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Compensation and Extension Cables

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
For flexible applicationgood
Application in tracknot recommended
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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