ASTM E585/E585M-12
Standard Specification for Compacted Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed, Base Metal Thermocouple Cable

Standard No.

ASTM E585/E585M-12

Release Date

2012

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E585/E585M-18

Latest

ASTM E585/E585M-23

Scope

1.1 This specification establishes requirements for compacted, mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed, base metal thermocouple cable, with at least two thermoelements.

1.2 This specification describes the required material, processing and testing requirements, and also the optional supplementary testing and quality assurance and verification choices.

1.3 The material of construction includes standard base metal thermoelements, austenitic stainless steel or other corrosion resistant sheath material, and either magnesia (MgO) or alumina (Al₂O₃) insulation.

1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM E585/E585M-12 Referenced Document

• ASTM A213/A213M Standard Specification for Seamless Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, and Heat-Exchanger Tubes
• ASTM A249/A249M Standard Specification for Welded Austenitic Steel Boiler, Superheater, Heat-Exchanger, and Condenser Tubes
• ASTM A269 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service*， 2024-04-19 Update
• ASTM A632 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing (Small-Diameter) for General Service
• ASTM B163 Standard Specification for Seamless Nickel and Nickel Alloy Condenser and Heat-Exchanger Tubes
• ASTM B167 Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS N06600, N06601, N06603, N06690, N06025, and N06045)* Seamless Pipe and Tube
• ASTM B516 Standard Specification for Welded Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloy (UNS N06600, UNS N06603, UNS N06025, and UNS N06045 Tubes
• ASTM E1652 Standard Specification for Magnesium Oxide and Aluminum Oxide Powder and Crushable Insulators Used in the Manufacture of Base Metal Thermocouples, Metal-Sheathed Platinum Resistance Thermometers, and
• ASTM E220 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples By Comparison Techniques
• ASTM E230 Standard Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force (EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples
• ASTM E235 Standard Specification for Thermocouples, Sheathed, Type K, for Nuclear or for Other High-Reliability Applications
• ASTM E344 Terminology Relating to Thermometry and Hydrometry
• ASTM E608/E608M Standard Specification for Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Base Metal Thermocouples
• ASTM E780 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Insulation Resistance of Sheathed Thermocouple Material at Room Temperature
• ASTM E839 Standard Test Methods for Sheathed Thermocouples and Sheathed Thermocouple Material

ASTM E585/E585M-12 history

• 2023 ASTM E585/E585M-23 Standard Specification for Compacted Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed, Base Metal Thermocouple Cable
• 2018 ASTM E585/E585M-18 Standard Specification for Compacted Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed, Base Metal Thermocouple Cable
• 2012 ASTM E585/E585M-12 Standard Specification for Compacted Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed, Base Metal Thermocouple Cable
• 2009 ASTM E585/E585M-09 Standard Specification for Compacted Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed, Base Metal Thermocouple Cable
• 2004 ASTM E585/E585M-04 Standard Specification for Compacted Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed, Base Metal Thermocouple Cable
• 2001 ASTM E585/E585M-01a Standard Specification for Compacted Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed, Base Metal Thermocouple Cable
• 2001 ASTM E585/E585M-01 Standard Specification for Compacted Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed, Base Metal Thermocouple Cable
• 1999 ASTM E585/E585M-99 Standard Specification for Compacted Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed, Base Metal Thermocouple Cable