<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The <strong>Nickerson H16-14 Type K thermocouple</strong> is a high-quality temperature sensor designed for accurate measurement in industrial automation, process control, and equipment monitoring. Built with a stainless steel probe and protected by armored cable, this sensor delivers reliable performance in harsh manufacturing environments. Type K thermocouples are <cite index=”1-1,1-2″>the most common type, inexpensive, accurate, and reliable with a wide temperature range.</cite></p>
<h2>Key Features</h2>
<ul>
<li>Type K thermocouple (Nickel-Chromium / Nickel-Alumel composition)</li>
<li>Durable stainless steel probe construction</li>
<li>Armored cable jacket for mechanical and thermal protection</li>
<li>Fast temperature response for real-time process feedback</li>
<li>Standard industrial connector compatibility</li>
<li>Suitable for both continuous and intermittent measurement applications</li>
</ul>
<h2>Technical Specifications</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Thermocouple Type:</strong> Type K (Chromel-Alumel)</li>
<li><strong>Probe Material:</strong> Stainless Steel</li>
<li><strong>Cable Protection:</strong> Armored braided jacket</li>
<li><strong>Temperature Range:</strong> –328 to 2,300°F (–200 to 1,260°C)</li>
<li><strong>Maximum Continuous Temperature:</strong> ~2,000°F (1,100°C)</li>
<li><strong>Manufacturer:</strong> Nickerson PMS</li>
<li><strong>Part Number:</strong> H16-14</li>
<li><strong>Origin:</strong> United States</li>
</ul>
<h2>Typical Applications</h2>
<p>The Nickerson H16-14 is commonly used in:</p>
<ul>
<li>Injection molding and extrusion equipment temperature monitoring</li>
<li>Industrial oven and furnace control systems</li>
<li>Process validation and temperature profiling</li>
<li>Quality assurance and material testing</li>
<li>HVAC and environmental chamber measurement</li>
<li>Machine tool coolant and hydraulic fluid monitoring</li>
</ul>
<h2>Compatibility & Replacements</h2>
<h3>Compatible With</h3>
<ul>
<li>Standard Type K thermocouple data acquisition systems</li>
<li>PLC analog input modules with thermocouple cold-junction compensation</li>
<li>Industrial process controllers and temperature transmitters</li>
<li>SCADA systems and DCS networks with Type K input cards</li>
<li>Laboratory and bench-top multimeters with thermocouple input</li>
</ul>
<h3>Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For</h3>
<p>Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. Nickerson thermocouple probes are available in various configurations; confirm that the H16-14 matches your application’s probe diameter, lead length, and connector type.</p>
<h3>Works With</h3>
<ul>
<li>Type K thermocouple connectors (standard and miniature)</li>
<li>Thermocouple extension and compensating wire (Type K)</li>
<li>All Type K-compatible temperature measurement software and logging tools</li>
<li>Analog isolation modules and signal conditioners</li>
</ul>
