The thermocouple head is an important part of the construction of an accurate thermocouple system. The head is used to house the thermocouple terminal block. The block also connects the thermocouple element to the extension wire. The heads function is two fold. To protect the connections from the elements. It also maintains a constant temperature around the connections.
Thermocouple heads are available in a variety of materials and NPT process thread sizes. We stock metal heads in Aluminum, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Brass, and Nickel Plated Steel. We also stock plastic heads in Polypropylene, Delrin, and Nylon.