Thermowell, 0.260in Bore, 3/4in NPT Connection, 12in Long

Pyromation Standard Duty Threaded Thermowell: Protect Your Temperature Sensors in Demanding Applications

Product Overview: This standard-duty thermowell, crafted from durable 316 Stainless Steel, features a 0.260" bore, a 3/4" NPT process connection, and provides a 10.5" insertion length for a total length of 12". It's engineered to safeguard your temperature measurement instruments in challenging industrial environments.

What is a Thermowell? A thermowell acts as a robust, pressure-tight barrier, shielding your delicate temperature sensors (like thermocouples or RTDs) from harsh process conditions. This includes corrosive chemicals, high pressures, abrasive flows, and extreme temperatures that would otherwise damage or significantly shorten the sensor's lifespan. By encasing the sensor, the thermowell ensures its mechanical integrity and chemical compatibility with the process fluid.

Key Benefits and Functionality:

• Enhanced Sensor Lifespan: Protects sensors from physical damage and chemical attack, leading to fewer replacements and reduced maintenance costs.
• Safe Sensor Replacement: Installed directly into piping systems or vessels, thermowells allow for the easy removal and replacement of temperature sensors without interrupting the process flow or needing to drain the system. This minimizes downtime and enhances operational safety.
• Process Integrity: Maintains the sealed integrity of the process, preventing leaks or contamination during sensor servicing.
• Flexibility and Standardization: The use of standardized thermowells enables sensors to be easily relocated across different points in a plant, offering greater flexibility in temperature monitoring.
• Improved Accuracy: While providing protection, a well-designed thermowell ensures efficient heat transfer, allowing the sensor to accurately measure process temperature.

Pyromation Thermowell Solutions: Pyromation offers a comprehensive range of thermowells, built with a proven track record across diverse industries and applications. Our extensive product line includes various connection types to suit any installation requirement:

• Threaded Thermowells: Common for general-purpose applications and easy installation.
• Van Stone Thermowells: Ideal for applications requiring frequent removal or where a flanged connection is preferred.
• Socket-Weld Thermowells: Provides a strong, leak-proof connection for higher pressure and temperature applications.
• Weld-In Thermowells: Offers maximum strength and integrity for permanent installations in critical processes.
• Flanged Thermowells: Used with mating flanges for robust, high-pressure, and high-temperature environments.

Pyromation thermowells are available as standalone components or as integral parts of complete, pre-assembled temperature sensor systems, ensuring optimal performance and simplified installation.