Thermometers

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
IR1

IR1

Klein Tools

INFRARED THERMOMETER WITH TARGET

15

EL-USB-1

EL-USB-1

Lascar Electronics

DATA LOG TEMP W/USB

30

RHT45

RHT45

Triplett Test Equipment and Tools

DIGITAL PSYCHROMETER WITH TYPE K

200

ET05

ET05

Klein Tools

THERMOMETER DIGITAL POCKET

17

319C

319C

TPI (Test Products International)

THERM POCKET STYLE W/CNTCT TIP

1338

42515

42515

FLIR Extech

IR THERMOMETER W/TYPE K INPUT

1

FLUKE-64 MAX

FLUKE-64 MAX

Fluke Electronics

THERMOMETER IR -30 TO 600C

8

1552A-12

1552A-12

Fluke Electronics

THERMOMETER FIXED PRT -80 TO 300

0

42509

42509

FLIR Extech

DUAL LASER IR THERMOMETER WITH C

0

DT-205

DT-205

NTE Electronics, Inc.

THERMOMETER DIGITAL

124

42510A

42510A

FLIR Extech

WIDE RANGE MINI IR THERMOMETER

0

343C3

343C3

TPI (Test Products International)

DUAL INPUT K-TYPE

17

EL-SGD70-ATP

EL-SGD70-ATP

Lascar Electronics

DATA LOG PNL MNT FOUR-CHAN TEMP

2

EL-MOTE-DTP

EL-MOTE-DTP

Lascar Electronics

DATA LOG DUAL CHAN THERMISTOR

11

SDL200

SDL200

FLIR Extech

4-CHANNEL DATALOGGING THERMOMETE

23

IR5

IR5

Klein Tools

INFRARED TEMPERATURE METER - 12

1

1551A-9

1551A-9

Fluke Electronics

THERMOMETER FIXED RTD -50 TO 160

0

IR608A

IR608A

Amprobe

IR THERMOMETER, PISTOL GRIP, LAS

0

EL-MOTE-T+

EL-MOTE-T+

Lascar Electronics

DATA LOG HIGH ACCY WIRELESS TEMP

10

EL-GFX-DTC

EL-GFX-DTC

Lascar Electronics

DATA LOG DUAL CHAN THERMOCOUPLE

5

Thermometers

1. Overview

Thermometers are precision instruments designed to measure temperature by converting thermal energy into readable signals. As critical components in test and measurement systems, they ensure process control, quality assurance, and safety compliance across industries. Modern thermometers integrate advanced sensor technologies and digital signal processing to achieve high accuracy and reliability in diverse environments.

2. Major Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Glass Liquid ThermometersCapillary-based liquid expansion, visual readoutLab temperature monitoring
Digital ThermometersElectronic sensors with LCD display, fast responseMedical diagnostics
Infrared ThermometersNon-contact IR radiation detectionIndustrial furnace monitoring
ThermocouplesVoltage-based differential temperature measurementHigh-temperature metal processing
Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD)Precise resistance-temperature correlationAerospace thermal testing
Semiconductor ThermometersIntegrated circuit temperature sensingElectronics thermal management

3. Structure and Components

Typical thermometers consist of: (1) Sensing element (e.g., thermistor, IR detector) for thermal energy conversion; (2) Signal conditioning circuitry for amplification/filtering; (3) Display module (analog/digital); (4) Power source (batteries or external supply); (5) Protective housing with environmental sealing. Advanced models incorporate wireless transmitters and data logging capabilities.

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterImportance
Measurement Range (-200 C to +3000 C)Determines application suitability
Accuracy ( 0.1 C to 5 C)Impacts measurement reliability
Response Time (10ms-10s)Critical for dynamic process control
Resolution (0.01 C-1 C)Defines minimum detectable change
Environmental Ratings (IP65-IP69K)Ensures operational durability
Calibration Standards (NIST/ISO17025)Guarantees traceable measurement

5. Application Fields

Primary applications include: Industrial manufacturing (melting furnaces, chemical reactors), Medical diagnostics (patient temperature monitoring), Food safety (cold chain tracking), Environmental monitoring (weather stations), Research laboratories (material thermal testing), Energy production (turbine temperature control).

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerRepresentative Product
Fluke CorporationFluke 568+ Infrared Thermometer
Omega EngineeringHH806AU Digital Pocket Thermometer
HoneywellST-5 Temperature Transmitter
Keysight TechnologiesU1211L Handheld IR Thermometer
TE ConnectivityAlnor 6250 Combustion Analyzer

7. Selection Recommendations

Selection should consider: Measurement range versus application requirements, required accuracy vs. budget constraints, environmental conditions (vibration, humidity), response time for transient processes, calibration traceability needs, and integration compatibility (wireless vs. wired). For example, select IP67-rated infrared thermometers for outdoor steel processing plants.

8. Industry Trends

Current developments include: Wireless-enabled IoT temperature sensors for real-time monitoring, MEMS-based micro-thermometers for portable devices, AI-enhanced prediction algorithms for drift compensation, multi-sensor fusion systems combining thermal/visual data, and eco-friendly materials reducing environmental impact.

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