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Dimensional Limitations

Heater cable diameters:

• 0.040"
• 0.062"
• 0.115"
• 0.120"
• 0.125"
• 0.132"
• 0.153"
• 0.163"
• 0.174"
• 0.188"
• 0.220"
• 0.250"
• Others available upon request.

Cable diameter tolerance: ±.005

Heater length tolerance:

• 0 to 6" (+1/8", –0)
• 6 to 18" (+1/4", –0)
• 18 to 24" (+3/8", –0)
• 24 to 120" (+3/4", –0)
• 120 to 300" (±1")

Transition & Termination Construction

Transition (potting) adapters:

• 5/16" O.D. × 1-1/2" long for heater cable 0.163" diameter and smaller.
• 1/2" O.D. × 1-1/2" long for heater cable diameters above 0.163"

Transition Temperature Rating:

• Standard transition is rated to 482°F (250°C).
• Optional High Temperature Transition is rated to 842°F (450°C).
• Standard heater lead wire insulation is TGGT (Teflon®, double fiberglass, Teflon® impregnation), which is rated to 482°F (250°C).
• Optional high temperature insulation is MGT (mica, fiberglass, Teflon® impregnation) which is rated to 842°F (450°C).

Thermocouple:

• Standard leads use a fiberglass insulation rated to 900°F (482°C).
• Teflon® insulation is available upon request.

Optional lead protection: Stainless steel overbraid or galvanized armor cable.