Technical features at a glance
- Can be used in higher temperature ranges
- More robust ad resistant against mechanical loads
- Each metal combination has his own characteristics
- Flexible to implement in various industries
- More then 50 years of experience in building thermocouples
- Market leader, specialist and knowledgecenter for temperature measurement
- Many types of thermocouples available in our product range
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The most important background information
What is a thermocouple?
Thermocouples are based on the principle of comparative measurement and consist of two metallic conductors of different materials that are welded together at the tip. Depending on the material pairing, they have different levels of thermoelectric voltage and are suitable for different temperature ranges.
What is a thermocouple? - JUMO FAQ
How does a thermocouple work?
The principle of thermocouples is the result of the so-called Seebeck effect. This phenomenon can be explained by the theory of free electrons, according to which different types of conductors have a different density of free electrons.
How does a thermocouple work? - JUMO FAQ
How do thermocouples and resistance thermometers differ?
In contrast to a resistance thermometer, a thermocouple can be used in a much higher temperature range. In addition, thermocouples are more robust and resistant to mechanical stress.
How do thermocouples and resistance thermometers differ? - JUMO FAQ
How to choose the right thermocouple?
The choice of thermocouple type depends primarily on the operating temperature. Furthermore, an element with a high thermoelectric voltage should be selected in order to obtain a measurement signal that is as insensitive to interference as possible.
How to choose the right thermocouple? - JUMO FAQ