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Thermowell-Mounted RTD Assemblies —Separable & Spring-Loaded

Thermometrics thermowell-mounted RTD assemblies consist of a spring-loaded Pt100 element sized to fit inside a thermowell bore. The separable design allows element replacement and recalibration without breaking the process connection — reducing maintenance cost and eliminating the need for process shutdown during calibration.

Spring-Loaded TipPt100 Class A / BSeparable — No Process ShutdownAll Thermowell Bore SizesQuick-Disconnect HeadNIST-Traceable Calibration
Design Overview

Thermowell RTD System Design

ParameterSpecification
Element TypePt100 wire-wound, IEC 60751
Accuracy ClassClass A standard; Class B or AA available
Wire Config3-wire standard; 4-wire available
Tip ODMatched to thermowell bore: 0.260", 0.385", 0.500", custom
Spring ForceMatched to ensure tip contact at all temperatures
Sheath OD1/4" (6.4mm) standard; custom for non-standard thermowell bores
Sheath Material316SS standard; Inconel 600 for high-temperature service
Process Temp Range−200°C to 600°C standard; to 850°C with ceramic insulation
Connection HeadAluminum Form B NEMA 4X standard; explosion-proof available
Quick-DisconnectSpring-loaded bayonet or threaded lock ring head options
Transmitter Insert4–20mA HART head-mount transmitter available
CalibrationNIST-traceable certificate; element serial number tracked

Separable Design Advantage

A thermowell protects the sensor from process flow, pressure, and corrosion. The separable RTD element slides into the thermowell bore and is held in contact at the closed end by the spring. When recalibration or replacement is required, the element is removed from the head — the thermowell (and the process seal) remains undisturbed. No process shutdown. No valve isolation. No permit-to-work for process entry.

Matching Element to Thermowell

  • Thermowell bore ODMust match element tip OD ±0.005"
  • Spring forceSelect for bore length and element weight
  • Immersion lengthElement sheath ≥ thermowell bore depth
  • Dual elementAvailable — measuring + backup in one sheath

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