Thermocouple Information

Thermocouple Type T: Type T (Copper-Constantan) thermocouples are suited for measurements in the −200 to 350°C  (-330 to 660°F) range. They are often used as a...

The table below shows a summary of the Sense of Sensors 10 Part guide on the different types of Thermocouples. For assistance in choosing the...

Service Life Useful thermocouple life is a difficult prediction to make, even when most of the details of an application are known. And unfortunately, such...

Thermocouple Type B: Platinum – 30% Rhodium (+) vs. Platinum – 6% Rhodium (-)   With a general application range from 870 – 1700°C (1600...

Thermocouple Type C: Type C (Tungsten 5% Rhenium – Tungsten 26% Rhenium) thermocouples are suited for measurements in the 0 – 2320°C (32 – 4200°F) range. ...

Thermocouple Type E: Type E (Chromel®/Constantan) thermocouple is composed of a positive leg of Chromel® (nickel/10% chromium) and a negative leg of Constantan (nickel/45% copper). The...

Thermocouple Type J: Type J (Iron–Constantan) is a common general purpose sensor as it is one of the most linear thermocouples. Type J thermocouples have an...

When installing sensors in a hazardous area, there is a requirement to install a sensor that is suitable and approved for use in that hazardous...

Thermowells are recommended whenever a temperature element is to be inserted into a process where corrosion, pressure, abrasion, or shear forces may threaten the life...

By J M SHANAHAN B.Sc., B.E. (SYD), CEO, Pyrosales Pty Ltd,Padstow,Australia This article describes the ways in which contact temperature sensors can be protected from...