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Thermocouples IEC

Our IEC Thermocouples range offers a comprehensive selection of temperature sensors designed for accurate and reliable measurement across a wide variety of applications. The range includes mineral insulated thermocouples, fine wire exposed junction sensors, moulded-on thermocouples, and fabricated or specialist probes, all manufactured in accordance with IEC colour standards.

We provide sensors in multiple probe styles, diameters and configurations, including fast response probes, surface and magnet-mounted thermocouples, and assemblies with terminal heads or specialised mountings. A wide choice of cable types such as PFA, PTFE and glassfibre, along with various termination options including miniature plugs and bare wire tails, ensures flexibility for different installation and environmental requirements.

In addition, the range includes application-specific solutions such as surface probes, bolt-on and pipe sensors, air and needle probes, and heavy-duty industrial thermocouples, making it suitable for use in industries including manufacturing, HVAC, process control and laboratory testing. Overall, Labfacility’s IEC thermocouples provide a versatile and dependable solution for both general-purpose and specialist temperature measurement needs.

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We are specialists in the design and manufacture of custom-built temperature sensors. Quality and Service are key elements in the continued growth of Labfacility; technical support for both sensing and instrumentation is always freely available from our experienced technical sales teams.

Comparison of Sensor Types

  Thermocouple Platinum Resistance Thermometer Thermistor
Sensor Thermoelement,
two dissimilar metals/alloys
Platinum-wire wound or flat-film resistor Ceramic
(metal oxides)
Accuracy (typical values) 0.5 to 5.0°C 0.1 to 1.0°C 0.1 to 1.5°C
Long term Stability Variable, Prone to ageing Excellent Good
Temperature range -200 to1750°C -200 to 650°C -100 to 300°C
Thermal response Sheathed – slow Exposed tip – fast 0.1 to 10 secs typical Wirewound – slow
Film – faster 1-50 secs typical
generally fast 0.05 to 2.5 secs typical
Excitation None Constant current required None
Characteristic Thermovoltage PTC resistance NTC resistance (some are PTC)
Linearity Most types non-linear Fairly linear Exponential
Lead resistance effect Short cable runs satisfactory 3 & 4 wire – low.       2 wire – high Low
Electrical “pick-up” susceptible Rarely susceptible Not susceptible
Interface Potentiometric input. Cold junction compensation required Bridge
2,3 or 4 wire
2 wire resistance
Vibration effects/ shock Mineral insulated types suitable wirewound – not suitable. Film – good Suitable
Output/ characteristic From 10µV/°C to to 40µV/°C depending on type
approx. 0.4 W/°C -4% / °C
Extension Leads Compensating cable Copper Copper
Cost Relatively
low cost
Wirewound – more expensive
Film – cheaper
Inexpensive
to moderate

Comments and values shown in this chart are generalised and nominal. They are not intended to be definitive but are stated for general guidance.