Minco's Embedment Thermocouples, specifically the TC102960EG144SB1 model, are designed for monitoring the temperature of thrust bearings in hazardous environments, certified for use in Zone 2, Group IIC areas. They operate within a temperature range of -50 to 200°C (-58 to 392°F), which is reduced to 125°C (257°F) when elastomer-filled cable is selected. The thermocouples feature a tin-plated copper alloy case and a factory-applied babbitt tip on certain styles to mitigate overheating risks when installed in babbitt layers. The leads are constructed from stranded copper with PTFE insulation, with optional stainless steel braid and elastomer-filled variants available for enhanced durability. The time constant for the sensor is approximately 3.0 seconds in moving water, and it maintains a minimum insulation resistance of 10 megohms at 100 VDC from leads to case. This product is suitable for applications requiring reliable temperature monitoring in confined spaces and harsh conditions.
Minco embedment thermocouples are physically interchangeable with Minco embedment RTDs and feature four tin plated copper alloy case styles to meet a variety of installation options, including: spring loading or potting in drilled holes and a factory applied babbitt metal tip to reduce overheating of the sensors when installed in babbitt layer. They also feature standard thermocouple wire options of PTFE thermocouple wire, PTFE thermocouple wire with a stainless steel overbraid for added durability or PTFE thermocouple wire with stainless steel braid and an overall Teflon sleeve filled with elastomer for rugged cable that prevents migration of oil along the cable.
For applications requiring:
| Minco | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Thermocouple Temperature Probes |
| Product Number | TC102960EG144SB1 |
| Product Name | Embedment Thermocouples |
| Sensed Temperature | -299 to 392 F (-184 to 200 C) |
| Configuration | Grounded Thermocouple |
| Probe Configuration | Other (Special Purpose); Embedment Thermocouples |
