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ACT thermocouples are produced using a flame spray
technology to deposit a thin coating of platinum, or its alloys, onto an
alumina sheath. Standard thermocouple wires, such as type B, R or S, are placed
inside the coated sheath, which runs the full length of the assembly.
KEY
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
Service
life: ACT assemblies have been proven to
last full furnace campaigns of up to 7 years.
Coating
thickness: The standard coating
thickness is 200 microns, but this can be thickened in areas where protection
is needed most, such as at the glass line (see picture below).
Significant
cost savings: The platinum weight on
each assembly is reduced by 40 - 60% when compared to a thermocouple with a
platinum thimble.
Weld-free
designs: Rh/Pt thimbles must be welded
onto an assembly. ACT coatings are
deposited directly onto alumina so there is no risk of the thimble coming lose
and falling into the glass.
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