Integral Cable Sensors for Submersible Applications

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Many industrial processes require sensors to be submerged. Whenever sensors are submerged they must be properly designed to meet certain requirements depending on the environmental conditions where they will be immersed. 

Sensor Construction
All of CTC’s sensors are hermetically sealed and 100% of our sensors are helium leak tested to ensure against microscopic leaks that can form in improperly welded seams.

Integral cables are soldered and molded to the sensor bodies after the leak testing.

Water Submersion

In most situations involving water submersion, in either freshwater or salt water, as long as no other potentially damaging chemicals are present, polyurethane integral jacketed cables are the proper choice.

For integral polyurethane jacketed cables, the cables are soldered to the glass insulated sensing element contacts and have an additional reinforcing stainless steel piece over which the cable and sensor receive a molded polyurethane strain relief. 

Submersion in Oils or Chemically Active Solutions

When sensors are submerged in oils or solutions that involve chemicals present in potentially damaging concentrations, integral FEP jacketed cables are usually recommended. The integral FEP jacketed sensors use the same basic sensor body design as the polyurethane jacketed versions with a hermetically sealed, helium leak tested body.

The integral FEP jacketed cables are highly resistant to damaging chemicals and can be submerged up to 200 feet or 60 meters, the same depth as CTC’s sensor line with integral polyurethane jacketed sensors.

Other Abrasive Applications
In other situations where extra durability is required, armor jacketed FEP cables are recommended.

Manufactured with the same processes as the other integral cables above, the integral armored cables can be used in applications where there may be abrasive materials present, such as sand or gravel.

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CTC is the world leader in the design and manufacture of industrial accelerometers and piezo velocity transducers, 4-20 mA vibration sensors, and proximity probe sets, as well as all related mounting hardware, cables and connectors, and junction boxes. Our products enable efficient vibration monitoring for predictive maintenance in a wide variety of industries. Industries served include cement, mining, petrochemical, food & beverage, auto, steel, wind, paper & pulp, power generation, water & wastewater treatment, pharmaceutical, hospitals, bottling, and more. Our mission is to offer the widest variety of accelerometers and vibration hardware products, which are compatible with data collectors and online monitoring systems, as well as the tools for installation.

The CTC product line features vibration analysis hardware for heavy industry. All CTC products are backed by our unconditional, lifetime warranty. If any CTC product should ever fail, we will repair or replace it at no charge.

CTC’s PRO Line offers the world’s most durable and reliable Proximity Probe Sets including drivers, probes, extension cables, and driver enclosures for 24/7 protection of critical machinery in the most demanding industrial environments. CTC PRO Line Proximity Probe Sets are compatible with all major data collectors. PRO Line products are covered by our best-in-class lifetime warranty on material and workmanship.


The TMP line features vibration analysis hardware for research and development. All TMP products are backed by a five-year warranty on materials & workmanship for standard sensors and a two-year warranty for all accessories, cables, connectors, and custom & private-labeled products.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Stock, built-to-order, and private-label products qualify for free cancellation only if cancelled within 24 hours of order entry. 

After 24 hours of order entry:

• Stock products will be subject to a 25% cancellation fee
• Built-to-order and private-label products will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee

Custom products are non-cancellable at any time after the order is placed.

If you wish to cancel an order, please reach out to your CTC sales representative. The timestamp of when your email requesting cancellation was received will be honored for whether or not your request meets the free cancellation window.

RETURN POLICY:
All stock products may be returned for a 25% restocking fee if returned in new and unused condition within 90 days of shipment.

Built-to-order and private-label products qualify for a 50% refund if returned in new and unused condition within 90 days of shipment.

Custom products are quoted and built specifically to the requirements of the customer, which may include completely custom product designs or private-labeled versions of standard products for OEM customers. Custom products ordered are non-cancellable, non-returnable, and non-refundable.

EXPEDITED PRODUCTS CANCELLATION & RETURN POLICY:
All expedited CTC orders are non-cancellable and non-returnable.