Thermocouple Types and Applications 

These Thermocouples have been designed for use in oxidizing, neutral and reducing environments. The materials used are of the highest quality, purities and manufacturing standards. Applications in all type of furnaces can be measured with these types of sensors. Temperature ranges to +4200oF are available. All standard refractory metal and noble metal thermocouple alloys are available. (C, D/F, G, R, S and B)

High Temperature Thermocouples are defined as sensors used at temperatures of 2000°F and beyond. These Sensors are generally made from refractory/noble metals and refractory ceramics. Temperatures up to 5000°F can be obtained by using special design techniques and materials that have extended EMF tables. Applications can vary from extremely high-temperature furnaces to rocket engines and munitions.

For any applications regarding the above temperature sensors that are not profiled in the overall reference sections, please consult CONVECTRONICS’ Engineers for application, design or technical information on your current or future requirements.

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The Bare Wire Thermocouples are used in a wide variety of applications such as moving air and surface contact. The size, and variable insulations give an excellent range of temperatures. Standard units come in base thermocouple metals (J, K, T and E). Noble and Refractory metals are available. (Consult Factory)

To select a Bare Wire Thermocouple or from one of 6 Standard Thermocouple configurations, view thermocouples.

Bayonet Fixed and Adjustable T/C’s and RTD’s are widely used in the plastics molding and die casting industries. These units come in the standard base metals (J, K, T and E) with the RTD styles in standard platinum element with a 3.85 α DIN standard (others available). Range of temperatures are up to 1800°F.

To select a Bayonet Thermocouple or from one of 12 Plastic Applications Thermocouple configurations, view thermocouples.

The Nozzle Thermocouple has been designed to be used in the plastics/die casting industries where mounting of the sensor in the nozzle is required. These units come in standard thermocouple base metals (J & K).

To select a Nozzle Thermocouple or from one of 12 Plastic Applications Thermocouple configurations, view thermocouples.

The Fixed Length Bolt Style Thermocouple and RTD are used in applications where the melt temperature of the materials is required. These units are immersed into the melt (Molten) for actual temperature measurements. Available in standard thermocouple base metals (J, K, T and E) and the RTD styles in standard platinum element with a 3.85 α DIN standard.

To select a Bolt Style Thermocouple or from one of 12 Plastic Applications Thermocouple configurations, view thermocouples.

Metal Sheath MI (Mineral Insulated) Thermocouples and RTD’s come in a wide range of sheath materials, diameters and lengths. This style sensor is commonly used in hazardous/corrosive applications that require resistance to the harsh environment and temperatures for consistent readings.

To select a Metal Sheath Thermocouple from one of 6 Mineral Insulated Thermocouple configurations, view thermocouples.

Lug and Washer Thermocouples and RTD’s are used in applications requiring temperature readings of surfaces, studs and bolts. These units come in all thermocouple base metals
(J, K, T and E) the RTD styles in standard platinum element with a 3.85 α DIN standard.

To select a Lug & Washer Thermocouple or from one of 4 Surface Applications Thermocouple configurations, view thermocouples.

The Paddle Thermocouple is used in harsh environments where fast response and temperature require a metal sheathed, MI style sensor to be used. Available in standard thermocouple base metals (J, K, T and E).

To select a Paddle Thermocouple or from one of 5 Surface Applications Thermocouple configurations, view thermocouples.

Ribbon Style Thermocouples are used extensively for moving air or surface temperature. Having minimal mass and maximum surface contact allow for extremely accurate and fast response temperature measurment. Available in standard thermocouple base metals (J, K, T and E).

To select a Ribbon Thermocouple or from one of 4 Moving Applications Thermocouple configurations, view thermocouples.

This type of Thermocouple was developed for the food industry to be used in taking temperatures of frozen and fresh foods. This unit can be autoclaved and is available in standard thermocouple base metals (J & T only).

To select a Sabre Thermocouple or from one of 6 Standard Thermocouple configurations, view thermocouples.

These Thermocouples have been designed for use in oxidizing, neutral and reducing environments. The materials used are of the highest quality, purities and manufacturing standards. Applications in all type of furnaces can be measured with these types of sensors. Temperature ranges to +4200°F are available. All standard refractory metal and noble metal thermocouple alloys are available. (C, F, G, R, S and B).

To select a Refractory Metal/Ceramic & Noble Metal Thermocouple from one of our configurations, view thermocouples.