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Learn What Affects RTD Accuracy in Minco’s Whitepaper
Platinum RTDs (resistance temperature detectors) are very popular temperature measurement devices in industrial settings, with stability and accuracy that are hard to match. Because

How Transmitters Make RTDs Even Better
In both process heating and HVAC applications, engineers need to be able to take temperature readings with confidence. In large facilities, maintaining signal integrity over

“Not Just Working in a Vacuum”: How Minco Makes Training a Team Effort
Minco products go in applications all over the world, from medical devices to passenger planes and spaceflight. Every one was designed, crafted, and inspected by

How We Cut Inrush Current Draw By Half – Or More – With SmartHeat SLT
Precision is a big part of temperature control. Engineers need heating systems that can keep critical devices operating at optimal temperatures, from in-flight sensors on

Weathering challenges with a strong focus on our team
For much of the manufacturing world, the past two years have been defined by the challenges we’ve all faced. At Minco, we’ve decided to define

Minco’s Thermistor Bolt Sensors Excel at Medical Applications
Minco temperature sensors deliver unmatched performance, value, and reliability to meet the demanding requirements in a variety of applications. Thermistor sensors offer high sensitivity and

7 Lasting Innovations That Wouldn’t Have Been Possible Without Collaboration
In a world of broken things, engineers are fixers. But today, they’re being counted on to do more than solve problems: they’re expected to find

Should You Be Using Mica Heaters? Here’s What You Need to Know
In applications where uniform heating is a priority, mica heaters provide an efficient, cost-effective solution. They’re an excellent option for custom-designed heaters that run toward

Response Time and Temperature Sensors
An important performance characteristic of temperature sensors is response time. That is, how quickly a temperature sensor measures change in temperature.

Minco’s Globally Certified Temperature Probes
Minco temperature sensors deliver unmatched performance, value, and reliability to meet demanding requirements in a variety of industrial applications. Our advanced AS6/S6 probes offer reliable performance against bearings or in air, gas, and fluid measurement applications.
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The Complexity of Sensor Selection
Of all the environmental parameters, temperature is the most commonly measured. But choosing the right type of temperature sensor for your application isn’t as simple

The Answer Isn’t Always Rigid Flex
Rigid flex printed circuit boards (PCBs) provide significant advantages—flexibility, lightness and durability. These types of PCBs have now become more mainstream as high reliability and

The Drivers Behind Higher Cost Rigid Flex PCBs
Rigid flex printed circuit boards (PCBs) typically cost 7x as much as a tradition PCBs and 2-3x more than flex PCBs. Why is this? Simply

Pivoting from Flex to Rigid Flex Isn’t as Seamless as it Sounds
The global rigid flex printed circuit board (PCB) market is skyrocketing and more companies are expected to turn to rigid flex components in their finished

Putting Corona-Resistant Stator Slot RTDs to the Test
The ability of a motor’s stator slot Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) to withstand the effect of corona has become critically important. Stator RTD erosion of

Comparing Low-Temperature Cut-Outs in Unit Ventilators and Air Handling Units
Industrial, commercial, office and educational settings continue to use advanced unit ventilators to meet air quality standards. But the maintenance and resulting lifecycle costs of

How Does Minco Build Quality into the Entire Process? Our Quality Leaders Explain.
From a firm commitment to shipping quality products to looking after the safety and well-being of employees, the concept of “quality” has been a

Vapor Envelope™: Thinner, Lighter, Faster Thermal Management for Tomorrow’s Electronics
In electronic technologies, thermal management can mean the difference between optimal performance and product failure. As devices get lighter and thinner, their components are

Minco Miles Above: How Our Heaters Maintain Mission-Critical Aerospace Performance
You already know you can find Minco heaters in some of the most essential applications on Earth — but you can also find them miles

Mica or Cartridge Heaters? Specs, Benefits, Drawbacks & More
Mica and cartridge heaters have similar uses, but they each have unique properties that can make the choice easier. Here’s a simple rundown.

Learn What Affects RTD Accuracy in Minco’s Whitepaper
Platinum RTDs (resistance temperature detectors) are very popular temperature measurement devices in industrial settings, with stability and accuracy that are hard to match. Because

How Transmitters Make RTDs Even Better
In both process heating and HVAC applications, engineers need to be able to take temperature readings with confidence. In large facilities, maintaining signal integrity over