# Thermowell, 1/2" NPT, 316 Stainless Steel, 6", 385A Series ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:3907531/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/1/2-385A-U6-316SS/thermowell-1-2-npt-316-stainless-steel-6-385a **SKU**: 1/2-385A-U6-316SS **Manufacturer**: OMEGA **Price**: €122.1000 **Stock**: 10+ **Lead Time**: 64 days (indicative) ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Svhc | Lead (04-Feb-2026) | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:3907531/) ## **Series 385A General Purpose Test Well for[3] ⁄8" Diameter Elements** **Application:** Armored liquid-in-glass test thermometers. #14-gage test thermocouples. Bimetal test thermometers. **Connection Size:**[1] ⁄2 NPT external thread is standard. **Lagging Extension:** When extra head length is required to extend through insulation, 2[1] ⁄2" lagging extension is standard. **Materials:** Brass (ASTM B-16), Carbon Steel (C-1018), A.I.S.I. 304 & A.I.S.I. 316 Stainless Steel. Other materials available on request. **Cap and Chain:** Captive plug & chain is furnished on all wells as standard. **==> picture [445 x 284] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Series 385A—General Use Velocity Rating – Feet Per Second
11/2 U INSERTION LENGTH Insertion Length—“U”
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1/4 NPT* 1/2 NPT Brass (362 74) (3115 7) (51.4 24.7) (28.9 18.5 12.818.5) (14.8) (12.3)
LLL IWIN po pe DIA.5/8 Carbon Steel (1422 56) (155 78) (569.1 2.1) 38.9 24.9 17.3
±0.002 A.I.S.I. 304 450 162
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“i BRASS PLUG & CHAIN a Dimensions: inches a Monel® (147) (73.8) (49.2)382 145 64.7 36.4 23.3 16.1
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be considered safe for water, steam, air or gas. In the shorter
insertion lengths, consideration is given to the velocity pressure
effect of water flowing at higher velocities. The values in
parentheses, therefore, represent safe values for water flow,
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Model Number Insert Length U Stem Length A
Pressure-Temperature Rating–lb Per Square Inch
1/2-385A-U2-(*) 2 3 [1] ⁄4 Temperature — °Fperature — °Ferature — °F
1/2-385A-U4-(*) 4 5 [1] ⁄4 Material 70° 200° 400° 600° 800° 1000° 1200°
1/2-385A-U6-(*) 6 7 [1] ⁄4 Brass 2810 2530 440 – – – –
1/2-385A-U8-(*) 8 9 [1] ⁄4 Carbon Steel 3160 3040 2900 2770 2110 920 –
1/2-385A-U10-(*) 10 11 [1] ⁄4
A.I.S.I. 304 4120 3740 3400 3280 3180 2750 990
1/2-385A-U12-(*) 12 13 [1] ⁄4
* [Specify material type “] [304SS] [” for 304 stainless steel, ] [“316SS” ] A.I.S.I. 316 4120 4120 3850 3760 3680 3080 1490
for 316 stainless steel, “CS” for carbon steel or “BRASS” for
brass. PFA coating available.
Ordering Example: 1/2-385A-U4-304SS, 304 SS, [1] ⁄2 NPT thread
with 0.385" Dia. bore for sensor with 4" insertion length.
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_Where single values appear in the velocity tables, these may be considered safe for water, steam, air or gas. In the shorter insertion lengths, consideration is given to the velocity pressure effect of water flowing at higher velocities. The values in parentheses, therefore, represent safe values for water flow, while the unbracketed values may be used for steam, air, gas and similar density fluids._ **Pressure-Temperature Rating–lb Per Square Inch Temperature — °Fperature — °Ferature — °F Material 70° 200° 400° 600° 800° 1000° 1200°** Brass 2810 2530 440 – – – – Carbon Steel 3160 3040 2900 2770 2110 920 – A.I.S.I. 304 4120 3740 3400 3280 3180 2750 990 A.I.S.I. 316 4120 4120 3850 3760 3680 3080 1490 ## **Series 260A Limited Space Thermowell for[1] ⁄4" Diameter Elements** **Application:** Used where short insertion length is necessary as in short legs of tees, etc. Also fits the 2[1] ⁄2" length bimetal thermometer with[1] ⁄4" stem diameter. **Connection Size:**[3] ⁄4 and 1 NPT external thread. **Materials:** Brass (ASTM B-16), Carbon Steel (C-1018), A.I.S.I. 304 & A.I.S.I. 316 Stainless Steel. Other materials available on request. ## **To order, Cap and Chain:** For Brass cap, add suffix “ **-CC-Brass** ” to the end of the model number in your order for additional cost. For 304 SS cap, add suffix “ **-CC** ” to the end of the model number for additional cost. ## **Series 260A** **==> picture [448 x 130] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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* [Specify material type “] [304SS] [” for 304 stainless steel, ] [“316SS” ] [for 316 ]
1/2 DIA. stainless steel, “CS” for carbon steel or “BRASS” for brass.
Ordering Example: 3/4-260A-U15/8-304SS, 304 SS, [3] ⁄4 NPT thread
1/2 NPSM Mi) 0.260 BORE + with 0.260" Dia. bore for sensor with 1 [5] ⁄8" insertion length.
-— 21/2 — bh 3/16 Pressure-Temperature Rating: Use values given for Series 260S Wells
Dimensions: inches Velocity Rating: Use values given for Series 260S Wells in 2 [1] ⁄2"
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