Temperature sensors help in measuring the coolness or heat of an object through electrical signals. It is a very important gadget for companies, especially those manufacturing steel, copper, glass, aluminum, lead, and iron products. These sensors help in knowing if you have reached a particular temperature that will make the materials become malleable or turn to another state.
Finding an individual Pt temperature sensor is not that simple due to the wide variety of Pt temperature sensors in the market. In this piece, we will be looking at some of the important factors you need to consider when shopping for the best individual Pt temperature sensor in the market.
Type
There are different types of temperature sensors, as each of them does have a particular function. When in need of a temperature sensor, ensure you know their strengths and weaknesses. You need to know the materials you will be interacting with together with what you will be using the device for.
Some of the most popular types of temperature sensors in the market include:
- NTC Thermistor
- RTD
- Thermocouple
- Semiconductor-Based Sensors
Temperature Range
When your production comprises of getting too extreme temperatures, the sensor range will be of your utmost importance. The thermocouples will be the only available option when operating environments that are past 1000°C.
However, industries involved in manufacturing automotive and medical products together with those involved in the extrusion of plastics can have a narrower range temperature sensor.
Packaging
The packaging is a very important factor you should never forget about since it depends on the material you will be measuring. When monitoring hot oil temperature, you will not be in a position of using a semiconductor sensor. The majority of the low-cost sensors are usually covered using epoxy coating, while the ones that are used for colder or warmer environments are easily be sealed inside a glass.
Stability
The temperature sensors are susceptible to accuracy changes due to, in part, their packaging, materials, age, and construction. For example, the NTC thermistors can change for 0.02°C in a year, with the full wire RTDs platinum moving to 0.002°C every year.
However, this factor is imperative for industries that have to be operational for years. It is also possible to reduce the severity of changes inaccuracy by ensuring that the temperature sensor is calibrated on a regular basis.
Conclusion
It is important that you take your time and consider the factors mentioned above to help you get the right Pt. temperature sensor.
At IST AG, we will help you in finding the right individual Pt temperature sensor as we have several years of experience in different temperature sensors in the market.
