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Surface probe with small measuring head, thermocouple type K is a versatile temperature sensor for craft and industrial surface measurements. The low-mass design delivers a short response time, so surface temperatures can be captured quickly when connected to a compatible measuring instrument. Waterproof construction supports use in demanding workshop and production environments where moisture may be present. The compact measuring head improves contact on smaller or contoured surfaces compared with bulkier probes. From manufacturer Testo, this type K surface probe integrates with numerous handheld and stationary meters that accept thermocouple type K inputs. It is supplied as one piece and is suited to quality checks, maintenance diagnostics and process monitoring on machinery, components or materials. The combination of waterproof housing, small head geometry and rapid thermal response makes it a practical choice for technicians who need reliable surface-temperature data without lengthy settling times.
This article is part of Temperature probes & sensors, in Temperature measurement.
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Surface probe Type K is the article on this page. Luminix Health distributes Testo for laboratory use. It sits in Temperature probes & sensors, inside Temperature measurement, in Lab instruments.
A temperature probe is the sensor, Pt100, thermocouple or thermistor, that a meter or a logger reads. The probe, not the display, is what is calibrated. The sheath material and the response time matter in a liquid versus a block.
A thermometer reports a temperature. A liquid-in-glass thermometer is a calibrated column. A digital thermometer is a sensor and a display, and the sensor, not the display, is what is calibrated. An infrared thermometer reads a surface and depends on emissivity. A data logger stores the reading over time. Without a stated uncertainty and a calibration point, the number is only an indication. The scale is maintained by the BIPM and compared by EURAMET. Accreditation is BELAC.
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Shelves beside this one are Laboratory glass thermometers, Hygrometers & humidity meters, Data loggers, Temperature measurement accessories, Digital thermometers and Infrared thermometers.
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