Hygienic Temperature Sensor – RT-AW
Product description
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Application:
The RT-AW Hygienic Temperature Sensor is designed for precise temperature measurement in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and chemical industries. With its 316L stainless steel construction, electro-polished surfaces (<0.5 µm), and CIP/SIP compatibility, it ensures hygienic compliance and seamless integration into sterile environments.
It supports accredited and in-house calibration, ensuring process validation and long-term measurement stability. The sensor is available with HART 5 & 7-compatible head-mounted transmitters, enabling advanced diagnostics, remote configuration, and compliance with pharmaceutical and biotech regulatory standards.
Common use cases include:
✓ Biopharmaceutical production – Ensures precise temperature control in fermentation, sterilization, and GMP-compliant processes, with HART-enabled monitoring for regulatory traceability.
✓ Food & beverage processing – Designed for hygienic monitoring in dairy, brewing, and liquid food production, with remote diagnostics to optimize quality control.
✓ Cleanroom & aseptic environments – Provides high-accuracy temperature measurement in critical process control applications, supporting Industry 4.0 integration via HART communication.
✓ CIP/SIP systems – Fully compatible with Clean-in-Place (CIP) & Steam-in-Place (SIP) procedures, ensuring sterile operation with minimal downtime.
✓ Vaccine & injectable manufacturing – Supports temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical production, with HART 5 & 7 enabling predictive maintenance and compliance-ready monitoring.
✓ Hygienic liquid processing – Ideal for purified water systems, WFI (Water for Injection), and pharmaceutical-grade liquid applications, ensuring process reliability and traceability.
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Properties:
✓ Hygienic & Sanitary Design – Built for sterile environments, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industry standards.
✓ AISI 316L Stainless Steel – Constructed from acid-proof stainless steel (EN 1.4404) for high durability and corrosion resistance.
✓ Electro-Polished Surface (<0.5 µm) – Reduces bacterial adhesion and ensures easy cleaning in hygienic applications.
✓ CIP & SIP-Compatible – Designed for Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) processes, ensuring sterile operation.
✓ Interchangeable Measuring Insert – Supports easy sensor replacement, minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.
✓ Accredited & In-House Calibration – Supports third-party certified calibration and in-house validation to meet GMP and process validation requirements.
✓ Aging Treatment for Stability – Reduces sensor drift over time, ensuring long-term measurement accuracy.
✓ Wide Temperature Range – Withstands media temperatures up to 250°C and ambient temperatures up to 120°C.
✓ HART 5 & 7-Compatible Head-Mounted Transmitter – Supports 4-20mA output with HART communication for remote diagnostics, advanced process monitoring, and compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
✓ Mechanical & Thermal Stress Resistance – Designed according to DIN 43772, ensuring reliability in demanding conditions.
✓ Customizable Configurations – Available with different sensor types (Pt100, Pt1000), immersion lengths, and protection heads to match process requirements.
✓ Vibration & Shock Resistant – Ensures stable and accurate measurement in dynamic environments.
✓ Protection Ratings up to IP68 – Available with various protection heads, including IP65, IP67, and IP68 options for harsh environments.