Bimetal and Electronic Temperature Switches
Used in the continuous monitoring and controlling of heating and cooling circuits in machines, compressors and engines, the GTS range of temperature switches are available in a wide range of switch points and open/closed options. Constructed from a high-quality brass material that is able to sustain difficult conditions and environments, our GTS temperatures switches are versatile, accurate, reliable and are able to be used in a variety of applications across a range of industries. We offer the following types of products:
Bimetal Temperature Switches
These are designed for engine shutdown and adapts easily to your system. Features 1/8″ NPT thread connection and two-terminal above earth connection,
Electronic Temperature Switches
Designed for gas and liquid, offering a temperature range from -50°C to 200°C. Choose from a switch or analogue output and optional PNP, voltage and current output.
If you’d like to learn more and our temperature switches and other products, contact the GTS Team today on (08) 9250 4400.
Frequently Asked Questions About Temperature Switches
Q: What is the function of a temperature switch?
Temperature switches are used to indicate or alarm when a fluid has reached a certain temperature. In some applications temperature, switches can action an automated response when temperatures are too high or too low.
For example, switching on a fan to cool the equipment, or shutting down overheating machinery.
Q: What does normally open and normally closed mean?
When a switch is Normally Open (NO) the electrical contacts inside the switch are not touching, so the circuit is Open. When a switch is Normally Closed (NC) the electrical contacts inside the switch are touching, so the circuit is Closed. When used in this context, Normally refers to ambient temperature.
Q: How do I choose a temperature switch?
To pick the right temperature switch, you need to know what temperature the switch needs to set at, the thread size and whether it should be normally open or normally closed.
Q: What does hysteresis mean with temperature switches?
The term refers to the difference between the switch point and the reset point of the switch.
Q: What are some applications for temperature switches?
Common applications for temperature switches include HVAC systems, overheating protection and freezer control, among other things.
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