Connectors and Panels

Connectors

Quick coupling plugs and jacks for thermocouple circuits were introduced first by Thermo Electric Co., Inc. over 60 years ago. Solid thermocouple pin material and instant self-locking polarized connections gained quick acceptance in industrial and laboratory facilities throughout the nation. Connectors may be mounted to thermocouple wires or directly on the thermocouple itself to save time when checking or replacing thermocouples, or when changing instrumentation from one input to another. In the following pages of this website you will find a connector designed for your application.

Thermo Electric products offer the following advantages:

  • Quick-coupling with captive pins and receptacle for secure connections.
  • A selection of materials and designs for up to 1200°F service.
  • Rugged solid thermocouple alloy pin connectors available.
  • Designed for easy use and installation.
  • Connectors are ISA or IEC color-coded.
  • Available from stock at all manufacturing locations.

Panels

Thermo Electric jack panels provide centralized connection of thermocouples or RTD’s to associated instrumentation. A variety are stocked at all of our locations for same day delivery. Jack panels are available in a number of standard configurations as well as any special configuration your application may require. Single circuit panels are ideal for use on extruders and plastic molding machines to aid thermocouple interchange ability or in other applications where individual or specifically spaced plug connections are required. 6, 12 18 and 24 circuit panels are for centralized locations and can be stacked for large installations or future expansions. Multiple plug panels of up to 6 circuits can be simultaneously connected or disconnected. Made to order built panels can be provided in any row or circuit combination to meet environmental or space requirements. Phenolic panels are constructed from sturdy 1/4″ thick phenolic in both front and rear. The inserts are machined from solid bar thermocouple alloys and are virtually indestructible. These panels are also available in fiberglass reinforced TEFLON® construction, both front and rear and may be subject to temperatures of up to 500°F (260°C). All panels are easy to wire. There is no need to remove rear covers or wrap the wires around screws. Polarity markings are in full view. Panels comply to ASTM standard pin size and spacing to accept any mating connector of standard 2 pin, 3 pin or miniature type.