2455R03160913

Temperature Sensors - Thermostats - Mechanical

2455R03160913 belongs to the category of temperature sensors, and is a kind of thermostats, more specifically the mechanical kind. This type of thermostat is designed to control temperatures so as to keep them in the ideal range and maintain a steady state, rather than just sense it accurately.

This particular type of temperature sensor works with a bimetallic strip. The strip consists of two different metals that have a different temperature expansion rate, bonded together into the one piece of metal. When the temperature changes, the two elements of metal expand or contract at different rates, warping the strip into a curved shape. This strip is then attached to a physical system, such as a valve or a fan, to control the temperature of the environment.

When the temperature in the environment rises or falls, and reaches the pre-set values, the bimetallic strip warps accordingly and the movement drives a lever that triggers the control system. The control system then activates a fan to lower the temperature, or a valve to turn off the heat, as needed in order to keep within the desired range.

The advantages of this kind of mechanical thermostats are that it can precisely control temperatures, it is especially useful in environments where it is not possible to use electric equipment, and it is relatively inexpensive and simple to make. The downside is that it works on delay and may not be as accurate as electric components, and is subject to errors if the two metals used in the strip are not of the same quality.

2455R03160913 is a great choice for applications in which mechanical thermostats are needed. It is compact, accurate and does not require much power to operate. It is also very affordable compared to electric components, and has the added benefit of being environmentally friendly. As such, it is ideal for a wide range of temperature control applications.