ±1°C. Most wire in this section is Standard. Please contact a Thermal Advisor to request Special Limits

Thermocouple EXTENSION Wire is used to connect Thermocouples to Instrumentation. It's accuracy is guaranteed over a limited temperature range. ( -40 ~ 221°F / -40 ~ 105°C ) Type K Extension Grade Wire always has a YELLOW PVC jacket with Yellow and Red PVC conductors