A Type K thermocouple refers to any temperature sensor containing Chromel and Alumel conductors, that meets the output requirements as stated in ANSI/ASTM E230 or IEC 60584 for Type K thermocouples. This may be an immersion sensor, a surface sensor, a wire, or another style of sensor or cable.
Key Features
Made from Chromel–Alumel conductors
Conforms to ANSI/ASTM E230 and IEC 60584 standards
Wide temperature measurement range
Suitable for both high-temperature and general-purpose applications
Good oxidation and corrosion resistance
Stable and reliable output over long operating periods
Fast response time to temperature changes
Available in multiple configurations: immersion, surface, wire, cable, probe
Cost-effective compared to noble-metal thermocouples
Compatible with standard temperature controllers and indicators
Applications
Industrial furnaces, ovens, and kilns
Heat treatment and metal processing
Boilers and thermal power plants
Exhaust gas and engine temperature monitoring
Plastic extrusion and injection molding
Chemical and petrochemical processing
Food processing and industrial heating systems
Laboratory and test equipment
General-purpose industrial temperature measurement