Thermocouples are spring loaded.
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'Spring-Loaded Thermocouple'
NANMAC'S new economical spring-loaded thermocouples are designed to measure the surface temperatures of moving or stationary walls by direct contact. The sensing tip is spring-loaded to maintain contact even if the wall is moving. Applications include bearings, rotating shafts, printed circuit boards, molding machines, plates, etc. Available in models as small as 3/4" overall length. Thermocouple types include ANSI Types J, K, E and T. Prices range from $29.50.
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