Surface Mounted Thermocouples and RTD’s
Attaching a thermocouple or RTD to a surface for an accurate reading can be difficult. The sensor must respond quickly to avoid heat dissipation and remain attached under vibration or other stress. Thermo Electric offers a number of constructions to suit every surface application. Gasket thermocouples can be attached to a stud welded to the surface or to an existing bolt on a section of machinery. We offer our standard wire type and high temperature both with copper or stainless steel gaskets in a number of sizes. Bayonets are simply inserted through a drilled opening to a desired depth of a surface. The opening is then tapped to accept a number of mounting adapters. These adapters feature a locking pin allowing the thermocouple cap to be installed with a twist. Bayonets can also be attached to a process line pipe or tube with our pipe clamp adapters. Bayonets are available in tube construction with silver tips for quick response, high temperature and in RTD’s with tip sensitive bulbs. Weld pad thermocouples which need not require the more rugged industrial construction can be tig welded or soldered and held with a number of clamping devices. Magnet thermocouples are ideal for a temporary measurement to a magnetic surface or magnetic surface which doesn’t allow any alteration.