Reading Temperature RTD, PRTD, PT100: What’s the Difference? Let TEGAM Explain: An RTD is a Resistance Temperature Detector. Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD) use the physical properties of metals where the resistance changes proportionally with temperature. This change is much more linear than a thermocouple. The resistance change is defined by the composition of the…
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Best Temperature Probes for Your Application
Which TEGAM temperature probes are the best for your application? TEGAM has created a selection guide that will help you easily identify which is the best temperature probe for your measuring application. We have a wide variety of temperature probes - including RTD probes, thermocouple probes and thermistor probes - designed to be factory-tough and…
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The Food Safety Modernization Act: From Farm to Table, Keeping Your Food Temperature in Compliance
In order to comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), it’s imperative to shift the focus toward preventing contamination rather than responding to contamination. From process to preparation, it’s important for everyone to adhere to the five major elements of the FSMA: prevention, inspection, importation, response and enhanced…
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