RS PRO Type K Thermocouple 500mm Length, 1.5mm Diameter → +800°C

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Brand

RS PRO

Thermocouple Type

K

Probe Diameter

1.5mm

Probe Length

500mm

Maximum Temperature Sensed

+800°C

Probe Material

316 Stainless Steel

Termination Type

Cable

Cable Length

100mm

Standards Met

BS

COO (Country of Origin):
GB

RS PRO type K mineral insulated thermocouple


From the RS PRO, comes a mineral insulated type K thermocouple. Manufactured to industry standards, these highly flexible thermocouples are a fantastic solution for temperature measurement and applicable to an array of applications.

Features and benefits:


  • Available with either a maximum operating temperature of +800 °C or +1100 °C

  • Fast response time

  • Insulated hot junction

  • Meets IEC and BS1843 standards

Applications


Thermocouples have a variety of applications such as;
  • Medical - research into DNA and hypodermic insertion to detecting a tumour.

  • Vehicle diagnostics - used to monitor and adjust factors such as battery health, exhaust readings, spark plug function and brake performance.

  • Temperature readings in boilers, heating sensors, and ovens

  • Food thermometers, industrial probes, and sensors

What are type K thermocouple sensors?


Type K sensors, which typically have a temperature range from -200 to +1260°C, are known to be commonly used in a variety of industries and sectors. Type K sensors are also very accurate and reliable across wide ranges of operating temperatures.

Why choose RS PRO?


RS PRO is our own brand of high-quality products whilst bringing you great value for money. Our wide range of products have been engineered to meet high industry standards, so you are ensured reliable and robust solutions.

Note

• Thermocouples, bayonet adaptors, connectors, compensating and extension cables are being phased out and are being replaced with a new colour code. – Standard BS4937 Part 3 1993 (IEC 584-3 1989 modified for international use)
• System calibration is available on selected probes and includes the full charge of the instrument and probe.

Standards

Conforms to IEC 584-1&2 & Colour coded to former British Standards – BS1843-1952


Old Colour Code, BS1843


Thermocouples, bayonet adaptors, compensating and extension cables and connectors.,These BS1843 products are being phased out, having been replaced with a new colour code standard BS4937 Part 30 1993 (IEC 584-3 1989 modified for international use). System Calibration is available on selected probes and includes the full charge of the instrument and probe.

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