Thermocouple
A Thermocouple is one of the most utilized temperature sensor measurement technologies used throughout science, industry and research. They are also utilized in commercial and consumer applications with food processing, indoor heating and cooling
Thermocouples can provide a temperature range of -454°F to 4,200°F (-270 to 2315°C) along with a great diversity of choices with Response Time and Durability. Small (Mirco) designs with Very Fast 0.25 seconds response to Large (Rugged) constructions design for more gradual measurements.
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 base technology of thermocouples is 2 different specially selected metal alloys (commonly wire or thin strip construction) joined together at the tip creating a junction (thermo - coupling). 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.
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- Type J MI Cable Probe with a Grounded Stainless Steel 1/16" Diameter Sheath 18 Inches Long with Standard Connector $73.00
- Type K Bare Wire Thermocouple with 30 Gage Diameter 12 Inches Long $15.00
- Type K Bare Wire Thermocouple with 36 Gage Diameter 12 Inches Long $18.00
- Type K Fine Diameter 40 Gage (.003") Bare Wire Thermocouple 12 Inches Long $22.00
- Type J Dual Thermocouple Probe with Transition to Lead Wire - 1/4" Diameter 6 Inch Long Stainless Steel Sheath Ungrounded with 2ft of Lead Wire $116.00
- Type K High Temperature S2 Glass Braided Thermocouple - 300 mm (1ft) or 550 mm (1.8ft) of 24 Gage Solid Wire Leads with Miniature Connector $27.00
- Type B Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple - Ceramic Sheath 8 to 12 Inches Long 1/8" Diameter with 30 Gage (.010") Internal Wire and Miniature Male Connector from $637.00
- Type K FEP Coated Thermocouple with Direct Transition to Lead Wire - 6 Inch Long .125" Diameter Probe Ungrounded with 40 Inches of Lead Wire - Stripped Ends or Miniature Connector Termination from $95.00
- Type K Thermocouple Probe with Transition to Lead Wire 3/16" Diameter 6 Inch Long 316 Stainless Steel Sheath Ungrounded with 4ft of FEP Lead Wire - Stripped Leads or Miniature Connector from $73.00
- Type K Thermocouple Probe - 12 Inch Long 1/8" Diameter Stainless Steel Sheath Ungrounded with a Transition to 40 Inches of Stainless-Steel Over Braided Fiberglass Insulated Lead Wire - Miniature Male Connector or Stripped Leads from $87.00
- Type T Thermocouple Probe 1/16" Diameter 18 Inches Long Stainless Steel Sheath Ungrounded with Miniature Connector $80.00
- Type C Exposed Thermocouple 12 Inch and LONGER Designs with Individual Alumina (Ceramic) Insulators provide Flexibility and Miniature Male Ceramic Connector Termination from $261.00
- Type T Thermocouple Probe 1/16" Diameter 6 Inch Long Stainless Steel Sheath Ungrounded with Stainless Steel Overbraid on FEP Lead Wire with Miniature Connector or Stripped Wire Ends from $80.00
- Type J Thermocouple Probe 1/16" Diameter 6 Inch Long Stainless Steel Sheath Ungrounded with Stainless Steel Overbraid on FEP Lead Wire with Miniature Connector or Stripped Wire Ends from $80.00
- Type T Surface Thermocouple Non-Adhesive Patch Design with 40ft (480 inches) of 30 Gage Solid PFA Insulated Wire Leads with Miniature Male Flat Pin Connector (No Silicone Strain Relief) $80.00
- Type T Surface Thermocouple with Non Adhesive Patch with Rugged 24 Gage Diameter Wire Leads 40 Inches Long and Miniature Connector $44.00
- Dual Type K Thermocouple Probe with a 1/16" Diameter 18 Inch Long Stainless Steel Sheath Ungrounded and Dual Miniature Male Connector $116.00
- Micro Thermocouple - Type T 40 Gage Fine Wire Temperature Sensor Assembly with 10ft (120 Inches) of PFA Insulated Leads with a Miniature Male Flat Pin Connector $66.00