WIKA · Temperature measurement · Family TC85
Measuring insert
For high-temperature thermocouple
Range
0…1700 °C
Price
On request
Depends on configuration
Description
TC85 series thermocouples are alumina ceramic insulated sensors for use in extreme high-temperature applications. The high-purity ceramic insulator is designed with continuous multiple holes and houses the noble metal thermocouple wire. A variety of mounting and termination styles are available.
Fig. left: fish spine insulators
Fig. centre: transition with lead wire
Fig. right: terminal plate with lead wire
Special features
- Application ranges from 0 ... 1,700 °C
- Manufactured from the finest high-purity, high-temperature ceramics and metals
- Suitable for mounting in ceramic thermowells
Identification
| Model | TC85 |
| Subcategory | Thermocouple measuring insert |
Measuring range
| Temperature ranges | +0…+1700 °C |
Process conditions
| Process temperature | +0…+1700 °C |
Electrical characteristics
| Electrical connection | Stripped leads, Spade lugs, Standard plug 2-pin (male), High-temperature standard plug 2-pin (male), Standard solid pin plug 2-pin (male), Copper sleeves |
Materials
| Probe material | Aluminum oxide ceramic (alumina) |
Additional details
| Sensor type | Type S, R or B |
| Sensor class | Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 |
| Datasheet languages | EN |
Tables from datasheet
| Type | Operating temperatures of the thermocouple | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEC 60584-1 | ASTM E230 | ||||
| Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 | Standard | Special | |
| S | 1,600 °C | 1,600 °C | - | 1,480 °C | 1,480 °C |
| R | 1,600 °C | 1,600 °C | - | 1,480 °C | 1,480 °C |
| B | - | 1,700 °C | 1,700 °C | 1,700 °C | - |
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