RS PRO Type K Thermocouple 500mm Length, 3mm Diameter → +800°C

From the RS PRO, comes a mineral insulated type K thermocouple. Manufactured to industry standards, these highly flexible thermocouples are a fantastic solution for temperature measurement and applicable to an array of applications.

Thermocouples have a variety of applications such as;

• Medical - research into DNA and hypodermic insertion to detecting a tumour.


• Vehicle diagnostics - used to monitor and adjust factors such as battery health, exhaust readings, spark plug function and brake performance.


• Temperature readings in boilers, heating sensors, and ovens


• Food thermometers, industrial probes, and sensors

Type K sensors, which typically have a temperature range from -200 to +1260°C, are known to be commonly used in a variety of industries and sectors. Type K sensors are also very accurate and reliable across wide ranges of operating temperatures.

RS PRO is our own brand of high-quality products whilst bringing you great value for money. Our wide range of products have been engineered to meet high industry standards, so you are ensured reliable and robust solutions.

• Thermocouples, bayonet adaptors, connectors, compensating and extension cables are being phased out and are being replaced with a new colour code. – Standard BS4937 Part 3 1993 (IEC 584-3 1989 modified for international use)
• System calibration is available on selected probes and includes the full charge of the instrument and probe.

Conforms to IEC 584-1&2 & Colour coded to former British Standards – BS1843-1952

Old Colour Code, BS1843

Thermocouples, bayonet adaptors, compensating and extension cables and connectors.,These BS1843 products are being phased out, having been replaced with a new colour code standard BS4937 Part 30 1993 (IEC 584-3 1989 modified for international use). System Calibration is available on selected probes and includes the full charge of the instrument and probe.