Temperature monitoring through temperature sensors ensures that modern industrial systems operate within a safe thermal zone. These sensors monitor internal and external component temperatures accurately to ensure equipment operates optimally at all times.

 

In industrial environments, they are required to maximise system performance and ensure that processes that require a narrow temperature range are monitored to prevent operation failures or safety hazards. Many applications in chemical, mechanical and electronic systems are impacted by temperature, so proper care is essential to protect the system, components, and employees.

Find out more about temperature sensors for industrial applications with this Preferred Spares guide.

 

 

Why industrial environments require temperature control sensors 

Excessive temperatures can impact the functionality or damage electronic components. Temperature sensors are important for ensuring circuit stability and detecting high temperatures within systems to avert disasters and subsequent downtime or safety risks that may occur.

Temperature sensors are required throughout industrial applications, particularly in sensitive industrial locations including boiler units, HVAC systems, energy systems and more. Probe type sensors are useful in determining temperature levels in environments and areas of machinery that humans are unable to reach. Additionally, they can be implemented in environments that pose potential safety risks for humans including where there are extremely high temperatures present. Industrial temperature sensors are developed to withstand high temperatures that regular sensors can not.

Probe-type temperature sensors are often used in boiler units, power and utility stations, energy generation and distribution environments, and industrial process monitoring.

In addition to standard RTD and thermocouple sensors, common probe-type sensor alternatives are common in industrial environments to withstand excessive temperatures as they can be installed to provide protection in rigorous applications.

 

 

Unlike standard surface mount RTD temperature sensors, temperature sensor probes must be carefully chosen depending on the application they are required for. Quality and performance should always be assessed to ensure the right choice is made. Additionally, it’s important to select these components from trusted manufacturers such as Baumer, which is available on the Preferred Spares website. Baumer offers various temperature sensor components that are suitable for applications in industrial environments. 

 

Choosing the right temperature sensor

There are several things to consider when choosing the right temperature sensor:

Temperature range: Ensure that the temperature sensor is suitable for the temperature range of the application.

Accuracy: In industrial environments, high levels of accuracy are important, particularly when small temperature changes can impact overall performance.

Stability: Make sure that temperature sensors are effective over long periods of time, which will depend on their construction.

Size and packaging: Ensure the temperature sensor is a suitable fit and made of the appropriate material for the application in question.

Electrical noise immunity: The temperature sensor should be highly resistant to electrical noise and lead resistance.

 

 

Discover the range of temperature sensors from Preferred Spares

Preferred Spares is one of the leading providers of industrial equipment and spare parts in the UAE. Suitable for a range of industrial applications, you can find an extensive range of high quality and robust temperature sensors from leading manufacturers such as Baumer.

 

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