Thermocouples ANSI
Mineral Insulated or Fabricated thermocouples, as well as exposed junction thermocouples, in various sizes all in ANSI colours.
Fine Wire Versatile Exposed Junction Thermocouples ANSI
An exposed junction thermocouple is the simplest form of thermocouple. It consists of two pieces of thermocouple wire joined together with a welded bead. Since they can be made very small, an exposed junction thermocouple can provide a very fast response time.
Fast Response Mineral Insulated Thermocouples ANSI
0.25mm, 0.5mm, 0.75mm & 0.81mm Fast Response Mineral Insulated Thermocouples in various styles.
Mineral Insulated Thermocouples ANSI
1mm, 1.5mm, 3mm & 6mm Durable Mineral Insulated type thermocouples to suit a wide range of temperature measurement. Various probe types, lengths and diameters available.
Thermocouples with Moulded-on Plugs ANSI
A moulded plug gives a robust construction as well as providing a waterproof termination.Cant find what your looking for?
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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 |
Comments and values shown in this chart are generalised and nominal. They are not intended to be definitive but are stated for general guidance.