RS PRO Type K Thermocouple 500mm Length, 7/0.2mm Diameter → +250°C

RS PRO Type K Button Magnet Thermocouple with Miniature Plug

From RS PRO a Type K thermocouple temperature sensor designed for taking surface temperature measurements. The thermocouple lead is made from twin-twist wire with a durable PFA insulation. One end of the lead is terminated with a miniature plug for a quick and easy connection. The other end of the wire is terminated with a 12.5 mm diameter button magnet designed for attaching ferrous metal surfaces. The junction of this thermocouple is grounded for a fast response time.

How does a Thermocouple Work?

A thermocouple is a sensor used to measure temperature in a range of different processes and consists of two wire legs made from different metals joined together at their two ends to form two junctions. The hot, or measuring junction is connected to the body whose temperature is going to be measured. The cold junction or reference junction is connected to a body of known temperature. When the measuring junction is placed on something hot a voltage or potential difference between this and the reference junction occurs. This voltage can then be converted into a temperature measurement using thermocouple reference tables. This process is also known as the Seebeck Effect.

What is a Surface Thermocouple?

This thermocouple is designed for measuring the temperature on a surface. Most thermocouples have a sensing tip where there ends of the thermocouple wires are encased in sheaths or protection tubes which do not allow for measuring the temperature of a surface area. In surface temperature sensing thermocouples the exposed welded wire junction is housed in a magnet or adhesive patch which provides a true surface contact. This affixing method allows these thermocouples to be used on many types of surfaces including uneven and circular surfaces. They are also simple to use and easy to replace and position.

Features and Benefits

• JIS Button magnet thermocouple


• Ideal for ferrous metal surface measurement


• Spring loaded junction to ensure good contact


• PFA 7/0.2mm twin-twisted wires


• Fitted miniature plug (200°C)


• Sensor range to 250°C

Variants

• Probe length: 0.5 m – RS stock no: 239-4666


• Probe length: 1 m – RS stock no: 239-4664


• Probe length: 2 m – RS stock no: 239-4665

Applications

Type K Thermocouples are the most common type of thermocouple and are both accurate and flexible with a wide temperature range. Typical applications for these mineral insulated Type-K thermocouple probes include heat exchangers, power stations, brick and cement kilns, heat treatment and annealing furnaces, thermostats, food thermometers, vehicle diagnostics and in laboratories

RS PRO Datasheet

RS PRO Datasheet