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Housing Styles
AB
Square Aluminum Block
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Square Aluminum Block Square Aluminum Block
  • General purpose temperature sensing
  • Accomodate a variety of sensing elements
Type A B Customize
AB1 0.187" 0.75" Customize Solution
AB2 0.250" 0.75" Customize Solution
AB3 0.250" 1.25" Customize Solution
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AS
Square Aluminum Block with Mounting Hole
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Square Aluminum Block with Mounting Hole Square Aluminum Block with Mounting Hole
  • Useful for air temp or surface sensing
  • Fast thermal response
Type A B C D Customize
AS1 0.250" 0.250" 1.0" 0.142" Customize Solution
AS2 0.250" 0.75" 1.0" 0.189" Customize Solution
AS3 0.125" 1.25" 0.75" 0.125" Customize Solution
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AT
Closed End Aluminum Tube
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Closed End Aluminum Tube Closed End Aluminum Tube
  • Air, surface or immersion sensing
  • Thin wall for excellent thermal response
  • Available with clear or black anodized finish
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AX
Square Aluminum Surface Sensor
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Square Aluminum Surface Sensor Square Aluminum Surface Sensor
  • Useful for air temp or surface sensing
  • Rugged housing with good thermal properties
  • Easy to mount
  • Shape allows for good thermal contact to flat surfaces
Type A B C D E Customize
AX1 0.250" 0.400" 0.85" 0.115" 0.172" Customize Solution
AX2 0.250" 0.265" 0.400" 0.062" 0.147" Customize Solution
AX3 0.250" 0.265" 0.625" 0.062" 0.147" Customize Solution
AX4 0.250" 0.265" 0.735" 0.062" 0.147" Customize Solution
AX5 0.312" 0.350" 0.400" 0.062" 0.147" Customize Solution
AX6 0.312" 0.475" 0.400" 0.062" 0.203" Customize Solution
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AY
Hex Aluminum Surface Sensor
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Hex Aluminum Surface Sensor Hex Aluminum Surface Sensor
  • Surface sensing
  • Typically used on power transistors in place of a mounting screw
Type A B C D Customize
AY1 0.250" 0.250" 0.400" 6-32 Customize Solution
AY2 0.312" 0.250" 0.400" 6-32 Customize Solution
AY3 0.312" 0.375" 0.75" 8-32 Customize Solution
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BB
Brass Surface Mount
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Brass Surface Mount Brass Surface Mount
  • General-purpose surface sensor
  • Designed to be connected to surface with mounting clip or strap
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BC
Brass Curved Surface Sensor
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Brass Curved Surface Sensor Brass Curved Surface Sensor
  • Surface sensing
  • Designed to fit curvature of 3/8" to 5/8" tubing
  • Accurate and fast response to temperature changes
  • Mounting clip can be purchased separately
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BT
Closed End Brass Tube
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Closed End Brass Tube Closed End Brass Tube
  • General-purpose, low-cost housing
  • Can accommodate a wide variety of sensors
  • Brass shell offers strength and responds quickly to temperature changes
  • Available as nickel-plated or with no plating
Type Plating A B Customize
BT1 Nickel 0.185" 1.25" Customize Solution
BT2 Nickel 0.200" 1.25" Customize Solution
BT3 Nickel 0.231" 1.25" Customize Solution
BT4 Nickel 0.250" 1.75" Customize Solution
BT5 None 0.250" 1.75" Customize Solution
BT6 Nickel 0.375" 1.75" Customize Solution
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BX
Brass Housing with Integral Connector' height=
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Brass Housing with Integral Connector Brass Housing with Integral Connector
  • Designed for immersion sensing via threaded hole
  • Integral connectors allow for compact size
  • Mating cable assembly can also be provided
  • Options include other connector types
Type A B C D E Customize
BX1 0.250" 1.0" 0.620" 1/4-18 NPT 3/4" Customize Solution
BX2 0.188" 0.75" 0.400" 1/8-27 NPT 7/8" Customize Solution
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CF
Copper Tube with Flange
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Copper Tube with Flange Copper Tube with Flange
  • General-purpose housing used primarily for air sensing
  • Rugged copper tube construction with brass flange
  • Length from flange bottom to housing tip is 3.4" (TYP)
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CP
Clamp-On Tube Housing
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Clamp-On Tube Housing Clamp-On Tube Housing
  • Designed to be mounted directly onto a metal tube
  • Fits 3/8" tubes as well as 1/2" tubes
  • Utilizes a standard #4-40 screw with a tinnerman fastener or hex nut
  • Housing material is Tin-Plated Copper
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CT
Closed End Copper Tube
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Closed End Copper Tube Closed End Copper Tube
  • General-purpose low-cost housing
  • Can accommodate a wide variety of sensors
  • Heat shrink tube is optional
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CX
Copper Tube with Brass Thread and Hex
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Copper Tube with Brass Thread and Hex Copper Tube with Brass Thread and Hex
  • Designed for low-cost immersion sensing
  • Brass hex and threads provide for a strong housing
  • Copper tube minimizes cost
  • Optional hex and thread sizes
Type A Customize
CX1 0.138" Customize Solution
CX2 9.0" Customize Solution
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ET
Epoxy Filled Tube
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Epoxy Filled Tube Epoxy Filled Tube
  • Low cost, general-purpose design
  • Small size allows for sensing in close areas such as motor windings
  • Useful in areas where metal shell is not feasible
  • Available in various sizes and materials according to sensor size and temperature specifications
  • Can be assembled as a moisture resistant unit
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HS
Heat Shrink Sleeve
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Heat Shrink Sleeve Heat Shrink Sleeve
  • Low cost, general-purpose sensor
  • Tubing can be shrunk to the sensor or epoxy filled for strength
  • Optional diameters, tubing lengths, and temperature ratings available
  • Can be assembled as a moisture resistant unit
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MC
Sens-A-Coil Temperature Sensor
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Sens-A-Coil Temperature Sensor Sens-A-Coil Temperature Sensor
  • Available to fit standard return bends to 3/8" coil tubing
  • Easy installation - just snaps on
  • Excellent thermal tracking
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PS
TO220 Plastic Surface Sensor
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TO220 Plastic Surface Sensor TO220 Plastic Surface Sensor
  • Utilizes industry standard TO-220 package
  • Ideal for automated assembly processes
  • Can be used as a through-hole device or mounted to a heat sink
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PT
Closed End Plastic Tube
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Closed End Plastic Tube Closed End Plastic Tube
  • General-purpose design
  • Utilizes a molded plastic shell to house sensor
  • Optional material types are available upon request
Type A B Customize
PT1 0.150" 1.0" Customize Solution
PT2 0.250" 0.75" Customize Solution
PT3 0.250" 2.0" Customize Solution
PT4 0.280" 1.5" Customize Solution
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RC
Closed End Ring Terminal
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Closed End Ring Terminal Closed End Ring Terminal
  • Low-cost surface sensor design
  • Large variety of sensors can be potted into a closed-end ring terminal
  • Variety of barrel sizes and lengths available
Type Barrel A B C Customize
RC1 Short 0.285" 0.625" #4 - #6 Customize Solution
RC2 Short 0.375" 0.78" #6 - #10 Customize Solution
RC3 Short 0.530" 1.0" 5/16" Customize Solution
RC4 Insulated 0.250" 0.80" #6 Customize Solution
RC5 Long 0.406" 1.5" #10 Customize Solution
RC6 Long 0.500" 1.75" 1/4" Customize Solution
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RT
Open End Ring Terminal
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Open End Ring Terminal Open End Ring Terminal
  • Low-cost surface sensor design
  • Open ended ring terminal with epoxy that contains the sensing element
  • Sensor is normally electrically isolated from the ring terminal
Type A Customize
RT1 #6 Customize Solution
RT2 #10 Customize Solution
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SA
Gas/Air Flow Sensor
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Gas/Air Flow Sensor Gas/Air Flow Sensor
  • Designed for gas/air flow sensing
  • Stainless steel construction
  • Allows sensing element to be protected when directly exposed
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SB
Hex Head Bolt with Stainless Steel Tube
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Hex Head Bolt with Stainless Steel Tube Hex Head Bolt with Stainless Steel Tube
  • Primarily intended for immersion applications
  • Stainless steel housing with threads on backside of hex
Type A Customize
SB1 0.125" Customize Solution
SB2 0.156" Customize Solution
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SF
Flange Mount Stainless Steel Tube
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Flange Mount Stainless Steel Tube Flange Mount Stainless Steel Tube
  • General-purpose flanged design
  • Allows the assembly to securely attach to a mounting hole
Type A Customize
SF1 0.137" Customize Solution
SF2 0.156" Customize Solution
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SG
Two Hole Flange Mount Stainless Steel Tube
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Two Hole Flange Mount Stainless Steel Tube Two Hole Flange Mount Stainless Steel Tube
  • General-purpose flanged design with 2 mounting holes for attachment
Type A B Customize
SG1 0.187" 1.0" - 12.0" Customize Solution
SG2 0.250" 1.0" - 12.0" Customize Solution
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SL
Closed End Flared Stainless Steel Tube
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Closed End Flared Stainless Steel Tube Closed End Flared Stainless Steel Tube
  • General-purpose stainless steel housing
  • Flared on open end
  • Provides a defined stop in thru-hole applications
Type A B C Customize
SL1 0.187" 1.0" - 12.0" 0.250" Customize Solution
SL2 0.250" 1.0" - 12.0" 0.288" Customize Solution
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ST
Closed End Straight Stainless Steel Tube
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Closed End Straight Stainless Steel Tube Closed End Straight Stainless Steel Tube
  • General-purpose housing
  • Can accommodate a wide range of sensing elements
  • Provides excellent protection to the sensing element from various environmental conditions
  • Wide range of wall thicknesses
  • Various grades of stainless steel
  • Tubing can be altered/bent for retention purposes in a thermowell
Type A B Customize
ST1 0.125" 0.5" - 6.0" Customize Solution
ST2 0.156" 1.0" - 9.0" Customize Solution
ST3 0.187" 1.0" - 12.0" Customize Solution
ST4 0.205" 1.0" - 12.0" Customize Solution
ST5 0.250" 1.0" - 12.0" Customize Solution
ST6 0.375" 1.0" - 12.0" Customize Solution
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SX
Stainless Steel Hex Head Pipe Plug with Closed End Tube
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Stainless Steel Hex Head Pipe Plug with Closed End Tube Stainless Steel Hex Head Pipe Plug with Closed End Tube
  • Designed primarily as an immersion type sensor
  • Available in a wide variety of hex sizes, threads, and lengths
Type A B C D Customize
SX1 0.125" 0.5" - 6.0" 1/8 - 27 NPT 7/16" Customize Solution
SX2 0.156" 1.0" - 9.0" 1/8 - 27 NPT 7/16" Customize Solution
SX3 0.187" 1.0" - 12.0" 1/8 - 27 NPT 7/16" Customize Solution
SX4 0.250" 1.0" - 12.0" 1/8 - 27 NPT 7/16" Customize Solution
SX5 0.125" 0.5" - 3.0" 1/4 - 18 NPT 9/16" Customize Solution
SX6 0.156" 1.0" - 9.0" 1/4 - 18 NPT 9/16" Customize Solution
SX7 0.187" 1.0" - 12.0" 1/4 - 18 NPT 9/16" Customize Solution
SX8 0.250" 1.0" - 12.0" 1/4 - 18 NPT 9/16" Customize Solution
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VC
Closed End Vinyl Cap
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Closed End Vinyl Cap Closed End Vinyl Cap
  • Low-cost, general-purpose design
  • Suitable for narrow temperature ranges
  • Allows for consistent profile for sensing element with minimal affect on response time
  • Useful where the sensing unit needs protection from its environment, but not the strength of a metal shell
  • Additional standard diameters and lengths available upon request
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