Thermometer insulation offered for cold water systems
The company says that although the development of thermowell and PVC insulation for its bimetal thermometer TB has not specifically designed for food and beverage manufacturers, the product can have strong applications for the industry.
Development
Developed initially as a customised solution for an industrial client, the group says the thermometer range is designed to alleviate the problems of condensation when used in insulated cold water systems.
Able to withstand conditions from minus 30 degrees Celsius to 500 degrees Celsius during processing, the new thermometer system was devised for use with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, making it suitable for food and drink products.
Insulation
The latest design to the company’sbimetal thermometer series comes in the form a of PVC insulation sleeve fitted to the immersion tube, with a thermowell also used to isolate the temperature reader from the outside environment.
According to Baumer, the system is designed for easy installation into existing systems by attaching an insulation sleeve to a screw on protection pipe. Once the insulation has been set up in the piping system, the thermometer is then inserted.
The company claims that once insulated, the thermometer can conform to accuracy classes one and two as defined underEN 13190 standards.
This makes the thermometer is suitable for use up to, and above, 250 degrees Celsius, with further modifications also possible to tailor the devices to specific uses, adds Baumer.
“The case and the immersion tube are made of stainless steel,” stated the company. “However, for temperatures up to 250 degrees Celsius, the immersion tube is also offered in a copper alloy.”
The range can therefore be provided with immersion tubes ranging from 100mm to 1000 mm, depending on production requirements, says the group.
