Which Type K product is documented for automotive testing?

Catcon is listed as a K-type thermocouple for supported automotive engine and CNG gas testing applications. Confirm the test requirement on its product record.

Which catalogue products also offer Type J?

MI-37 and the Special Coated PTFE thermocouple list J and K as selectable. Catcon is listed as K type only.

Does Type K alone determine suitability or range?

No. Match the listed assembly, process, mounting, cable and receiving instrument; this page does not infer a universal range, tolerance or compliance claim.

Thermocouple selection

Type K Thermocouples for Industrial Applications

Review catalogue-backed Type K and selectable J/K assemblies. Final selection should match the measurement point, sheath, junction, mounting, cable route and connection method.

Documented products

Type K and J/K Thermocouple Assemblies

Answer first: Type K is listed on Catcon, MI-37 and the PTFE assembly. Catcon is specifically tied to supported automotive/CNG testing; MI-37 and PTFE document selectable J/K construction.

Type K

Catcon Thermocouple

A K-type thermocouple listed for automotive testing applications.

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Selectable J/K

Mineral-Insulated Thermocouple

MI thermocouple with documented J/K, grounded or ungrounded junction, sheath and diameter options including 4.7 mm and 6.35 mm.

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Selectable J/K

PTFE-Coated Thermocouple

A selectable J/K assembly with documented PTFE-coated construction.

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Selection FAQs

Type K Questions, Answered from the Catalogue

Which option fits the documented test context?

Catcon is the K-only record associated with automotive engine and CNG gas testing. Confirm the exact test setup before ordering.

Can I select J or K?

MI-37 and PTFE list J/K selection. Catcon lists K type only; do not transfer options between records.

Is there a universal Type K range?

No. The product construction and actual process govern review; no universal range or tolerance is claimed here.

Selection checklist

Specify the Complete Measurement Point

Thermocouple type is only one part of an assembly. Selection should begin with the actual process and installation rather than the thermocouple letter alone.

Measurement point: surface, immersion, furnace, machinery or test installation.
Construction: sheath diameter and length, junction, mounting and protection arrangement.
Connection: cable route, termination, plug or head, and the receiving instrument.
Process conditions: atmosphere, cycling, vibration and maintenance access.

Related guidance

Choose with Application Context

Type J vs Type K: What to Compare → Selecting Thermocouples for Industrial Furnaces → Grounded vs Ungrounded Junctions → Thermocouples for Engine Testing → Browse Industrial Thermocouples →

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