Description
Thermocouple of type K Description:
K type of thermocouples are very simple and durable temperature sensors. Thermocouple come with different pairings of materials allowing for a very wide range of applications. The different compositions are standardized into thermocouple types. The different types are given letter names which are standardized across the industry. K type of thermocouples are manufactured in many different configurations for multitude of applications. Diameters, lengths, sheath material, lead lengths and sensor material are just a few of the variables that go into determining the style of thermocouple when manufactured. The main determining factors of what type thermocouple needs to be used in a application is temperature, environment, response time and accuracy. The junction of the thermocouple can be grounded, ungrounded or exposed. K type of thermocouples are easy to use, Thermocouples are the most popular temperature sensors. They are cheap, interchangeable, have standard connectors and can measure Thermocouples and RTD pt100 sensors a wide range of temperatures.
Type of thermocouple to choose:
Product |
Conductor material |
Type |
Graduation |
Use temperature°C(short time) |
Use temperature°C |
Thermocouple |
PtRh30-Ptrh6 |
WRR |
B |
0-1800°C |
0-1600°C |
PtRh10-Pt |
WRP |
R |
0-1600°C |
0-1300°C |
|
PtRh13-Pt |
WRB |
S |
0-1600°C |
0-1300°C |
|
NiCrSi-NiSi |
WRM |
N |
0-1000°C |
0-1000°C |
|
NiCr-NiAl(Si) |
WRN |
K |
0-1200°C |
0-900°C |
|
NrCr-constantan |
WRE |
E |
0-700°C |
0-600°C |
|
Iron- Constantan |
WRF |
T |
0-600°C |
0-500°C |
|
Copper-Constantan |
WRC |
J |
0-400°C |
0-350°C |
|
Thermal resistance |
Copper heat resistance |
Cu50 |
-50-150°C |
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Cu100 |
-50-150°C |
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PT100 |
-200-600°C |