Thermocouple Type K Middle Size Connector Round Chromel Alumel Pin Thermometer Plug ANSI

Thermocouple Type K Middle Size Connector Picture

Thermocouple Connector Know-How

Thermocouples are available in various forms and shapes. They are made of various diameters, length, sheath material, combinations of the materials mentioned above, lead wire lengths etc.

The most commonly used shapes are beads and probes. The beads shaped thermocouples are highly inexpensive and have very fast response time. Probes are available in the market for measuring temperature in different applications like industrial, medical, scientific, food etc. The connectors used with the probes come with round pins, called standard connectors, or the flat pins, called as miniature connectors.

When selecting the thermocouple for any application, one should consider the range of the temperature to be measured, the response time required, accuracy and the surrounding environment. As per the existing conditions one can select proper materials combinations and proper shape of the thermocouple.

Thermocouple connectors are an accurate and convenient method of interconnecting temperature sensing components. Use these connectors to form a chain from the measuring tip of the temperature sensor to the host or instrument. It is important that all components in the chain are made of the same thermocouple material to prevent any change or distortion of the original signal. To achieve this, the pins of the thermocouple connector are made of the same material as the thermocouple used to connect or compensate the material. The thermocouple type is clearly printed on the connector housing and is also marked with colors for easy identification. Open the connector, and then use two fixing screw clips to simply tighten the thermocouple wire in place. The miniature thermocouple plug connector can then be inserted into the mating miniature thermocouple socket connector.