Your Professional Compensating Cable Supplier

 

With over 21 years of industry experience, we are an established manufacturer specializing in power cables, special cables, and industrial automation products. Supported by a strong R&D team, advanced management systems, and modern production equipment, we deliver stable and reliable solutions for global markets. Our product range covers more than 20 series and over 20,000 specifications, serving industries such as energy, automation, and infrastructure.
 

Proven Manufacturing Experience
Over two decades of production experience ensure stable quality, process control, and reliable delivery for long-term projects.

 

Strong Technical & R&D Capability
Professional engineers support product selection, custom design, and technical documentation to meet diverse international standards.

 

Certified Quality Management
ISO-certified systems and strict batch testing ensure consistent performance, traceability, and compliance with global requirements.

 

Complete Service Support
From pre-sales consultation to after-sales technical support, we provide transparent production, on-time logistics, and fast response service.

 

 
 

Technical Parameters

 

Item

Description

Thermocouple Type

K Type (NiCr–NiAl)

Temperature Range

-20°C to +200°C (PVC), up to +400°C (FEP or fiberglass)

Rated Voltage

300V

Insulation Resistance

≥100 MΩ/km

Test Voltage

1.5 kV/1 min

Tolerance

±1.5°C or ±0.4% of reading

Standards

IEC 60584-3 / ANSI MC96.1

Sheath Options

PVC / PTFE / Silicone / Fiberglass

 

 
Advantages of Compensating Cable
 
01/

Practicality
Compensating cables are more flexible compared to extensions, which help you to simplify the overall installation process, particularly in confined spaces. They are also available in various types.

02/

Cost Savings
Compensating cables are less expensive than extension cables. This makes them a budget-friendly choice for many applications where precise temperature measurement is not absolutely critical over the entire temperature range.

03/

Application Sustainability
Compensating cables are usually suited for applications where the temperature at the connection point between the thermocouple and the cable remains within a specific range. They provide an acceptable level of accuracy for many general-purpose temperature measurement requirements.

04/

Signal Integrity
In some cases, compensating cables are available with shielding. This shielding helps protect the delicate thermoelectric signal from electrical interference, ensuring a cleaner and more reliable reading.

 

Compensating Cable for R Type Thermocouple

Key Applications Of Compensating Cables in Different Industries

 

 

Welding

Compensating cables can withstand the heat and the current, and provide accurate temperature readings of the welding zone. This can help to adjust the welding parameters, such as the voltage, the speed, and the pressure, and ensure the quality and safety of the welds.

Melting

Compensating cables can measure the temperature of the molten material and the furnace, and send the signals to the controllers. This can help to regulate the temperature, flow, and composition of the molten material, and prevent overheating, underheating, or contamination.

Forging

Compensating cables can resist the temperature and the force, and provide accurate temperature readings of the metal piece and the press. This can help to adjust the forging parameters, such as the force, the time, and the angle, and ensure the strength and durability of the forged products.

Heating

Compensating cables can measure the temperature of the material or the space and the heater, and send the signals to the regulators. This can help to maintain the temperature, speed, and quality of the heating process, and prevent burning, drying, or spoiling.

Cooling

Compensating cables can measure the temperature of the material or the space and the cooler, and send the signals to the regulators. This can help to maintain the temperature, the flow, and the efficiency of the cooling process, and prevent freezing, condensing, or wasting.

 

Precautions for Using Compensating Cables

Maintain Proper Polarity
Always connect the positive and negative leads correctly. Reversing polarity can introduce incorrect readings.

 

Avoid Long Runs Of Compensating Wires
While compensating wires are useful for extending connections, excessive lengths may introduce resistance and potential voltage drops, affecting accuracy.

Use Proper Insulation

Select insulation materials suited to the operating environment to prevent degradation and electrical leakage.

Keep Away From Electrical Noise

Route compensating wires away from power cables, motors, and other sources of electromagnetic interference to maintain signal integrity.

Regularly Calibrate And Inspect Connections

Ensure that all connections are secure and periodically check for wear, corrosion, or other issues that could affect temperature readings.

 

 

Customizable Options

Thermocouple Type: K, J, T, E, N, R, S, B


Conductor Material: Matching alloy, copper alloy


Conductor Size: 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.5 mm²


Core Structure: Single pair, multi-pair, multi-core


Insulation Material: PVC, PE, XLPE, silicone, fluoroplastic


Insulation Color: IEC or ANSI color code, custom


Shielding Type: Aluminum foil, copper braid, foil + braid

Compensating Cable for R Type Thermocouple

 

Packaging and Shipping

 

Packaging

Wooden drum / Steel-wood reel / Coil

Shipping

Shipping by sea, by air, by express are acceptable. According to your requirements.

 

Our Factory

 

 

Located in Tianchang City, Anhui Province-one of the key wire and cable industrial clusters in the Yangtze River Delta-the company benefits from a strategic location and convenient transportation.

 

 

 

Our Certificates

 

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FAQ

Q: What are compensating cables?

A: A thermocouple compensation cable is the connection between a thermocouple and a measuring device. The cable must be made of the same materials as the thermocouple; otherwise, the measurement would be falsified due to unwanted additional thermal voltages. This is also called the Seebeck effect.

Q: Is compensating cable better than extension cable?

A: Compensating cable is a more cost effective solution than extension cable, but the maximum ambient temperature allowed is lower, approximately 100… 200 °C depending on the insulation material.

Q: How is compensating cable different from extension cable?

A: A compensating cable uses different alloy materials but similar thermal properties, while extension cable uses the same materials as the thermocouple wire.

Q: Is compensating cable suitable for high-temperature environments?

A: Some compensating cable models are designed for high-temperature use, especially those with silicone or fiberglass insulation.

Q: How do you choose the right compensating cable?

A: Choose compensating cable based on thermocouple type, operating temperature, environment, and required accuracy.

Q: How long can a compensating cable be used?

A: When properly installed, compensating cable can work reliably for many years in industrial environments.

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