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Special Purpose Thermocouples - OVERVIEW
by Pyromation
(SP01) FEP-Coated Thermocouple Assemblies
These assemblies are designed for a broad range of applications that require resistance to corrosion and chemical attack. They provide very good temperature measurement and service life in plating, pickeling, and acid bath applications. The stainless steel sheath is coated with FEP and includes a fused FEP tip for excellent corrosion resistance.
(SP03) Heat Tracing Temperature Sensors
Heat-tracing temperature sensors are made for use in systems that measure the surface temperature of process pipe that is carrying products whose temperatures must be controlled to prevent freeze-up, or to maintain a viscosity level so that the inner medium will flow. These sensors are offered with either Thermocouple or RTD sensing elements inside 316SS sheaths, and with a 3/4" Radius stainless steel mounting pad. Cold legs are available in customer-specified lengths to accommodate pipe insulation thickness.
(SP04) Abrasion-Resistant Thermocouples
The hardened tip aggregate temperature sensor assemblies illustrated in Figures 1, 2, and 3 below are typically used to measure the temperature of severely abrasive materials found in asphalt aggregate mixers and other granular material mixing and drying processes. Three styles of hardened tip constructions are offered to resist destructive abrasion and wear. Figure 4 illustrates an open-end tube style thermocouple assembly used to measure the temperature of hot sand and other similar free flowing materials on conveyors, or at drop chutes, where abrasion is not as severe, but where product temperature response time is important.
(SP05) Rubber Compound Mixer Temperature Sensors
The below illustrated thermocouples are most commonly used in the mixing of rubber compounds and other abrasive substances. All standard thermocouples are individually tested to meet or surpass the Industry Time Response Test Standard. Thermocouple sensors are supplied with grounded hot junctions as standard. Thermocouples may be ordered with a choice of either a hard-chrome plated tip, or with a XH-5 coated tip that provides greater abrasion and wear resistance.
(SP07) Thermostat Temperature Sensors
The Pyromation thermostat temperature sensors are provided with the sensor, or the sensor and a (4 to 20) mA temperature transmitter, mounted on a subplate within a standard size thermostat housing. The thermostat housing measures 2 3/4"h x 4 1/2"w x 1 5/8"d and can be mounted either horizontally or vertically on a 2" x 4" electrical handibox. The cover is vented on two sides to provide for airflow over the sensing element, regardless of mounting position. The standard temperature sensing elements are available as a fluoropolymer insulated thermocouple or a three-wire RTD. Matching transmitters are available for all configurations and output ranges.
(SP09) Chemical Resistant Thermocouples
The thermocouples listed below are designed for a broad range of uses in applications that require resistance to corrosion and chemical attack. They provide very good temperature measurement and service life in plating, pickling, and acid bath applications. The fluoropolymer assemblies provide excellent resistance to strong acids, alkalines, and saline solutions.
(SP10) Variable Length Thermocouple Sensors
The sensing elements listed on this page can be cut to any desired length over 3" long by using an ordinary tubing cutter. All sheaths are provided in 316 stainless steel.