Critical Technical Advantages
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Ultra-Slim Profile: The TMS21 is designed to provide a high density of measuring points while maintaining a very small overall diameter. This significantly reduces the invasiveness of the probe, making it suitable for small-scale reactors or pipes where a standard-sized multipoint assembly would be too bulky.
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Lightweight Construction: The reduced mass of the TMS21 simplifies handling and installation. It places minimal mechanical stress on the process connection, which is particularly beneficial for thin-walled vessels or laboratory-scale equipment.
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Flexible Installation Configurations: To ensure the probe remains accurately positioned within the vessel, the TMS21 is available in two configurations. One version includes a flexible upper thermowell-hose designed for axial centering, ensuring the sensors stay in the thermal center of the process even in tall or narrow columns.
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High Sensor Density: Despite its small size, the TMS21 can monitor a large number of points along a linear path. This provides a high-resolution thermal map using only one nozzle entry, minimizing the number of potential leak points in the vessel.
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Versatile Customization: The device is highly customizable in terms of sensor count, point spacing, and immersion length. This versatility allows it to be tailored to the specific geometry and thermal dynamics of light chemical processes.
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Simplified Cabling: The consolidated design of the thermocouples within a single sheath simplifies the routing of extension wires and connection to the control system, reducing installation time and potential wiring errors.
Technical Performance Matrix
| Feature | Details |
| Construction | Multiple slim-diameter TCs in one primary tube |
| Probe Diameter | Optimized for small size and low invasiveness |
| Sensor Type | Thermocouples (TC) |
| Mounting | Single process connection |
| Centering Options | With or without flexible upper thermowell-hose |
| Customization | Highly versatile sensor spacing and lengths |
| Weight | Lightweight design for easy handling |
Primary Applications
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Light Chemical Processes: Monitoring temperature gradients in fine chemical reactors where space is at a premium and high accuracy is required.
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Pilot Plants and Research Labs: Providing detailed thermal profiling for experimental scale-up processes where traditional industrial sensors are too large.
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Small-Bore Distillation: Tracking temperature across different stages of small separation columns.
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Catalyst Research: Monitoring the temperature distribution within narrow catalyst beds to optimize reaction efficiency.
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Fine Chemical Storage: Ensuring thermal stability in small-scale storage vessels for high-value or temperature-sensitive chemicals.
