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Recently Released! 

The Series A Miniature RTDs, originally release in precision accuracy (better than Class A) with an operating temperature range of -196°C to 200°C, are now available in standard (class B) accuracy, range -50°C to 200°C.  These fit-anywhere standard accuracy sensors are sized & priced to meet you process needs as well as you budget.

View the updated Series A catalog.

If we can help find the best solution for your process challenges, call us: 952-835-4400 or send an email to ‘info(at)burnsengineering.com’.

We would love to help make the measurement you need at the location that best serves your process.

Designed specifically for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, Burns Engineering Autoclave RTDs are for use in steam autoclaves where water is present in the environment.  Additionally, the sensing element is fully supported for maximum durability and long-term stability.  View the Burns Autoclave Catalog.

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• Completely sealed, waterproof and pressure proof, ensures that moisture cannot enter the sensor or migrate from the autoclave chamber.
• 1/8″ sharpened tip configuration available - easily pierces rubber stoppers on load cells.
• Optional ruggedized cabling to withstand wear and tear of daily use.

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Classic Autoclave - SAC:           Load monitoring - SAL:

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Heavy Duty - SAH:                   X-treme Duty - SAX:

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We have observed, where temperature is being measured in bulk material or large volume air or liquid, a single point sensor isn’t effective in representing the thermal characteristics of the entire area of interest.  Installing several discrete sensors can be cumbersome requiring multiple installation points.

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Averaging sensors and Multi-point sensors can serve these applications extremely well.  We have developed a Compendium of Averaging and Multi-Point Sensors and their Applications to provide some insight into these unique measurement situations.

YES!   It can be as easy as measuring the resistance in a container of ice water. (you don’t need a Triple Point of Water Cell.)

We have discovered too many times that sensors are installed in systems that experience a combination of temperature cycling, over temp excursions, vibration, high flow rates and /or just left unattended for years.  In many cases this is not a concern based on the requirements of the measurement.  Although, if these influences exists and the expectation is to be confident that the measurement represents the actual process media temperature, periodic verification can ensure that confidence. 

 This paper titled:  Developing a Periodic Performance Verification Program  for Platinum Resistance Thermometers, will help you understand the importance, and provide some guidance on how to establish a verification approach that is right for your application.

Visit the Burns Website Technical Papers page - register/sign-in to access ALL the papers.  This set of papers provides an in-depth study of the source of error,  the cost of measurement error, and how to manage the multiple influences on the measurement.

Our Mission is Your Measurement! 

We believe that any sensor will provide a measurement, although if the influences that exist in the application are not managed or planned for, that measurement may not represent the actual process temperature.

If you would like to discuss your application to ensure measurement confidence in your operation - call or send a note.  Here is our contact information.

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Annual calibration of your Secondary Temperature Standard (SSPRT) should NOT take 3 to 4 weeks. 

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At Burns, we promise to have your sensor on the way back to you within 5 business days or we will take $100 of the cost of the calibration service. 

Check out Burns Lab-to-Lab™ Calibration Service, access the Sensor or System Info forms and email them to us.  We’ll be in touch to get your instrument scheduled. 

Calibration that is quick and accredited (NVLAP® lab code 200706-0) to ensure your measurement confidence and lab efficiency - That’s Our Promise. (Our Promise details)

New from Burns Engineering - Model T16 RTD Transmitter.  All the performance required in a small, compact - fit nearly anywhere - package.  PC programmable with the TP16 Programming Module. Here’s the details:  T16 Information.

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Link to Burns 2012 Cook Book - You know your hungry! Enjoy

We have heard multiple frustration-filled stories about large autoclave systems and damaged sensors as large carts and rack are move in and out of the chamber.  These conversations have pushed the envelope regarding what an RTD looks like to serve this durability need.

Known in the large autoclave circles as SAH and SAX, these provide the accuracy necessary and the durability hoped for by Autoclave users.  These Heavy Duty sensors join the previously released Autoclave RTDs, SAC (Sanitary Autoclave Classic) and SAL (Sanitary Autoclave Load).  See all the details in the Series S Autoclave Supplement. (In PDF format)

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Curious about how Durable?  Intrigued or challenged with a process of your own?  Send a note to info@burnsengineering.com we’d love to hear from you.

Good things come in small packages.  In this case the small package includes Class A accuracy (+/- 0.06%) and a wide temperature range (-196°C to 200°C).

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From 0.080″ to 0.25″ diameter and 1.25″ length - and the ultimate in clean and flexible:  The A04 with a PFA sheath.

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Give us a call (800.326.3871) to discuss how the Series A fit-anywhere RTDs could help with your temperature measurement needs.

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Also, Check out the Series A, Mini RTD catalog.

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Measuring temperature in very small diameter tubing can be a challenge. 

This application note offers an example of how we customized a standard product to meet the measurement need.

More activity on the last day at Interphex in New York.  I heard it was a great show, except for the rainy final day.