Rigid M12 Probe
MadgeTech M12 Rigid Probes are specially designed for conducting heat penetration tests of foods in cans, jars, and plastic packages, using MadgeTech HiTemp140-M12 Wireless Dataloggers. Rigid probes are attached to M12 Loggers, which are then installed into a container of product (through a ThermaLock Fitting). The probes measure temperature (as RTD’s) and are sized to fit the fittings they will be installed into. When purchased, a rigid probe includes a Probe Gasket.
Determining Probe Length
Rigid M12 Probes are sized to fit the ThermaLock Fittings they will be installed into. The length of the fitting depends on the size of the container you will be testing; therefore, the length of the rigid probe also depends on the container size. For cans, plastic cups, and recart packages, the probe should be sized to reach the middle of the container. For glass jars, the probe should be sized so the tip is at the cold spot of the container.