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5TC
Ready-Made Insulated Thermocouples
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- PFA or Glass Braid Insulation
- 20, 24, 30 and 36 AWG Wires
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Product Overview
- Junction Type Exposed
- Process Temperature, Min 0 °C
- Series ID 5TC
Supported Applications
The Omega 5TC Series consists of ready-made insulated thermocouples designed for temperature measurement. These sensors are supplied with stripped leads and feature ANSI color-coded insulation to facilitate identification in wiring harnesses, control panels, or instrumentation setups requiring discrete sensor elements.
Operating Conditions & Performance
The 5TC Series meets or exceeds Special Limits of Error (SLE) and EN 60584-2: Tolerance Class 1. The series supports thermocouple calibrations J, K, T, and E. Standard overall lengths are available in 1 m (40") or 2 m (80"). Wire diameters vary by AWG gage, ranging from 0.08 mm (0.003) for 40 AWG to 0.81 mm (0.032) for 20 AWG.
Configuration Options
The series offers a configurable envelope across insulation materials, wire gages, lengths, and termination options:
- Insulation Materials: PFA (Model prefix TT), Kapton® (KK), or Glass Braid (GG).
- Wire Gage & Diameter: Available in 20, 24, 30, and 36 AWG for all insulation types; 40 AWG is available with PFA. Diameters range from 0.81 mm (0.032) down to 0.08 mm (0.003).
- Lengths: Standard lengths include 1 m and 2 m. Additional length increments are offered for GG or TT wire at an additional cost per 300 mm (12") package of 5, and similarly for KK wire.
- Packaging: Sensors are supplied in convenient 5-packs. OEM quantities are available.
- NIST Calibration: Available upon request.
Optional accessories include M8/M12 connectors and TAP Adhesive Labels (Model TAP). The adhesive labels feature a thickness of 0.064 mm (0.002"), are made of polyimide film with silicone pressure sensitive adhesive, and have a maximum temperature rating of 180°C (356°F).
Connector Options
M8/M12 connectors can be added to the model number for additional cost:
- Straight M8 Plug: Add "M8-S-M".
- Straight M12 Plug: Add "M12-S-M".
- Right-Angled M8 Plug: Add "M8-R-M".
- Right-Angled M12 Plug: Add "M12-S-M" (as specified in source).
Ordering Configuration
The model number follows the format: 5TC-<INSULATION>-<CALIBRATION>-<AWG>-<LENGTH>. For example, "5TC-TT-K-30-36" denotes a 5-pack of PFA insulated thermocouples with Type K calibration (CHROMEGA®-ALOMEGA®), 30 AWG wire, and a length of 1 m (40") with stripped lead termination.
Key Product Differences
Variants within the series are distinguished by insulation type, thermocouple calibration code, wire gage, and overall length. The "GG" prefix indicates Glass Braid insulation; "TT" denotes PFA; and "KK" signifies Kapton®. Calibration codes correspond to Type J, K, T, or E elements. Length suffixes in the model number represent inches (e.g., 36 for 1 m/40", 72 for 2 m/80") or metric equivalents depending on the specific variant listing.
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Rated 4 out of
5
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Patrick from
Good quality, good service
Repeatedly buy thermal couples, happy will recommend to others
Date published: 2015-12-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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alex208 from
Purchasing/Buyer
I'm happy with my purchase and the delivery time was great
Date published: 2017-08-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jhuffman from
Great for small applications
40awg works great for my small devices —- allowing me to get right to the spot I want to measure.
Date published: 2018-11-11
Rated 4 out of
5
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Napabaker from
Nice Product
I purchased a package of 5 thermocouples. They arrived well packaged and, for someone who doesn't work w/thermocouples, the workmanship and insulation were very nice. I would definitely purchase this product from Omega again.
Date published: 2018-03-15
Rated 5 out of
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Sharon from
Best Source
Easy to get; great price, discount offers , fast delivery
Date published: 2017-11-05
Rated 5 out of
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Harloid from
Excellent TC's
Excellent thermocouples, durable and directly integrate-able into all of our multiplexer systems. The connectors (separate purchase) make quick work of the bare wire for our handheld probes. Easy.
Date published: 2016-09-30
Rated 5 out of
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CMAU from
Easy web page to navigate
Arrived within 3 days, as promised. Order complete and as ordered. I buy again from Omega
Date published: 2017-11-16
Rated 5 out of
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ZUKI from
Zukibros
Exellent products A++ we will buy again fpr sure everytime we need.
Date published: 2026-06-16
are premade TCs calibrated
These thermocouples are manufactured in accordance with standard thermocouple tolerances and are not calibrated.
Date published: 2026-07-08
What is the diameter of the thermocouple 5TC-TT-J-40-36? Can it be used at temperatures up to 500 °C? At what temperature does the insulation start to melt for this thermocouple?
Thank you for your inquiry Moe1. The size of the cross section of 5TC-TT-J-40-36 is 0.4 x 0.7 mm (0.017" x 0.026"). You cannot use 5TC-TT-J-40-36 at temperatures up to 500 °C since it is only rated for temperatures up to 260 C and will start to melt if used in temperatures over 260 C.
Date published: 2022-01-31
What is the percentage uncertainty for 5TC-TT-KI-40-1M? I am working in a temperature range of 15-60 degrees, is the uncertainty 0.4%, so 0.06-0.24 C?
Thank you for the inquiry. We do not provide uncertainty numbers for this series. Accuracy spec follows ANSI special limits of error; +/- 0.4% of reading or 1.1 C whichever is greater.
Best regards
OMEGA
Date published: 2020-11-21
Can I submerged 5TC series thermocouple in water ?
Thank you for your inquiry. We do not recommend submerging 5TC series thermocouple in water. For a submersible thermocouple, please look at the HSTC series hermetically sealed thermocouples: https://assets.omega.com/pdf/test-and-measurement-equipment/temperature/sensors/thermocouple-probes/HSTC.pdf
Date published: 2024-09-28
What's the maximum Temp for 5TC-TT-T-24-72 that the insulation not melt?
The maximum temperature that the wire insulation can withstand is 260C
Date published: 2020-10-19
What is the external dimension (cross section) of 5TC-TT-T-40-36?
(0.017 x 0.026) (Height x Width)
Date published: 2021-11-12
What is the Tip Length? 5TC-TT-T-30-120. (The total length is 3m I need to know the Tip Length at the point of contact. Is it immersible in the water?
The bead is nominally 2.5x the diameter of the wire so 30 AWG being .010" the bead is 0.025". It is not considered an immersion probe but for short durations it can be used.
Date published: 2023-06-08
Can this exposed thermocouple be attached directly to a metal surface? Or does it need to be electrically isolated first.
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, you can attach the exposed thermocouple directly to a metal surface but we recommend electrically isolating the tip to avoid any noise issues.
Date published: 2024-10-01