Thermocouples / STIKON® Wire Surface Mount
RdF STIKON® THERMOCOUPLES
26721, 26722, 26723, 26724, 26893, 26894, 26895, 26896
Available with or without Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
Low Mass
Flexible
Insulated
Fast Response
Rugged Construction
Economical
Flattened Junction
Versatile RdF Stikon® thermocouples can be used for a wide variety of surface temperature measurements. The thermocouple is embedded in a paper-thin laminate intended for surface applications. RdF Stikon® thermocouples are available with optional factory applied pressure sensitive adhesive. You may purchase them without pre-applied cement and select the adhesive or clamp for extended temperature capability.
Ordering Specifications
| ANSI TC |
POSITIVE LEAD |
POSITIVE LEAD COLOR |
NEGATIVE LEAD (RED) |
WITHOUT ADHESIVE PART NO. -- LEAD LENGTH* |
WITH ADHESIVE PART NO. -- LEAD LENGTH* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | CHROMEL | PURPLE | CONSTANTAN | 26721 - 40 | 26896 - 40 |
| T | COPPER | BLUE | CONSTANTAN | 26722 - 40 | 26895 - 40 |
| K | CHROMEL | YELLOW | ALUMEL | 26723 - 40 | 26894 - 40 |
| J | IRON | WHITE | CONSTANTAN | 26724 - 40 | 26893 - 40 |
Note: 40” lead length is standard. Specify lead length in inches if different (ex. 26894-60)
Dimensional Drawing
Models with Adhesive – 26893, 26894, 26895, 26896 (see Ordering Specifications)
Performance Specifications
| Carrier | : | 0.001" Kapton® |
| Total Thickness | : | 0.017" max over sensor |
| Isolation Thickness | : | 0.005" under flattened junction including adhesive layers |
| Cement Type | : | 0.002" Silicone |
| Adhesion Peel | : | 20 oz. /inch |
| Breaking Strength | : | 30 lbs. /inch |
| Operating Temperature | : | –100° to 500°F continuous |
| Size of Carrier | : | 0.75" x 0.75" |
| Lead Wire Material | : | #30 AWG Solid T/C wire with PFA Teflon® Insulation, fused parallel |
| Lead Wire Length | : | 40" Standard. Specify lead length in inches if different. (Ex. 26894-72) |
Dimensional Drawing
Models with Adhesive – 26721, 26722, 26723, 26724 (see Ordering Specifications)
| Carrier | : | 0.001" Kapton® over 0.001" Fiberglass over junction, 0.003" Kapton® under junction |
| Total Thickness | : | 0.017" max over sensor |
| Isolation Thickness | : | 0.003" under flattened junction |
| Operating Temperature | : | –300° to 500°F continuous, 700°F short term clamped |
| Size of Carrier | : | 0.37" x 0.75" |
| Lead Wire Material | : | #30 AWG Solid T/C wire with Fiberglass Insulation and overwrap, parallel lay |
| Lead Wire Length | : | 40" Standard. Specify lead length in inches if different. (Ex. 26723-12) |
Performance Specifications
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Low cost, versatile RdF Stikon® thermocouples can be used for a wide variety of surface temperature measurements. The thermocouple is embedded in a paper-thin laminate intended for surface applications.
Low Mass
Flexible
Insulated
Fast Response
Rugged Construction
Economical
Flattened Junction