|
HOME
COMPANY
PRODUCTS
Signal
Conditioners
Analog I/O
PLCs
Power Supplies
Sensors
Probes
General Purpose
Bayonet Probes
Plastic
Extruders
Protection
Tube
Mineral
Insulated
Special Probes
Balco
Probes
Sanitary Probes
Thermowell
Probes
Accessories
Thermowells
Plugs and Jacks
Bayonet
Adaptors
Technical
Application Guide
TC Overview
RTD Overview
SUPPORT
|
|
|
Thermocouple Material
| Material |
Best Operational Range |
Good for... |
Not Recommended for... |
| J, Iron/ Constantan |
+32° to +1400°F |
Vacuum, reducing, or inert apps |
Oxidizing or humid environments |
| K |
-100° to +2300°F |
Oxidizing or neutral applications |
Use under 1000° |
| E |
+32° to +1600°F |
Oxidizing or inert applications |
|
| T, Copper/ Constantan |
-300° to +700°F |
Oxidizing, reducing or inert apps |
Wet or humid environments |
| R, Plt 13% Rh /Plt |
+1000° to 3000°F |
High temperatures |
Shock or vibrating equipment |
| S, Plt 10% Rh/ Plt |
+1000° to 3000°F |
High temperatures |
Shock or vibrating equipment |
| B, Plt 30% Rh/ Ptl 6% Rh |
+1600 to 3100°F |
High temperatures |
|
| N, NiChroSil/ NiSil |
+32° to 2300°F |
Similar to Type K |
|
| C, W 5% Re/ W 26% Re |
+1000 to 4200°F |
Inert or vacuum applications |
|
| M, Ni 18% Mo/ Ni |
-50 to +2500°F |
Inert, vacuum or hydrogen apps |
Constant cycling of temperature |
Tubing, Sheath, Protection Tube, and Thermowell Materials
| Material |
Best Operational Range |
Good for... |
Not Recommended for... |
| 304 Stainless Steel |
-300 to 1650°F |
Oxidizing or neutral applications |
|
| 316 Stainless Steel |
-300 to 1700°F |
Oxidizing or neutral applications |
|
| Inconel 600 |
+32 to 1900°F |
Oxidizing or reducing apps |
Sulfurous environments > 1000°F |
| Inconel 601 |
+32 to 2300°F |
Oxidizing or reducing apps |
|
| Wrought Iron |
+32 to 1200°F |
Oxidizing or reducing apps |
|
| Cast Iron |
+32 to 1300°F |
Oxidizing or reducing apps |
|
| Seamless Steel |
+32 to 1000°F |
Oxidizing or reducing apps |
|
| Mullite (63% Alumina) |
+32 to 2700°F |
High temperatures |
Mechanical shock |
| Alumina (>99% Al2O3) |
+32 to 3400°F |
Induction melting, vacuum |
Mechanical or thermal shock |
| Silicon Carbide |
+32 to 3000°F |
Secondary protection tube |
|
Wire, tubing insulation
| Material |
Best Operational Range |
Good for... |
Not Recommended for... |
| Fiberglass Braid |
-100 to 800°F |
General purpose use |
Damp or wet areas |
| PVC |
+32 to 250°F |
Extension wiring |
High temperature areas |
| Teflon |
-50° to 500°F |
Wet or corrosive areas |
High temperature areas |
| Magnesium Oxide (MgO) |
-100 to +2100°F |
high temperatures, rugged environments |
|
|
|
