Connectors
Connectors
Thermocouple connectors
Thermocouple connectors provide an optimal connection between thermocouple materials and the corresponding components. They are used wherever temperatures are measured or checked using thermocouples.
The housing colors of the connectors correspond to the color coding in accordance with the national and international standards DIN IEC 584-3 and DIN EN 60584. Thanks to their special design, our thermocouple connectors are reverse polarity protected and, depending on the model, suitable for operating temperatures up to +900 °C. Since all contacts of our B+B standard connectors are made of original thermocouple material, no new thermal stresses arise at the connection points.
Our range includes standard connectors of types K (yellow), J (black), E (purple), N (brown, HTK), J (brown, HTK), K (green), N (light pink), K (brown, HTK), S, T, R, and B. We also offer standard ceramic plugs, couplings, and coupling sockets.
For applications where the standard range is not sufficient, our miniature range is available. This includes miniature plugs in all type classes as well as matching miniature couplings, miniature sockets, miniature coupling sockets, miniature double plugs, miniature double couplings, HTK miniature sockets, and HTK miniature couplings.
Of course, you will also find the appropriate accessories for your application scenario in this category.
Molex crimp housing as well as Molex socket
Crimp contacts for mini-fit pins and jacks for use in Mini-Fit Junior plug and socket housings.
These crimp pin and socket terminals have multiple contact points for a reliable electrical connection and higher current carrying capacity. Locking pins on the crimp contacts ensure a secure connection in the connector housing.
The Lemo series at B+B
The straight, round connectors of the Lemo S series with cable clamps are equipped with a self-locking push-pull system that ensures a secure hold even under vibration and shock. Key advantages include complete 360° EMI shielding and the option of soldering plug and socket contacts.
B+B offers a comprehensive range of accessories for the connectors it supplies. From suitable strain reliefs to panel inserts, everything you need for assembling and installing connectors can be found under Connector Accessories. Crimping pliers are required to assemble the crimp sleeves as strain relief. B+B Thermo-Technik also offers matching compensation and thermal cables with different insulation materials for (ambient) temperatures up to 400 °C.
Thermocouple connectors are special electrical connectors that are used to connect thermocouples securely, precisely and without measurement errors to measuring devices, controllers or extension cables. The key difference to normal connectors is that the plug contacts are made of the same metal alloys as the respective thermocouple itself (e.g. type K: chromel/alumel) so that no additional thermoelectric voltage is generated at the plug connection, which would distort the measurement result. Thermocouple connectors are internationally standardised. The two most common standards are DIN EN60584 and ANSI. These standards specify the dimensions and alloys of the contact elements as well as colour coding, depending on the thermocouple type. There are two different designs: standard and miniature connectors. The standard design is robust and suitable for use in industrial plants. The miniature design is more compact and is more suitable for laboratory and test measurement applications.
Our thermocouple connectors can basically be divided into miniature connectors and standard connectors. There are also various couplings that are compatible with miniature or standard plugs.