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• Tolerance to ANSI MC96.1 Class 2 Colour code to ANSI MC96.1. RS Pro Glassfibre Type K Exposed Welded Tip Thermocouples. From RS Pro a range of type K thermocouple temperature sensors with a tolerance to ANSI MC96.1 class 2 and colour code to ANSI NC96.1. These thermocouple temperature sensors have durable construction with glass fibre insulation and a welded exposed junction for a fast response time. One *** of the thermocouple is terminated with a miniature flat pin plug that can be rewired for a quick and easy connection. How does a Thermocouple Work?. A thermocouple is a sensor ***d to measure temperature in a range of different processes and consists of two wire legs made from different metals joined together at their two ***s to form two junctions. The hot, or measuring junction is connected to the body whose temperature is going to be measured. The cold junction or reference junction is connected to a body of known temperature. When the measuring junction is placed on something hot a voltage or potential difference between this and the reference junction occurs. This voltage can then be converted into a temperature measurement using thermocouple reference tables. This process is also known as the Seebeck Effect. What is a Welded Exposed Junction?. A welded exposed junction is where the thermocouple wires are welded together but are not surrounded by the outer sheath. The ***s of the wire are directly inserted into the process. This means the thermocouple has a high sensitivity and response time. Welded exposed junctions are more prone to corrosion and are recomm***ed for measuring flowing or static non-corrosive gas temperatures. Glassfibre wire insulation is flexible with a good temperature range but does not prevent the ingress of fluids. Key Features and Benefits. Welded, exposed junction for fast response times Glassfibre insulated cable for flexibility and a wide temperature range Tolerance to ANSI MC96.1 Class 2 Colour code to ANSI MC96.1 Flat pin plug termination for quick and easy termination Temperature range of -50 to +350°C (short periods up to 400°C). Applications. These exposed junction wire thermocouples are Ideal for test and development applications. The Type K Thermocouple (Nickel-Chromium / Nickel-Alumel) is the most common type of thermocouple and is both accurate and flexible and reliable with a wide temperature range of -200 to 1100°C. Typical applications include thermometers, engines, oil heaters, boilers and in the food industry