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Defining Thermostats and Thermal Protectors - Application Reference

From Portage Electric Products, Inc.
 

 

A question which can confuse the most seasoned engineering veteran involved with new product development. The terminology that is used for most thermal control devices is dependent on how it has been tested by one or more worldwide safety approval agencies.

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Temperature instruments use contact or noncontact methods to measure temperature. Products include dial, digital, industrial and laboratory thermometers; temperature probes, indicators, and sensors; RTD elements and transmitters; and thermistors, thermocouples, thermopiles, and thermal switches.  Search by Specification | Learn more about Temperature Instruments
Thermostats and thermal switches are electro-mechanical on/off switches that are activated by temperature changes. They are typically used to control heating and cooling systems. Search by Specification | Learn more about Thermostats and Thermal Switches
Thermal cutoffs and thermal protectors are nonresetting, thermally sensitive devices designed to protect domestic electrical appliances and industrial equipment from fire. They are sometimes described as thermal one-shot fuses. Search by Specification | Learn more about Thermal Cutoffs and Thermal Protectors
Product Announcements
Thermtrol - Probe Thermostats, Immersion Thermostats
Thermtrol's temperature probe thermostats meet the exacting demands of the toughest industrial and commercial applications. Probe thermostats are thermally sensitive bimetallic switches housed in a... (read more)
Portage Electric Products, Inc. - NEW Thermal Controls Guide & White Paper
NEW Thermal Controls Guide, White Paper & Quick Find Product Configurator from Portage Electric. At Portage Electric Products, Inc.(Pepi ®), we have been making bimetallic thermal control devices... (read more)
Degree Controls, Inc. - Compliance and Reliability
"What is compliance testing and how does it affect my product?" This is a question we hear from our clients every day. The answer in one word….depends. Am I purposely trying to confuse the... (read more)
Portage Electric Products, Inc. - Thermal Controls
Introduction to Thermal Controls. We have been making bimetallic thermal control devices to make and break electrical circuits for almost a half century. Although the technology behind bimetallic... (read more)
Thermtrol - THERMAL PROTECTORS - Self-Hold 7AM SERIES
MANUAL RESET. Self-hold feature eliminates the need for reset button.Thermtrol's Self-Hold 7AM manual reset thermal protector combines the protection of the Klixon® 7AM with a self-holding feature. (read more)
Thermtrol - THERMAL FUSES - THERMAL CUTOFFS
High Precision cutoffs designed to protect against over-heating. Available in Axial, Radial, and Surface Mount Styles. (read more)
Thermtrol - Immersion Thermostats, Thermostat switches
Immersion Thermostats and Immersion Thermostat switches from Thermtrol. Immersion thermostats are thermally sensitive bi-metallic switches housed in a rugged brass or stainless steel case. The... (read more)
Thermtrol - Custom assemblies for any application!
Thermtrol offers extensive experience in producing high quality Custom Wire Harness and Cable Assemblies for industries around globe. Just a short list of our capabilities include: intricate Wire... (read more)
Thermtrol - Mighty Mite Thermal Protectors
For over 40 years, Mighty Mites have served industry by providing maximum flexibility in design configuration. Mighty mites offer long life, reliable performance, and temperatures set to your... (read more)
Thermtrol - Custom Wire Harness Assemblies, Insert/Overmolding
Don't let poor wire harnesses or overmolding undermine the quality of your manufacturing! We add value with timely and cost-effective evaluation of your custom wire harness assembly and overmolding... (read more)
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Without question, the development of the automobile was among the most significant events of the 20th century. In a little over one hundred years the automobile has been transformed from a horseless... (Read More)
William Hennessy, BMT Scientific Marine Services, Inc. Flow sensors are used in many monitoring and control applications, to measure both air and liquid flows. There are many ways of defining flow... (Read More)
Introduction Even if everything else works perfectly, a user will not be happy if printing fails. Printing is one of the few outputs that a computer provides. It gives users valuable hardcopy... (Read More)
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Model G Creep-Action Thermal Protector

Model G Creep-Action Thermal Protector
Portage Electric Products, Inc.


ETF 012 Electronic Hygrotherm

ETF 012 Electronic Hygrotherm
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Disc-Type Thermostats, Cut-outs, Limiters & Probes

Disc-Type Thermostats, Cut-outs, Limiters & Probes
Portage Electric Products, Inc.


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