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RdF Surface Temperature Sensors
III. Surface Sensor Selection Guide
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Sensor Model
Temperature Range
Sensor
Type
Sensor
Size
Carrier
Material
Leads
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  Flexible Wire –200°C to 232°C Resistance 100 Ω 1.00" x 0.62"
Polyimide
#26 AWG Stranded,
  Stikon® RTD –320°F to 450°F Platinum @0°C Teflon® Insulated
  22810 R-STK Ribbon Cable
       
  Applications: Flat or curved surfaces such as plastic, metal or glass for industrial,  
    laboratory, commercial or aerospace applications.  
       
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  Flexible –200°C to 260°C Thermocouple 0.32" x 0.75"
Polyimide
#30 AWG Solid,
  Stikon® TC Short Term to Types K, E,
/Glass
PFA or Fiberglass
  Sensor T-STK 371°C (700°F) T or J* Insulated
     
  Applications: Flat or curved surfaces such as plastic, metal or glass for industrial,  
    laboratory, commercial or aerospace applications.
   
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  Flexible Foil –200°C to 816°C Thermocouple 1.00" x 0.75"
Optional
0.001 x 0.03
  TC Sensors –320°F to 1500°F Types K, E, or T* or
Polyimide
T/C Ribbons
  T-F Grounded or 0.37" x 0.75" or
    Ungrounded #30 AWG Solid,
    Fiberglass Insulated
  Applications: Extremely low mass sensor for precise analytical or experimental  
    measurements. Fast response time.  
   
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  Heavy Duty –200°C to 480°C Resistance 100 Ω 1.00" x 1.00"
316 Stainless
#22 AWG Stranded,
  Surface Mount –320°F to 900°F or 1000 Ω  
Steel
Teflon®
  RTD 22802 Platinum @0°C or
  R-HD Fiberglass
    Insulated
  Applications: Heavy duty applications where the sensor can be mechanically  
    mounted such as boiler tubes, flue stacks, refineries or plant
    applications where physical abuse is common. Bolt-on flange
    can also be welded or bonded.
   
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  Heavy Duty –200°C to +760°C Thermocouple 1.00" x 1.00"
316 Stainless
#22 AWG Stranded
  Surface Mount –320°F to –1400°F Types K, E,
Steel
T/C, Conductors,
  TC 26881 Leads to 480°C T or J* Fiberglass Insulated
  T-HD (900°F) Grounded or    
    Ungrounded  
     
  Applications: Heavy duty applications where the sensor can be mechanically
    mounted such as boiler tubes, flue stacks, refineries or plant
    applications where physical abuse is common. Bolt-on flange
    can be welded.
   
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  Strapon® –200°C to 232°C Resistance 100 Ω 1.00" x 1.00"
Stainless Steel
2w: 22 AWG
  RTD Sensors continuous or 1000 Ω
overmolded
3w: 24 AWG
  22391, 22392, as mounted, Platinum @0°C
w/medium
4w: 26 AWG
  & 22393 260°C (500°F)
density
Stranded, Teflon®
  R-STR-LOW short term clamped
polymide pad
Insulated Cable
     
  Applications: Flexible sensors for immediate installation for permanent or temporary  
    measurements of fluid lines for energy management systems, process
    plants, refineries, utilities or aerospace applications. Suitable for
    condensing or wet environments.
   
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  Strapon® –200°C to 232°C Thermocouple 1.00" x 1.00"
Stainless Steel
#20 AWG Stranded,
  TC Sensors continuous Types K, E,
overmolded
Fiberglass Insulated
  26391, 26392 as mounted, T or J*
w/medium
w/Fiberglass
  & 22393 260°C (500°F) Grounded or
density
Overbraid
  T-STR-LOW short term clamped Ungrounded
polymide pad
 
     
  Applications: Flexible sensors for immediate installation for permanent or temporary
    measurements of fluid lines for energy management systems, process
    plants, refineries, utilities or aerospace applications.
   
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  Miniature –200°C to 260°C Thermocouple 0.14" x 0.40"
Polyimide
#28 AWG Stranded,
  Flexible –320°F to 500°F Types K, E, or TFE Teflon®
  Platinum RTDs T or J* 0.19" x 0.40" Insulated
  29222, 29223 Grounded or Ribbon Cable
  R-MINI Ungrounded  
   
  Applications: Flat or curved surfaces such as plastic, metal or glass for industrial,
    laboratory, commercial or aerospace applications.
   
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  Surface –200°C to 260°C Resistance 100 Ω 0.22" x 0.50"
Polyimide
#28 AWG Stranded,
  Platinum –320°F to 500°F or 1000 Ω or PFA Teflon®
  RTD Capsules Platinum @0°C 0.30" x 0.50" Insulated
  29230, 29309 Ribbon Cabl;e
  R-SCAP  
   
  Applications: Flat or curved surfaces such as plastic, metal or glass for industrial,
    laboratory, commercial or aerospace applications.
   
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  Immersible –200° C to +232°C Resistance 100 Ω 0.30" x 0.80"
Polyimide
Stranded Lead
  Surface –320°F to +450°F or 1000 Ω 0.25" x 0.50" Cables:
  Platinum RTDs, Platinum @0°C or #22/24# AWG
  29272 –200°C to260°C   0.30" x 0.50"   FEP Teflon®
    –320°F to +500°F   Twisted #26 AWG
  29280   PFA Teflon®
  R-IMM     Ribbon
         
       
   
  Applications: Flat or curved surfaces such as plastic, metal or glass for industrial,
    laboratory, commercial or aerospace applications where condensation
    or shallow immerison occurs.
   
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