Type 1520 Tubeskin Thermocouple

Brand: SOR Inc

The SOR Tubeskin Thermocouples are meant for measuring surface temperatures of heat exchangers, boilers and other vessels. 

The Type 1520 model is designed with a pressure seal union and additional protective sheath so that it may be inserted through a barrier such as a furnace wall.
Features
  • Various pipe mounting options: parallel, wrap around, weld bevel (parallel or wrap around), and flat
  • Optional heat shield that isolates heat from escaping at the junction
  • Optional Expansion Loop option that allows the tube to expand as it experiences thermal growth

Specifications

Brand

Cable Type

  • Mineral Insulated (MI) Cable

Diameter

  • Outer Diameter (OD): 1/8 to 3/8” (3.2 to 9.5 mm)

Electrical Connectors

  • Compensated Terminals

Enclosure, Body Material

  • Head Typical (Sanitary): Polypropylene
  • Head Typical: Aluminum (Cast, Flip Top)
  • Head Typical: Iron (Cast, Flip Top)
  • Head Typical: Stainless Steel

Environmental Protection

  • Explosion-proof
  • IP66
  • IP68
  • NEMA 4X

Junction

  • Dual Grounded
  • Dual Ungrounded
  • Grounded
  • Ungrounded

Materials of Construction

  • Sheath Material: 304 Stainless Steel
  • Sheath Material: 310 Stainless Steel
  • Sheath Material: 316 Stainless Steel
  • Sheath Material: Alloy 600

Mounting

  • Flat
  • Parallel Pin
  • Pipe
  • Weld Bevel
  • Wrap Around

NPT Connection

  • 3/4” NPT

Process Fitting Details

  • Galvanized / Stainless Steel: Nipple
  • Galvanized / Stainless Steel: Nipple / Union / Nipple
  • Pressure Seal (Galvanized/Stainless Steel): Union

Sensor, Probe Type

  • E Thermocouple - Chromel-Constantan
  • J Thermocouple (Iron Constantan)
  • K Thermocouple (Chromel Alumel)
  • N Thermocouple (Nicrosil Nisil)
  • T Thermocouple (Copper Constantan)

Documentation

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