RS PRO Type K Thermocouple 20mm Length, 5mm Diameter → +750°C
- RS Stock No.:
- 3342622
- Brand:
- RS PRO
Technical Reference
Legislation and Compliance
RoHS Status: Not Applicable
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 | 3342622 |
| Product description | RS PRO Type K Thermocouple 20mm Length, 5mm Diameter → +750°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: FR
Product Details
RS Pro IEC Type J & Type K Grounded Junction Braided Thermocouple
From RS Pro Type J and Type K thermocouple temperature sensors conforming to to IEC 584 standards with a Class 1 tolerance for optimum performance. These thermocouple temperature probes have a rugged design with a 5 mm diameter, 2.5 m twin conductor cable insulated by glass silk and steel braid. The probe is enclosed in a stainless steel sheath for protection against corrosion. These thermocouples feature a grounded hot junction for a fast response time.
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 Grounded Junction?
In a welded grounded junction the two thermocouple wires and sheath are welded together to form one junction at the probe tip. These thermocouples have a fast response time because all the thermocouple is making contact with the sheath allowing the heat to transfer easily.
Features and Benefits
• Conforms to IEC 584 standards
• Grounded hot junction for a fast response time
• Class 1 tolerance for optimum accuracy
• Rugged design with steel braided cable
• Stainless steel sheath for corrosion resistance
Applications
Type K Thermocouples (Nickel-Chromium / Nickel-Aluminium) are the most common type of thermocouple and are both accurate and flexible with a wide temperature range. Typical applications for these mineral insulated Type-K thermocouple probes include heat exchangers, power stations, brick and cement kilns, heat treatment and annealing furnaces, thermostats, food thermometers, vehicle diagnostics and in laboratories
Type J Thermocouples (Iron-Constantan) have a smaller temperature range and a shorter lifespan at higher temperatures than the Type K but has the same reliability. Type J thermocouples are ideal for monitoring the temperatures of inert materials and in vacuum applications. Applications include heat processes such as the manufacturing of plastic and resin and in electrical furnaces
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Brand | RS PRO |
| Termination Type | Cable |
| Thermocouple Type | K |
| Probe Material | 316L Stainless Steel |
| Cable Length | 2.5 m |
| Standards Met | RoHS Compliant |
| Response Time | 4 s |
| Probe Diameter | 5 mm |
| Probe Length | 20 mm |
| Maximum Temperature Sensed | +750 °C |
