Welding Process - WIKA TEFRACTO-PAD TC59-T Manual De Instrucciones

5. Commissioning, operation

5.5 Welding process

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) is the suggested welding process due to its relatively
clean weld. During welding operation, the requirements of the relevant material data
sheets and the applicable directives and standards must be considered regarding the
heat treatment, filler rods or welding procedures. Proper installation is a major step in the
success of a TEFRACTO-PAD
most rugged sensors available, it can be destroyed by improper welding.
5.6 TEFRACTO-PAD
Locate the perpendicular plane of the peak heat flux on the tube where the sensor is to
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be located.
Align pad/shield to the plane and tack weld pad on either side to hold onto tube.
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Confirm alignment and sensor exit from shield.
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Place chain clamp over the shield and tighten to hold in place.
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Use 3.2 mm [1/8"] fillet weld to weld the heat shield and pad to the tube on 3 sides using
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one continuous pass.
Figure 1: Welding details
Peak heat
Align shield/
ALIGN
SHIELD / PAD pad
WIKA operating instructions model TC59-T (TEFRACTO-PAD
installation. Although the TEFRACTO-PAD
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shield and pad welding
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PEAK HEAT
flux plane
FLUX PLANE
Fillet
FILLET
weld
WELD
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is one of the
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