Hi
I'd appreciate some advice re installing a K Type thermocouple, with a small stub end, into a brass block. The brass block will be used to heat and blue steel screws and clock hands. A PID temp controller will be used.
Obviously I will need to drill and tap a hole to receive the retainer bolt/screw on the thermocouple. I am thinking at the end of that hole there needs to be a recess to snugly take the end of the thermocouple node, is this enough? do I have to use some sort of heat conductive gel or paste? If so, any suggestions what it is I should use?
The temp will go up to 310deg Centigrade.
Thanks in advance.
I'd appreciate some advice re installing a K Type thermocouple, with a small stub end, into a brass block. The brass block will be used to heat and blue steel screws and clock hands. A PID temp controller will be used.
Obviously I will need to drill and tap a hole to receive the retainer bolt/screw on the thermocouple. I am thinking at the end of that hole there needs to be a recess to snugly take the end of the thermocouple node, is this enough? do I have to use some sort of heat conductive gel or paste? If so, any suggestions what it is I should use?
The temp will go up to 310deg Centigrade.
Thanks in advance.
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