SummaryType K extension cable KX 2 × 1.3 mm², Class 1, with SSB conductors, individual silicone rubber insulation and silicone outer jacket. Compliant with IEC 60584-3. Operating range: -55 °C to +200 °C.
DescriptionThe KX Type K cable is designed to extend the connection between a Type K thermocouple and temperature measurement, regulation or control equipment. Manufactured with braided flexible SSB conductors, individual silicone rubber insulation and a silicone outer jacket that provide flexibility and thermal resistance for industrial installations.
Key features- Product type: Extension/compensation cable for thermocouple.
- Compatible thermocouple: Type K.
- Designation: KX.
- Class: Class 1 (according to IEC 60584-3).
- Conductors: SSB, stranded and flexible.
- Number of conductors: 2.
- Nominal section: 2 × 1.3 mm².
- Formation (stranding): 16 × 0.32 mm.
- Individual insulation: Silicone rubber.
- Outer jacket: Silicone rubber (green).
- Nominal overall diameter: 7.20 mm ± 0.30 mm.
- Nominal insulation diameter: 2.60 mm ± 0.10 mm.
- Nominal jacket thickness: 1.00 mm.
- Positive conductor: green; negative conductor: white (IEC color code).
- Operating temperature range: -55 °C to +200 °C.
Technical data (table)Feature : Specification
Product type : Extension cable
Compatible thermocouple : Type K
Designation : KX
Class : Class 1
Nature of conductors : SSB
Number of conductors : 2
Nominal section : 2 × 1.3 mm²
Formation : 16 × 0.32 mm
Type of conductors : Stranded and flexible
Indicated electrical resistance : Approximately 488 Ω/km at 20 °C
Operating temperature : -55 °C to +200 °C
Regulations : IEC 60584-3
Silicone insulation (table)Feature : Specification
Insulating material : Silicone rubber
Nominal insulation diameter : 2.60 mm ± 0.10 mm
Positive conductor : Green
Negative conductor : White
Outer jacket material : Silicone rubber
Jacket color : Green
Nominal jacket thickness : 1.00 mm
DimensionsNominal overall diameter : 7.20 mm ± 0.30 mm
Approximate weight : 78.94 kg/km
Example physical dimensions indicated on datasheet : 50 × 50 × 30 cm (packaging weight referenced on datasheet: 20 kg).
Tests and inspections- Spark Test: 2,500 V AC.
- Dielectric test between conductors: 1,000 V DC.
- Insulation resistance: greater than 20 MΩ at 20 °C.
- Visual and dimensional inspection.
- Verification of conductor continuity.
Applications- Industrial furnaces.
- Industrial machinery.
- Production lines.
- Thermal treatment processes.
- Ceramics and glass industry.
- Test rigs and equipment.
- Industrial laboratories.
- Control panels and temperature measurement, regulation and control systems.
Availability and useProduct manufactured to order / made to measure. Supplied in meters according to the length required by the installation. It is recommended to confirm compatibility with the Type K thermocouple and respect polarity (green = positive, white = negative) when making the connection.
Characteristics / technical specifications- Commercial designation: KX
- Section: 2 × 1.3 mm²
- Stranding: 16 × 0.32 mm
- Insulation and jacket: Silicone rubber
- Accuracy class: Class 1 (IEC 60584-3)
- Operating temperature range: -55 °C to +200 °C
- Nominal overall diameter: 7.20 mm ± 0.30 mm
- Indicated electrical resistance: ~488 Ω/km at 20 °C
- Electrical tests: Spark Test 2,500 V AC, conductor-to-conductor test 1,000 V DC, insulation >20 MΩ at 20 °C