Thermocouples

We supply top of the line temperature sensing devices also known as Thermocouples. A thermocouple is a sensor for measuring temperature. It consists of two dissimilar metals, joined together at one end. When the junction of the two metals is heated or cooled a voltage is produced that can interpreted by a temperature controller, high limit or display device. There are two common constructions for these: Tube and Wire and Mineral Insulated. The tube and wire uses an empty stainless tube with a wire inside which has a welded tip incorporating the wire junction. This construction is typically used to 480ºC. The Mineral Insulated construction uses a highly compacted stainless sheath with solid conductors encased in magnesium oxide insulation. This construction offers a wider variety of diameters, allows for the sensors to be bent in the field and for temperatures to 1200ºC. These sensors are available is a huge range of physical packages with a variety of lead wire, housing, and mounting options.

In Mineral Insulated (MI) thermocouples, elements are surrounded by compact inorganic insulation (MgO) and housed in stainless steel or heat resistant alloy sheath to protect it from environment. MI thermocouples have a lot of advantages as compared to conventional beaded thermocouples. These thermocouples are available in long lengths which can easily be wound into coils making them easy to transport. They can be flattened or bends without affecting the sheath or the cores. This flexibility enables them to be easily installed. They have a small sheath diameter allowing the thermocouple to be placed in smaller areas. Ceramic is a brittle material and when placed as beads may succumb under conditions with vibrations. MI thermocouples have high vibration strength which make them apt for such applications. These thermocouples are tested to ensure high quality. All assemblies are tested for Insulation resistance, Visual & Dimensional checks, and Single point calibration. Other tests offered "Conductor loop resistance", "Specific temperature calibration", "Nitrogen leak test", "Hot IR test".

Thermocouple Diagram

COMPRESSION FITTING

BYONET FITTING

NOTE : PLEASE MENTIONED TIP LENGTH (MM) FOR EACH THERMOCOUPLE. STANDARD: T=1/8" BSP OR 1/4" BSP AND d + 3/16" Dia OR 1/4" Dia

NOTE : FOR THERMOCOUPLE WITHOUT FITTING DELETE F IN MODLE NUMBER.

Features

  • Thermocouple grade wire withstands high temperatures
  • All popular thermocouple probes are available including: Adjustable bayonet, compression fitting, nozzle, manifold, extruder, washer and surface mounted styles
  • Stainless steel sheath minimizes corrosion
  • Flexible lead wire available in stainless steel braid, stainless steel flexible armor or fiberglass sleeving
  • Infinite variety of combinations can be designed to suit all temperature sensing applications

Applications

  • Process air heating
  • Plastic Processing
  • Hot Runner Systems
  • Extrusion
  • Plastic Injection Molding
  • Film Blowing
  • Packaging
  • Medical
  • Autoclaves
  • Incubators
  • Patient Warming Systems
  • Food Processing
  • Natural Gas
  • As part of any Process Heat Control system
MicroCoil Heaters UK Ltd.
Company No. 12367644
Registered Address:
12 The Scarr
Newent
Glos
GL18 1DQ
Telephone No: 01452 345141
Emails: technical@microcoilheaters.co.uk, sales@microcoilheaters.co.uk


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