Type-K Thermocouple with Glass Braid Insulation, 1m Length

Overview

Thermocouple Type-K Glass Braid Insulated is a bare-wire bead-probe sensor designed for measuring air or surface temperature in high-heat applications. It is especially useful where typical vinyl-insulated probes may soften or fail, such as ovens, heaters, boilers, kilns, and HVAC setups.

This K-type thermocouple uses fiberglass over-braiding and is best suited for temperatures above 100°C, with use up to 500°C (900°F). Since a thermocouple is simply two dissimilar metals joined together, it does not contain onboard electronics and produces only a very small voltage that must be read by a suitable interface circuit.

For reliable readings, use it with a thermocouple amplifier or interface such as the MAX31855, AD8495, MAX31856, or MAX6675. A small heat-shrink sleeve near the end helps prevent fraying during handling, but remove it before use above 250°C. Also note that some units may have red and yellow wires marked in reverse; if the temperature reading drops when the probe is heated, simply swap the two leads.

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