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TEMTS0500 - Tempil Tempilstik 500°F (260°C) Surface Temperature Indicator

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OVERVIEW

Reliable Temperature Control for Professional Welders

Hit your target temperatures every time with the Tempil Tempilstik® 500°F (260°C). As a welder, you know that temperature control is critical for preventing cracks, ensuring proper penetration, and maintaining the structural integrity of your welds. The Tempilstik takes the guesswork out of pre-heating and interpass monitoring, giving you a quick and undeniable visual confirmation when your metal is hot enough.

Using the Tempilstik is incredibly straightforward. Simply stroke the workpiece during heating. The initial mark will appear dull and chalky. Once the surface reaches 500°F (260°C), the mark will instantly melt into a distinct, glossy liquid smear. This change is easy to see even through a welding helmet lens, allowing you to focus on your arc without constantly stopping to check gauges.

Why Welders Trust Tempilstik

For over 80 years, Tempil has been the go-to brand for temperature indication. This stick is formulated to be dense and long-lasting, so it won't dry out or evaporate like some liquid indicators. It is rugged enough to survive the harsh environment of a welding shop or field site. The included aluminum holder protects the stick from breakage and makes it easy to advance the material as it wears down.

Perfect for checking pre-heat on heavy plate, monitoring interpass temps on multi-pass welds, or verifying heat for annealing, this 500°F indicator helps you meet code requirements (like AWS D1.1) with confidence. Don't risk a failed inspection or a cracked weld—keep a Tempilstik in your pocket.

Additional Information
Temperature Rating:500°F, 260°C
Accuracy:+/- 1%
Product Type:Temperature Indicator Stick, Temperature Indicator
Temperature Range:500°F (260°C)
Standards:AWS D1.1, ASME Code Sec. I, III, VIII, NIST Traceable
Applications:Welding Preheat, Interpass Temperature, Post-weld Heat Treatment, Annealing
Packaging Type:Stick with Holder
Packaging Description:1 per each
Temp:500

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Tempilstik® 500°F (260°C) Temperature Indicator
  • 1 x Slip-resistant metal holder with pocket clip

APPLICATIONS

  • Welding: Pre-heat, interpass, and post-weld heat treatment monitoring.
  • Metal Fabrication: Annealing, forging, and stress relieving.
  • Industrial Maintenance: Monitoring bearings, motors, and steam traps.
  • Foundry: Core drying and mold temperatures.

FAQ

Simply stroke the workpiece with the stick before or during heating. If the mark looks chalky, the temperature is below 500°F. When the mark melts into a glossy liquid, the surface has reached 500°F (260°C).

The Tempilstik is accurate to within +/- 1% of its rated temperature (500°F), making it highly reliable for code-compliant work.

No, Tempilstiks do not have a shelf life if stored properly. They are solid sticks that do not dry out or evaporate.

Yes, it meets AWS D1.1, ASME Code Sec. I, III, and VIII, and ANSI/ASME Code B31.1 and B31.3 requirements.

Standard Tempilstiks are generally safe for most applications, but for critical nuclear or stainless applications requiring low chlorides/halogens, you should check if a 'Low Corrosion' version is required. This is the standard industrial version.

Yes, the Tempilstik comes in a slip-resistant metal holder with a pocket clip for easy use and storage.

No, the melting point is determined by the chemical formulation of the stick, so no calibration is ever needed.

The mark will remain liquid. The Tempilstik indicates when the minimum temperature is reached; it does not indicate if the temperature has significantly exceeded the rating.