How Thermocouples Are Used in Manufacturing and Process Industries

Thermocouples are critical components within the manufacturing and process industries. This article discusses some of their typical applications, their advantages, and how their performance compares to other temperature-sensing devices. Recognizing the Thermocouple Advantage When you are in the business of industrial manufacturing, through tight tolerances or strict compliance policies, accuracy and reliability are everything, particularly with temperature measurements. Whether it is steel forging, ceramics baking, or chemical production, knowing you are at the right temperature threshold range is key. This factored into thermocouples being used as temperature sensors. A thermocouple is a temperature sensor consisting of two dissimilar metals connected to one another at one end. The connection, when hot or cold, generates an associated voltage relative to temperature. Thermocouples are preferred because of their simplicity of construction and the extremes for temperature. ...