Description
Sharp Tip K Type Thermocouple Sensor (Model AKES-3×250) is a simplex thermocouple designed for accurate temperature measurement where direct surface contact or light material penetration provides faster and more reliable readings than conventional blunt-tip probes. Its sharp-edge sensing tip enables improved thermal contact on solid surfaces, making it suitable for machinery, heated components, laboratory testing, and industrial equipment.
The sensor incorporates a K Type thermocouple element with an operating range of 0°C to 600°C, providing dependable performance across a wide variety of industrial heating applications. The 3 mm diameter SS316 stainless steel sheath offers corrosion resistance and mechanical durability, while the FG/FG/SS (Fiberglass insulated with Stainless Steel braided) cable protects against heat, abrasion, and industrial wear.
A Small Omega-type male-female connector simplifies installation and replacement while maintaining reliable electrical connections. The connector is sized specifically for simplex thermocouple wiring, making it more compact than connectors used for duplex sensors while remaining suitable for industrial environments.
This Sharp Tip Thermocouple Sensor is commonly used for surface temperature measurement on furnaces, industrial ovens, heating plates, plastic processing equipment, laboratory testing, machinery maintenance, and production quality control, where quick response and reliable contact improve measurement accuracy.
Key Features
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Sharp-Edge Penetration Tip Purpose-shaped pointed tip allows effortless piercing into soft materials, dense insulation, rubber compounds, and semi-solid media.
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Small Omega-Type Connector Compact, polarized quick-connect plug sized specifically for 2-wire simplex pinouts, enabling fast field swap-outs.
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Self-Powered Operation (Seebeck Effect) Generates its own millivolt signal directly proportional to temperature, ensuring high compatibility with standard PID controllers, PLCs, and handheld indicators.
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Corrosion-Resistant SS316 Sheath Slim 3mm outer diameter stainless steel sheath delivers high mechanical strength and rapid thermal response.
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High-Temp Armored Lead Cable (FG/FG/SS) 1-meter fiberglass-insulated cable armored with a flexible outer stainless steel wire braid protects against physical wear and ambient heat up to 600°C.
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Versatile Calibration Availability Standardized in K Type calibration, with optional availability in J, T, and S calibrations upon request.
Applications
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Plastic Extrusion & Injection Molding Penetration testing of molten polymers, rubber stocks, and uncured compound batches.
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Insulation & Refractory Testing Deep-core thermal tracking inside insulating jackets, oven wall lining, and thermal blankets.
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Industrial Furnaces, Ovens & Kilns Core temperature profiling in thermal processing chambers and baking tunnels.
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Boilers & Power Generation Lines Auxiliary steam line, exhaust gas, and surface heat inspection.
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General Industrial & Laboratory Testing Quick-response spot measurements in research setups and quality-control inspection stations.
Datasheet
FAQs
1. What is a Sharp Tip Thermocouple Sensor?
A Sharp Tip Thermocouple Sensor is an industrial temperature sensor featuring a pointed sensing tip designed to improve contact with solid surfaces for faster and more responsive temperature measurements. Its precision tip makes it ideal for measuring the temperature of small, narrow, or uneven surfaces in industrial and laboratory applications.
2. Why use a Sharp-Tip Thermocouple instead of a Standard Probe?
A sharp-tip thermocouple provides better contact on uneven, curved, or small surfaces, improving response time and measurement consistency compared to flat or blunt sensing tips. This makes it well suited for inspection, quality control, troubleshooting, and precision surface temperature measurement.
3. What is the advantage of the Small Omega Connector?
The Small Omega thermocouple connector enables quick installation, easy sensor replacement, and reliable electrical connections while maintaining correct thermocouple polarity. Its compact design makes it ideal for simplex thermocouple assemblies, portable measuring instruments, and industrial temperature monitoring systems.
4. Where are Sharp Tip Thermocouple Sensors commonly used?
Sharp Tip Thermocouple Sensors are widely used in industrial furnaces, ovens, heating plates, plastic processing equipment, laboratories, quality control stations, machine maintenance, heat treatment facilities, OEM equipment, and industrial process monitoring where fast and accurate surface temperature measurement is required.
5. Why is K-Type selected for this Sensor?
K-Type thermocouples offer a wide operating temperature range, excellent durability, oxidation resistance, and compatibility with most industrial temperature controllers and indicators. These characteristics make them one of the most widely used sensors for general-purpose industrial temperature measurement.
