Bimetal

Thermometers
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BULLETIN BM-1

Product Selection Information

Case

Bushing
Bearing

Stem

Inner Dial
Dial Ring

Gasket
Ring
Pointer

Shaft
Coil

Process
Connection
External
Adjustment

WARNING:
All bimetal thermometers should
be selected considering the
media and the ambient operating
conditions. Improper application
can be detrimental to the thermometer, cause failure and possibly personal injury or property
damage. Inaccuracies resulting
from improper setting of the
external adjustment by the user
may cause personal injury or
property damage. Consult ASME
B40.3 for guidance in selection
and use of bimetal thermometers.

Pinion

Gear

TEMPERATURE RANGES
Standard Fahrenheit and Celsius ranges have
been established to encompass all normal
temperature measurement requirements. A
bimetal thermometer can be used at an operating temperature anywhere throughout its dial
range. Provision should be made for extreme
temperature conditions. No bimetal thermometer should be exposed continuously to process
temperatures over 800F (425C).
OPERATING CONDITIONS
The maximum ambient temperature of the
case should be no more than 200F (95C);
liquid filled 150F (65C). Temperatures beyond
this value may cause discoloration of the dial
or result in increased pressure inside the casing which could ultimately lead to the failure of
the window. The lowest ambient temperature
should not exceed 40F (40C).
THERMOWELLS
Thermowells must be used on any application
where the stem of the bimetal thermometer
may be exposed to pressure, corrosive fluids
or high velocity. Additionally, the use of a thermowell permits instrument interchange or calibration check without disturbing or closing
down the process.
POINTERS
The pointers are balanced to close tolerances
and the paint finishes are controlled to assure
long-term stability under adverse ultraviolet
conditions.

Screws
Window

CASES
There are three case styles. The CI series has
no adjustment but is hermetically sealed. The
EI series has an external adjustment and is
hermetically sealed. The EL series provides
the same features as the EI plus the added
benefit of liquid filling. The instruments are
leak tested to ensure the integrity of the joints.
Case and stem material is 304 stainless steel.
COILS
The bimetallic coils are carefully wound and
inspected. Each is heat treated for optimum
stability and overtemperature capability.
BEARINGS
The bearings are made of Teflon or other low
friction material.
SHAFTS
Shafts are made of specially drawn stainless
steel wire with a very smooth finish.
DIALS
The dials are based on computer-calculated
temperature deflection data and have the
Maxivision format to minimize parallax error.
WINDOWS
The standard windows are heavy-duty glass.
Plastic and shatterproof glass are optional.

Introduction
The complete line of Ashcroft industrial
bimetal thermometers and accessories
provides quality choices for your temperature applications. There is a long history
of superior quality in engineering, manufacturing and customer service of these
products. Each Ashcroft industrial
bimetal thermometer is backed
by a limited five year warranty.

Everyangle

EL

EI Case Style
This series has a hermetically sealed
case and external adjustment.
Connection locations are rear, lower and
Everyangle. The hermetic seal prevents
entry of moisture into the casing, minimizing the possibility of icing or
fogging inside the case.
CI Case Style
This style is tamper resistant and hermetically
sealed. Connection
locations are rear and
lower. The CI Series
was designed for
applications where
external adjustment
or pointer reset are
not desired. Hermetic
sealing reduces the
problems created by
moisture entering
the case.

Each instrument is manufactured to a standard

accuracy of 1% of span
(ASME B40.3, Grade A)
traceable to the National
Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST). The
bimetal coils are heat treated for stability and overtemperature capability. A single
helix is used to reduce lag
time. The bearings are made of a
low-friction long-life material. The
shafts are made of specially drawn stainless steel with a very smooth finish. All
joints are welded, and the weld between
the stem and the outlet is located at the
bottom of the threads to eliminate the
possibility of crevice corrosion.

EL Case Style
This series is liquid filled
prolonging instrument life. Potential
wear problems caused by excessive
vibration are minimized through
dampening, and the liquid medium
improves readability. External
adjustment is standard in
the rear of the case.

Silicone dampening is included for

improved vibration resistance. The
Ashcroft Maxivision dial eliminates
parallax error by placing the pointer in
the same plane as the graduations. The
dial can be rotated 360 degrees and can
be angled 180 degrees with the
Everyangle connection.

Everyangle Case
Connection
This design provides
maximum utility. The
entire dial face can
be rotated 360 degrees,
and angled 180 degrees
by positioning the
harness on the
back of the case.
The instrument can
be installed almost
anywhere and can be
adjusted so that
the dial can be
easily read.

To meet your emergency delivery

requirements, Dresser Instrument
Division offers the Gold
Servicesm delivery program.
Ashcroft industrial bimetal
thermometers can be
shipped in 2 to 5 working
days from our
Stratford,
Connecticut, USA,
manufacturing plant.
We also have an extensive stocking distributor
network throughout the
United States and
international locations.

CI

EI

How to Order
To specify the exact thermometer desired, select entries
from appropriate charts as shown in the example below.

30

EI

60

040

XNH

0/200F

1 CASE SIZE 2 STYLE

Dia.

Code

40

CI
EI

Plain
Pointed
Plain
14 NPT
12

NPT

60

Rear

12

NPT

60

Lower

NPT
12 NPT
Union

60
Everyangle

12

NPT

60

Rear

15

150

12

NPT

60

Lower

18

180

NPT
NPT
Union

60
Everyangle

24

240

CI
EI
EL
CI
EI

50

CI
EI
EL
CI
EI

50

42

12

42

7A EI & CI SERIES TEMPERATURE RANGES, SINGLE SCALE

F

/Div.

80/120
20/1201
30/1301
0/200
0/250
50/300
50/400
50/550
200/7002
100/8002
200/10002,3

2
2
1
2
2
2
5
5
5
10
10

Figure
Interval

20
20
10
20
50
50
50
50
50
100
100

S Length

6 OPTIONS

Code

Code

Description

212

025

XCS
XDM

040

060

090

12

120

Dual scale4
Service marking
printed on dial
Stainless steel tag
Paper tag
Plastic window5
Shatterproof glass5
38 stem diameter
with 12 NPT conn.6
14 NPT when
12 NPT is standard7
12 NPT when
14 NPT is standard8

XNH
XNN
XPD
XSG
X3B
X02
X04

12

EI
EL

Rear

Code

60

12

EI

Location

5 STEM LENGTH

Code

30

4 CONN. LOCATION

Conn.

20

3 CONNECTION

Code

/Div.

Figure
Interval

50/50
20/120
0/501
0/100
10/150
0/200
0/300
50/4502,3
100/5002,3

1
2
1
1
2
2
5
5
5

10
20
5
10
20
20
50
50
50

7B EL SERIES TEMPERATURE RANGES, SINGLE SCALE

F

40/160
20/1201
30/1301
0/200
0/250
50/300
50/550

/Div.

Figure
Interval

2
2
1
2
2
2
5

20
20
10
20
50
50
50

20/120
10/110
0/501
0/100
10/150
0/300

/Div.

Figure
Interval

2
2
1
1
2
5

20
10
5
10
20
50

NOTES
1. Minimum stem length for lower connection and Everyangle is 4.
2. Minimum stem length for these ranges is 4.
3. Satisfactory for continuous service up to 800F or 425C. Can be
used for intermittent service from 800 to 1000F, or 425 to 500C.
4. Dual scale ranges are available on 3 and 5 case only.
See table 7C.
5. Not available on EL liquid filled thermometers. Lexan is the standard
window on EL series.
6. Not available on 2 case.
7. Only availble on rear connect.
8. Not available with 2 type EI case.

Case Styles and Features

EI Standard Specifications
Hermetic seal
External adjustment
Maxivision dial
1% full-span accuracy
EI & CI SERIES
OVERTEMPERATURE LIMITS
Top of
Range F

Maximum Process
Overtemperature

Up to 250
250/550
550/1000

100% of Span
50% of Span
800F3

All-welded stainless steel construction

Silicone on the coil provides vibration
dampening and superior response time
Heavy-duty glass is standard; plastic or
shatterproof glass is optional

CI Standard Specifications
Hermetic seal
EL SERIES
OVERTEMPERATURE LIMITS
Top of
Range F

Maximum Process
Overtemperature

Up to 160
160/300F
300/550F

100% of Span
300F
550F

Maximum ambient temperature for

EI and CI Series is 200F or 95C.
Maximum ambient temperature for
EL Series is 150F or 65C.
Use Ashcroft Duratemp thermometer for ranges above and below
those listed in the range charts.

Tamper resistant, no adjustment

Maxivision dial
1% full-span accuracy
All-welded stainless steel construction
Silicone on the coil provides vibration
dampening and superior response time
Heavy-duty glass is standard; plastic or
shatterproof glass is optional

EL Standard Specifications
Silicone liquid filled

7C DUAL SCALES
(XCS) are available in 3 and 5
dial sizes in the following ranges
(where applicable):
Inner F

80/120
40/120
40/160
20/1201
0/200
0/250
30/1301
50/300
50/400
50/550
100/800
200/7002
200/10002,3

Outer C

60/50
40/50
40/70
30/501
20/90
20/120
0/551
10/150
10/200
10/290
50/400
100/3702
100/5502,3

External adjustment
Durable polycarbonate window
Maxivision dial
1% full-span accuracy
All-welded stainless steel construction

Everyangle Case Connection

The Ashcroft Everyangle industrial bimetal
thermometer dial face with Maxivision dial
can be rotated 360 degrees and angled 180
degrees. It is available in the EI and EL (5
only) series with either a threaded or
compression type union connection.
This design provides maximum utility. Since
the entire case can be rotated and angled,
the instrument can be installed almost anywhere and adjusted so that the dial face can
be easily read.

Case Dimensions
S

20EI40R

20CI40R

C
B

30CI60R
50CI60R

30EI60R
30EL60R
50EI60R
50EL60R

30EI60L
50EI60L

C
B

A
B

C
B

20CI50R

20EI50R

G
G

H
A

1.00"

20CI60R

20EI60R

30EI42E
50EI42E
50EL42E

30EI60E
50EI60E
50EL60E

30CI60L
50CI60L

E
Weight in ounces3
S 212
Case Series
Case
Series

Dial
Size

Connection
Location

CI, EI

Rear
(Plain)

2332
(53)

38
(10)

516

CI, EI

Rear (Plain, 2332

pointed stem) (53)

38
(10)

516

CI, EI

Rear
(Threaded)

2332
(53)

38
(10)

516

CI, EI, EL

Rear

3532
(80)

1932
(15)

516

CI, EI

Lower

3532
(80)

12732
(47)

EI

Everyangle

3532
(80)

1932
(15)

CI, EI, EL

Rear

5132
(128)

2332
(18)

CI, EI

Lower

5132
(128)

11516
(49)

EI, EL

Everyangle

5116
(128)

2332
(18)

NPT

CI

EI

EL

11

412

412

11

412

412

11

412

412

258
(67)

14
(6)

11

11

12132
(42)

3716
(87)

10

15

16

18

358
(92)

14
(6)

24

26

178
(48)

3916
(91)

25

28

(8)
(8)
(8)
(8)

516

(8)

NOTES
1 Figures in parenthesis ( ) are in millimeters. All other dimensions are in inches.
2 Standard S dimensions are 212, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 and 24 inches.
Standard stem diameter is 14 inch.
3 Add 1 oz. for every 2 inches of stem length.

4
2
2
2
2
2
2

Hex

16
16
16
8
8
8
8
8
8

Thermowells
Thermowells must be used whenever an
Ashcroft bimetal thermometer is installed on
a pressurized application or where pressure,
high velocity or corrosive media are present.
Type:
Bore Size:
Process
Connection:
Materials:

Uniform (straight) shank, threaded

0.385

Type:
Bore Size:
Process
Connection:
Materials:

Stepped shank, threaded

0.260

Type:
Bore Size:
Process
Connection:
Materials:

Tapered shank, threaded

0.260, 0.385

Type:
Bore Size:
Process
Connection:
Materials:

Tapered shank, socket weld

0.260, 0.385

Type:
Bore Size:
Process
Connection:
Materials:

Tapered shank, Van Stone

0.260, 0.385

Type:
Bore Size:
Process
Connection:
Materials:

Tapered shank, weld-in

0.260, 0.385

Type:
Bore Size:
Process
Connection:
Materials:

Tapered shank, flanged

0.260, 0.385

34,

1 NPT
Brass, carbon steel
304 stainless steel
316 stainless steel

12, 34,

1 NPT
Brass, carbon steel
304 stainless steel
316 stainless steel

12, 34,

1 NPT
Brass, carbon steel
304 stainless steel
316 stainless steel

34
,

1 pipe
Carbon steel
304 stainless steel
316 stainless steel

1, 112 pipe
304 stainless steel
316 stainless steel

112 diameter
304 stainless steel
316 stainless steel

1, 112, 2 pipe
304 stainless steel
316 stainless steel

STANDARD CONFIGURATION

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