CIR SERIES CARTRIDGE HEATERS

WITH BUILT-IN THERMOCOUPLES

Type J or K
THERMOCOUPLE CARTRIDGE STYLES

U Process Temperature
Control Code T1 Code T3
U Protection from
Overheating and
Temperature Burnout
U Custom Designed
Cartridge Heaters for
CIR Series

In some applications, the heating

Thermocouple (T/C) junction is T/C junction is embedded in the end
element temperature is closely
located in the center of the core and disc. The T/C is grounded.
related to the temperature of
at any point along the length. The
the platen or mold it is heating.
T/C is not grounded. Style T1 is Style T3 is used when the process
OMEGALUX cartridge heaters with
used as an overtemperature control temperature at the end of the
built-in thermocouples allow you to
or for process temperature control. cartridge heater is critical. In
precisely measure the temperature
applications where the process
at the ideal measurement point
product flows past the heater
within the cartridge heater, Code T2 end, such as plastic molding, this
and control the internal heater
thermocouple style allows the
temperature to more closely
cartridge end temperature to be
maintain the optimum process
closely controlled.
temperature. Longer heater life and
increased heat transfer efficiency
may be achieved by precisely
controlling the heater temperature.
Built-in Thermocouple Cartridge Additional Features
Heaters are available in three
styles, each designed for specific Thermocouples (Built-in):
application needs. T/C junction is located at most Style 1:
points along the length of the heater T/C inside core (specify location)
and grounded against the sheath. Style 2*:
THERMOCOUPLES A 12" unheated section must be T/C next to sheath (specify location)
Range allowed for the T/C to clear the Style 3:
Type (F) (C) resistance wire. T/C attached to end disc
Type J 100 to 1400 38 to 760
Type K 100 to 2300 38 to 1260 Style T2 is used to control process Note: Cartridge heaters with
Diameters 3
8, 12, 58, 34" temperature. The T/C should be built-in thermocouples are made
Leadwire Standard length 14", placed along the length of the to order. Minimum order per item.
Length Maximum length 36" heater in the most suitable position
Fluoropolymer to control the temperature of the
Insulation 400 205 *Style 1 & 2 not available on length
mold or platen being heated. shorter than 238"

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