A digital thermometer requires a battery, a display, and electronics — all components that can fail in a pocket or drop on a production floor. The VEE GEE Scientific Pocket Dial Thermometer is mechanically operated: a bimetal coil responds to temperature and directly moves the pointer, with no power source required and no electronics to fail. Clip it to a pocket, hang it from a lanyard, or mount it on a panel — it reads temperature immediately and continuously without turning on.
The 1-inch face packs a full temperature scale in a pocket-safe format. Available in three ranges — two Celsius models covering cold storage through general lab use, and one Fahrenheit model for ambient to warm process monitoring. Resolution of 1°C or 1°F across the full scale. All three covered by a 1-year warranty.
Features and Benefits
Pocket/Clip Format — 1 in (25 mm) Face: Compact 1-inch face diameter with a pocket clip — designed for technicians who carry measurement tools on person. Reads while clipped to a pocket, lanyard, or equipment panel.
No Battery Required: Bimetal coil responds to temperature mechanically — no batteries, no electronics to fail. Always operational, even after storage without power.
Rugged Construction: Designed for industrial and field environments where the thermometer may be dropped, splashed, or exposed to rough handling.
1°C / 1°F Resolution: Fine graduation for accurate reading within the pocket thermometer format.
Available in C and F Scales: Three models — two Celsius (81070: -40 to 70°C; 81110: -10 to 110°C) and one Fahrenheit (81125: 25 to 125°F) — cover the most common general-purpose and food safety temperature ranges.
Specifications by Model
| SKU | Range | Resolution | Face Diameter | Scale | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81070 | -40 to 70°C | 1°C | 1 in (25 mm) | Celsius | Cold storage, freezer, general |
| 81110 | -10 to 110°C | 1°C | 1 in (25 mm) | Celsius | General lab, food safety, process |
| 81125 | 25 to 125°F | 1°F | 1 in (25 mm) | Fahrenheit | Ambient and warm process monitoring |
Laboratory Applications
Food service and food safety — pocket temperature checks of food holding, chilled storage, and hot-hold equipment where fast spot-checking is required without dedicated instruments
Laboratory and process monitoring where a battery-free backup thermometer is needed in case of digital instrument failure
Cold chain and refrigeration monitoring in field environments where battery reliability is a concern
Quality control personnel and inspectors who need a personal thermometer that is always available and ready without battery checks
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are these pocket dial thermometers?
81125 is rated ±1°F; 81070 and 81110 accuracy is ±1°C at mid-scale under standard conditions. Dial thermometers have inherent mechanical tolerance — for calibration-traceable high-accuracy measurements, use a digital instrument. These are suited for general monitoring, spot checks, and safety verification where ±1°C/°F accuracy is sufficient.
Can these be calibrated or adjusted?
Most dial thermometers have a calibration nut at the back of the face that allows zero adjustment. Immerse the stem in an ice water bath (0°C/32°F) and adjust the pointer to match the reference if needed. For more complex re-ranging, contact VEE GEE Scientific.
What is the stem length on these pocket thermometers?
Pocket dial thermometers have a short stem — typically 1–2 inches — appropriate for surface probing and shallow liquid measurements. They are not suitable for deep immersion applications where a full-length stem thermometer is required.
Quality Assurance
VEE GEE Scientific pocket dial dial thermometers are manufactured from bimetal coil technology with factory-set accuracy and permanently marked faces. Each unit is inspected for graduation clarity and dial pointer alignment before shipment. Covered by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
Academic and Institutional Pricing
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