Thermocouple, also called thermal junction, thermoelectric thermometer, or thermel, a temperature-measuring device consisting of two wires of different metals joined at each end. One junction is placed where the temperature is to be measured, and the other is kept at a constant lower temperature.
Key Features
Simple and rugged construction
Wide temperature measurement range
Fast response and reliable performance
Requires no external power source
Cost-effective sensing solution
Available in multiple types (K, J, T, N, etc.)
Applications
Industrial process temperature monitoring
Furnaces, kilns, and heat-treatment equipment
Power generation and energy systems
Automotive engine and exhaust sensing
Food and beverage temperature control
Aerospace engines, rockets, and spacecraft systems