Description
Plastic Extruder Thermocouple (Model AKES-6×85) is a K-Type bayonet thermocouple designed for plastic extrusion, injection molding, and other industrial heating applications where flexible cable routing and reliable temperature measurement are essential. Its defining feature is the rotating bayonet assembly, which allows the cable to be positioned in the required direction after the bayonet has been locked into place.
Unlike fixed bayonet thermocouples, where the cable exits at the angle determined by the locking position, the rotating housing enables installers to orient the cable independently. This helps reduce cable strain, simplifies installation in confined spaces, and supports cleaner cable routing around heaters, guards, and machine components.
The thermocouple features a simplex K-Type sensing element with an operating temperature range of 0°C to 600°C. Its 6 mm OD SS316 stainless steel sheath provides excellent durability and corrosion resistance, while the 85 mm insertion tip is suitable for deeper barrel, heater band, and hot runner installations. The FG/FG/SS (fiberglass insulated with stainless steel braided) cable offers protection against heat, abrasion, and vibration in demanding industrial environments.
Key Features
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Spring-loaded adjustable depth bayonet mounting
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Sensing tip presses firmly against the bottom of the drilled hole
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Provides fast and accurate temperature readings
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Maintains consistent contact despite vibration or thermal expansion
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Rugged construction for plastic processing environments
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Quick connect and disconnect reduces machine downtime
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Available in multiple thermocouple types (K, J, etc.)
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Compatible with standard temperature controllers
Applications
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Plastic extrusion machines
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Injection molding machines
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Extruder barrels and heater bands
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Hot runner and nozzle temperature monitoring
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Blow molding machinery
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Polymer processing equipment
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OEM plastic machinery installations
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Replacement sensors for existing bayonet thermocouple systems
Datasheet
FAQs
1. What is a Plastic Extruder Thermocouple?
A Plastic Extruder Thermocouple is an industrial temperature sensor designed to monitor the temperature of barrels, nozzles, dies, heaters, and melt zones in plastic extrusion and injection molding machines. Accurate temperature measurement helps maintain consistent product quality, improve process efficiency, and prevent overheating during plastic processing.
2. Why is a Spring-Loaded Bayonet important?
The spring-loaded bayonet mechanism maintains continuous pressure between the sensing tip and the measurement surface. This ensures excellent thermal contact despite vibration, machine movement, or thermal expansion, resulting in faster response and more accurate temperature measurement.
3. What temperature range does this Plastic Extruder Thermocouple support?
This Plastic Extruder Thermocouple operates over a temperature range of 0°C to +600°C, making it suitable for plastic extrusion, injection molding, packaging machinery, industrial heaters, and other medium-temperature industrial applications.
4. Where are Plastic Extruder Thermocouples commonly used?
Plastic Extruder Thermocouples are widely used in plastic extrusion machines, injection molding machines, blow molding equipment, packaging machinery, rubber processing plants, cable manufacturing, polymer processing, OEM machinery, and industrial heating systems where accurate process temperature control is essential.
5. Why Choose Aavad Instrument Plastic Extruder Thermocouples?
Aavad Instrument Pvt. Ltd. Plastic Extruder Thermocouples are precision-engineered for reliable temperature measurement in plastic processing applications. Manufactured with high-quality K-Type sensing elements, durable SS316 protective sheaths, rotating spring-loaded bayonet assemblies, and heat-resistant cables, our thermocouples deliver fast response, accurate temperature control, and long service life. We also offer customized sheath diameters, insertion lengths, bayonet cap sizes, cable lengths, connector options, and process configurations for OEMs and industrial machinery manufacturers.
