Rare Metal Thermocouples RMT STYLE (UK Manufactured)
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Rare metal thermocouple R , S and B assemblies. Rare metal thermocouples are made from conductors containing platinum and rhodium alloys and are suited for measuring high temperatures up to 1700°C.
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Application Notes:
- High temperature platinum temperature sensor
- Designed specifically for your application / environment
- Will withstand tough industrial use
Overview
| Type | Rare Metal Thermocouple Temp Sensor to High Temp |
| Temp Range | 0 to 1700°C |
| Common Sensor Types | R, S, B |
| Common Sheath Size (mm) | 6.0, 8.0, 10.0, 12.0, 13.0, 15.0, 17.0, 20.0, 25.0, 28.0 |
| Common Element Diameters (mm) |
0.35, 0.45, 0.5 |
| Shank Material | 310SS, 466SS, INCONEL 600 |
| Head Options | ALA, KNE (IP65), BUZ |
| Thermocouple Type R and Type S Technical Details | Thermocouple Type B Technical Details |
| Type R and S thermocouples are the most popular rare metal thermocouple types. They are very similar in conductor construction. The main difference is that Type R is more popular in th UK whereas Type S is more popular in Europe. As the cost of Platinum and Rhodium is high in comparison to base metal thermocouples, Type R & Type S wire can be recovered and recycled from failed thermocouples. The negative leg on a Type R or S thermocouple is pure platinum and the positive leg is platinum / rhodium. | Type B has a very high maximum temperature. For short periods it can be used to measure temperatures up to 1850°C, with up to 1700°C being measured under continuous operation. One quirk of Type B thermocouples is that its output doesn't change between 0 and 42°C meaning that it is unsuitable for measuring temperatures near this range. We recommend Type B thermocouples are only used for measuring above 200°C. |
Detailed Specifications
| Sensor Type | Rare Metal Thermocouple Temperature Sensor to High Temperature |
|---|---|
| Max. Temperature | 1700°C |
| Min. Temperature | 0°C |
| Common Sensor Types | R, S, B |
| Common Sheath Size | 6.0, 8.0, 10.0, 12.0, 13.0, 15.0, 17.0, 20.0, 25.0, 28.0 (mm) |
| Common Element Diameters | 0.35mm, 0.45mm, 0.5mm |
| Head Options | ALA, KNE (IP65), BUZ |
| Shank Material | 310SS, 466 SS & Inconel 600 |
| Thermocouple Type R Continuous Temp Range | 0 to 1600°C |
| Thermocouple Type R Short-Term Temp Range | -50 to 1700°C |
| Thermocouple Type R Material | Platinum/Rhodium (+ LEG) / Platinum (- LEG) |
| Thermocouple Type S Continuous Temp Range | 0 to 1600°C |
| Thermocouple Type S Short-Term Temp Range | -50 to 1750°C |
| Thermocouple Type S Material | Platinum/Rhodium (+ LEG) / Platinum (- LEG) |
| Thermocouple Type R /S Tolerance Class 1 | 0 to 1100°C (+/- 1°C) |
| Thermocouple Type R /S Class 2 Tolerance | 0 to 600°C (+/- 1.5°C) |
| Thermocouple Type B Continuous Temp Range | 200 to 1700°C |
| Thermocouple Type B Short-Term Temp Range | 0 to 1850°C |
| Thermocouple Type B Material | Platinum / Rhodium |
| Thermocouple Type B Tolerance Class 1 | none available |
| Thermocouple Type B Class 2 Tolerance | 600 to 1700°C (+/- 0.0025°C) |
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