Pyromation Spring-Loaded RTD / Thermowell Assemblies with Connection Heads

The Pyromation Spring-Loaded RTD/Thermowell Assemblies with Connection Heads are Pt100 sensor assemblies designed for use with various thermowell types in process temperature applications. Their 1/4″ spring compression mechanism ensures reliable thermowell contact for consistent thermal measurements.

Technical Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Pyromation
  • Configuration Code: GP03
  • Product Type: Spring-Loaded RTD/Thermowell Assembly with General-Purpose Connection Head
  • Sensor Type: 100 Ω Platinum RTD (α = 0.00385 °C⁻¹), 2-, 3-, or 4-wire
  • Sheath Material: 316 Stainless Steel (3/16″ or 1/4″ O.D.)
  • Connection Heads:
    • Aluminum, cast iron, polypropylene, or 316L stainless steel screw-cover
    • flip-top aluminum
  • Temperature Range: −328 °F to 1112 °F (−200 °C to 600 °C), varies by element

Pyromation GP-3 Ordering Guide

Part numbers span seven code segments: RTD element/tolerance, sheath diameter, wire configuration, thermowell part number or 3-digit “S” length, element option, head mounting fitting, head termination, and options.

Example Order Number

R1T185L 48 3 – [TW#] – SL – 8HN 31, T-

Grade B Pt100 • 1/4″ Sheath • 3-wire • Thermowell P/N • Spring-Loaded • 316SS Hex Nipple • Aluminum Screw-Cover Head • Transmitter

Part Number Code Reference

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1-0   100 Ω Platinum RTD Elements (α = 0.003 85 °C⁻¹)
Single Duplex Tolerance
Low Range Wire Wound (−200 to 200) °C
R1T185L R1T285L Grade B
R5T185L R5T285L (1/5) Class B
Low Range Thin Film (−50 to 200) °C
RBF185L RBF285L Class B
RAF185L RAF285L Class A
High Range Wire Wound (−200 to 600) °C
R1T185H R1T285H Grade B
RAT185H RAT285H Class A

Refer to RTD tolerance information in the General Information section for calculations to determine specific tolerance at temperature.

1-1   Sheath Diameters — 316 SS
Code Diameter (inches)
38 3/16
48 1/4

1-2   Element Connection
Code Description
2 2-wire element
3 3-wire element
4 4-wire element — not available in duplex or with 440 Series Transmitter

2-0   Thermowell Selection / “S” Length
Code Description
[TW P/N] Select thermowell part number from Thermowell Section
[3-digit] Specify 3-digit “S” length in inches if no thermowell is required

3-0   Element Options
Code Description
SL Spring-loaded element — not available with option 35T-642A
SC Self-contained spring-loaded element
SN Self-contained spring-loaded element with Buna-N oil seal — 121 °C [250 °F] / 100 PSI max.

4-0   Head Mounting Fittings
Code Description Material
6HN 1/2″ × 1/2″ NPT hex nipple, 1″ length Steel
6PN_ 1/2″ NPT pipe nipple (specify “E” length in inches) Steel
6PU_ 1/2″ NPT union/nipple (specify “E” length in inches) — 4″ minimum length required Steel
8HN 1/2″ × 1/2″ NPT hex nipple, 1″ length 316 SS
8PN_ 1/2″ NPT pipe nipple (specify “E” length in inches) 316 SS
8PU_ 1/2″ NPT union/nipple (specify “E” length in inches) — 4″ minimum length required 316 SS

4-1   Head and Sheath Terminations
Code Description
22 3″ individual Teflon® leads with terminal pins
31 Aluminum screw-cover head
34 Cast iron screw-cover head
35T-642A (4 to 20) mA HART® Field Transmitter with aluminum general-purpose housing
49 Flip-top aluminum head
63 White polypropylene screw-cover head
91 316L stainless steel screw-cover head

4-2   Options
Code Description
W Epoxy coating — available with option 31 only
GS Ground screw
I Stainless tag
NB 1/2″ NPT nylon conduit reducer bushing
SB 1/2″ NPT conduit reducer bushing
T-440 (4 to 20) mA head-mounted RTD transmitter
T-441 (4 to 20) mA isolated head-mounted transmitter
T-442 (4 to 20) mA isolated HART® head-mounted transmitter

See transmitter ordering information in back of section.

Series Information

Pyromation Spring-Loaded RTD / Thermowell Assemblies with Connection Heads (PDF)

 

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