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A Thermocouple “Type” for Every Environment
The thermocouple is among the most popular and widely-used temperature sensor for industrial purposes. Though there are temperature measuring instruments available that are more accurate than thermocouples, no other device is capable of functioning under the kinds of conditions in which these sturdy, reliable sensors are asked to perform. More specifically, thermocouple temperature sensors are [...]
Thermocouple Temperature Probes Used in Delicate Cryosurgeries
The thermocouple is the most widely-used temperature measuring device due to its durability, flexibility and accuracy. Thermocouples are capable of measuring a broader range of temperatures than any of the other popular temperature sensors, such as thermistors and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs). In fact, a high temperature thermocouple is able to perform well at temperatures [...]
Temperature Sensors Prove their Worth in Production Plant Environments
From petroleum plants to food processing facilities, accurate and consistent temperature measuring and monitoring are vital to the health and well-being of both equipment and personnel. Depending on the industry, spoilage and equipment failures may occur when temperatures fluctuate or stray beyond safe operating ranges. Worse yet, environments may become dangerously unstable. Advanced Sensing Equipment [...]
Industrial Temperature Monitoring: Building Better Sensors
Precision temperature monitoring is critical within countless industrial processes and vital to the safe and efficient operation of a wide range of industrial machinery. Over time, rugged and reliable temperature sensors such as the thermocouple, thermistor and a variety of resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) have been developed to provide accurate and consistent temperature measurement under [...]
Calibration Key to Accurate Temperature Readings
Accurate temperature monitoring can be critical to the safety of product, property and personnel. The potential volatility of the activities within petroleum plants, chemical processing plants and nuclear power facilities make these industries dependable on stable and reliable temperature measuring equipment. Accidents that have occurred within these industries over the years have been well-documented. Often [...]
Vigilant Temperature Monitoring Critical in Steel Industry
Due to the intense heat generated from the various processes that take place within the steel industry, the configurations and capabilities of the temperature monitoring equipment used to help control these environments are wide-ranging. A malfunctioning temperature indicator or temperature measuring device on a blast furnace or annealing oven could lead to catastrophe. Therefore, the [...]