• H K Shah & Co

Thermocouple Sensors, Mineral Insulated (MI)

Mineral insulated (MI) thermocouples are used for temperature measurement in nuclear plants, on reactors and pressure vessels in the chemical industry, on test beds for rocket and jet engine systems, on turbines and in industrial plants. Because of their flexibility they are particularly suitable for measurements at inaccessible points. They are also unaffected by severe vibrations. Construction: MI consist of a protective metal casing surrounding the thermocouple wires which are embedded in magnesium oxide. The casing may be stainless steel (Inbox), high-temperature steel (Refractaire) and high-temperature steel (Inconel). "Refractaire" is resistant to an oxidising atmosphere and "Inconel" to a reducing atmosphere at high temperatures. The small diameter together with the compressed insulation ensures good electrical insulation, rapid response and relatively good flexibility. The influence of the medium temperature in small casings for MI thermocouples is available in different materials so that it can also be used for measurements in aggressive media. H K Shah & Co is noted as one of the leading manufacturers, suppliers, importers and exporters of thermocouples, temperature sensors, electrical panel components, etc. Its two manufacturing units are well equipped with all the instruments required for quality test, meeting all the parameters of ISO 9000 quality standards.