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How Transmitters Make RTDs Even Better
In both process heating and HVAC applications, engineers need to be able to take temperature readings with confidence. In large facilities, maintaining signal integrity over
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“Not Just Working in a Vacuum”: How Minco Makes Training a Team Effort
Minco products go in applications all over the world, from medical devices to passenger planes and spaceflight. Every one was designed, crafted, and inspected by
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How We Cut Inrush Current Draw By Half – Or More – With SmartHeat SLT
Precision is a big part of temperature control. Engineers need heating systems that can keep critical devices operating at optimal temperatures, from in-flight sensors on
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Weathering challenges with a strong focus on our team
For much of the manufacturing world, the past two years have been defined by the challenges we’ve all faced. At Minco, we’ve decided to define
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Minco’s Thermistor Bolt Sensors Excel at Medical Applications
Minco temperature sensors deliver unmatched performance, value, and reliability to meet the demanding requirements in a variety of applications. Thermistor sensors offer high sensitivity and
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7 Lasting Innovations That Wouldn’t Have Been Possible Without Collaboration
In a world of broken things, engineers are fixers. But today, they’re being counted on to do more than solve problems: they’re expected to find
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Should You Be Using Mica Heaters? Here’s What You Need to Know
In applications where uniform heating is a priority, mica heaters provide an efficient, cost-effective solution. They’re an excellent option for custom-designed heaters that run toward
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Response Time and Temperature Sensors
An important performance characteristic of temperature sensors is response time. That is, how quickly a temperature sensor measures change in temperature.
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Minco’s Globally Certified Temperature Probes
Minco temperature sensors deliver unmatched performance, value, and reliability to meet demanding requirements in a variety of industrial applications. Our advanced AS6/S6 probes offer reliable performance against bearings or in air, gas, and fluid measurement applications.
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Minco’s All-Polyimide Heaters Excel at Fast Cycling Applications
All-Polyimide heaters serve as Minco’s high-performance alternative to standard polyimide heaters
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New Temperature Sensors for use in Aerospace!
Aviation is one of the most demanding environments for technology. Aircraft components must perform reliably under extreme conditions, from the high, icy altitudes of flight
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New Products Added to Our Popular Thermal Ribbon Product Offering!
In our ongoing commitment to advancing temperature sensing technology, Minco is proud to introduce four new Thermal Tabs to our existing product offering. These new
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Non-Metallic Case Miniature Sensors
Non-metallic case miniature sensors are designed for easy installation for industrial and commercial applications. These sensors can be installed directly into drilled holes in components
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RTD vs Thermocouple
Choosing the Right Temperature Sensor: RTD Sensors vs. Thermocouples When it comes to temperature measurement, selecting the right sensor is crucial for accurate and reliable
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Type K Thermocouple Overview
In the world of temperature measurement, accuracy is key, and one stalwart in this field is the Type K thermocouple. As industries demand reliable and
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Comparative Analysis of All-Polyimide (AP), Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP), and Acrylic (WA) Flexible Heaters for Space Flight Applications
In the vast expanse of space, where extreme temperatures, vacuum conditions, and radiation are the norm, maintaining the functionality of sensitive instruments is paramount. Flexible
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Expanded Certifications for Hazardous Area Temperature Sensor Assemblies
Hazardous area certifications have been developed to protect people and equipment from ignition of explosive gases, flammable liquids, and the less well-known combustible dusts (grain
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Vapor Envelope® Vapor Chamber
Minco has developed a new product that we call a Vapor Envelope® vapor chamber, an evolution thinner and lighter than traditional heat spreaders. This provides a
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Specifying Temperature Sensors for Hazardous Areas
How do you know what temperature sensor to choose when operating in an environment where the slightest spark can cause an explosion? This paper first
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Integrating Thin-Film Sensors into Polyimide Heaters
Having discrete sensors and heaters can complicate thermal management. In ideal configurations, a heater heats a heat sink and a sensor attaches to the sink
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The Complexity of Sensor Selection
Of all the environmental parameters, temperature is the most commonly measured. But choosing the right type of temperature sensor for your application isn’t as simple
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The Answer Isn’t Always Rigid Flex
Rigid flex printed circuit boards (PCBs) provide significant advantages—flexibility, lightness and durability. These types of PCBs have now become more mainstream as high reliability and