Types of thermometers and their uses and functions

Added: (Wed Feb 08 2012)

Pressbox (Press Release) - With immense advancement in science and technology, it is not an uncommon fact that scientists have invented equipment that is far away from our imagination. One such equipment is thermometer; as it has a unique capability to measure the exact temperature of any object or even the body of human beings. However, with age and immense progress in technology the thermometers have undergone ground-breaking changes and great increase in their utilities.

Today, thermometers are widely used to measure surface temperatures of different objects and machineries in almost every type of industries, especially food, mining, metal ore manufacturing, steel, fabrication, electrical industries and many more. With the emergence of the handheld infrared thermometers, people and factory workers now found it quite easier and safe to measure the temperature of extremely hot or moving surfaces, where body contact is not possible.

These non contact infrared thermometers use laser technology that focuses the infrared beam on the surface whose temperature needs to be known. These handheld infrared thermometers are equipped with optics that analyses the infrared energy emitted by the object and then returns the energy to the detector. The detector converts the energy into an electrical signal and displays it in a format that the users can read.

Non contact infrared thermometers are available in various sizes and shapes that are extremely durable, light and have a wide usage. Besides these thermometers, there are also mineral insulated thermocouples that have a far wider usage in industrial applications. To be precise, these thermocouples are insulated with non-reactive minerals and are covered within a stainless steel or alloy sheath. That is the reason why they are also called sheathed thermocouples.

The coating and outer protection protects the actual thermocouple unit from the extreme temperatures and other hazardous industrial environments. The mineral insulated thermocouples or sheathed thermocouples have the capability of withstanding temperatures beyond 2400 degree Fahrenheit hence used in catalytic reformers, furnaces, rocket engines, steam generators, refineries, jet engines, turbines, etc.

There is also another category of thermometer known as USB thermometer that enables individuals to keep a track of the room temperature. As the name suggests, these thermometers are equipped with an USB port that easily gets connected with the desktops and laptops. They are portable and come handy in measuring temperatures in homes, construction sites, laboratories and other such places.

All the above mentioned thermometers and thermocouples are extremely useful and can be easily available with the several thermocouples suppliers located throughout the globe. You can either book an order online or visit them personally to get the best deal.

USB Thermometer that enables an individual to keep a record of the indoor temperature. This type of thermometer is portable and can be connected to desktops and laptops. USB Thermometer is used in construction sites, homes, agencies, laboratories and other places.