Snap-Action Temperature Controls

Snap-Action Temperature Control

 The 36T series of 1/2” bimetal temperature controls from Therm-O-Disc offers proven reliability in a compact, versatile, cost-effective design. The snap-action of the bimetal disc provides high-speed contact separation resulting in excellent life cycle characteristics at electrical loads up to 15 amps at 120VAC and 10 amps at 250VAC (100,000 cycles) and 16 amps at 250VAC (30,000 cycles). A variety of terminal and mounting configurations are available for maximum design flexibility. The quality, reliability, affordability, versatility and world-wide agency approvals of the 36T Series make it the thermostat of choice for a wide variety of temperature control applications.

Switch Actions 

The 36T is available in three single pole, single throw (SPST) switch actions: Automatic Reset – Can be built to either open or close its contacts on temperature rise. Manual Reset – Available with contacts that open on temperature rise. The contacts can be reset by depressing the button after the control has cooled down. Single Operation Fuse Disc – Available with contacts that open on temperature rise, and which never reclose unless the ambient temperature drops below +32°F (0°C) or below -31°F (-35°C).

1. Automatic drip coffeemakers 
2. Water heaters
3. Sandwich toasters 
4. Furnaces
5. Dishwashers 
6. Boilers
7. Dryers
8. Electric heaters 
9. Washing machines 
10. Office equipment 
11. Refrigerators 
12. Automotive seat heaters 
13. Microwave ovens