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Ashcroft® Offers FM-approved RTD and Thermocouple Instruments

Stratford, CT – Ashcroft, a global leader in pressure and temperature instrumentation, is pleased to announce additional models of RTDs and Thermocouples are now FM approved. These new probes round out Ashcroft’s full line of temperature monitoring instruments designed for hazardous locations.

New Ashcroft FM-Approved Instruments

  • Ashcroft® Direct-mount S50 RTDs and Thermocouples with spring-loaded fittings now have FM, Class 1 Division I explosion proof approval.
  • Ashcroft® Remote-mount S80 Thermocouple and S81 RTD probes with remote heads now have FM, Class 1, Division II, non-incendive approval.

What This Approval Means for Ashcroft Customers

All Ashcroft RTD and thermocouple probes are designed for both industrial temperature measurements and critical installations, ensuring reliable performance across diverse applications. Each probe is custom configured to meet exact application and approval requirements.

The entire temperature probe product line includes intrinsically safe versions for hazardous locations, with options for direct wiring, a terminal block or integration with a 4-20 mA output transmitter and various head configurations.

With a broad selection of connections, stems, lags and thermowells, the Ashcroft®  S01, S10, S50, S70, S80 & S81 RTD and thermocouple probes can be custom configured to meet the specifications of nearly any EPC or project requirement.

About Ashcroft

Ashcroft is a global manufacturer of instrument solutions for pressure and temperature measurement, monitoring and control. Product brands include Ashcroft®, Heise®, Rüeger, Stiko, Weksler® and Willy®. As a global resource, Ashcroft Inc. maintains a network of manufacturing facilities, sales offices and distributors worldwide. The company’s website can be accessed at www.ashcroft.com. ©Copyright 2025 Ashcroft Inc. All rights reserved.

For more information, please call 1.800.328.8258 or visit www.ashcroft.com.

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Rob Rychlik

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1.800.328.8258

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