Hand Held Thermocouple Probes - Type 5 Thermocouple Probe selection
General Purpose Thermocouple Products - Hand Held Thermocouple Probe Type

We offer a wide range of hand held thermocouple sensors to suit a variety of applications. Depending on the thermocouple type, these hand held thermocouple sensors can be supplied with a 3, 6, 16 or 32 ft (extended) coiled lead and a miniature flat pin plug which makes them suitable for all connection to a hand held instrument as well as most other brands of readout device. They can also be connected to other instrumentation by using thermocouple extension cable and an appropriate connector.
See detailed information on how a thermocouple works. including ionformation on the seebeck effect and thermocouple generated voltage (emf).
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See detailed information on how a thermocouple works. including ionformation on the seebeck effect and thermocouple generated voltage (emf).
See more surface thermocouples.
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5AA | General Purpose Thermocouple ProbeMineral insulated thermocouple with a stainless steel sheath. Insulated hot junction. The tip and sheath may be operated up to 2010ºF and the sheath may be bent. Can be made to any length in a choice of 0.125", 0.188" or 0.250" diameter. |
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5BB | Spring Loaded Surface ProbeThis sensor probe has a ribbon style butt welded sensing tip which allows a fast response when placed upon a solid surface.The tip is rated to 750°F and the handle to 275°F. Sheath: 0.250" dia x 6.5" long (from handle to tip) |
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5CC | Heavy Duty Spring Loaded Surface ProbeA robust version of style 5BB with a larger butt welded ribbon junction. Whilst stronger, the response time is slightly slower; however, in most applications it is perfectly acceptable. The tip is rated to 750°F and the handle to 275°F. |
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5DD | Spring Loaded Surface Probe with 90º BendAs style 5BB, but the sensing tip is positioned at a right angle for difficult to reach applications. The tip is rated to 750°F and the handle to 275°F. Sheath: 0.250" dia x 7.7" long (5.5" to start of bend). |
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5EE | Heavy Duty Spring Loaded Surface Probe with 90º BendA robust version of style 5CC with a larger butt welded ribbon junction. Whilst stronger, the response time is slightly slower; however, in most applications it is perfectly acceptable. The tip is rated to 750°F and the handle to 275°F. |
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5FF | Fast Response Air/Gas ThermocoupleThis style is ideal for measuring the temperature of air or gas flows as it has a perforated tip to allow for almost instant measurements. The stem is rated to 1450ºF and the handle to 275ºF. Sheath 0.190" diameter x 6.1" long (from handle to tip). |
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5GG | Needle Penetration SensorThis probe thermocouple can be used for penetrating semi solid materials (food, plastics, rubber etc.) as it has a sharp sensing tip. The stem is rated to 1450ºF and the handle to 275ºF. Can be made in either 0.078" or 0.196" diameter up to 3.5" or 11.4" long respectively. |
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5HH | Heavy Duty Needle Penetration Sensor ProbeAll stainless steel construction, this sensor is similar to the standard Needle Penetration Sensor, however due to the 90º cable exit, the sensor can be hammered into hard surfaces such as frozen food. Can be made to any length up to 6" , 0.250" diameter. |
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