Smith Meter temperature probes and thermowells supply the temperature input that Smith Meter electronic presets (AccuLoad II and III) and flow computers use for temperature-compensated calculations. The four-wire platinum RTD sits in a 316 stainless steel well, with an explosion-proof, UL and CSA approved connection head, for pipelines, loading racks, marine docks, refineries, chemical plants and tank farms.
Key specifications
- Element: Four-wire platinum RTD, 100 Ω at 32 °F (0 °C), 0.00385 Ω/Ω/°C, ±0.1 °C at 0 °C
- Range: -50 to 800 °F (-45 to 425 °C)
- Probe: 1/4" sheath, 1/2" NPT; high-purity platinum wire with fiberglass insulation
- Connection head: FM or UL and CSA listed Class I Div 1 Groups B, C and D; NEMA 4
- Thermowell TPW-3: 3/4" NPT, 0.260" bore, 316 stainless; installed in system piping
- Thermowell TPW-4: 1/2" NPT, 0.260" bore, 316 stainless; fits a port on a 3" or 4" 210 valve, system piping or a PD meter temperature boss
- Insertion length by pipe size: 2" pipe: 1.5"; 3-4": 2.5"; 6-8": 4.5"; 10-12": 7.5"
How to read the model code
Example: TPW-3-2.5. Read the code left to right:
- Model: TP = 4-wire temperature probe with explosion-proof junction box
- Thermowell: Blank = 1/2" NPT probe, no well; W = with thermowell
- Application: 3 = 1/2" NPT probe with 3/4" NPT well; 4 = 1/2" NPT probe with 1/2" NPT well (fits 3"/4" 210 valve port); both used with AccuLoad II and III
- Well insertion length: 1.5", 2.5", 4.5" or 7.5" (7.5" with application 4); for no well, pick length by pipe size
Fill the well with thermal grease (P/N 644802-401) and use anti-seize (P/N 005893-600) on the threads. For instruments other than AccuLoad II/III, check probe compatibility.
Pricing and lead time are quoted per configuration. Send the model code (or your application details), product, flow range, and pressure/temperature to Flow Measurement Services for a quote. Specifications summarized from Smith Meter bulletin SS09035; confirm current data with the factory before ordering.
Smith Meter (formerly FMC Technologies / TechnipFMC Measurement Solutions), now manufactured by Guidant. Flow Measurement Services supplies and services Smith Meter equipment.

