Straight Shank Thermowells
Description
Straight shank thermowells are protective enclosures designed to house temperature sensors. They serve the primary function of shielding these sensors from mechanical and chemical damage in industrial processing environments. By providing a robust barrier, they ensure the longevity and reliability of the temperature measurement devices they encase.
Working Principle
Straight shank thermowells operate by being inserted into a process stream, where they create a protective barrier between the sensor and the process medium. This design allows the sensor to measure temperature without being directly exposed to potentially damaging conditions. The thermowell's structure is strong enough to withstand high pressure and force, yet flexible enough to allow for the necessary movement of the sensor. This setup is particularly useful as it enables maintenance and replacement of sensors without interrupting the process flow or requiring system drainage, thereby ensuring continuous and reliable temperature monitoring.
Applications
Straight shank thermowells are commonly used in high-pressure pipelines where the protection of temperature sensors is critical. Specific examples include their use in chemical plants, where they help maintain sensor integrity in corrosive environments, and in the oil and gas industry, where they are essential for monitoring temperatures in high-pressure and high-temperature conditions.
Advantages over other Thermowells
One of the key advantages of straight shank thermowells is their ability to facilitate sensor maintenance and replacement without process interruption. This is particularly beneficial in high-pressure environments where system drainage would be costly and time-consuming. Additionally, their robust design provides superior protection against mechanical and chemical damage compared to other types of thermowells, such as threaded or socket weld thermowells, which may not offer the same level of durability in extreme conditions.
Limitations
Despite their advantages, straight shank thermowells can introduce certain limitations. They can reduce the effective pipe cross-section, leading to increased pressure drop and potentially higher pump power consumption. Additionally, their use is limited to temperatures below approximately 1150 to 1200 °C (2102 to 2192 °F), beyond which their protective capabilities may be compromised.
Considerations
When selecting straight shank thermowells, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can vary depending on the materials used and the specific design requirements. Operating expenses may be influenced by the potential for increased pressure drop and energy consumption. Durability is generally high, but it is essential to ensure that the thermowell material is compatible with the process medium to prevent corrosion. Accuracy of temperature measurement can be affected by the thermowell's design and installation, so careful consideration of these factors is crucial. Replacement and maintenance costs are typically lower due to the ease of sensor access and replacement without process interruption.
from Tempco Electric Heater Corporation
If your filter selections do not return your desired results from our standard configurations, please continue to select your Specifications on the right. You can submit your Wish List to Tempco. Thermowells are available in the following materials: Steel. Brass. 316 Stainless Steel. 304 Stainless... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Stepped Shank well; Straight Shank; Tapered Shank
- Connection Means: Flanged; Van Stone; Threaded
- Material of Construction: Brass; Monel; Stainless Steel; Other Material (Steel)
from Conax Technologies
Thermowells are pressure-tight receptacles that extend the life of a temperature in environments where the sensor is not chemically compatible with the process media or the sensor does not have the mechanical strength to withstand the process flow or pressure. Thermowells also facilitate removing,... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank; Tapered Shank
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600 to 0.3850
- Stem Length: 12
- Connection Means: Threaded
from Pyromation
A thermowell is a pressure-tight receptacle that protects and extends the life of a temperature sensor in processing applications where the sensor is not mechanically or chemically compatible with the process environment. Installed directly into piping systems, thermowells facilitate sensor... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Material of Construction: Stainless Steel
- Bore Diameter: 0.2500 to 0.5000
- Connection Means: Threaded
from Tempco Electric Heater Corporation
Series 10 Straight Shank with .260 Bore for 1/4" Diameter Elements. Standard Duty Threaded. Thermowells are available in the following materials: Steel. Brass. 316 Stainless Steel. 304 Stainless Steel. Monel. [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Material of Construction: Brass; Monel; Stainless Steel; Other Material (Steel)
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600
- Connection Means: Threaded
from Pyromation
A thermowell is a pressure-tight receptacle that protects and extends the life of a temperature sensor in processing applications where the sensor is not mechanically or chemically compatible with the process environment. Installed directly into piping systems, thermowells facilitate sensor... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Socket/Stem Insertion Length: 1.25
- Stem Length: 1.5
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600
from Tempco Electric Heater Corporation
Series 15 Straight Shank — Lagging Extension Type with .260" Bore for 1/4" Diameter Elements. Standard Duty Threaded. Thermowells are available in the following materials: Steel. Brass. 316 Stainless Steel. 304 Stainless Steel. Monel. [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Material of Construction: Brass; Monel; Stainless Steel; Other Material (Steel)
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600
- Connection Means: Threaded
from Pyromation
Sanitary-Connected Thermowells are offered in 304 and 316 stainless steel. The DW and DR series are welded constructions, and they are available in a variety of lengths, cap styles, cap sizes, and optional lagging extensions. Thermowells are supplied with a surface finish that meets or exceeds 32... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Material of Construction: Stainless Steel
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600
- Connection Means: Socket-weld or Weld-in
from Tempco Electric Heater Corporation
Series 30 Straight Shank with .385" Bore for 3/8" Diameter Elements. Standard Duty Threaded. Thermowells are available in the following materials: Steel. Brass. 316 Stainless Steel. 304 Stainless Steel. Monel. [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Material of Construction: Brass; Monel; Stainless Steel; Other Material (Steel)
- Bore Diameter: 0.3850
- Connection Means: Threaded
from Pyromation
A thermowell is a pressure-tight receptacle that protects and extends the life of a temperature sensor in processing applications where the sensor is not mechanically or chemically compatible with the process environment. Installed directly into piping systems, thermowells facilitate sensor... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Material of Construction: Alloy Steel (optional feature); Brass (optional feature); Carbon Steel (optional feature); Hastelloy B&C (optional feature); Monel (optional feature); Nickel (optional feature); Stainless Steel (optional feature); Other Material (optional feature) (Zirconium)
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600
- Coatings: Teflon--coated (optional feature); Tantalum or Titanium jacket (optional feature)
from Tempco Electric Heater Corporation
Series 35 Straight Shank — Lagging Extension Type with .385" Bore for 3/8" Diameter Elements. Standard Duty Threaded. Thermowells are available in the following materials: Steel. Brass. 316 Stainless Steel. 304 Stainless Steel. Monel. [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Material of Construction: Brass; Monel; Stainless Steel; Other Material (Steel)
- Bore Diameter: 0.3850
- Connection Means: Threaded
from Pyromation
A thermowell is a pressure-tight receptacle that protects and extends the life of a temperature sensor in processing applications where the sensor is not mechanically or chemically compatible with the process environment. Installed directly into piping systems, thermowells facilitate sensor... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Material of Construction: Alloy Steel (optional feature); Brass (optional feature); Carbon Steel (optional feature); Hastelloy B&C (optional feature); Monel (optional feature); Nickel (optional feature); Stainless Steel (optional feature); Other Material (optional feature) (Zirconium)
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600
- Coatings: Teflon--coated (optional feature); Tantalum or Titanium jacket (optional feature)
from Tempco Electric Heater Corporation
Series 50 (.260" Bore ) for 1/4" and 3/8" Diameter Elements. Flanged. Thermowells are available in the following materials: Steel. Brass. 316 Stainless Steel. 304 Stainless Steel. Monel. [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Material of Construction: Brass; Monel; Stainless Steel; Other Material (Steel)
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600
- Connection Means: Flanged
from Pyromation
A thermowell is a pressure-tight receptacle that protects and extends the life of a temperature sensor in processing applications where the sensor is not mechanically or chemically compatible with the process environment. Installed directly into piping systems, thermowells facilitate sensor... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Material of Construction: Alloy Steel (optional feature); Brass (optional feature); Carbon Steel (optional feature); Hastelloy B&C (optional feature); Monel (optional feature); Nickel (optional feature); Stainless Steel (optional feature); Other Material (optional feature) (Zirconium)
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600
- Coatings: Teflon--coated (optional feature); Tantalum or Titanium jacket (optional feature)
from Tempco Electric Heater Corporation
Series 55 (.385" Bore) for 1/4" and 3/8" Diameter Elements. Flanged. Thermowells are available in the following materials: Steel. Brass. 316 Stainless Steel. 304 Stainless Steel. Monel. [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Material of Construction: Brass; Monel; Stainless Steel; Other Material (Steel)
- Bore Diameter: 0.3850
- Connection Means: Flanged
from Pyromation
A thermowell is a pressure-tight receptacle that protects and extends the life of a temperature sensor in processing applications where the sensor is not mechanically or chemically compatible with the process environment. Installed directly into piping systems, thermowells facilitate sensor... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Material of Construction: Alloy Steel (optional feature); Brass (optional feature); Carbon Steel (optional feature); Hastelloy B&C (optional feature); Monel (optional feature); Nickel (optional feature); Stainless Steel (optional feature); Other Material (optional feature) (Zirconium)
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600
- Coatings: Teflon--coated (optional feature); Tantalum or Titanium jacket (optional feature)
from Watts
Series G-TB Thermowells are brass parts used with thermometer Models TB and TBC in commercial, residential, and institutional HVAC applications. It features a set screw and 1/2 in. MNPT connection. [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Connection Means: Threaded
- Material of Construction: Brass
- Thread Options: 1/2" NPT
from Process Technology
Secures and protects temperature control sensors in tanks. SPECIFICATIONS. Materials: Quartz, 304 Stainless Steel, 316 Stainless Steel, Titanium, Fluoropolymer. Capacities: OVER THE SIDE MODELS: ½ inch diameter tubing with mounting flange standard. THREADED MODELS: ½ inch MNPT... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Bore Diameter: 0.5000
- Stem Length: 12 to 36
- Material of Construction: Stainless Steel; Titanium; Other Material (Fluoropolymer)
from Ashcroft Inc.
The Ashcroft ® sanitary thermowell is utilized when pressure, high velocity and corrosive process media exist. This serves to isolate and protect the sensing instrument, and permits removal of a sensing instrument without shutting down the process. Thermowells are offered in a wide selection of... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Stepped Shank well (optional feature); Straight Shank; Tapered Shank (optional feature)
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
Application: 260F series fits standard length 1/4" diameter elements. 385F series fits standard length 3/8" diameter elements. Flange Sizes: 1" and 11/2" flanges in all facings and pressure ratings are standard. Other sizes are available on application. Materials: Flanges and wells made of Carbon... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Socket/Stem Insertion Length: 2 to 22
- Stem Length: 4 to 24
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600 to 0.3850
from Durex Industries
Thermowells are manufactured from drilled bar stock and have threaded NPT process connections or flanges for direct immersion into high pressure or corrosive applications. The thermocouple element is mounted into the thermowell and is typically spring loaded for positive contact to the bottom wall... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Socket/Stem Insertion Length: 4
- Stem Length: 6.25
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600
from Trafag Inc.
Main Features. Measuring range: for liquide medias. Application: thermostat [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Material of Construction: Brass (optional feature); Stainless Steel (optional feature); Other Material (optional feature) (Brass, Nickel-plated)
- Stem Length: 2.56 to 15.75
- Connection Means: Socket-weld or Weld-in
from Acrolab Ltd.
Acrolab Ltd is a thermal engineering solutions company and this year marks our 70th year as a custom solutions provider for various industrial manufacturers from high-end consumer and defense electronics to plastics, rubber, and composite processors in all areas of manufacturing. Acrolab ’s... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Socket/Stem Insertion Length: 4 to 22
- Stem Length: 6 to 24
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600 to 0.3850
from Winters Instruments
Description & Features: • Designed for use on a closed system • 1 year warrantyApplications: • Isolates temperature sensor from process media [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Socket/Stem Insertion Length: 2
- Stem Length: 4
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600
from Watts
Series G-TBR Thermowells are brass parts used with thermometer Model TBR in commercial, residential, and institutional HVAC applications. It features a 1/2 in. MNPT connection. Available in various stem sizes. [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Connection Means: Threaded
- Material of Construction: Brass
- Thread Options: 1/2" NPT
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
Application: Armored liquid-in-glass test thermometers. #14 gage test thermocouples. Bimetal test thermometers. Connection Size: 1/2" NPT external thread is standard. Lagging Extension: When extra head length is required to extend through insulation, 2 1/2" lagging extension is standard. Materials:... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Socket/Stem Insertion Length: 1.62 to 12
- Stem Length: 2.5 to 13.75
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600 to 0.3850
from Durex Industries
Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) with thermowells are typically used in pressurized or harsh industrial process applications that require the benefits of RTD temperature measurement but require additional protection from the working environment. The thermowells are manufactured from drilled... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Socket/Stem Insertion Length: 2.5
- Stem Length: 3.5
- Bore Diameter: 0.3850
from Acrolab Ltd.
Acrolab Ltd is a thermal engineering solutions company and this year marks our 70th year as a custom solutions provider for various industrial manufacturers from high-end consumer and defense electronics to plastics, rubber, and composite processors in all areas of manufacturing. Acrolab ’s... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Socket/Stem Insertion Length: 2.5 to 22.5
- Stem Length: 4 to 24
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600 to 0.3850
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
OMEGA ® Miniature and Standard Protection Tubes are available in 316 stainless steel and Inconel 600 nickel alloy. Tubes are available either open at both ends or with one end closed. Standard length available from stock is 6 inches; however, practically any length tube is available on short... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Material of Construction: Hastelloy B&C; Stainless Steel
- Stem Length: 6
from Acrolab Ltd.
Acrolab Ltd is a thermal engineering solutions company and this year marks our 70th year as a custom solutions provider for various industrial manufacturers from high-end consumer and defense electronics to plastics, rubber, and composite processors in all areas of manufacturing. Acrolab ’s... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Socket/Stem Insertion Length: 2.5 to 22.5
- Stem Length: 4 to 24
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600 to 0.3850
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
Application: 260W series fits standard length 1/4" diameter elements. 385W series fits standard length 3/8" diameter elements. Connection: 3/4" or 1" nominal pipe size welding shoulder fits ASA welding fittings, flanges, etc. Wells for larger pipe size fittings are available upon request. Materials:... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Socket/Stem Insertion Length: 2.5 to 22.5
- Stem Length: 4 to 24
- Bore Diameter: ? to 0.3850
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
Application: Standard length, 3/8" stem, bimetal thermometers. #14 gage thermocouple elements. Armored liquid-in-glass test thermometers. Other temperature-sensing elements having .377 in. maximum diameter. Connection Size: 3/4" NPT and 1" NPT are standard. Other thread sizes are available upon... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Socket/Stem Insertion Length: 2.5 to 19.5
- Stem Length: 6 to 24
- Bore Diameter: ? to 0.3850
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
Application: Standard length, 3/8" stem, bimetal thermometers. #14 gage thermocouple elements. Armored liquid-in-glass test thermometers. Other temperature-sensing elements having .377 in. maximum diameter. Connection Size: 3/4" NPT and 1" NPT are standard. Other thread sizes are available upon... [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Socket/Stem Insertion Length: 2.5 to 22.5
- Stem Length: 4 to 24
- Bore Diameter: ? to 0.3850
from OMEGA Engineering, Inc.
Van Stone Thermowells [See More]
- Barrel or Shank Style: Straight Shank
- Socket/Stem Insertion Length: 2 to 22
- Stem Length: 4 to 24
- Bore Diameter: 0.2600 to 0.3850