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Jiangsu Zhaolong Electrics Co., Ltd.

As China Rail temperature transmitter Manufacturers and Rail temperature transmitter Suppliers, Jiangsu Zhaolong Electrics Co., Ltd. is a regional high-tech enterprise and a production base of temperature sensors and temperature control instruments. We have jointly developed and produced a series of thermocouples (thermal resistances) and temperature control electronics with numerous R&D institutions and academies in Shanghai. These products are salable throughout the country and the world, offering an advantage in cost performance. Our products have a renowned reputation in the market and win customers' trust due to their excellent performance, attractive appearance, high reliability, advanced technology, and good cost performance.

With strong technical development team and patent results, we can undertake business for normal and special specifications, and can design & install various large-scale and small-scale automatic temperature control boxes and temperature control rooms and remote monitoring temperature control systems for customers.

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Rail Temperature Transmitter Manufacturer

We are the Rail temperature transmitter manufacturer behind the rail-mounted temperature conversion modules used in process plants and automated production lines. Based in Jiangsu, China, Jiangsu Zhaolong Electrics Co., Ltd. builds rail transmitters that take thermocouple or RTD signals and convert them into a stable standardized output for DCS, PLC and panel instruments.

Within our Temperature transmitter family, the rail style is specified when the electronics must be mounted on a DIN rail inside a control cabinet, marshalling panel or field junction box. The sensor sits in the process, while the transmitter remains protected from pipe vibration, high ambient heat and washdown. We supply intelligent and analog versions, and each unit is configured around the process range and line interface required by the project.

Range and Application Fit

Rail temperature transmitters are selected by input sensor, process location and control system interface. The table below is our normal configuration starting point.

Input sensor Typical process position What we configure
Thermocouple (K, N, S, B, R, E, T) Furnaces, reactors, exhaust lines and high-temperature pipelines Thermocouple type, range scaling, linearization, cold-junction compensation and alarm behaviour
RTD (Pt100, Pt1000, Cu50) Storage tanks, heat exchangers and clean process lines Resistance curve, lead compensation, temperature span, output scaling and alarm setpoints
Intelligent digital type DCS/PLC cabinets and remote monitoring stations Digital interface, tag assignment, calibration data and alarm levels
Analog fixed-range type Standalone loops and panel indicators Fixed span, input-to-output mapping and power supply matching

We position the rail transmitter range for measurement accuracy in the ±0.2 °C to ±0.5 °C class at the transmitter stage, with industrial-grade housings that resist vibration, dust, moisture and temperature extremes. Fast signal conversion supports real-time monitoring, interlocks and automated control.

Process and Application Fit

  • Chemical industry: reactors, pipelines and storage tanks require stable loop signals for exotherm control and batch quality.
  • Natural gas: compressor and pipeline temperature monitoring keeps transport conditions within safe limits.
  • Petroleum refining: furnaces, distillation units and heat exchangers benefit from a transmitter stage that isolates and scales high-temperature sensor signals.
  • Daily chemical production: mixing, heating and filling lines use scaled temperature signals for sequence control and repeatable product quality.
  • Power, cement and heat treatment: specialised thermocouples such as platinum-rhodium or anti-oxidation tungsten-rhenium types can be paired with rail transmitters for high-temperature measurement.

Engineering Value and Integration Support

We supply more than a standalone module. As an instrumentation factory, we produce temperature sensor assemblies, thermocouples, RTDs, compensation wire, controllers and connection accessories, so the complete measurement loop can be specified from one source. This matters for projects where sensor tolerance, extension wire resistance and transmitter input must all be considered together.

For larger scopes, we design and install automatic temperature control cabinets, control rooms and remote monitoring systems. The same project team can configure rail transmitters, lay out the cabinet wiring and commission the control loop. With a 33,300 m² plant area and more than 100 employees, we support both custom single units and repeat batch orders.

Quality, Calibration and Compliance

  • Production follows full-process quality supervision, with modern lines and laboratory testing before shipment.
  • The company holds GB/T 19001-2016/ISO9001:2015 and CE certification, and has obtained national explosion-proof production qualification certificates for explosion-proof thermocouples and RTDs.
  • Factory calibration equipment covers a temperature range from −200 °C to 2000 °C, with 0.01 °C resolution and temperature control within ±0.1 °C.
  • Each project can receive calibration certificates, standard specification sheets and configuration records for the supplied transmitters.

Installation, Maintenance and Service Support

Rail transmitters are supplied for standard DIN-rail mounting inside a cabinet or junction box. We provide terminal identification and configuration data so panel builders can wire the loop correctly, and the modular design lets a transmitter be replaced without disturbing the sensor or loop wiring.

Our support package includes a 12-month warranty for non-human damage, professional calibration service for long-term accuracy and an adequate spare parts supply. Export packing is arranged from Jiangsu, with sea freight as the standard delivery route and air freight available for urgent replacements.

Information We Use to Configure Your Solution

We prepare a rail temperature transmitter proposal from the following project inputs:

  • Sensor type and connection: thermocouple type or RTD curve, plus process connection and extension wire arrangement.
  • Operating temperature range, normal working point and required accuracy.
  • Required output: analog current/voltage, digital communication interface or alarm contacts.
  • Power supply available in the cabinet and acceptable loop load.
  • Environment: vibration, moisture, dust, ambient temperature and hazardous-area classification.
  • Number of temperature points, cabinet rail layout and distance from sensors.
  • Acceptance and documentation needs, including calibration certificates, tag markings and delivery target.

Rail Temperature Transmitter FAQs

What does “rail” mean in a rail temperature transmitter?

Rail refers to DIN-rail mounting. The transmitter module is snapped or screwed onto a standard rail inside a control cabinet, away from the process. It should not be confused with a railway application; our rail transmitters are used in general industrial temperature loops.

Can the same rail transmitter accept both thermocouple and RTD inputs?

We normally configure each unit for one input type. Intelligent versions can be supplied with selectable input ranges, but we prefer to lock the configuration to the sensor type so the delivered transmitter matches the loop documentation and calibration certificate.

What accuracy can we expect from a rail temperature transmitter?

The transmitter stage is designed for ±0.2 °C to ±0.5 °C accuracy, depending on input type and range. Overall measuring-point accuracy also depends on the sensor tolerance, installation depth and wiring quality.

Do you provide calibration certificates and after-sales support?

Yes. Each project can receive factory calibration certificates and specification sheets, and our service package includes a 12-month warranty, calibration service and spare parts supply to minimise downtime.

What project information is needed for a rail transmitter quotation?

At a minimum we need the sensor type, temperature range, output signal, supply voltage, mounting environment and cabinet layout. With these inputs, we can propose the correct intelligent or analog rail transmitter and include the required calibration and documentation.

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