Conax-111 Sensrs/Assm Art 2/11/00 4:52 PM Page 1 CUSTOM ASSEMBLIES Conax Buffalo can custom engineer special sensors, mountings and assemblies for virtually any application, with nearly limitless combinations of termination styles, mounting methods and sealing assemblies. Here are just a few examples of Conax Buffalo special assemblies: 1. Thermocouple assembly is ruggedized for high impact applications with a sheath bend, armor cable and heavy-duty spring-load bayonet mounting. 2. A sensor is embedded in a bolt-down ring-tongue connector for monitoring surface temperature. The connection style provides secure mounting. 3. This thermocouple features a flattened, contoured and bent oversheath to match the contour of a copier drum. It is used by service technicians to test the operating temperature of the drum. 4. Integral sheath to mounting/leadwire terminal in a sealed sensor assembly features a Teflon-insulated wire with stainless steel braid covering for service in a hostile manufacturing environment. 5. This small, screw-in INDUSTRIAL RTD sensor has a low mass for exceptionally fast response. 6. This large-diameter, reduced-tip RTD assembly provides fast response and maximum rigidity. 7. Thermistor assembly features a unique Conax Buffalo capability - molding the connector to the protected leads to form a completely waterproof assembly. In this case, a bolt-in thermistor achieves positive contact with the element whose temperature must be accurately sensed. 8. High-density thermocouple feedthrough assembly with high-vacuum flange mount permits 24 conductors (12 industrial thermocouples) into a restricted port. 9. Fixed-position temperature sensor with silicone-sleeved leads and multi-pin connector is tightly sealed for a food process application and associated washdown environment. 10. An inert-gas backfilled, sealed tungstenrhenium sensor is used for high temperature applications. The assembly features three sensors at discrete locations and is used for thermal profiling. Its sheath is tube-formed for ease of positioning and installation. 11. This multiple pair thermocouple (2 pair shown) features a sealed sensor and six-pin connector assembly designed for high vibration, high humidity and high reliability. The sheath and cable length can be varied depending on the application. 12. A simple T1 termination sensor features a Teflon®-coated oversheath to protect against acid corrosion. 13. A high-temperature platinum wire thermocouple assembly includes a sheath probe with a plug-in jack. SPECIAL APPLICATION ASSEMBLIES Conax Buffalo is leading the way in the development of engineered solutions for today's challenging applications. Our technical design and development staff has set engineering standards in traditional temperature sensing applications for years. Today, they put this temperature engineering expertise to work to develop effective solutions to the temperature sensing challenges of new industries and applications. If you are facing a tough challenge, call on the Conax Buffalo team for an innovative solution to your special application needs. PHARMACEUTICAL AND FOOD INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS INDUSTRIAL TEMPERATURE SENSORS & ASSEMBLIES C onax Buffalo delivers exactly what you need for your temperature sensor applications. Conax Buffalo is the industry leader in the custom design and fabrication of temperature sensor assemblies for a wide variety of industries and uses. We are committed to providing the finest quality temperature sensors, at an affordable price, with an easy ordering system to speed delivery of our product. Conax Buffalo offers an extensive selection 1. T13 Head: The T13 Termination Head is an FDA-compliant RTD and thermocouple termination head for sanitary, corrosive or general purpose applications. Molded of white, unpigmented polypropylene with an epichlorohydrin, non-asbestos gasket and stainless steel chain and pins, the T13 meets NEMA 4 requirements for indoor or outdoor non-hazardous applications. The head protects against dust, rain, splashing water and hose-directed water and provides good resistance to most acid solutions, alkalines and salt water. It provides a 6-post termination. Shown with sanitary endcap. 2. High-Density (HD), Mechanically Sealed and TG Gland with 24 AWG WireFeedthrough Assemblies: The highdensity assembly consists of a stainless steel tube swaged over 24 bundled, Teflon®-coated thermocouple wires, with or without junctions, and/or copper wires, providing a continuous wire feedthrough for thermocouples, RTDs and low voltage 1 instrumentation. These assemblies are available in single (24-wire) or multiple (up to 96-wire) configurations. Conax Buffalo TG "soft industrial seal" glands for pressure or vacuum sealing of wire transducers incorporate 24-gauge Teflon®-insulated wires. These provide multiple insulated wires for chamber profiling and high accuracy applications. 3. SterimasterTM Chamber/Load Sensor Assembly: Specifically designed for the extreme environmental conditions found in pharmaceutical autoclave chambers, the SterimasterTM Chamber/Load Sensor withstands the leakage of steam/condensate into the sensor and offers a higher reliability than previously attainable with any sensor apparatus. The sensor assembly is available with a Conax Buffalo sealing gland assembly that withstands the extreme environment, and its rugged design stands up to frequent operator handling. It is available in RTD and thermocouple configurations. 2 3 4 1 of sensor calibrations, sheath materials, termination types, assembly configurations and mounting styles to create the ideal assembly for your requirements. Every Conax sensor delivers rugged, reliable service with accurate, precision performance. 3 2 2 1 THE EXPERIENCE AND INGENUITY TO MEET ANY APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS... 5 6 The examples shown in this brochure represent just a industrial sampling of what Conax Buffalo can do for you. Today we manufacture more than 100,000 standard assemblies in our state-of-the-art production facilities. In most cases, our wide variety of off-the-shelf products can be combined to meet the needs of your application. For those truly unique requirements, our engineers are standing by to put more than 40 years of experience to work designing the perfect solution for your application. Many of our custom designs have now become industry standards. Our knowledgeable, experienced staff would welcome the opportunity to discuss your application and recommend solutions. Call Conax Buffalo today at 1-800-223-2389! 2 8 7 9 TM 3 10 TM 11 12 2300 Walden Avenue Buffalo, New York 14225 FAX: 716-684-7433 · Phone: 716-684-4500 1-800-223-2389 www.conaxbuffalo.com · e-mail: conaxbuf@conaxbuffalo.com European Office PO Box 91 BOGNOR REGIS PO22 7JB, England FAX: +44 (0) 1243 587799 · Phone: +44 (0) 1243 587878 e-mail: cbteurope@compuserve.com 13 Teflon is a registered trademark of E. I. Du Pont de Nemours company. · Sterimaster is a trademark of Thermal detection Ltd. HART Smart Communications Protocol Specification is a registered trademark of Rosemount, Inc. · Con-O-Clad and Conax Buffalo Technologies are registered trademarks of Conax Buffalo Technologies. ©1999 Conax Buffalo Technologies Bulletin 6002 4/99 7.5M