Molten aluminum L shaped thermocouple
Description
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Type |
K/N ( Simplex / Duplex ) |
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Temperature Range |
Up to 1200⁰C |
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Hot Arm Od |
12, 16, 19, 21, 25 mm etc…. |
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Hot Arm Moc |
SS304/310/316/446 ,Inconel, Silicon Carbide |
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Cold/Hot Arm Length |
150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500 mm |
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Accuracy |
Class B As per IEC-60751 |
- Thermocouples used for measuring the temperature of molten aluminum are designed to withstand the high temperatures and corrosive environments associated with aluminum processing. Molten aluminum thermocouples typically use Type K or Type N thermocouple elements, which are composed of alloys that can withstand high temperatures.
- The most common types of molten aluminum thermocouples are the immersion thermocouple and the dip thermocouple. Immersion thermocouples are inserted directly into the molten aluminum, while dip thermocouples are used to measure the temperature of aluminum as it is poured.
- The sheath of a molten aluminum thermocouple is typically made of ceramic, metal or silicon carbide to withstand the high temperatures and corrosive environment of molten aluminum. The thermocouple wire is usually protected by a metal or ceramic protection tube or a ceramic insulator.
- The accuracy and response time of a molten aluminum thermocouple depend on the type of thermocouple element, the sheath material, and the overall design of the thermocouple. Proper installation and maintenance of the thermocouple is critical to ensure accurate and reliable temperature measurement in molten aluminum processing applications.
