Ashcroft G Series Temperature Switch
Ideally suited for harsh and corrosive environments with 316L stainless steel construction and watertight NEMA 4X IP66 enclosure.
Effective March 10th, 2026, Ashcroft has added a 2.5% surcharge to this product. The surcharge will appear as a separate line item on the order.
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Overview
Features
- Precision SPDT or DPDT snap-acting micro switch
- ±1% of span set repeatability (accuracy)
- Setpoint adjustable from 0 -100% of range
- Single or dual adjustable set points
- Fixed or adjustable deadband
- Direct or remote reading thermal systems
- 316L stainless steel enclosure
- UL and CSA listings standard
- Watertight NEMA 4X / IP66
Description
The Ashcroft G Series temperature switch is designed for demanding industrial environments that require a durable 316L stainless steel enclosure and watertight NEMA 4 protection. The G Series supports temperature control, shutdown, and alarm functions across a wide operating range from -40°F to 750°F. The design emphasizes straightforward wiring and field installation while providing consistent long-term performance.
The G Series switch is available with SPDT or DPDT snap-action micro switches and offers adjustable setpoints across the full measurement range. Configurations include single or dual adjustable setpoints, fixed or adjustable deadband options, and both direct or remote-reading thermal systems. Multiple switch element options are also available to support different application requirements.
Ashcroft G Series Temperature Switch Applications
- Refineries
- Chemical and petrochemical plants
- Pulp and paper mills
- Power plants
- Steel mills
- Water and sewage treatment plants
- Pumps, compressors, and turbines
- Dairies and breweries
- Boilers and burners
- Reverse osmosis systems and filters
- Filters and presses
- Paint spraying equipment
- Specialized OEM equipment
- Pharmaceutical plants
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Here's how some of our customers use this product...
Preventing Boiler Stacks from Overheating
The Background: The customer is a large industrial plant that needs a solution that provides protection against overheating the boiler stack. If the stack temperatures exceed 750˚F, the burners must be shut down to avoid damaging the equipment.
The Problem: The high temperatures encountered at this plant are outside the range of many temperature switches or limit controllers.
The Solution: The customer selected the Ashcroft G Series Temperature Switch which is ideally suited for this application. The G Series is available in temperature ranges up to 750˚F and has a remote mount option so that it can be mounted in the burner cabinet for easy troubling shooting and resetting of the control.
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