Type K, Type J, Type N – the list of thermocouple types seems like an alphabet soup. And as technology improves and manufacturers come up with more options, it can be hard to keep track of all the various names and classifications. This article outlines the 11 most …
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WIKA Temperature Transmitter Assemblies Receive Full FM Approval
| Adam DeLancey | TemperatureA product with FM Approval means it has undergone very rigorous testing and met extremely high standards for safety and reliability. That’s why WIKA was thrilled when our T15 and T16 temperature transmitter assemblies – not just certain components – received FM …
Instruments for Electrical Temperature Measurement: How to Choose the Right One (Part 2)
| Adam DeLancey | Know-howPart 1 of this series covered three of the seven factors to consider when choosing the right RTD or thermocouple for a measuring point in a process. Here are the remaining four factors. Like the internal process, ambient conditions often significantly impact …
Instruments for Electrical Temperature Measurement: How to Choose the Right One (Part 1)
| Adam DeLancey | Know-howIn this two-part series, learn the seven factors to consider when choosing an industrial thermometer for your process's measuring points. The majority of measuring points in a process are used for monitoring temperature. Nowadays, these measuring points tend to …
Temperature Sensors, Thermowells, and Response Times
| Adam DeLancey | TemperatureThermowells protect temperature sensors from harsh media. On the downside, these fittings increase the thermal response time. Therefore, knowing precisely what that response time is becomes a key factor in controlling processes and systems. In the real …