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• RS Pro Type K Fine Wire Thermocouple with Miniature Plug Termination. From RS Pro a range of type K fine wire thermocouple temperature sensors with a Class 1 tolerance for optimum accuracy. These bare wire thermocouple temperature sensors have a durable construction with PTFE or glass fibre insulation. One *** of the wire is terminated with a moulded plug that provides a quick and easy connection that is also waterproof. The exposed junctions of these Type K thermocouples means they have both increased sensitivity and a fast response time. How does a Thermocouple Work?. A thermocouple is a sensor ***d to measure temperature in a range of different processes and consists of two wire legs made from different metals joined together at their two ***s to form two junctions. The hot, or measuring junction is connected to the body whose temperature is going to be measured. The cold junction or reference junction is connected to a body of known temperature. When the measuring junction is placed on something hot a voltage or potential difference between this and the reference junction occurs. This voltage can then be converted into a temperature measurement using thermocouple reference tables. This process is also known as the Seebeck Effect. What is a Welded Exposed Junction?. A welded exposed junction is where the thermocouple wires are welded together but not surrounded by the outer sheath. The ***s of the wire are directly inserted into the process. This means the thermocouple has a high sensitivity and response time. Welded exposed junctions are more prone to corrosion and are recomm***ed for measuring flowing or static non-corrosive gas temperatures. Features and Benefits. Welded, exposed junction for fast response times Class 1 tolerance for optimum accuracy Waterproof plug for quick and easy termination. Applications. These exposed junction K-Type fine wire thermocouples are ideal for test and development applications and are often ***d as embedded sensors for temperature measurement in the construction, paper, electronic and packaging industries.