Probe Selection Guide
What is the right temperature probe for your application?
Consider:
- What is being measured? Liquid? Solid? Gas? Surface?
- What temperature are you measuring?
- How fast do you need to measure?
Select the tip style:
Wire (02) |
General Purpose: Low cost. Can be immersed or used on surfaces. Fragile due to exposed sensor. Buy Now!Response Rate: 7 |
Immersion / General Purpose
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General Purpose: Durable and cleanable. Liquids or solids. Slow surface response. Buy Now!Response Rate: 5 |
Immersion / General Purpose
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General Purpose: Durable and cleanable. Liquids or solids. Slow surface response. Buy Now!Response Rate: 6 |
Penetration (04) |
Piercing Tough Solids: Durable and cleanable. Liquids or solids, frozen foods. Poor surface response. Buy Now!Response Rate: 6 |
Surface (05) |
Solid Surfaces Only: Hot or cold. Best surface response. More difficult to clean. Buy Now!Response Rate: 3 |
Air / Gas (06) |
Gasses Only: Hot or cold. More difficult to clean. Buy Now!Response Rate: 3 |
Hypodermic (07) |
Fast Response: More delicate and cleanable. Liquids or solids. Poor surface response. Buy Now!Response Rate: 10 |
Response Rate Chart
10 Fastest <5s
5 Average 10-15s
1 Slow >15s
Select the sensor type based on your temperature range.
For good overall performance and accuracy, TEGAM recommends the Type T thermocouple. It can provide accurate readings from -100 C to 400 C (-140 F to 750 F).
If you need higher temperatures, then Type K is a good choice that will extend the measurement range up to 1372 C or 2500 F.
Probe Length
Your application may need to stand up in a vessel or reach into a hot oven. The length of probe is important. TEGAM offers many types from 1” to 48”. We probably have a standard model that meets your needs, see below.
Handle Style
Our standard handle style is the Tri-shape ergonomic. We also offer the heavier duty T-handle for those applications where higher force is required to pierce a sample. We have cut through a lot of baloney with that one.
Tri Shape Handle (6) |
T Handle (1) |
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Example
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9T607MTC04
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Click here to view the complete list of standard probes table
including Part no., Tip, handle, and shaft length.
We have customer service representatives and applications engineers available to assist your selection. You may chat, email, or call Local: 440-466-6100- Toll-Free: 800-666-1010
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30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE IN TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
TEGAM, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture and support of precision digital thermometers and instruments. We pride ourselves on exceptional thermometry products with practical solutions. Our commitment to quality and responsive technical support has made us and our customers successful for over 30 years.