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Choosing a Temperature Probe Print E-mail
Written by Lisa J Fulghum   
  • Flexible Teflon microprobes are used for implantation in tissue, in spectrophotometer cuvettes, rectally in neonatal mice, in water baths, PCR thermal cyclers, etc.
  • Animal rectal temperatures during surgical procedures and pyrogen testing.
  • Skin temperature measurement during exercise physiology studies.

When precise temperature measurements are required, WPI can provide you with a very accurate monitor and thermocouple microprobes. WPI monitors have both resolution and accuracy of 0.1°C in the 0-50°C range and are traceable to NIST standards, whereas, other competitive electronic thermometers have an accuracy that is usually to 0.5°C or worse. Furthermore, all our type T clinical probes are guaranteed accurate to 0.1°C, due to our stringent wire standards. These are five times more accurate than competitive probes made with regular “Special Limits” wire.

NEEDLE MICROPROBES
Fast-response needle probes for instant readings in tissue, semisolids, liquids, very small specimens, powders and materials. Needle tip is sealed to ensure only stainless steel contacts specimen. 

PROBE TYPE SIZE STYLE TIME CONSTANT ISOLATED MAX TEMP LEAD LENGTH DESCRIPTION
MT-29/1
29 ga/1cm A 0.125 sec No 200°C 5 ft 29 gauge approximately 0.013-in
MT-29/2
29 ga/2cm A 0.125 sec No 200°C 5 ft -
MT-29/3
29 ga/3cm A 0.125 sec No 200°C 5 ft -
MT-29/5
29 ga/5cm A 0.125 sec No 200°C 5 ft -
MT-26/2
26 ga/2cm A 0.1 sec No 200°C 5 ft 26 gauge approximately 0.018-in
MT-26/4
26 ga/4cm A 0.1 sec No 200°C 5 ft -
MT-26/6
26 ga/6cm A 0.1 sec No 200°C 5 ft -
MT-23/3
23 ga/3cm A 0.15 sec No 200°C 5 ft 23 gauge approximately 0.125-in
MT-23/5
23 ga/5cm A 0.15 sec No 200°C 5 ft -
MT-23/8
23 ga/8cm A 0.15 sec No 200°C 5 ft -
MT-4
29 ga/1cm A 0.025 sec No 200°C 5 ft Similar to MT-29/1 but has a blunt tip. Good for instant skin and surface temperatures, liquids
MT-D
- C 0.025 sec No 200°C 5 ft Fast response surface probe (stainless steel for locating inflammation, arteries, etc. Also for dental use.
MT-29/1B
29 ga/1cm B 0.015 sec No 150°C 5 ft Insect Probe. Similar to MT-29/1 except sensor is welded into tip for maximum heat transfer. Other sizes made to special order.

FLEXIBLE IMPLANTABLE PROBES
Designed for high accuracy on extremely small specimens such as insects, seeds, etc. Maximum insertion depth 1/8". Totally sheathed in chemical resistant Teflon.

PROBE TYPE SENSOR LEAD DIAMETER STYLE TIME CONSTANT ISOLATED MAX TEMP LEAD LENGTH DESCRIPTION
IT-14
0.050" dia D 0.3 sec Yes 150°C 3 ft -
IT-18
0.025" dia D 0.1 sec Yes 150°C 3 ft -
IT-18EXLONG
0.025” dia. D - Yes 150°C 5 ft  
IT-21
0.016" dia D 0.08 sec Yes 150°C 1 ft  
IT-23
0.009" dia E 0.005 sec Yes 150°C 3 ft For ultra fast measurements and for use on micro-size specimens. Tissue implantable with 239a. Needle (supplied). Rather fragile. Teflon coated.
IT-1E
0.025" dia F 0.005 sec Yes 150°C 3 ft As IT-18 sensor except bead exposed. Combines ultra- fast reponse of IT-23 with sheath strength of IT-18.
RECTAL PROBES
PROBE TYPE SENSOR LEAD DIAMETER STYLE TIME CONSTANT ISOLATED MAX TEMP LEAD LENGTH DESCRIPTION
RET-2
- G 0.8 sec No 125°C 5 ft Rectal probe for rats typically for fast intermittent measurements. Smooth ball tip (0.125-in. dia.) with 1" long (0.59-in. dia) stainless steel shaft.
RET-3
- G 0.5 sec No 125°C 5 ft Rectal probe for mice similar to RET-2 except tip diam. 0.063-in. and shaft 3/4-in. long (0.028-in. diam.)

GENERAL PURPOSE

PROBE TYPE SENSOR LEAD DIAMETER STYLE TIME CONSTANT ISOLATED MAX TEMP LEAD LENGTH DESCRIPTION
HT-1
  H 0.5 sec No 400°C 5 ft “Workhorse” probe for liquids, gases, semi-solids. Plastic handle with straight stainless steel shaft. Not good for surface temperatures.
HT-2
  H 0.5 sec No 400°C 5 ft Like HT-1 except shaft length is 9-in.
BT-1
  I 0.15 sec No 240°C 5 ft Plastic handle with welded stainless steel, immersible shaft used for surface temperatures of solids, liquids, gases and semisolids. Tip is 0.02-in. diam., at right angle to probe to facilitate surface measurement.

 


 
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