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A 18 L

FEP insulated compensating and extension cables

SERIES #: 0433

Round FEP cable with FEP insulation, 2 stranded conductors together and PETP foil - 1.5 mm², +180°C

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A 18 L- SAB Compensation and Extension Cables
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Application

Engineered for durability, the A 18 L series is built to excel in demanding control environments. This round FEP thermocouple cable features FEP insulation, two stranded conductors laid together, and a PETP foil for added stability. With a conductor size of 1.5 mm² and a temperature range of up to 180°C, it is specifically designed to ensure reliable performance in high-temperature and chemically demanding environments. The A 18 L series is built with a robust FEP jacket, offering outstanding chemical resistance, heat resistance, and mechanical durability. Its halogen-free construction supports greater safety by reducing toxic emissions in case of fire, making it particularly valuable for industries where both compliance and long-term reliability are required. Available as both a thermocouple extension cable and compensating cable, the A 18 L supports a wide range of thermocouple types, including Type J, Type K, Type T, Type N, and Type R/S. Its adaptability allows it to integrate seamlessly into advanced measurement and control systems, delivering dependable results even under harsh conditions. By combining technical strength with installation flexibility, the A 18 L ensures precise signal transmission, safety, and durability, making it a trusted choice for engineers working in process automation, furnace construction, power generation, and other high-demand applications.

Outstanding Features

» Very good against fats, oils, salts, and acids
» Flame retardant and self-extinguishing

Construction

Insulation
FEP
Stranding
2 conductors together
WrappingPETP foil
Jacket MaterialFEP
Shaperound
Conductor constructionstrand

Technical Specifications

Minimum bending radius
12 x O.D.
Radiation resistance
1 x 107 cJ/kg
Insulation resistance> 1M Ω x km
Temperature Range

DIN VDE:
static: -90/+180°C
flexible: -55/+180°C

Burning Characteristics

Flame Propagation:
no flame propagation
acc. to IEC 60332-3-24 + VDE 0482-332-3-24
resp. IEC 60332-3-25 + VDE 0482-332-3-25 Cat. C resp. D

Fire Performance:
flame retardant and self-extinguishing acc. to IEC 60332-1-2 + VDE 0482-332-1-2

Chemical resistance
very good - against fats, oils, salts and acids
Approvals
RoHS
Absence of harmful substance (RoHS)acc. to RoHS directive of the European Union

Part Numbers

Part notes:

C = compensating cables · X = extension cables
DIN 43710 / 43714 (not valid for type B*): We continue to manufacture compensating and extension cables with color code acc. to DIN 43714 and the basic values of DIN 43710.
* Not standardized compensating cable for thermocouples type B with application temperatures up to 100°C resp. 200°C.

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