Temperature

Bimetal thermometer
Process version per ASME B40.200
Model TG53
WIKA data sheet TM 53.02

for further approvals

see page 6

Applications
■ General process instrumentation in the chemical and
petrochemical industries, oil and gas industries, power
generation and water/wastewater industries
■ Temperature measurement in harsh and aggressive
environments
■ Suitable for applications with high vibrations

Special features
■ Robust, hermetically sealed case
■ Accuracy: ±1 % of full scale value ASME B40.200 (grade A)
■ External reset for setting the reference temperature
■ Dished dial (anti-parallax) for ease of reading
■ Adjustable stem and dial version enables optimal process
connection

Fig. left: Back mount (axial)

Fig. right: Back mount, adjustable stem and dial

Description

The model TG53 bimetal thermometer has been developed The TG53 offers the widest variety of dampening options
and manufactured in accordance with the ASME B40.200 in the industry, allowing it to operate in situations where
standard. The thermometer provides high quality and severe vibration conditions exist. These options include case
performance, and is an ideal choice in the process industries. filling and a damped bearing bushing to minimise pointer
oscillation.
The robust, hermetically sealed case with standard IP66
(NEMA 4X) ingress protection enables use within harsh An easily accessible reset screw on the back of the case
external conditions. allows quick, limited reference temperature adjustment,
reducing maintenance and recalibration costs.
Specifically designed for use in the chemical and
petrochemical, oil and gas, power engineering and The TG53 is also available in an assortment of stem lengths
shipbuilding industries, the TG53 satisfies the rigorous (insertion length L1) to optimise its application-specific fit and
requirements for resistance to aggressive media. As an performance.
available option, the case, stem and process connection can be
made from 316 stainless steel.

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Specifications

Detailed views

Zero point Screwdriver

setting

Elbow behind the case

Dished dial to reduce

parallax errors when
reading

Insertion length L1
Process connection

length l2
active
Basic information
Standard ASME B40.200
Nominal size ■ 3" [80 mm]
■ 4" [100 mm]
■ 5" [127 mm]
■ 6" [160 mm]
Window ■ Instrument glass
■ Laminated safety glass
■ Polycarbonate (shatterproof)

Connection location ■ Back mount (axial)

■ Lower mount (radial)
■ Back mount, adjustable stem and dial

Connection design → For drawings, see page 7

S Standard (male threaded connection)
1 Plain stem (without thread)
2 Male nut
3 Union nut
4 Compression fitting (sliding on stem)
4.1 Compression fitting with support tube sliding on stem
Versions ■ Standard version
■ Oil- and grease-free version
■ Silicone-oil-less version

“Adjustable stem and dial” case version Swivelling 90° and rotatable 360°
Dampening, case filling ■ Without
■ With silicone oil case filling, up to max. 482 °F [250 °C] (at the probe)
■ Damped bearing bushing (with inert gel)

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Basic information
Material (in contact with the environment)
Case, ring ■ Stainless steel 304
■ Stainless steel 316L

Elbow behind the case (only with lower mount) ■ Stainless steel 304
■ Stainless steel 316L

Articulated joint (“adjustable stem and dial”) ■ Stainless steel 304

■ Stainless steel 316L

Measuring element
Type of measuring element Bimetal coil
Nominal effective range
Continuous load (1 year) Measuring range (EN 13190)
Short time (max. 24 h) Scale range (EN 13190)

Accuracy specifications
Accuracy Grade A per ASME B40.200
Zero adjustment (option) On the rear side of the case, external only for adjustable stem and dial

Scale range in °C Scale spacing in °C Scale range in °C Scale spacing in °C

-70 ... +70 2 0 ... 120 2
-70 ... +30 1 0 ... 150 2
-60 ... +50 1 0 ... 160 2
-50 ... +50 1 0 ... 200 2
-50 ... +100 2 0 ... 250 5
-50 ... +200 5 0 ... 300 5
-50 ... +300 5 0 ... 400 5
-50 ... +400 5 0 ... 500 5
-50 ... +500 10 0 ... 600 5
-40 ... +40 1
-40 ... +60 1
-40 ... +80 2 Scale range in °F Scale spacing in °F
-40 ... +160 2 -100 ... +150 5
-30 ... +30 1 -80 ... +120 2
-30 ... +50 1 -80 ... +240 5
-30 ... +70 1 -40 ... +120 2
-20 ... +40 1 0 ... 140 2
-20 ... +60 1 0 ... 200 2
-20 ... +80 1 0 ... 250 5
-20 ... +100 2 30 ... 300 2
-20 ... +120 2 30 ... 400 5
-20 ... +140 2 50 ... 400 5
-10 ... +50 1 100 ... 800 10
0 ... 60 1 150 ... 750 5
0 ... 80 1 200 ... 1,000 10
0 ... 100 1

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 Further details on: scale range
Unit ■ °F
■ °C
■ °F/°C (dual scale)
■ °C/°F (dual scale)
Overtemperature resistance 1)
Scale range -94 ... +250 °F [-70 ... +120 °C] 100 % overload safety of scale range
Scale range 250 ... 550 °F [120 ... 280 °C] 50 % overload safety of scale range
Scale range 550 ... 750 °F [280 ... 400 °C] Max. 800 °F [430 °C] of scale range
Scale range 750 ... 1,000 °F [400 ... 600 °C] Max. full scale value
Dial
Scale graduation ■ Single scale
■ Dual scale

Scale colour Single scale Black

Dual scale Red
Others on request
Material Aluminium
Pointer
Version Adjustable pointer
Pointer colour Black
Material Aluminium

1) Overtemperature resistance only in non-hazardous areas

Process connection
Thread size ■ Plain, without thread
■ G½B
■ ½ NPT
■ G ½ female
■ ½ NPT female
■ M20 x 1.5
■ M24 x 1.5 female
Others on request
Material (wetted) ■ Stainless steel 304
■ Stainless steel 316L

Stem
Diameter ■ ¼" [6.35 mm]
■ ⅜" [9.53 mm]

Material (wetted) Stainless steel 304 (option: stainless steel 316L)

Thermowell/protection tube In principle, the operation of a mechanical thermometer is possible without a
thermowell/protection tube with low process-side loading (low pressure, low viscosity
and low flow velocities).

However, in order to enable exchanging the thermometer during operation (e.g.

instrument replacement or calibration) and to ensure a better protection of the
instrument and also the plant and the environment, it is advisable to use a thermowell/
protection tube from the extensive WIKA portfolio.
→ For further information on the wake frequency calculation, see Technical information
IN 00.15.
Model TW10 → see data sheet TW 95.10
→ see data sheet TW 95.11
→ see data sheet TW 95.12

Model TW15 → see data sheet TW 95.15

Model TW20 → see data sheet TW 95.20

Model TW25 → see data sheet TW 95.25

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 Process connection
Model TW30 → see data sheet TW 95.30

ScrutonWell® design → see data sheet SP 05.16

Operating conditions
Ambient temperature range (at the case) unfilled filled Option
Instrument glass -40 ... +212 °F 1) - -60 ... +160 °F
[-40 ... +100 °C] [-50 … +70 °C]
Laminated and polycarbonate window -40 ... +160 °F 1) -40 ... +160 °F -60 ... +160 °F
[-40 ... +70 °C] [-40 ... +70 °C] [-50 … +70 °C]
Storage temperature range -50 … +70 °C
Without liquid dampening -60 ... +160 °F [-50 … +70 °C]
With liquid dampening -50 ... +160 °F [-40 … +70 °C]
Damped bearing bushing (option) -60 ... +160 °F [-50 … +70 °C]
Max. operating pressure at stem Max. 25 bar, static
Ingress protection (IP code) per ■ IP66 (NEMA 4X)
IEC/EN 60529 ■ IP67
■ IP68 (continuous immersion to 5 m)

Insertion length L1 2.5" ... 39" [63 ... 1,000 mm]

Other lengths > 39" [1,000 mm] on request
Minimum/maximum length is dependent on the measuring range and diameter

1) With ambient temperatures < 32 °F [0 °C] the measuring system and the window can fog and possibly even frost up.

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Approvals

Optional approvals

Logo Description Country

EU declaration of conformity European Union
ATEX directive
Hazardous areas
Ignition protection type “c” with instrument category 2G and 2D (marking, see instrument)
GOST Russia
Metrology, measurement technology
KazInMetr Kazakhstan
Metrology, measurement technology
- MTSCHS Kazakhstan
Permission for commissioning
BelGIM Belarus
Metrology, measurement technology
Uzstandard Uzbekistan
Metrology, measurement technology
- CRN Canada
Safety (e.g. electr. safety, overpressure, ...)
DNV GL (option) International
Type approval for the shipbuilding industry
- Nominal size: 3" [80 mm], 4" [100 mm]
- Dampening: With liquid dampening
- Maximum insertion length: 500 mm

Location classification:
Humidity DNVGL-CG-0339, section 3, class B
Salt fog DNVGL-CG-0339, section 3, class D
Vibration DNVGL-CG-0339, section 3, class B

Use of a thermowell/protection tube is mandatory.

Certificates (option)

Certificates
Certificates ■ 2.2 test report
■ 3.1 inspection certificate

Approvals and certificates, see website

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Ø d4
G

Ød
Bauform Standard Ba

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Design Standard De
Connection designs
i l2
Standard design (male threaded connection) Design 1, plain stem (without
l 1 thread)
SW l1

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Ø d4
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l2
i l2 a l1
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Connection, male: ¼ NPT, ½ NPT, G ¼ B, G ½ B
Design2 StandardStandard insertion length I1 = 6", 7", 9", 11"
d1

Ød
uform 1 Design D
Standard insertion length l1 = 2.5", 4", 6", 9", 12", 15", 18", 24" Basis for design 4, compression fitting

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sign 1 l 2l
Recommendation: For applications with vibration on the i
l Nominal size Dimensions
i l in2 mm / in
process side 2
l1 l1
a l1 NS d1 Ød
1 SW a for
a for
Nominal SW
Process Dimensions in axial adjustable stem
Ø d4

i l2

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G

size SW connection mm / in
l2 and dial

G
G d1
Ød

Ød
Ø dØ d
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Ød

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■ ⅜"
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i l1 l1 G

Ød
sign 4 Bauform 4.1

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SW l1
Standard insertion length StandardSW
ca.40
L l1 = 3", 5", 7", 9" insertion length l1 = 4", 5", 7", 9", 10"
Ø d4
Ød

Bauform 3 i l2
Non-sealing process connection, thus use with thermowell/
G
G

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Ød

Design 3 Bauform 4 Nominal Process

ca.40 l1 Dimensions in
protection tube.
size connection mm / in 3073050.06
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Nominal Process i Dimensions in
Ø d4

l1 NS G i SW Ød
Ø22

size connection mm / in
8.5 l 2
Ød

uform 4.1 3", 4", 5", 6" G½B 27 ■ ¼"

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sign 4.1 SW ca.40 l1
3", 4", 5", 6" G½B 20 27 ■ ¼" M24 x 1.5 13.5 32 ■ ¼"
Ø d4

i ■ ⅜" ■ ⅜"
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l2
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ca.40 l1
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Ø d4
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Ød

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l2
ca.40 l1
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Ø
G

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Design 3
l2
i
l 1 (sliding on stem)
Design 4, compression fitting Design 4.1, compression Lfitting with support tube
sliding on stem
SW ca.40 l1 25 SW i

Ø d4
Ø d4
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G
G

Ød
Ød
Bauform 4 Bauform 4.1

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Sealing ring l2 Sealing ring l2

L ca.40 l1
L
25 SW i
Insertion length l1 = 2.5", 4", 6", 7", 10" Insertion length l1 = 2.5", 4", 6", 7", 10"

Ø d4
Ø22

G
Length L = l1 + 40 mm Length L = l1 + 40 mm

Ød
Bauform 4.1

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Design 4.1 Nominal Process Dimensions in Nominal Process Dimensions in
size connection mm / in size connection mm / in
NS G i
l 2 SW d4 NS G i SW d4
Ød Ød
3", 4", 5", 6" G ½ca.40
B 14 l1 27 26 ■ ¼" 3", 4", 5", 6" G½B 14 27 26 ■ ¼"
L ■ ⅜" ■ ⅜"

½ NPT 19 22 - ■ ¼" ½ NPT 19 22 - ■ ¼"

■ ⅜" ■ ⅜"

Legend:
G Male thread
i Thread length (incl. collar)
a Distance to the case/articulated joint
Ø d4 Diameter of the sealing collar
SW Spanner width
Ød Stem diameter
l1 Insertion length
l2 Active length

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Dimensions in mm / in

Back mount (axial) Lower mount (radial)

G thread G thread NPT thread

14183333.01

14183334.02
NPT thread

Nominal size Dimensions in mm / in

NS ØD Ød b b1 1) b2 F
G thread NPT thread G thread NPT thread
3" 83 ■ 1/4" 23 44 37 38 88 84
■ 3/8"

4" 107 ■ 1/4" 24 45 38 39 100 95

■ 3/8"

5" 134 ■ 1/4" 23 44 37 38 113 109

■ 3/8"

6" 167 ■ 1/4" 24 45 38 39 130 125

■ 3/8"

1) With scale ranges ≥ 0 ... 300 °C the dimensions increase by 40 mm

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 Back mount, adjustable stem and dial

14183335.02

Nominal size Dimensions in mm / in

NS ØD Ød b b3 F
3" 83 ■ 1/4" 23 64 67
■ 3/8"

4" 107 ■ 1/4" 24 65 67

■ 3/8"

5" 134 ■ 1/4" 23 64 67

■ 3/8"

6" 167 ■ 1/4" 24 65 67

■ 3/8"

Ordering information
Model / Nominal size / Connection location / Connection design / Unit / Scale range / Process connection / Stem diameter /
Insertion length l1 / Approvals / Certificates / Options

© 10/2018 WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG, all rights reserved.
The specifications given in this document represent the state of engineering at the time of publishing.
We reserve the right to make modifications to the specifications and materials.

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