This style of thermocouple is commonly used on plastic extruders and injection molding machines. The thermocouple has a spring-loaded adjustable depth bayonet cap. When properly installed the sensing tip presses against the bottom of the hole for accurate temperature readings.
Key Features
Spring-loaded adjustable depth bayonet mounting
Sensing tip presses firmly against the bottom of the drilled hole
Provides fast and accurate temperature readings
Maintains consistent contact despite vibration or thermal expansion
Rugged construction for plastic processing environments
Quick connect and disconnect reduces machine downtime
Available in multiple thermocouple types (K, J, etc.)
Compatible with standard temperature controllers
Applications
Plastic extrusion machines
Injection molding machines
Extruder barrels and heater bands
Hot runner and nozzle temperature monitoring
Blow molding machinery
Polymer processing equipment
OEM plastic machinery installations
Replacement sensors for existing bayonet thermocouple systems