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HEATSENSE CABLES
HIGH TEMPERATURE CABLE MANUFACTURING
TECHNOLOGY REACHES A NEW LEVEL
ABOUT HEATSENSE
Established in 1984 by two engineers
from Fothergill & Harvey in Lancashire,
Heatsense has steadily built its
reputation and is today regarded by
many as the UK’s leading specialist
manufacturer and supplier of
thermocouple cables and extension
wires. Many original customers continue
to do business with Heatsense and a
number of its original employees still
work for the company.
CAPABILITIES
Heatsense’s manufacturing capabilities
cover a broad range of specialist
high-performance thermocouple and
signal cables that operate in extreme
environments. The company is regarded
as a technology leader in fluoropolymer
extrusion.
The company manufactures thermocouple
cables and extensions wires, equipment
wires, coaxial cables, multicore cables,
micro cables and fine wires.
Insulation materials include PFA, FEP, PTFE,
ETFE, PEEK, EFGLAS, PE, PU, PVC, Taped &
Sintered PTFE, Mica, Silicone, Polyimide &
Aramid Yarns. Braiding materials include
glass & ceramic fibres, other specialist
yarns and various metals.
These cables are resistant to flame, oils,
chemicals and operate in ultra-high
vacuum, cryogenic, radiation and nuclear
environments. The company offers a range
of approvals that meet all internationally-
recognised specifications.
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Markets include automotive, aerospace,
nuclear, medical, general industry and oil
& gas.
Highly customer focused, Heatsense offers
a bespoke advanced technical design and
manufacturing service, rapid response
times, short lead times, low MOQ’s and
competitive pricing.
Current management acquired
the business in 2014, relocated it
to Greater Manchester and made
significant investment in plant and
equipment, broadening the company’s
manufacturing capabilities. Throughout
2018, the company saw significant
growth; acquiring new equipment and
significantly expanding its workforce.
Heatsense has achieved both
ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015
Accreditations since 2014 and is
currently working closely with
the NAMRC (Nuclear Advanced
Manufacturing Research Centre) on the
F4N (Fit for Nuclear) Approval Scheme.
The company is also working towards
AS9100:2016 and aims to be accredited
in 2019.
Call: (+44) 01706 767070
www.heatsensecables.co.uk