RTD Sensors

Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD’s) are temperature sensing devices consisting of a wire coil or deposited film of pure metal, usually platinum. The element’s resistance increases with temperature in a known and repeatable manner.

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Adjustable Bayonet Style RTD's

  • 3/16″ diameter stainless steel probe
  • Operating temp. 392°F (200°C); 900°F (482°C) available
  • 3-wire circuit
  • 100 ohms Class B element per IEC 751
  • Can be installed wherever existing thermocouples of similar design are used

Compression Fitting RTD's

  • 3/16″ diameter stainless steel probe
  • Operating temp. 392°F (200°C); 900°F (482°C) available
  • One-time adjustable 1/8″-27 NPT brass compression fitting
  • 3-wire circuit
  • 100 ohms Class B element per IEC 751
  • Can be installed wherever existing thermocouples of similar design are used

Melt Bolt RTD's

  • 3/16″ diameter Probe
  • 100 ohm Class B element per IEC 751
  • 3-wire circuit
  • Can be installed wherever standard melt thermocouples are used
  • Operating temp. 392°F (200°C), 900°F (482°C) available
  • Available in 3″ and 6″ bolt designs
  • Bolts and Probes are 300 series stainless steel

Rigid Bayonet Style RTD's

  • 3/16″ diameter stainless steel probe
  • Operating temp. 392°F (200°C); 900°F (482°C) available
  • 3-wire circuit
  • 100 ohms Class B element per IEC 751
  • Can be installed wherever existing thermocouples of similar design are used

RTD's with Transmitter & Connection Head

  • 100 ohm RTD
  • 4-20mA Programmable Linear Output Transmitter
  • Available with Spring-Loaded Sheath
  • Temperature Range of -58°F to 500°F (-50° to 260°C)
  • Transmitter Accuracy of +/-0.2% of temperature span
  • For field programming of the temperature transmitter see Part Number ETM90006
  • Available in Single 3-wire Circuit only
  • 1/2″ NPT process connection

Sanitary RTD's

  • Platinum Resistance Element
  • Ideal for Food and Dairy Applications
  • 316 SS Construction
  • Available in Standard .250 dia. Tip or Optional .500 dia. Reduced to .250 dia.
  • Improved Response Time
  • Welded and Highly Polished Components
  • Operating Temperature Range of -58° to 500°F (-50° to 260°C)

Style RTD1

Straight Probe
  • Platinum Resistance Element
  • Two Construction Styles to Suit Any Application: Tube & Wire or Mineral Insualated

Style RTD2

Plug or Jack Termination
  • Platinum Resistance Element
  • Available with standard or mini, 2- or 3-prong plug or jack
  • Two Construction Styles to Suit Any Application

Style RTD3

Open Disc Termination
  • Platinum Resistance Element
  • Ceramic disc 1-1/8″ O.D. for 2-, 3- and 4-wire designs, 2-1/32″ O.D. for dual 6-wire design (.188″ and .250″ O.D. sheath); consult factory for 1/8″ sheath O.D.
  • Two Construction Styles to Suit Any Application

Style RTD4

Process Connection
  • Platinum Resistance Element
  • Designed for mounting to connection head and thermowells
  • Optional spring loading on 1/2″ NPT only
  • Stainless Steel fittings with 1/4″ or 1/2″ NPT thread
  • Two Construction Styles to Suit any Application

Style RTD5

Handheld Probe
  • Platinum Resistance Element
  • Ground conical point for easy meat penetration
  • Large handle makes penetration and removal easy
  • Three Construction Styles to Suit any Application

Style RTD6

Connection Head with optional Compression Fitting
  • Platinum Resistance Element in single or dual circuit.
  • Tempco’s connection heads are gasketed to seal against moisture, dust and corrosive or hostile atmospheres.
  • Screw covers are attached to body with a stainless steel chain and screws.
  • Tempco’s connection heads are available in die cast aluminum, cast iron, stainless steel and Bakelite. Explosion proof heads are also available in aluminum and stainless steel.
  • Two Construction Styles to Suit Any Application

Style RTD7

Connection Head with 1/2″ NPT Hex Nipple
  • Platinum Resistance Element.
  • Gasketed to seal against moisture, dust and corrosive or hostile atmospheres.
  • Screw covers are attached to body with a plated chain.
  • Covers have lugs for tightening or loosening with a screwdriver or wrench.
  • Available in single or duplex.
  • Available in die cast aluminum, Bakelite and cast iron in a variety of sizes from miniature for confined areas, to the large universal head designed for heavy process and industrial applications. See Sensor Accessories for complete details.
  • Two Construction Styles to Suit Any Application

Style RTD8

Connection Head with 1/2″ NPT Pipe Nipple
  • Platinum Resistance Element.
  • Gasketed to seal against moisture, dust and corrosive or hostile atmospheres.
  • Screw covers are attached to body with a plated chain.
  • Covers have lugs for tightening or loosening with a screwdriver or wrench.
  • Available in single or duplex.
  • Available in die cast aluminum, Bakelite and cast iron in a variety of sizes from miniature for confined areas, to the large universal head designed for heavy process and industrial applications. See Sensor Accessories for complete details. ✴ Pipe Nipple is galvanized.
  • Two Construction Styles to Suit Any Application

Style RTD9

Connection Head with 1/2″ NPT Nipple, Union, Nipple
  • Platinum Resistance Element.
  • Gasketed to seal against moisture, dust and corrosive or hostile atmospheres.
  • Screw covers are attached to body with a plated chain.
  • Covers have lugs for tightening or loosening with a screwdriver or wrench.
  • Available in single or duplex.
  • Available in die cast aluminum, bakelite and cast iron in a variety of sizes from miniature for confined areas, to the large universal head designed for heavy process and industrial applications. See Sensor Accessories for complete details. ✴ Nipple-Union-Nipple is galvanized.
  • Two Construction Styles to Suit Any Application