| Thermocouple Type |
K
|
| Temperature Range |
-60 to 250°C
|
| Handle |
Hexagonal Triax (ABS/Nylon Blend). Max Temperature: 105°C
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| Cold end connection |
Miniature Thermocouple Plug
|
| Probe Length |
130mm
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| Probe Diameter |
8mm, 15mm
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| Cable Length |
1 metre
|
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Q: What is a Ribbon Surface Thermocouple Probe used for?
A: A Ribbon Surface Thermocouple Probe is designed for measuring the temperature of flat surfaces where fast response and accurate contact measurements are important. It is commonly used on metal plates, machinery, heated components, process equipment, and other surfaces where temperature verification is required.
Q: What makes ribbon surface technology different from a standard surface probe?
A: Ribbon surface technology uses a flat sensing ribbon that maximises contact with the measured surface. This helps achieve faster response times and reduces heat loss between the probe and the target surface, improving measurement accuracy compared with some conventional surface probe designs.
Q: How quickly does the Ribbon Surface Thermocouple Probe respond?
A: The probe has a response time of less than 0.5 seconds. This makes it one of the fastest options for contact surface temperature measurements and ideal for applications where rapid readings are required.
Q: What temperature range can this probe measure?
A: The probe can measure temperatures from -60°C to 250°C. This range makes it suitable for many industrial, laboratory, HVAC, manufacturing, and food production applications where moderate-temperature surface measurements are needed.
Q: What thermocouple type does this surface probe use?
A: The probe uses a Type K thermocouple sensor. Type K thermocouples are widely used due to their reliability, broad industry acceptance, and compatibility with a large range of handheld thermometers, indicators, and data logging systems.
Q: When should I choose a ribbon surface probe instead of an infrared thermometer?
A: A ribbon surface probe is often the better choice when a direct contact measurement is required. Contact sensors are generally unaffected by changes in surface emissivity, reflections, or lighting conditions, which can influence infrared temperature measurements.
Q: Is this probe suitable for measuring pipe and metal surface temperatures?
A: Yes. The probe is well suited to measuring the temperature of metal surfaces, machinery, vessels, pipes, and process equipment. The flat sensing ribbon helps provide reliable contact with smooth surfaces, allowing accurate temperature readings.
Q: Which probe diameter should I choose: 8mm or 15mm?
A: The 8mm version may be preferable when measuring smaller or restricted surfaces, while the 15mm version provides a larger contact area that can improve stability on larger flat surfaces. The choice depends on the size and accessibility of the area being measured.
Q: Can this probe be used for HVAC and building services applications?
A: Yes. The probe can be used for measuring the surface temperature of pipes, ducts, heating equipment, cooling systems, and other HVAC components where fast and accurate contact measurements are required.
Q: Why would I choose this probe instead of a heavy-duty surface probe?
A: Choose a Ribbon Surface Thermocouple Probe when measurement speed and surface contact accuracy are the priority. The ribbon design delivers extremely fast response times and minimal heat loss, whereas a heavy-duty surface probe may be preferred in harsher environments where physical durability is the main requirement.
