Description
Thermocouple for Food Machinery (Model AKES-7×13) is a washer-type K-Type thermocouple specifically designed for accurate surface temperature measurement on food processing equipment, commercial kitchen machinery, beverage production systems, and hygienic industrial processing applications. Unlike conventional insertion or threaded thermocouples, this sensor features a washer-style sensing element with a 7 mm center hole, allowing it to be securely mounted beneath a bolt head without drilling a separate sensor port.
The washer mounting design enables the sensor to measure temperature through direct contact with the equipment surface while maintaining a simple and reliable installation. This makes it particularly suitable for machinery where maintaining equipment integrity and simplifying maintenance are important considerations.
Manufactured with an SS316 stainless steel sensing assembly, the thermocouple provides excellent resistance to corrosion, moisture, and frequent washdown procedures commonly found in food and beverage production environments. The K-Type thermocouple element measures temperatures from 0°C to 650°C, making it suitable for cooking, baking, pasteurization, sterilization, drying, and other thermal food processing operations.
The FG/FG/SS (Fiberglass insulated with Stainless Steel braided) cable offers protection against heat, abrasion, and mechanical damage while ensuring dependable performance in demanding industrial environments. The sensor is designed for both OEM equipment manufacturers and maintenance teams seeking reliable replacement thermocouples for food processing machinery.
Key Features
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Non-Invasive Washer-Ring Mounting Flat ring body with a 7mm inner diameter mounts cleanly under existing equipment bolts, eliminating the need to drill separate sensor ports into food chambers.
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Sanitary Surface-Contact Design Flush metal-to-metal surface contact under bolt pressure provides accurate temperature monitoring without compromising hygienic equipment barriers.
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Food-Grade SS316 Construction High-purity stainless steel housing resists organic food acids, harsh alkaline cleaning chemicals, and frequent high-pressure washdowns.
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Wide Operating Temperature Range Simplex K-Type sensing element delivers stable, repeatable measurement performance from 0°C up to 650°C.
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Heavy-Duty FG/FG/SS Cable Protection 2-meter fiberglass-insulated cable protected by an outer stainless steel wire braid guards against high ambient oven heat and physical strain.
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OEM Customization Support Fully customizable washer dimensions, hole sizes, and lead wire lengths tailored for food machinery manufacturers and replacement needs.
Applications
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Commercial Kitchen & Catering Equipment Surface temperature monitoring on fryers, griddles, commercial ovens, and warming cabinets.
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Food Processing & Baking Lines Heat tracking across industrial dough mixers, baking pans, conveyor tunnels, and roasting drums.
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Beverage & Dairy Production External vessel monitoring on pasteurizers, boiling kettles, milk tanks, and soft drink processing units.
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Sterilization & Packaging Systems Temperature verification on heat-sealing jaws, retort vessel walls, and sanitizing steam tunnels.
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Sanitary Surface Monitoring Any application requiring fast surface temperature tracking where internal probe immersion is restricted.
Datasheet
FAQs
1. What is a Thermocouple for Food Machinery?
A Thermocouple for Food Machinery is an industrial temperature sensor designed for food processing equipment, commercial kitchens, beverage production systems, and food manufacturing machinery. It provides accurate and reliable temperature measurement while withstanding frequent washdowns, thermal cycling, and demanding production environments.
2. What is a Washer-Type Thermocouple?
A Washer-Type Thermocouple is a surface temperature sensor with a ring-shaped mounting hole that fits beneath a bolt or screw head. It measures temperature through direct contact with the equipment surface without requiring a separate threaded sensor port, making installation simple and secure.
3. Why is a Washer-Type Thermocouple used in Food Machinery?
Washer-Type Thermocouples are ideal for food machinery where drilling additional holes into equipment is undesirable. They provide secure mounting, easy installation, reliable surface temperature measurement, and excellent thermal contact, making them suitable for hygienic food processing equipment and heated machine components.
4. Where are Food Machinery Thermocouples commonly used?
Food Machinery Thermocouples are widely used in food processing plants, commercial bakeries, beverage production facilities, dairy plants, pasteurization systems, sterilizers, industrial cooking equipment, commercial kitchen machinery, packaging lines, and food manufacturing processes where accurate temperature control is essential for product quality and food safety.
