No.
: MR-5002TX
TOLERANCES AND STANDARDS FOR
Rev.: 4
CATALOG STYLE THERMOWELLS
Date: 6/8/2024
Reviewed and Approved:
Albert Castillo /
Kemberly Dean
Internal Use Only
Department: Machine Shop Page:1 of 7
1.0 PURPOSE: To define standards and tolerances for catalog style thermowells.
2.0 SCOPE: This standard applies to all personnel who specify, manufacture and inspect
catalog style thermowells. It defines minimum head lengths, maximum root
diameters, raised face diameters, standard wrench flat dimensions and standard
stamping requirements.
This standard defines common tolerances for all Catalog style thermowells. These
tolerances are to be used unless noted otherwise. For special tolerances not listed
below, consult Engineering.
3.0 STANDARD:
3.1 Standard Head Lengths, H (inches)
Flange Flange Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)
Class 3/4 1 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 3 4
150 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25
300 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 3.25 3.25
400 2.25 2.25 2.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25
600 2.25 2.25 2.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25
900 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25
1500 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 4.25
2500 3.25 3.25 3.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25
SANITARY THERMOWELLS (all sizes): H = 1.75”
3.2 Maximum Root Diameter, Q (inches)
Pipe Flange Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)
Schedule 3/4 1 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 3 4
40 0.761 0.986 1.297 1.754 2.156 2.755 3.713
80 0.679 0.894 1.187 1.626 2.010 2.587 3.513
160 0.549 0.752 1.025 1.374 1.812 2.311 3.125
XXH 0.371 0.536 0.787 1.190 1.458 1.987 2.839
SANITARY THERMOWELLS (all sizes): Q = 0.75”
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TOLERANCES AND STANDARDS FOR
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Date: 6/8/2024
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(This may be increased based on tubing diameter and wall thickness - consult engineering for
approval)
3.3 Root Fillet Radius, rr (inches)
Threaded 0.03 to 0.06, see (1) Flanged 1/32 to 3/16, see (1) (2)
(1) Use maximum possible root fillet radius in this range.
(2) Standard radius for 1” flange and smaller = 1/32”, standard radius for 1 ½” flange
and larger = 5/32”.
(3) For Vanstone dimensions, refer to MR-7005TX.
3.4 Standard Raised Face (RF) Diameters, (inches)
Flange Flange Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)
Class 1 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 3 4
All Classes 2 2-78 3-5/8 4-1/8 5 6-3/16
3.5 Standard Wrench Flat Dimensions, (inches)
Bar Diameter Dimension Across Flats Maximum Instrument
Thread Size (NPT or NPSM)
1-3/8 1-1/8 1/2
1-1/2 1-1/4 1/2
1-5/8 1-3/8 3/4
1-3/4 1-3/8 3/4
2 1-5/8 1
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TOLERANCES AND STANDARDS FOR
Rev.: 4
CATALOG STYLE THERMOWELLS
Date: 6/8/2024
Reviewed and Approved:
Albert Castillo /
Kemberly Dean
Internal Use Only
Department: Machine Shop Page:3 of 7
Form: WIBLK
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No.: MR-5002TX
TOLERANCES AND STANDARDS FOR
Rev.: 4
CATALOG STYLE THERMOWELLS
Date: 6/8/2024
Reviewed and Approved:
Albert Castillo /
Kemberly Dean
Internal Use Only
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3.6 Stamping
• Stamping 'WIKA', Material Grade, Bar Number
• Stamping Location Hex - on one hex flat
Round - on round portion within 3/4" of instrument
thread end.
(Do not stamp on a wrench flat)
- Alternative stamping on non-pressure side
of flange if inadequate head length.
WIKA WIKA
• Flange WIKA Stamping Material
Grade
Specification Number (e.g., SA-182)
Rating Class (e.g., 1500)
Nominal Pipe Size (e.g., 2")
'B16'
Ring Groove Number (e.g., R25)
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TOLERANCES AND STANDARDS FOR
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Date: 6/8/2024
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• SANITARY THERMOWELL - Stamp 3A Logo on the head section of the thermowell.
4.0 TOLERANCES:
IMPORTANT: Repair of machining defects or other defects by welding is not permitted without
written approval from the Engineering Manager.
Standards:
Stem Length A 12": +0", -0.06" A > 12": +0", -0.12"
Tip Thickness A 12”: +0.06", -0" A > 12": +0.12”, -0"
Insertion Length A 12": 0.12" A > 12”: ±0.18”
Bore Size +0.005”, -0.003” (Typical ±0.002 inches)
Bore Concentricity ±10% of minimum wall thickness
Process Thread See MR-3002TX Tolerances for NPT Threads
Use the tolerance for specified for "Process Threads" under the
"WIKA Thermowell Standards" heading.
Any damage to the first six threads must be reported to a
quality inspector.
Instrument Thread See MR-7010TX, Standard Dimensions for Internal Tapered
Instrument Threads
See MR-3002TX Tolerances for NPT Threads
Use the tolerance specified for "Instrument Threads" under the
"WIKA Thermowell Standards" heading.
Any damage to the first six threads must be reported to a
quality inspector.
Tip of Well Break corners and remove burrs.
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Date: 6/8/2024
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Chamfer ±0.02"; ±5
Surface Finish
Flange Face: 125 - 250 in AARH
30 to 55 grooves/in.
serrated spiral or serrated concentric
Bore: 10 ± 6 in AARH*
All other external machined surfaces (including tip end):
64 ± 32 in AARH
Hex: Stock (buffed only)/Milled (buffed)
Sanitary Thermowells:
ALL wetted surfaces 16 - 22 inch AARH
(sanitary flange face, insertion, tip, etc.)
Diameter ± 0.020" within 1" of root
± 0.020" within 1" of tip
± 0.030" at all intermediate diameters
± 0.020" at all intermediate diameters of step
Surface finishes of bore outside this tolerance are not necessarily cause for rejection but may
indicate a potential process malfunction (e.g. defective gun drill). Unless a customer has
specified this tolerance as part of the purchase order, other surface finishes may be accepted.
Production personnel must be notified of deviations from this range.
4.1 TAPER TOLERANCE:
Any thermowell that is 20” or longer will only have the last 6” tapered unless the customer
specifies otherwise.
DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION INITIATED BY: DATE
0 Initial Release with TX suffix Kem Dean 2/28/14
1 Revised 4.0 by deleting last paragraph for clarification Tim Schaefer 9/17/14
Form: WIBLK
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No.: MR-5002TX
TOLERANCES AND STANDARDS FOR
Rev.: 4
CATALOG STYLE THERMOWELLS
Date: 6/8/2024
Reviewed and Approved:
Albert Castillo /
Kemberly Dean
Internal Use Only
Department: Machine Shop Page:7 of 7
2 Revised to add 4.1 regarding a tapered thermowell over 20” Kem Dean 10/13/16
Revised to Change “A” stamping identification letter to “WIKA” in
3 section 3.6 Albert Castillo 6//8/2021
4 Reviewed without change. Kem Dean 6/8/2024
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