RS PRO Type K Thermocouple 1m Length, → +260°C
- RS Stock No.:
- 3971589
- Brand:
- RS PRO
Technical Reference
Legislation and Compliance
RoHS Certificate of Compliance
EU Directives 2011/65/EU and 2015/863 restrict the use of the 10 substances below in the manufacture of specified types of electrical equipment.
Whilst this restriction does not legally apply to components, it is recognised that component “compliance” is relevant to many customers.
RS definition of RoHS Compliance:
- The product does not contain any of the restricted substances in concentrations and applications banned by the Directive,
- and for components, the product is capable of being worked on at the higher temperatures required by lead–free soldering
The restricted substances and maximum allowed concentrations in the homogenous material are, by weight:
| Substance | Concentration |
| Lead | 0.1% |
| Mercury | 0.1% |
| PBB (Polybrominated Biphenyls) | 0.1% |
| PBDE ( Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers) | 0.1% |
| Hexavalent Chromium | 0.1% |
| Cadmium | 0.01% |
| DEHP (Bis (2-Ethylhexl) phthalate) | 0.1% |
| BBP (Benzyl butyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DBP (Dibutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DIBP (Diisobutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
The supplier of the item listed below has informed RS Components that the product is "RoHS Compliant".
RS Components has taken all reasonable steps to confirm this statement. Information relates only to products sold on or after the date of this certificate.
| RS stock number | 3971589 |
| Product description | RS PRO Type K Thermocouple 1m Length, → +260°C |
| Manufacturer / Brand | RS PRO |
RS Components Ltd, Birchington Road, Corby, Northants, NN17 9RS, UK
Statement of Conformity
This statement confirms that the product detailed below complies with the specifications currently published in the RS media and has been subject to the strict quality conditions imposed by RS Components’ internal management systems. Furthermore and where applicable, it confirms that all relevant semiconductor devices have been handled and packed under conditions that meet the administrative and technical requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20 and EN61340-5-1 electrostatics control standards.
| RS stock number | 3971589 |
| Product description | RS PRO Type K Thermocouple 1m Length, → +260°C |
| Manufacturer / Brand | RS PRO |
The foregoing information relates to product sold on, or after, the date shown below.
RS COMPONENTS
| Date | Nov 22, 2024 |
RS Components Pte Ltd Robinson Road, P.O. Box 1582, Singapore 903132
Country of Origin: GB
Product Details
Fine Gauge
RS Pro ANSI Type K Fine Gauge Exposed Welded Tip Thermocouples
From RS Pro a range of type K fine gauge wire thermocouple temperature sensors conforming to ANSI standards. These thermocouple temperature sensors feature a welded tip exposed junction for a fast response time. The lead consists of 0.0076 mm conductors with durable Teflon PFA insulation colour coded to ANSI specifications
How does a Thermocouple Work?
A thermocouple is a sensor used to measure temperature in a range of different processes and consists of two wire legs made from different metals joined together at their two ends to form two junctions. The hot, or measuring junction is connected to the body whose temperature is going to be measured. The cold junction or reference junction is connected to a body of known temperature. When the measuring junction is placed on something hot a voltage or potential difference between this and the reference junction occurs. This voltage can then be converted into a temperature measurement using thermocouple reference tables. This process is also known as the Seebeck Effect
What is a Welded Exposed Junction?
An exposed junction is where the thermocouple wires are welded together but are not surrounded by the outer sheath. The ends of the wire are directly inserted into the process. This means the thermocouple has a high sensitivity and response time. Welded exposed junctions are more prone to corrosion and are recommended for measuring flowing or static non-corrosive gas temperatures
Features and Benefits
• Welded, exposed junction for fast response times
• Durable PFA insulated leads for resistance to oils, acid, fluids and good mechanical strength and flexibility
• Conforms to ANSI standards
• Temperature range of -75 to +260°C
Applications
These Type K fine wire gauge thermocouples are ideal for test and development applications including test and measurement, temperature mapping and OEM applications
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Brand | RS PRO |
| Termination Type | Cable |
| Probe Diameter | 0.076 mm |
| Thermocouple Type | K |
| Cable Length | 1 m |
| Maximum Temperature Sensed | +260 °C |
| Standards Met | ANSI |
| Probe Length | 1 m |
