Thermocouples Catalog

Thermocouple is an electric powered tool comprising of two dissimilar conductors forming electric junctions at differing temps. A thermocouple creates a temperature-dependent voltage therefore of the thermoelectric effect, and this voltage can be interpreted to measure heat.

Thermocouples are a traditionally used type of temperature sensor. Commercial thermocouples are affordable, exchangeable, are provided with standard connectors, and can quantify a variety of temperature ranges. Contrary to most other methods of temperature estimation, thermocouples are self powered and require no external form of excitation.

The primary restriction with thermocouples is accuracy and reliability; system errors of less than degree Celsius (°C) can be difficult to achieve. RTDs, which have higher precision and repeatability, are gradually supplanting thermocouples in industrial applications underneath 600 (°C).

Thermocouples are widely used in science and industry. Applications include temperature dimension for kilns, gas generator exhaust, diesel engines, and other professional processes. Thermocouples are also used in homes, offices and businesses as the temperature receptors in thermostats, as flame sensors in complete safety devices for gas-powered major machines and also in heavy duty and special applications.