Description
The DF6156-SS stainless steel temperature transducer is designed and manufactured by ESI Technology to meet the demanding requirements of military standards and provide outstanding reliability in harsh field environments. Built for defense applications where durability, accuracy, and long service life are essential, the DF6156-SS combines rugged stainless steel construction with proven temperature sensing technology.
SUCO ESI North America has a proven track record for quality and workmanship, with a long history of supplying reliable sensing solutions for demanding defense applications. Our manufacturing expertise and strict quality processes ensure each temperature transducer is produced to meet the required technical and physical standards for military environments.
The transducer incorporates a Resistive Temperature Device (RTD) that provides a resistive output proportional to temperature. Constructed using materials that strictly conform to the requirements outlined in MIL drawings and specifications, the DF6156-SS offers outstanding environmental protection when exposed to harsh physical conditions.
The unit is designed to withstand steam and water jet spraying for in-position cleaning and features a welded hermetically sealed electrical connector for enhanced protection in demanding operating environments.
All units conform to the technical and physical standards outlined in the specification, including accuracy, shock, vibration, humidity, high temperature, endurance, environmental protection, corrosion, and overpressure requirements, ensuring reliable service life in the field.
Applications
The DF6156-SS Military Temperature Transducer is designed for demanding applications where reliable temperature monitoring is required, including:
- Military and defense vehicles
- Engine temperature monitoring systems
- Harsh environment engine applications
- Defense vehicle power systems
- Military equipment requiring rugged temperature sensing
- Applications exposed to shock, vibration, humidity, corrosion, and extreme operating conditions
- Defense OEM and maintenance applications
| ESI Part Number | Part Number | NSN | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| DF6156-SS | 12596270 | N/A | 0 – 300° F (0 – 148° C) |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Resistive Temperature Transducer |
| ESI Model | DF6156-SS |
| Sensor Type | Resistive Temperature Device (RTD) |
| Output Signal | Resistive output signal |
| Housing Material | All welded stainless steel housing |
| Connector | Hermetic MIL connector with stainless steel shell |
| Process Connection | 1/4” NPT male |
| Environmental Protection | Designed for harsh physical conditions |
| Cleaning Capability | Designed to withstand steam and water jet spraying for in-position cleaning |
| Performance Requirements | Accuracy, shock, vibration, humidity, high temperature, endurance, environmental protection, corrosion, and overpressure |
| Quality Standard | ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing processes |
| Cage Code | 0TSK1 |
Features
- Resistive Temperature Device (RTD) technology for reliable temperature sensing
- Rugged all stainless steel welded construction
- Hermetically sealed MIL connector with stainless steel shell
- Designed for challenging engine environments
- Manufactured using materials conforming to MIL drawings and specifications
- Designed to withstand harsh physical conditions
- Resistant to shock, vibration, humidity, corrosion, and overpressure requirements
- Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 quality standards
Benefits
- Provides reliable temperature measurement in demanding military and defense environments
- Supports long service life in harsh field conditions
- Helps maintain dependable operation in challenging engine applications
- Provides protection against demanding environmental conditions
- Reduces the risk of failure in applications exposed to shock and vibration
- Delivers consistent quality through controlled manufacturing processes
- Provides customers with confidence through SUCO ESI North America’s proven defense supply experience
Compliance & Quality Assurance
SUCO ESI North America ensures every unit is fit for purpose through a 100% final inspection and testing protocol, with workmanship performed in accordance with relevant MIL standards. Products are fully checked for conformity and supplied with appropriate certification as standard.
