BS EN 50446:2006

This standard BS EN 50446:2006 Straight thermocouple assembly with metal or ceramic protection tube and accessories is classified in these ICS categories:

• 17.200.20 Temperature-measuring instruments

This standard applies to straight thermocouples for the nominal pressure level PN 1, which are made of standardized components (connection head, protection tube and thermocouple(s)). Details regarding the operational areas of the thermocouples and the use of protection tubes are part of this standard. Connection heads as well as stop flanges and threaded bushings for the mounting of the thermocouples are also part of this standard. Special designs are to be agreed upon between manufacturer and user.