NiCr-NiSi Type K Thermocouple Wire And Cable Ideal For Industrial Laboratory And Scientific Uses

NiCr-NiSi (Type K) Thermocouple Wire and Cable is a widely used thermocouple material designed for measuring temperatures in a range of industrial and scientific applications. It is composed of two distinct alloys—Nickel-Chromium (NiCr) and Nickel-Silicon (NiSi)—and is known for its durability, accuracy, and high-temperature performance.NiCr-NiSi (Type K) Thermocouple Wire is a versatile and reliable choice for high-temperature applications, offering durability, accuracy, and affordability for a wide range of industrial needs.

Color codes of thermocouple wire (K type)

Positive wire is yellow, negative wire is red.

Thermocouple temperature range and tolerance

Key Features of Type K Thermocouple Wire:

• Wide Temperature Range:

Operates effectively between -200°C to +1250°C (-328°F to +2282°F), making it suitable for high-temperature applications.

• High Durability:

Resistant to oxidation, corrosion, and mechanical wear in demanding environments, including high-humidity and oxidizing atmospheres.

• Good Stability and Sensitivity:

Provides reliable and accurate temperature measurements over a wide range.

Has a Seebeck coefficient (thermoelectric voltage) that ensures sensitivity across the operating temperature range.

• Robust Material Composition:

Positive Leg (KP): Nickel-Chromium (approximately 90% Ni, 10% Cr).

Negative Leg (KN): Nickel-Silicon (approximately 95% Ni, 2% Si, and trace elements).

• Compatibility:

Widely used with thermocouple connectors, extension cables, and measurement instruments.

Standardized by international thermocouple standards like IEC 60584 and ANSI MC96.1.

• High Oxidation Resistance:

Suitable for oxidizing atmospheres, but not recommended for reducing or sulfurous environments at high temperatures.

• Cost-Effective:

Type K thermocouples are less expensive compared to noble metal thermocouples (e.g., Type R or S), while still offering reliable performance.

Applications:

• Industrial Processes: Furnaces, kilns, and heat treatment.
• Aerospace: Jet engine monitoring and exhaust gas temperature measurement.
• Automotive: Emission testing and temperature monitoring in engines.
• Energy: Power plants, including gas turbines and boilers.
• General Manufacturing: Plastics, glass, and metal processing.

Advantages of Type K Thermocouple Wire:

• Wide temperature range.
• High durability and resistance to oxidation.
• Cost-effective and widely available.
• Reliable and accurate performance for most industrial applications.

Limitations:

• Not suitable for use in reducing, vacuum, or sulfurous environments at high temperatures, as this can degrade the materials.
• Susceptible to drift at extremely high temperatures over time.

Company Overview:

Jiangyin Chengxin Alloy Material Co., Ltd has more than 20 years of experience as the lead.ing alloy wire manufacturer in China. We offer a wide range of services from fine wire drawing toresistance wire manufacturing. Since the beginning, our specialty has been the quality and preci.sion of our products. We have the tightest tolerances and deliver within a few days to a fewweeks. As a result, we have become the leading alloy wire supplier in the industry.

Senphus Subsidiaries:

• Jiangyin Chengxin Alloy Material Co., Ltd.
• Jiangyin Senphus Electrical Materials Co., Ltd.
• Jiangsu Xiangcheng Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.

Jiangyin Chengxin Alloy Material Co., Ltd.: With nearly 20 years of experience, Jiangyin Chengxin is a leading alloy wire manufacturer in China. We offer a wide range of services, from fine wire drawing to resistance wire manufacturing. Our specialty lies in the quality and precision of our products, achieving the tightest tolerances and delivering orders within days to weeks. As a result, we have established ourselves as the premier supplier of alloy wire in the industry.

Our product range includes:

• Copper-nickel alloys (CuNi1-CuNi44)
• Karma (Nikrothal L/Evanohm/Alloy 800)
• Manganin and Constantan
• Nickel-chromium alloys
• Thermocouple alloys (Type K, N, E, T, J)
• Thermocouple extension wire
• PTC thermistor resistance alloy
• Pure nickel wire and Monel alloy

These alloys are available in various forms, including wire, ribbon, stranded, and enamelled. Major applications include seat heating, underfloor heating, military projects, aerospace, household appliances, heating wire, mechanical and electrical plants, and temperature instruments. Our manufacturing processes are ISO 9001:2015 certified, and we specialize in fine and ultra-fine wire drawing, offering wire diameters from 0.025 mm (0.001") to 13 mm (0.51") in small batches, medium volumes, and mass production. We maintain a comprehensive quality inspection system, including in-house chemical analysis, chromatographic analysis, metallurgical analysis, pinhole tests, wire construction tests, and tension tests to ensure the highest quality standards.

Senphus Electrical Material Co., Ltd.: Founded in 2003, Senphus Electrical Material Co., Ltd. integrates research, manufacturing, and sales of electric heating alloys, heating cables, heating wires, and heating products. Leveraging over a decade of technical expertise in heating alloy wire, we have adopted advanced heating cable technology and machinery, successfully developing heating cables, temperature controllers, and temperature control systems suitable for building heating, pipe insulation, outdoor snow melting, wind power blade production, car seat heating, and healthcare applications.

The company is recognized as a high-tech enterprise in Jiangsu Province and a small giant enterprise in Jiangyin City, specializing in innovative technologies. We operate the "Wuxi Heating Cable Engineering Technology Research Center" and collaborate with experts from renowned domestic universities. Our portfolio includes 5 invention patents and over 30 utility model patents, showcasing our strong research and development capabilities.

With an annual output exceeding 1,000 tons of thermal alloy wire and an output value of approximately 105 million yuan, our products are well-received in markets such as the UK, Italy, Canada, Peru, and Spain. Our heating cables generate an annual output value of over 80 million yuan, with exports to Germany, Japan, the United States, Malaysia, Denmark, Brazil, and other countries.

The company has successfully passed multiple quality management system certifications, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System). Our heating cables and related products have also obtained test reports from the Shanghai Cable Research Institute Test Center and received certifications such as UL (United States), VDE (Germany), CE (European Union), and RoHS.

Commitment to Quality: We adhere to the business commitment of "Reputation First, Quality First, Customer First" and uphold the quality policy of "Integrity-Based, Quality-Oriented, Excellent Service." We are dedicated to providing accurate products and professional services, and we look forward to collaborating sincerely with you to achieve mutual success.