Type R Fiberglass SS-Braided Insulated Compensating Cable
Type R is a platinum–rhodium thermocouple used where base-metal types age too quickly, such as glass melters, steel ladles and kiln burning zones. Platinum wire is far too expensive to run back to the panel, so a copper-based compensating cable carries the signal instead.
The fiber/fiber/SS construction adds a stainless-steel wire braid over the fiberglass. The braid protects against abrasion, sharp edges, hot scale and crushing, which is why it is chosen for steel mills, forging lines and moving machine parts.
Our Type R fiberglass ss-braided cable uses Copper / Copper-Nickel compensating alloy conductors in RCA / RCB compensating grade. Fiberglass insulation with stainless-steel overbraid, typically up to 250°C. It follows the Orange (+) / White (−), orange sheath colour code under IEC 60584-3, with ANSI MC96.1 colours (Black (+) / Red (−), green sheath) available for export or imported instruments. Standard sizes are 7/36, 3/26, 3/28, 3/22, 1/24, 1/22, 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2 sq mm, in single-pair or multi-pair construction.
Accuracy depends on using cable of the same type as the sensor and connecting it with the right polarity. A Type R sensor needs Type R compensating cable all the way to the instrument; copper wire or cable of a different type adds an error wherever the junction is warm. Typical tolerance: Class 2 ±2.5°C (IEC 60584-3, 0–100°C at the junction).
When ordering Type R fiberglass ss-braided cable, tell us the conductor size, number of pairs, total length, the colour standard your panel follows and the highest temperature the cable route will see. If only part of the route is hot, we can suggest a hot-zone section in a heat-resistant construction joined to a lower-cost cable for the cool run, which keeps accuracy while reducing cost.
Rewari Cable Industries manufactures this cable at our Rewari factory and supplies it in drums or cut lengths with a Material Test Certificate for each batch, covering conductor resistance, insulation resistance and spark test. Use the thermocouple cable configurator to pick size, insulation and length, or send your drawing on WhatsApp for a quote.
Specifications
| Thermocouple type | Type R |
|---|---|
| Conductor alloys | Copper / Copper-Nickel compensating alloy |
| Grade | RCA / RCB compensating grade |
| Insulation system | Fiber / Fiber / SS |
| Temperature rating (cable) | Fiberglass insulation with stainless-steel overbraid, typically up to 250°C |
| Sensor range (reference) | Platinum sensor 0 to 1,600°C |
| Colour code IEC 60584-3 | Orange (+) / White (−), orange sheath |
| Colour code ANSI MC96.1 | Black (+) / Red (−), green sheath |
| Tolerance (typical) | Class 2 ±2.5°C (IEC 60584-3, 0–100°C at the junction) |
| Sizes | 7/36, 3/26, 3/28, 3/22, 1/24, 1/22, 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2 sq mm |
| Construction | Single pair or multi-pair; drums or cut lengths |
| Documents | Batch Material Test Certificate (MTC) |
Typical values. Your TDS and batch MTC are the binding documents.
Typical applications
- Glass tank furnaces and forehearths
- Steel ladle and tundish measurement
- Cement kiln burning zone
- Hot zones near furnace and boiler walls
Frequently asked questions
What is the colour code of Type R thermocouple cable?
Under IEC 60584-3 (used in India and Europe) it is Orange (+) / White (−), orange sheath. Under ANSI MC96.1 it is Black (+) / Red (−), green sheath. Tell us which standard your instruments follow.
Why add an SS braid to fiberglass thermocouple cable?
The stainless braid protects the glass insulation from abrasion, crushing and hot scale. It also gives some screening benefit when the braid is earthed at one end.
Can I use K-type or copper cable with a Type R sensor?
No. Only Type R compensating cable keeps the reading correct. Other cable creates an error wherever its terminals are warmer than the instrument.
Do you supply a test certificate?
Yes. Every batch ships with a Material Test Certificate covering conductor resistance, insulation resistance and spark test.