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Temperature Sensors

Our Temperature Sensors range offers a comprehensive selection of high-quality sensing solutions designed for accurate and reliable temperature measurement across industrial, laboratory and OEM applications. We supply a wide variety of sensor types, including thermocouples, platinum resistance thermometers (PRTs / PT100), thermistors and infrared sensors, ensuring suitability for both general-purpose and specialist environments.

The range includes surface, air, immersion, penetration and process probes, along with heavy-duty and high-temperature assemblies for demanding conditions. Many of our sensors are available with customisable sheath materials, terminations, cable types and connection options, allowing customers to select the ideal configuration for their specific application.

Whether you require fast response measurement, high-accuracy monitoring, or robust process control sensing, our temperature sensors are engineered to deliver performance, durability and long-term stability across a broad temperature spectrum.

Thermocouples IEC

A large range of IEC Thermocouples, in various sizes all in IEC colours. Products include Mineral Insulated, Fine Wire Versatile Exposed Junctions, Fabricated & Specialist Thermocouples together with a range of moulded-on Thermocouples.

Thermocouples ANSI

Mineral Insulated or Fabricated thermocouples, as well as exposed junction thermocouples, in various sizes all in ANSI colours.

Thermocouples JIS

Mineral Insulated thermocouples (Coming soon), Fabricated thermocouples and Exposed junction thermocouples all in JIS colours.

High Temperature Sensors

Thermocouple with miniature Ceramic Plug & Ceramic Socket & Ceramic Kiln Thermocouples For High Temperature

Handheld Temperature Sensors

A selection of IEC, ANSI & JIS Hand Held Temperature Sensors to suit your specific application. Includes the Ergonomic Style range with IP67 rated 'shark tail style' handle which contains an antimicrobial substance to kill microorganisms, making it ideal for the food industry or applications where cleanliness is paramount.

RTD / PRT Sensors

A range of Fabricated or Specialist RTD / PRT Sensors & Detectors to suit a wide range of applications together with Platinum Sensing Resistor Inserts and MI Probe with lead

Thermistors

At Labfacility, we specialise in manufacturing a diverse range of NTC thermistor temperature sensing probes. Our probes are crafted using high-accuracy, interchangeable elements known for their excellent long-term stability.

Standard Probes: Our standard line features a 10kΩ NTC element.
Custom Designs: We offer bespoke design and fabrication services to match your specific requirements.

Environmental Sensors & Instrumentation

A selection of sensors and instrumentation including room, ceiling and radiation sensors, hand held thermometers, infrared thermometers and data loggers.

Thermometer Kits with Meter

Thermometer Kits with Meter. Products include the HVAC Standard and PRO kits, General Purpose Thermocouple Kits in carry case with digital meter and a selection of probes, probe handle or extension lead - in IEC and ANSI colours. Catering Kit with High Accuracy Chef Thermometer and optional Type T probes, and the new Meltflow Index Testing Kit and ISO17025 System Calibration Certificate.

Motor Sport Racing Kits & Sensors

A new range of motor sport racing kits & sensors consisting of probes, digital meter and case. Kits available from 'budget' with a fixed tyre probe and great value hand held meter, to 'professional' with an adjustable tyre probe and premium digital meter. Hand Held Digital Infrared Thermometers also available.

Handheld Thermometers

Convenient great value hand held thermometers including the GM700 & GM300 Infrared Thermometers, Food Thermometers, Oven, Dishwasher and Pen Type Thermometers

RTD Detectors

A selection of Flat Film RTD Detectors; 100, 500 & 1000 Ohm in class A, B or 1/3 DIN A selection of 100 Ohm RTD Wire Wound Detectors, single and dual element types available in class A, B or 1/10 DIN

Cant find what your looking for?

Please complete our custom configurator forms and send us your specific requirements and build your own sensor.

We are specialists in the design and manufacture of custom-built temperature sensors. Quality and Service are key elements in the continued growth of Labfacility; technical support for both sensing and instrumentation is always freely available from our experienced technical sales teams.

Comparison of Sensor Types

	Thermocouple	Platinum Resistance Thermometer	Thermistor
Sensor	Thermoelement, two dissimilar metals/alloys	Platinum-wire wound or flat-film resistor	Ceramic (metal oxides)
Accuracy (typical values)	0.5 to 5.0°C	0.1 to 1.0°C	0.1 to 1.5°C
Long term Stability	Variable, Prone to ageing	Excellent	Good
Temperature range	-200 to1750°C	-200 to 650°C	-100 to 300°C
Thermal response	Sheathed – slow Exposed tip – fast 0.1 to 10 secs typical	Wirewound – slow Film – faster 1-50 secs typical	generally fast 0.05 to 2.5 secs typical
Excitation	None	Constant current required	None
Characteristic	Thermovoltage	PTC resistance	NTC resistance (some are PTC)
Linearity	Most types non-linear	Fairly linear	Exponential
Lead resistance effect	Short cable runs satisfactory	3 & 4 wire – low. 2 wire – high	Low
Electrical “pick-up”	susceptible	Rarely susceptible	Not susceptible
Interface	Potentiometric input. Cold junction compensation required	Bridge 2,3 or 4 wire	2 wire resistance
Vibration effects/ shock	Mineral insulated types suitable	wirewound – not suitable. Film – good	Suitable
Output/ characteristic	From 10µV/°C to to 40µV/°C depending on type	approx. 0.4 W/°C	-4% / °C
Extension Leads	Compensating cable	Copper	Copper
Cost	Relatively low cost	Wirewound – more expensive Film – cheaper	Inexpensive to moderate