Thermorex TK32OS

Name: Thermorex TK32OS
Brand: Thermorex
SKU: TK32OS
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One-shot bimetallic sensitive temperature limiter.

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TK32OS

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30…250 °C

Operating range

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This is a temperature sensitive device, which is intended to keep a temperature below one particular value during normal operating conditions, automatically switching off the electrical circuit. This device is operating with one-shot action and has no reset option. This temperature limiter is available only with contacts that open as the temperature increases. With variety of standard and custom configurations it provides reliable one-shot over-temperature protection and meets the specific technical needs of our customers, assuring maximum design flexibility. It is used in broad range of domestic, industrial and commercial applications.

Application	Note
This temperature limiter prevents overheating in a broad range of consumer, industrial and commercial products.	With variety of standard and custom made configurations the limiter provides reliable one-shot over-temperature protection and meets the specific technical needs of our customers, assuring maximum design flexibility.

TK32OS-T01-MG01-B1C

01 / 07

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Datasheet Technical specifications

General parameters

Parameter	Value
Rated voltage, V, not more	~250
Rated current, A, at power coeff. 0.95, not more	16
Rated current, A, at power coeff. 0.6, not more	10
Number of automatic cycles, at rated current 10 A and power coeff. 0.95, not less than	one-shot
Operating temperature, °C	30°C — 250°C
Tolerance of operating temperature, °C	±3
Temperature of self-reset	≤ -25°C
Transient resistance, Ω, not more	0.05
Contact operating time, ms, not more	3
Electric strength of insulation, V, not less than	1500
Insulation resistance, MΩ, not less than	50
Heating speed, K/min	minimum-0.1, maximum-1.0
Degrees of protection provided by enclosure	IP4X; IP64

Why it costs more than €1

Certified, not just claimed

A commodity thermostat optimises for unit price. This one optimises for a predictable, documented failure mode — the entire point of a protective component.

Genuine approvals

ENEC, VDE, IEC/IECEE, EAC and UKAS with verifiable certificate numbers — not the counterfeit marks common at the bottom of the market.

Factory-calibrated

Built to your exact trip temperature within the rated tolerance, not limited to a handful of fixed catalogue set points.

Documented cycle life

Rated 30,000–100,000 cycles at load with lot traceability — a specified, repeatable failure mode, not a guess.

Configurable

Body, terminal, mounting and contact type built to order, so the device drops into your design instead of forcing a compromise.

Configurable Build to order

Available Configurations

Temperature Ranges

30–250 °C1–6 %

Body Types

B1PB1CB2PB2CB3CB3SB4PB4CB5PB6S

Terminal Types

T01T02T03T04T05T06T07T08T09T10T11T12T13T14

Mounting Options

MG00MG01MG02MG03MG04MG05MG06MG07MG08MG09MG10

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Certified vs Counterfeit: The True Cost of a €1 Thermostat

A commodity KSD301-class thermostat optimises for unit price; a certified device optimises for a predictable, documented failure mode — the entire point of a protective component. This guide breaks down where the savings come from, why counterfeit certification marks are widespread at the bottom of the market, how to verify a mark against the certifying body's register, and how to migrate from a commodity part to a certified, factory-calibrated equivalent such as the TK24, TK77DC, or TK224.

TK24 or TK24HT

TK24 is a versatile ½-inch thermostat that handles higher currents (16 A/10 A) up to 200 °C, with contacts configurable to open or close on temperature rise and IP64 sealing when required. TK24HT trades current capacity for extreme-temperature endurance, surviving to 425 °C with a fixed “opens-on-heat” contact scheme, ±6 °C tolerance and IP4X protection. In short: choose TK24 for mainstream 200 °C duty with better sealing, and TK24HT for high-heat safety cut-outs where lower current is acceptable.

Parameters overview

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TKP or TKPCS

TKP and TKPCS are shaft-adjustable, automatically reset thermostats rated up to 16 A and 250 VAC, but TKP offers finer tolerances (±3 °C…±10 °C), reset offsets from 5 °C to 15 °C, and operation down to –45 °C. TKPCS adds current sensitivity, uses dual “Low/High” tolerance bands (±20 °C/±10 °C) with a fixed 15 °C reset, and has higher contact resistance (0.15 Ω) that is acceptable in power-regulation roles. Engineers pick TKP when tight thermal control or sub-zero service is paramount, and TKPCS when load-dependent trip behaviour and simpler calibration are more valuable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the TK32OS different from a standard resettable thermostat?

The TK32OS is a one-shot (non-resettable) temperature limiter. Once the trip temperature is reached, the contacts open permanently and cannot be reset by any means. The device must be replaced after tripping, which ensures the root cause of overheating is investigated before the equipment is returned to service.

What is the operating temperature range of the TK32OS?

Why would a product designer choose the TK32OS over the manually-resettable TK32?

What is the rated current of the TK32OS?

What contact configuration does the TK32OS use?