Richards Thermocouple and Temperature Sensor Catalog 16

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Metal Tubes - Miniature Sizes
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Description of Common Options Construction
Standard, Plain & Flare
A flare is provided to help prevent fraying or wearing of the insulation on the thermocouple element where it exits the tube.
This is standard on all miniature tubes unless otherwise specified.
12” part number example: 9M2-12
Tube, Compression Fitting (CF)
The Compression Fitting is first screwed in to place then the tube is adjusted to the desired insertion length. The compression nut is
tightened to compress the ferule and lock the tube into place. To order add CF to the part number. The Compression Fittings are
made of 316 Stainless Steel.
12” part number example: 9M2-12-CF
Tube, Hex Fitting (HX)
Tube Plain, No Flare (NF)
Tube, Pointed Tip (PT)
Standard lengths are multiples of 6” (152.4 mm) starting at 12 inches (304.8) but any length may be ordered.
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