Cooper Atkins 50143-18K Needle Probe 18 Inch Length to 500°F Thermometer

Cooper Atkins  |  MFG #: 50143-18K  |  Item #: 34518  |  UPC #: 0070131451422
  • High-precision Type K thermocouple sensor
  • Operates in -40° to 500°F temperature range
  • Rapid 5-second response in liquids
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The Cooper Atkins 50143-18K Needle Probe is a precision temperature sensor designed for professional food industry applications. This Type K probe operates effectively across a temperature range of -40° up to 500°F (-40° to 260°C), making it suitable for monitoring cooking, holding, and processing temperatures with high accuracy. Its 18-inch stainless steel needle probe ensures rapid response, with a 5-second response time in liquids, enabling precise temperature measurement in various food safety and quality control procedures. Built for durability and reliability, this probe features a .150-inch (3.8mm) tip diameter and a 3/16-inch (4.8mm) shaft diameter, optimized for penetration into food products. An extendable 48-inch (1.2m) cable allows flexible operation, while the 12-inch retracted cable offers convenience during storage and transport. As a core component of professional temperature management systems, the Cooper Atkins 50143-18K is engineered to meet rigorous industrial standards for accuracy and durability in commercial kitchens, laboratories, and food processing facilities.

The Cooper Atkins 50143-18K Probe features a highly responsive Type K thermocouple sensor within an 18-inch stainless steel probe designed for fast, precise temperature readings in foodservice environments. Its construction ensures durability against frequent handling and cleaning, making it ideal for continuous use. The long, flexible cable simplifies integration with existing temperature monitoring systems, while the tip's small diameter facilitates penetration into various food products with minimal disturbance. Its quick response time enables staff to perform rapid temperature checks, optimizing workflow efficiency in high-demand kitchens and food processing lines. Designed for easy maintenance, the probe’s stainless steel shaft allows straightforward cleaning and sterilization without compromising performance.

Ideal for food safety verification, product temperature checks, or quality assurance in commercial foodservice operations.

The Cooper Atkins 50143-18K probe is designed with a robust stainless steel construction and a model number 50143-18K that ensures compatibility with various temperature monitoring systems. Its temperature range spans from -40°F to 500°F, well-suited for diverse culinary and processing applications. The instrument operates via a Type K thermocouple, delivering high accuracy and fast response. The probe’s tip diameter of .150 inches (3.8mm) and shaft diameter of 3/16 inches (4.8mm) allow effortless insertion into food items. The cable length includes a 48-inch (1.2m) extended cord and a 12-inch (305mm) retracted version, supporting flexible workflow integration. Manufactured with food-grade stainless steel, it guarantees durability, ease of cleaning, and resistance to corrosion. The probe’s design facilitates straightforward disassembly and maintenance, making it suitable for continuous operation in demanding commercial settings. It is listed among available products and can be shipped with minimal handling costs, with an order processing time of same-day shipment if ordered before noon.

Electrical Requirements: Not applicable

Construction & Finish: Stainless steel with polished finish

Temperature Resistance: Max safe operating temperature 500°F

Cleaning & Maintenance: Disassemble shaft for cleaning; stainless steel withstands regular sterilization

Usage Compatibility: Suitable for food product testing, kitchen HACCP protocols

A commercial probe is a precisely engineered temperature sensor designed for professional kitchens, laboratories, and food processing environments. It typically features a durable, high-response thermocouple sensor encapsulated within a stainless steel shaft for longevity and sanitation. The Cooper Atkins 50143-18K is an example of a top-quality needle probe, suitable for measurement in hot, cold, or liquid media, with accurate readings essential for quality control and food safety compliance. Used widely in foodservice settings such as restaurants, cafeterias, and production lines, this probe enables rapid, accurate temperature assessments, ensuring proper cooking, holding, and storage conditions in medium to high-volume operations.

Professional environments such as commercial kitchens and food processing facilities rely on high-precision temperature probes like the Cooper Atkins 50143-18K for reliable monitoring during cooking and preservation. Engineered for moderate throughput workflows, these probes are ideal for restaurant service, catering, and food safety inspections. Their robust construction ensures durability in demanding operational conditions, making them a reliable component of everyday food safety monitoring.

The Cooper Atkins 50143-18K stands out from competitors with its precise thermocouple construction, durable stainless steel design, and quick response time. Its flexible cable options and slim tip enable seamless integration into existing workflows, while its high-temperature resistance and ease of sterilization enhance operational efficiency in busy foodservice environments. This model's reliability and build quality support sustained, accurate temperature monitoring for professional-grade food safety assurance.

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Product Description

The Cooper Atkins 50143-18K Needle Probe is a precision temperature sensor designed for professional food industry applications. This Type K probe operates effectively across a temperature range of -40° up to 500°F (-40° to 260°C), making it suitable for monitoring cooking, holding, and processing temperatures with high accuracy. Its 18-inch stainless steel needle probe ensures rapid response, with a 5-second response time in liquids, enabling precise temperature measurement in various food safety and quality control procedures. Built for durability and reliability, this probe features a .150-inch (3.8mm) tip diameter and a 3/16-inch (4.8mm) shaft diameter, optimized for penetration into food products. An extendable 48-inch (1.2m) cable allows flexible operation, while the 12-inch retracted cable offers convenience during storage and transport. As a core component of professional temperature management systems, the Cooper Atkins 50143-18K is engineered to meet rigorous industrial standards for accuracy and durability in commercial kitchens, laboratories, and food processing facilities.

Top Cooper Atkins 50143-18K Features

The Cooper Atkins 50143-18K Probe features a highly responsive Type K thermocouple sensor within an 18-inch stainless steel probe designed for fast, precise temperature readings in foodservice environments. Its construction ensures durability against frequent handling and cleaning, making it ideal for continuous use. The long, flexible cable simplifies integration with existing temperature monitoring systems, while the tip's small diameter facilitates penetration into various food products with minimal disturbance. Its quick response time enables staff to perform rapid temperature checks, optimizing workflow efficiency in high-demand kitchens and food processing lines. Designed for easy maintenance, the probe’s stainless steel shaft allows straightforward cleaning and sterilization without compromising performance.

  • Exact temperature measurement: -40° to 500°F/-40° to 260°C range
  • Constructed with durable stainless steel: withstands repeated cleanings and handling
  • Rapid response time: within 5 seconds in liquids for quick data acquisition
  • Flexible dual-length cable: 48" extended for ease, 12" retracted for storage efficiency
  • Optimized for commercial use: penetration-optimized tip with precise dimensional specs

Ideal for food safety verification, product temperature checks, or quality assurance in commercial foodservice operations.

Cooper Atkins 50143-18K Technical Specs

The Cooper Atkins 50143-18K probe is designed with a robust stainless steel construction and a model number 50143-18K that ensures compatibility with various temperature monitoring systems. Its temperature range spans from -40°F to 500°F, well-suited for diverse culinary and processing applications. The instrument operates via a Type K thermocouple, delivering high accuracy and fast response. The probe’s tip diameter of .150 inches (3.8mm) and shaft diameter of 3/16 inches (4.8mm) allow effortless insertion into food items. The cable length includes a 48-inch (1.2m) extended cord and a 12-inch (305mm) retracted version, supporting flexible workflow integration. Manufactured with food-grade stainless steel, it guarantees durability, ease of cleaning, and resistance to corrosion. The probe’s design facilitates straightforward disassembly and maintenance, making it suitable for continuous operation in demanding commercial settings. It is listed among available products and can be shipped with minimal handling costs, with an order processing time of same-day shipment if ordered before noon.

  • Probe type: Needle, stainless steel for high durability
  • Temperature range: -40° to 500°F / -40° to 260°C
  • Response time: 5 seconds in liquid
  • Cable length: 48" extended, 12" retracted
  • Material safety: Food-grade stainless steel, easy to clean
  • Dimensions: Shaft diameter 3/16" (4.8mm), tip diameter .150" (3.8mm)
  • Weight: Precise weight not specified but designed for handheld use
  • Connectivity: Compatible with standard thermocouple systems

Electrical Requirements: Not applicable

Construction & Finish: Stainless steel with polished finish

Temperature Resistance: Max safe operating temperature 500°F

Cleaning & Maintenance: Disassemble shaft for cleaning; stainless steel withstands regular sterilization

Usage Compatibility: Suitable for food product testing, kitchen HACCP protocols

What is a commercial probe?

A commercial probe is a precisely engineered temperature sensor designed for professional kitchens, laboratories, and food processing environments. It typically features a durable, high-response thermocouple sensor encapsulated within a stainless steel shaft for longevity and sanitation. The Cooper Atkins 50143-18K is an example of a top-quality needle probe, suitable for measurement in hot, cold, or liquid media, with accurate readings essential for quality control and food safety compliance. Used widely in foodservice settings such as restaurants, cafeterias, and production lines, this probe enables rapid, accurate temperature assessments, ensuring proper cooking, holding, and storage conditions in medium to high-volume operations.

Top temperature probes for foodservice operations

Professional environments such as commercial kitchens and food processing facilities rely on high-precision temperature probes like the Cooper Atkins 50143-18K for reliable monitoring during cooking and preservation. Engineered for moderate throughput workflows, these probes are ideal for restaurant service, catering, and food safety inspections. Their robust construction ensures durability in demanding operational conditions, making them a reliable component of everyday food safety monitoring.

  • Operation for medium-volume kitchens
  • Used in commercial foodservice spaces
  • Designed for accurate food temperature measurement
  • Suitable for daily screening and quality control
  • Optimized for manual food preparation workflows

Why Choose Cooper Atkins 50143-18K?

The Cooper Atkins 50143-18K stands out from competitors with its precise thermocouple construction, durable stainless steel design, and quick response time. Its flexible cable options and slim tip enable seamless integration into existing workflows, while its high-temperature resistance and ease of sterilization enhance operational efficiency in busy foodservice environments. This model's reliability and build quality support sustained, accurate temperature monitoring for professional-grade food safety assurance.

  • Compact footprint suits tight kitchen spaces
  • Robust stainless steel shaft resists corrosion and wear
  • Quick response enhances workflow speed and accuracy
  • Flexible cable lengths improve operator mobility
  • Designed for continuous sanitation with easy cleaning

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Cooper Atkins 50143-18K Needle Probe 18 Inch Length to 500°F Thermometer

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Cooper-Atkins, 50143-18K, Needle Probe, -40° to 500°F/-40° to 260°C temperature range, response time 5 seconds in liquid, 18" probe length, 3/16" (4.8mm) shaft dia., .150" (3.8mm) tip dia., 48" (1.2m) extended & 12" (305mm) retracted cable length, Type K (MTO) (J & T) (Atkins)