capillary thermostats for OEM applicationsCapillary thermostats offer highly reliable temperature switching and are rigorously tested to ensure top performance in OEM applications. These thermostats are sold globally to original equipment manufacturers, ensuring quality and reliability in every unit.

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Comprehensive Testing for Quality Assurance

Before leaving our facility, each thermostat undergoes thorough submersion testing. Our quality assurance team immerses 100% of the bulb and three inches of the capillary tube into a cooling/heating circulation bath to verify the temperature at which the switch operates. The immersion depth of the bulb in any medium significantly impacts the thermostat’s operational temperature. Depending on the dimensions and filler used, characteristics can vary by as much as 3°F per 1/4 inch.

Submersion Testing Process

  • Immersion Depth: 100% of the bulb and three inches of the capillary tube
  • Testing Medium: Cooling/heating circulation bath
  • Impact on Characteristics: Up to 3°F variation per 1/4 inch

Precision Engineering of Capillary Diaphragms

Each capillary diaphragm consists of a bulb, capillary tube, and a diaphragm, engineered for specific movements at given temperature changes. This diaphragm assembly, used in all our capillary thermostat controls, is also available separately for OEM applications.

Components of Capillary Diaphragms

  • Bulb: Encapsulates the fluid
  • Capillary Tube: Connects the bulb to the diaphragm
  • Diaphragm: Moves in response to temperature changes

Stemco 358W-136 Capillary Thermostat

Applications in Various Industries

We design and manufacture thermostat switches for OEMs worldwide. Regardless of the style or model, all our capillary thermostat switches operate on the same basic principle. A fluid encapsulated in metal expands or contracts with temperature changes, moving a diaphragm that interacts with a snap-action switch to open or close a circuit.

Key Industries and Applications

  • Commercial Food Equipment: High-quality, UL-approved thermostats and controls
  • Pool and Spa Equipment: Reliable temperature control solutions
  • HVAC Systems: Precise and durable thermostats
  • Home Products: Consistent and dependable temperature regulation

Capillary thermostats are trusted by OEMs around the globe for their reliability and precision. Our rigorous testing processes and engineering excellence ensure that our products perform optimally in various applications.

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Bulb & Capillary Thermostats

Original equipment manufacturers worldwide use thermostat switches designed and manufactured by STEMCO, a Division of Senasys. No matter which style or model you choose, all of the capillary thermostat switches operate using the same physics. A fluid is encapsulated in a metal and when the temperature changes the fluid either expands or contracts. This fluid change moves a diaphragm which is in touch with a snap action switch and either opens or closes a circuit.

Ambient Compensation

Our capillary thermostats can be ambient compensated to offset the differential in temperature which keeps our thermostat controls more accurate as it’s environment changes.

Custom Options

Capillary thermostat switches built by Senasys can also be built to customer specifications. This insures you get the exact control you want without paying for features you don’t need.