Quick Answer: The Sika Type Industrial Thermometer is a glass-capillary thermometer in a V-shaped anodised aluminium case, with a threaded stem for fitting into pipes, vessels and engines. Its organic spirit filling is blue or red.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
V-shaped "V-Line" industrial case in anodised aluminium, gold or silver finish
Glass capillary insert with blue or red organic spirit
Brass or stainless steel immersion stem
1/2" BSP or NPT threaded connection
Permanent baked-in scale
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Housing
V-shaped "V-Line" industrial casing
Case material
Anodised aluminium (gold or silver finish)
Insert
Glass capillary
Thermometric liquid
Organic spirit (blue or red)
Range
Various; e.g. -30°C to +200°C
Stem
Brass or stainless steel
Connection
1/2" BSP or NPT thread
Scale
Baked-in graduation on case or insert
About This Product
In engineering and vocational workshops the thermometer is screwed into a pipe, tank or engine rig so students can watch fluid temperature change in a working system. Fitting it also gives practice with threaded process connections, linking heat-transfer theory to real installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Sika Type Industrial Thermometer fitted?
The brass or stainless steel stem screws into the system with a 1/2" BSP or NPT thread.
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