Bimetal Strips
© 2006 Dr. Ray Franco, PhD., PE r.a.franco@ieee.org
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How Bimetal Strips Work.
Wall Heater Thermostat. The Bimetal Strip Activates the Micro Switch.
The Temperature Adjustment Cam moves the Bimetal Strip.
Bimetal Thermostat from a Clothing Iron.
The Temperature Adjustment Cam moves the Contacts.
Black & Decker Toaster Oven Thermostat.
It Primarily Senses the Heat of the Nichrome Wire Heater Not the Oven.
Diagram of a Cooktop Heat Control Switch.
The Switch contains Two Bimetal Strips.
Cooktop Heat Control Switch.
The Ambient Bimetal Strip Compensates for the Room Temperature.
Classic Round Honeywell Thermostat.
The Longer the Bimetal Element the More Deflection and Accuracy.
Nordyne/White-Rogers Thermostat for Mobile Home.
AC Compressor Hermetically Sealed Thermal Overload Protector.
Manufactured by Texas Instruments - Data Sheet .
Clother Dryer Thermostats (F06-009).
