IMD Thermometer
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11602
The IMD Thermometer is a high-precision meteorological instrument designed to record the highest and lowest temperatures reached over a specific duration. Primarily utilized in secondary and tertiary environmental science programs, it facilitates the study of micro-climates and diurnal temperature variations. This tool is essential for STEM curricula, providing empirical longitudinal data for ecological and atmospheric investigations.
Technical Specifications
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Component/Attribute |
Specification |
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Instrument Type |
Six's Pattern Maximum and Minimum Thermometer |
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Sensing Configuration |
Dual-column U-shaped capillary tube |
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Temperature Range |
-40° Celsius to +50° Celsius / -40° Fahrenheit to +120° Fahrenheit |
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Recording Indicators |
Magnetic metal markers (Indices) for high and low points |
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Reset Mechanism |
Manual push-button or magnetic reset system |
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Construction Material |
Weather-resistant polymer frame with protective roof |
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Sensing Medium |
Spirit-filled/Mercury-free for institutional safety compliance |
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Scale Markings |
Permanent, high-contrast graduations for parallax reduction |
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Mounting |
Pre-drilled apertures for vertical wall installation |
Educational Benefits & Features
Feature: Integrated Maximum and Minimum recording indices.
Benefit: Captures critical thermal data points during off-hours or weekends, solving the problem of unrecorded temperature spikes or drops in climate-sensitive biological experiments.
Feature: Dual-scale Celsius and Fahrenheit calibration.
Benefit: Facilitates international scientific reporting and allows students to practice unit conversion and comparison across global meteorological standards.
Feature: Push-button or manual reset functionality.
Benefit: Enables the immediate re-calibration of data markers for new measurement cycles, ensuring that students can conduct back-to-back observations without technical delays.
Feature: Non-toxic spirit-based sensing fluid.
Benefit: Adheres to modern laboratory safety protocols by removing the risk of heavy metal contamination in the event of accidental glass breakage.
Feature: Weatherproof protective housing.
Benefit: Shields the precision glass capillary from direct solar radiation and precipitation, preventing skewed data results and ensuring long-term structural integrity in outdoor field studies.
Curriculum Alignment
This instrument is precision-engineered to meet the infrastructure requirements of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Earth’s Systems and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) benchmarks for environmental monitoring. It supports laboratory modules focusing on the energy balance of the atmosphere, thermodynamics, and ecological niche monitoring, providing the empirical foundation required for advanced meteorological literacy.
Why Choose Educational Instrument?
Procuring meteorological instrumentation directly from a specialized manufacturer ensures the technical consistency and material traceability required for institutional procurement.
Direct Manufacturer (OEM) Expertise: We operate proprietary Research and Development (R&D) and glass-annealing facilities, ensuring every thermometer is aged and calibrated to prevent scale drift over time.
Factory-Direct Pricing: By bypassing third-party distributors, we provide high-authority scientific equipment at a cost-efficient price point, maximizing the impact of departmental budgets.
International Quality Compliance: Our manufacturing processes are strictly audited to ISO 9001 and CE standards, ensuring that educational and industrial institutions receive equipment that meets global laboratory safety directives.
Supply Chain Reliability for Bulk Tenders: We are optimized for high-volume fulfillment, offering consistent hardware specifications and dependable lead times for regional education boards and large-scale institutional tenders.
