Thermometers

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
IR400

IR400

FLIR Extech

MINI IR THERMOMETER

1

42529

42529

FLIR Extech

THERMOMETER, INFRARED 600 F

0

42570

42570

FLIR Extech

IR THERMOMETER, WIDE RANGE

0

392050

392050

FLIR Extech

THERMOMETER, STEM 2" DIGITAL DIA

0

IR200

IR200

FLIR Extech

THERMOMETER IR BODY & SURFACE

49

42545

42545

FLIR Extech

THERMOMETER, INFRARED HEAVY DUTY

0

IR267

IR267

FLIR Extech

THERMOMETER IR MINI W/TYPE K

0

39272

39272

FLIR Extech

THERMOMETER, FOLD-UP POCKET STYL

0

TM55

TM55

FLIR Extech

FOLD-UP POCKET FOOD THERMOMETER

0

TM20

TM20

FLIR Extech

TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

1

EA15

EA15

FLIR Extech

EASYVIEW DUAL INPUT TEMPERATURE

3

TM500

TM500

FLIR Extech

12-CHANNEL DATALOGGING THERMOMET

5

42515

42515

FLIR Extech

IR THERMOMETER W/TYPE K INPUT

1

42509

42509

FLIR Extech

DUAL LASER IR THERMOMETER WITH C

0

42510A

42510A

FLIR Extech

WIDE RANGE MINI IR THERMOMETER

0

SDL200

SDL200

FLIR Extech

4-CHANNEL DATALOGGING THERMOMETE

23

VIR50

VIR50

FLIR Extech

VIDEO IR THERMOMETER

0

42510A-NIST

42510A-NIST

FLIR Extech

WIDE RANGE MINI IR THERMOMETER +

0

IR270

IR270

FLIR Extech

IR THERMOMETER WITH COLOR ALERT

1

401014A

401014A

FLIR Extech

BIG DIGIT IN/OUTDOOR THERMOMETER

3

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.

RFQ BOM Call Skype Email
Top