Bimetal Industrial Thermometers
Description
Bimetal industrial thermometers are devices used to measure temperature. They consist of a bimetallic strip that responds to temperature changes by bending or curling, which in turn moves a pointer over a calibrated scale to indicate the temperature to the user.
Working Principle
Bimetal industrial thermometers operate based on the principle of thermal expansion. They use a bimetal spring made of two different metals, such as copper and steel, which are welded or fastened together. These metals have different coefficients of thermal expansion, meaning they expand at different rates when heated. As the temperature changes, the bimetallic strip bends towards the metal with the lower coefficient of thermal expansion. This bending motion is transferred to a pointer that moves over a calibrated scale, providing a temperature reading. Bimetal thermometers are useful because they are simple, durable, and provide accurate temperature readings over a wide range of temperatures.
Applications
Bimetal industrial thermometers are commonly used in various industries. Specific examples include their use in manufacturing processes to monitor equipment temperatures, in HVAC systems to ensure proper climate control, and in the food and beverage industry to maintain safe cooking and storage temperatures. They are also used in laboratory settings for precise temperature measurements.
Advantages over other Manufacturing - Specialized Manufacturing Equipment and Components
Bimetal thermometers offer several advantages over other temperature measurement devices. They are low-cost, durable, and easy to install and use. Unlike electronic devices, they do not require a power source, making them ideal for remote or portable applications. They are also accurate over a wide range of temperatures, which makes them versatile for different industrial applications.
Limitations
Despite their advantages, bimetal thermometers have some limitations. They are only available as indicating types, meaning they cannot record or transmit data. Their accuracy can be affected by calibration changes due to environmental factors or prolonged use. Additionally, they are not as precise as glass stem thermometers and are unsuitable for extreme temperature conditions.
Considerations
When selecting a bimetal industrial thermometer, several factors should be considered. Initial costs are generally low, but operating expenses may include periodic calibration to maintain accuracy. Bimetal thermometers are durable, but their accuracy can degrade over time, necessitating replacement or maintenance. They are not suitable for applications requiring high precision or extreme temperature measurements, so alternative devices may be needed in such cases.
from Galco Industrial Electronics
Bimetal Thermometer Digital Solar [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
from Winters Instruments
Industrial process, food processing and wastewater. [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -100 to 1000
- Display / Scale Characteristics: Fahrenheit; Celsius/Centigrade
- Range: -70 to 540
from Baumer Ltd.
Mechanical temperature displays still remain today a favorite solution for measuring temperatures right next to the process. They work reliably even if the system loses electrical power and allow a quick check on the process. Baumer supplies mechanical temperature measurement instruments filled with... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -30 to 500
- Display / Scale Characteristics: Celsius/Centigrade
from Cole-Parmer
bull; Giant, oversized face has bold, easy-to-read numerals. • All thermometers are made of metal for durability and are weather resistant. • Thermometer easily mounts to walls or any other flat surface. • Dual-scale thermometer reads in both <deg >C and <deg >F. •... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -40 to 50
- Range: -30 to 120
from Galco Industrial Electronics
Bimetal Thermometer [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
from Winters Instruments
Hot water lines, boilers and hydronic heating. [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: 30 to 250
- Display / Scale Characteristics: Fahrenheit; Celsius/Centigrade
- Range: 0.0 to 121
from Cole-Parmer
bull; Giant, oversized face has bold, easy-to-read numerals. • All thermometers are made of metal for durability and are weather resistant. • Thermometer easily mounts to walls or any other flat surface. • Dual-scale thermometer reads in both <deg >C and <deg >F. •... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -43 to 24
- Range: -45 to 75
from Winters Instruments
To measure surface temperature on pipe in the heating,ventilation, air conditioning, wastewater, industrialprocess markets. [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -40 to 110
- Display / Scale Characteristics: Fahrenheit; Celsius/Centigrade
- Range: -40 to 40
from Cole-Parmer
bull; Silicone-filled gauges provides for readability and long life in tough industrial environments. • Dampened movement. • Anti-parallax dial for accurate readings. • Hermetically sealed per ASME B40.3 standard to prevent fogging and protect against tough environments. •... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -20 to 120
- Range: 0.0 to 250
from Winters Instruments
Temperature sensing for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, food processing, waste water, industrial processes or compressors. [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -50 to 320
- Display / Scale Characteristics: Fahrenheit; Celsius/Centigrade
- Range: -50 to 180
from Cole-Parmer
bull; The benefits of a liquid-filled case in a silicone-free dry configuration. • Dampened movement. • More economical than silicone gauges. • Greater temperature range than a silicone-filled gauges. • Anti-parallax dial for accurate readings. • Eliminate the risk of a... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -20 to 120
- Range: 0.0 to 250
from Winters Instruments
Local and remote temperature sensing. [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal; Thermocouple Technology; RTD Technology
- Range: -40 to 1000
- Display / Scale Characteristics: Fahrenheit; Celsius/Centigrade
- Range: -80 to 550
from Cole-Parmer
bull; The benefits of a liquid-filled case in a silicone-free dry configuration. • Dampened movement. • More economical than silicone gauges. • Greater temperature range than a silicone-filled gauges. • Anti-parallax dial for accurate readings. • Eliminate the risk of a... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -20 to 120
- Range: 0.0 to 250
from Winters Instruments
Ductwork or motor housings. [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: 50 to 750
- Display / Scale Characteristics: Fahrenheit; Celsius/Centigrade
- Range: 10 to 400
from Cole-Parmer
• Ideal for measuring core temperatures in compost piles, hay, soil, or grains. • 3" diameter dial for easy reading. • Calibrate with external reset screw. • Thermometers meet ASME B40.3 standards for leak- and fog-proof operation. • Tips are 0.25" dia for fast response [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -18 to 93
- Range: 0.0 to 199
from Winters Instruments
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, food processing, wastewater, industrial processes, compressors. [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -40 to 1000
- Display / Scale Characteristics: Fahrenheit; Celsius/Centigrade
- Range: -40 to 540
from Cole-Parmer
bull; Silicone-filled gauges provides for readability and long life in tough industrial environments. • Dampened movement. • Anti-parallax dial for accurate readings. • Hermetically sealed per ASME B40.3 standard to prevent fogging and protect against tough environments. •... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -20 to 120
- Range: 0.0 to 250
from Winters Instruments
Hot water and steam pressure for boilers. [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal; Other
- Range: 23 to 122
- Display / Scale Characteristics: Fahrenheit; Celsius/Centigrade
- Range: 5 to 50
from Cole-Parmer
bull; Cole-Parmer Process grade thermometers are silicone-free. • Greater temperature range. • Anti-parallax dial for accurate readings. • Hermetically sealed per ASME B40.3 standard to prevent fogging and protect against tough environments. • Rugged 304 stainless steel... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -20 to 120
- Range: 0.0 to 250
from Cole-Parmer
bull; Silicone-filled gauges provides for readability and long life in tough industrial environments. • Dampened movement. • Anti-parallax dial for accurate readings. • Hermetically sealed per ASME B40.3 standard to prevent fogging and protect against tough environments. •... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -20 to 120
- Range: 0.0 to 250
from Cole-Parmer
bull; Cole-Parmer Process grade thermometers are silicone-free. • Greater temperature range. •. • Anti-parallax dial for accurate readings. • Hermetically sealed per ASME B40.3 standard to prevent fogging and protect against tough environments. • Rugged 304 stainless steel... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -20 to 120
- Range: 0.0 to 250
from Cole-Parmer
bull; The benefits of a liquid-filled case in a silicone-free dry configuration. • Dampened movement. • More economical than silicone gauges. • Greater temperature range than silicone-filled gauges. • Anti-parallax dial for accurate readings. • Eliminate the risk of a... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -20 to 120
- Range: 0.0 to 250
from Cole-Parmer
• Case additive inhibits bacterial grpwth. • Ideal for food applications. • NSF-listed. • Multi-purpose protective case also functions as a handle and recalibration wrench. • Bold easy-to-read dial numerals [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -18 to 104
from Cole-Parmer
bull; Giant, oversized face has bold, easy-to-read numerals. • All thermometers are made of metal for durability and are weather resistant. • Thermometer easily mounts to walls or any other flat surface. • Dual-scale thermometer reads in both <deg >C and <deg >F. •... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: 50
- Range: 60 to 120
from Cole-Parmer
bull; Giant, oversized face has bold, easy-to-read numerals. • All thermometers are made of metal for durability and are weather resistant. • Thermometer easily mounts to walls or any other flat surface. • Dual-scale thermometer reads in both <deg >C and <deg >F. •... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -50 to 50
- Range: -60 to 120
from Cole-Parmer
• Ensure safe temperatures of food and food holding areas. Displays current refrigerator or freezer temperature.|Dial indicates safe temperature zones. [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -29 to 27
- Range: -20 to 80
from Cole-Parmer
• Ensure safe temperatures of food and food holding areas. Displays current refrigerator or freezer temperature.|Tube indicates safe temperature zones; is filled with a nontoxic|liquid. Suction cups included. [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -29 to 27
- Range: -20 to 80
from Cole-Parmer
• Ensure safe temperatures of food and food holding areas. Displays current oven temperature. [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: 38 to 315
- Range: 100 to 600
from Cole-Parmer
• Ensure safe temperatures of food and food holding areas. Determines if correct internal temperature has been met.|Dial features a scale for various meats. Dishwasher safe [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: 49 to 100
- Range: 120 to 212
from Cole-Parmer
• Ensure safe temperatures of food and food holding areas. Determines if correct temperature is being maintained.|Ideal for food-holding areas. [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: 38 to 84
- Range: 100 to 180
from Cole-Parmer
• Ensure safe temperatures of food and food holding areas. Determines if correct temperature is being maintained.|Ideal for food-holding areas [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -28 to 21
- Range: -20 to 70
from Cole-Parmer
• 1 â € polycarbonate magnifying lens for easy reading. • Factory calibrated to one-point. • Hermetically sealed case. • Includes plastic storage sleeve with pocket clip. • Sleeve includes built in wrench for convenient field adjustment. • Easy-to-read dial [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: 10 to 288
- Range: 50 to 550
from Cole-Parmer
• 1 â € polycarbonate magnifying lens for easy reading. • Factory calibrated to one-point. • Hermetically sealed case. • Includes plastic storage sleeve with pocket clip. • Sleeve includes built in wrench for convenient field adjustment. • Easy-to-read dial [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -18 to 104
- Range: 0.0 to 220
from Cole-Parmer
bull; Choose the dial size and temperature range to meet your specific needs. • Factory tested to three points with a ±1% accuracy. • Minimum immersion: liquids 2" (50 mm), gases 4" (100 mm). • Hermetically sealed dial stops internal fogging. • Recalibrate using external... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -40 to 50
from Cole-Parmer
bull; Choose the dial size and temperature range to meet your specific needs. • Factory tested to three points with a ±1% accuracy. • Minimum immersion: liquids 2" (50 mm), gases 4" (100 mm). • Hermetically sealed dial stops internal fogging. • Recalibrate using external... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -100 to 40
from Cole-Parmer
bull; Choose the dial size and temperature range to meet your specific needs. • Factory tested to three points with a ±1% accuracy. • Minimum immersion: liquids 2" (50 mm), gases 4" (100 mm). • Hermetically sealed dial stops internal fogging. • Recalibrate using external... [See More]
- Thermometer Type: Bimetal
- Range: -40 to 70
- Range: -40 to 160