Thermocouple

A Thermocouple is a temperature sensor and depending on the design selected can provide a measurement within the range of -454°F to 4,200°F (-270 to 2315°C). Thermocouples also provide a great range of Response Time and Durability from Very Fast 0.25 seconds (Micro) designs to Large (Rugged) constructions. Other attributes include ease of use and fairly good accuracy of 1 to 4°F (0.5 to 2°C) depending on the design and temperatures being measured.
The overall capabilities of thermocouples make them one the primary temperature measurement technologies utilized throughout science, industry and research, along with use in consumer and commercial world with food processing, indoor heating and cooling along with some appliances.
Thermocouples consist of 2 different specially selected metal alloys, commonly referred as Calibrations. The wires or flat strips are joined together at one end to create a junction (electrical connection). A change in temperature at this junction results in the wires creating a very small voltage (millivolt) signal. The voltage is measured and compared to specific temperatures and type of thermocouple types utilized.
- Thermocouple Types or Calibration - 9 Different types (J, K, T, E, R, S, B, C and N) are the most utilized design, although at least 8 other types are available for very specific capabilities or applications. Such as extreme temperature tungsten rhenium alloys (D and G) or Type P (Plantinel II to mimic type K at higher temperature with enhanced corrosion resistance) along with other combinations made with Gold, Platinum, Iridium, Rhodium and other Nobel metal combinations
- Temperature measurement range from Sub-Zero -454°F (-270°F) to extreme High temperatures of 4,200°F (2315°C)
- Diameters range from Very Fine .003" (40 gage) with fast response to Large .128" (8 gage) very durable are commonly used, although smaller and larger diameters or thickness are utilized in specific applications.
- Utilize the Filter Search Tool on the Left of this page to you find specific designs, or simply scroll down to browse the extensive offering of thermocouples
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Type K Thermocouple MI Cable Probe Stainless Steel Sheath Ungrounded 1/8" Diameter 6 Inches Long with Miniature Connector $32.00
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Surface Thermocouple Self Adhesive or Cement on Patch with 40 inches of Type K Fiberglass Wire and Miniature Connector $22.00
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Type T Surface Thermocouple with Surface Mount Adhesive Patch and 80 inches of 30 Gage PFA Insulated Wire with Miniature Connector $21.00
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Type K Thermocouple Probe - 6 Inch Long 1/16" Diameter Stainless Steel Sheath Ungrounded with a Transition to FEP Lead Wire and Miniature Connector $48.00
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Handheld Thermocouple Meter with Dual Thermocouple Inputs $50.00
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Type K Surface Thermocouple with Surface Mount Adhesive Patch and 40 inches of 30 Gage PFA Insulated Wire with Miniature Connector $18.00
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Type K Thermocouple Probe 1/16" Diameter 6 Inch Long Stainless Steel Sheath Ungrounded Design with Miniature Connector $32.00
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Surface Thermocouple Type T Fast Response with 40" Fiberglass Wire Leads and Miniature Connector $22.00
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Glass Braided Thermocouple - Type K with 40 inches of 30 Gage Fiberglass Insulated Wire and Miniature Connector $13.00
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Thermocouple Beaded Wire Sensor Type T 40 Gage PFA Insulated 80 inches long with Miniature Connector $45.00
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Surface Thermocouple Type J with Surface Mount Adhesive Patch and 80 inches of 30 Gage PFA Insulated Wire with Stripped Leads $17.00
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Type K Surface Thermocouple with Self-Adhesive Patch and 40 inches of 30 Gage PFA Insulated Wire with Stripped Leads $15.00
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Type J Surface Thermocouple with Adhesive Patch and 40 inches (3.3 ft or 1 Meter) of 30 Gage PFA Insulated Wire with Stripped Leads $13.00
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Surface Thermocouple Type K Fast Response with Surface Mount Adhesive Patch and 120 inches of Fiberglass Wire with Miniature Connector $28.00
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Surface Thermocouple Type K Fast Response with Surface Mount Adhesive Patch and 120 inches Fiberglass Wire with Stripped Leads $25.00
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Type K Fast Response Surface Thermocouple with Surface Mount Adhesive Patch and 40 inches of Fiberglass Insulated Wire with Stripped Leads $20.00
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Type J Surface Thermocouple Adhesive Patch Design with 40 inches (1 meter or 3.3ft) of Wire Leads with Miniature Connector $16.00
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Surface Thermocouple Type J with Surface Mount Adhesive Patch and 120 inches of 30 Gage PFA Insulated Wire with Stripped Leads $22.00