55-Gallon Drum Thermometer 50-550°F for Heated Liquids

• Wide Temperature Range: Measures heated drum contents from 50°F to 550°F for dependable temperature checks.
• Large Easy-Read Dial: A 3-inch dial helps you read temperatures quickly during heating and processing tasks.
• Stainless Steel Construction: Durable 304 stainless steel helps resist corrosion in demanding industrial settings.
• 18-Inch Stem: The long 1/4-inch diameter stem reaches deep into 55-gallon steel or plastic drums.
• NIST-Traceable Accuracy: Provides ±1% full-scale accuracy for more reliable drum temperature monitoring.
• 3/4-Inch Bung Adapter: Included 304 stainless steel bushing fits standard 3/4-inch drum bung openings.

The 55-gallon drum thermometer with a 50-550°F temperature range gives you accurate temperature readings for heated liquids in steel or plastic drums. Its long stainless steel stem reaches into drum contents while the large dial stays easy to read. This industrial drum thermometer helps you monitor heating processes without relying on surface temperature readings alone. Built from 304 stainless steel, this thermometer is made for industrial areas where moisture, vibration, and chemical exposure may be present. The sealed dial mechanism helps protect internal parts during regular use. A shatter-resistant safety glass lens also protects the display while giving you a clear view of the temperature scale during drum heating operations.

The 18-inch stem has a 1/4-inch diameter, giving you enough reach to measure fluid temperatures below the top of a standard drum. This design helps provide a better reading of the material being heated. You can use it with both 55-gallon steel drums and compatible plastic drums that have the correct opening. Installation is simple with the supplied 304 stainless steel adapter bushing. The bushing threads into a 3/4-inch bung opening and positions the thermometer for ongoing temperature checks. Once installed, the large 3-inch dial makes readings easy to see without removing the thermometer, helping you monitor changing temperatures during heating, mixing, or material handling.

With ±1% full-scale accuracy and NIST-traceable performance, this drum thermometer supports applications where dependable temperature measurement matters. Its 50°F to 550°F range works with many heated liquids and industrial materials. The corrosion-resistant and shock-resistant design adds durability, making it useful for shops, plants, warehouses, processing areas, and other drum heating environments. You can use this thermometer when temperature affects how easily a liquid pumps, pours, mixes, or transfers from a drum. Monitoring the actual material temperature can help operators decide when contents are ready for the next handling step. This makes the thermometer useful around drum heaters, heating blankets, warming cabinets, and other controlled heating systems.

The deep stem can also help when surface readings don’t represent the temperature farther inside the container. Instead of checking only the drum wall, you can measure closer to the heated material itself. This can be useful with oils, lubricants, coatings, adhesives, chemicals, and other compatible products that require temperature monitoring before processing or transfer. Its sealed construction supports use in work areas where equipment may face humidity, movement, or routine industrial exposure. The stainless steel body also provides a practical choice where corrosion resistance is important. Because there’s no battery or electronic display to maintain, the thermometer offers a straightforward mechanical way to check drum temperatures during repeated operations.

The included threaded adapter helps keep the stem correctly positioned through a compatible bung opening. This setup can reduce the need to repeatedly insert and remove a separate handheld probe. Operators can check the dial as needed while the drum is being warmed, giving them a simple visual reference during a heating cycle or material preparation process. Different processes may require another stem length or temperature scale, so those factors should be checked before ordering. This model is designed around an 18-inch stem, 3/4-inch opening, and 50-550°F measuring range. Matching these specifications to your drum and material helps you select a thermometer that fits the container and expected operating temperature.