This section provides an overview for thermo markers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 8 thermo marker manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked thermo marker companies as of November, 2024: 1.MISUMI Group Inc., 2.Thermographics, 3.European Aerosols GMBH.
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A thermo marker is a unique marker that changes color permanently when exposed to high temperatures, visually indicating areas that have become hot or were exposed to heat.
Thermo markers can be used to draw on screw heads, serving as a visual temperature indicator and to check screw tightness. However, they are not suitable for outdoor use due to ultraviolet light sensitivity.
Thermo markers are applied to screws and components of boilers, piping, and electrical equipment prone to high temperatures. They are preferred over thermal seals due to their adhesive reliability.
By marking a tightened screw with a thermo marker, any shift in the line indicates loosening, providing a simple way to monitor screw integrity during operation.
These oil-based markers change from red to yellow at temperatures ranging from 105 °F to 175 °F. Once changed, the color remains altered even after cooling, except under extreme cold below -13 °F. This permanent change helps identify overheating areas or steam leaks and serves as a safety alert. However, the markers are not designed for very low temperatures, where they may revert to the original color.
Thermo markers lack strong weather resistance and may fade in outdoor environments. They also do not adhere well to certain materials like rubber, packing tape, and Teflon. It’s advisable to test the marker on the intended surface before field application, as the ink is more prone to peeling compared to regular markers.
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Thermographics, a division of LCR Hallcrest, established in 2017 with headquarters in Glenview, Illinois, United States, is a manufacturer of color-changing, temperature-sensitive indicating graphic devices and materials. The company's product line includes forehead and bath thermometers, bath thermometers, and photochromic ink. These products are used to show changes in temperature for a number of applications other than thermometers, such as printed products that have different imprints with color and clothing that changes color. It operates in a broad range of markets through distribution, private label, and original equipment manufacturer arrangements.
Kuboi Ink Co. Ltd., established in 1948 in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of specialist inks. The company's product line includes UV-curing inks, Flexo inks, and thermochromic inks. These products are used for narrow web letter presses, printing on narrow labels, and printing on paper. Some of these inks are only visible under UV light, and others give off specific scents. It serves a wide range of industries, including food packaging, clothing labels, and consumer products, and also supplies custom solutions for original equipment manufacturers.
Technima Central GmbH, established in 2010 with headquarters in Ettenheim, Germany, is a manufacturer of aerosol marking and decorative paints. The company's product line includes line marking spray paints, line marking equipment, and floor marking accessories. These products are used in various applications, such as marking lines on roads, construction sites, and painting industrial equipment. It serves a wide variety of markets that include consumer product manufacturing, public works, and industrial maintenance teams.
Fisher Scientific UK Ltd is a supplier of laboratory chemicals, equipment, and services based in Loughborough, United Kingdom, operating as a subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a merger of Fisher Scientific International, Inc. and Thermo Electron in 2006. With a portfolio of over 2 million products, Fisher Scientific offers chemicals, reagents, equipment and instruments, consumables, and safety products. These products cater to various sectors, including clinical diagnostic and research laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotech industries, healthcare, and government agencies. Fisher Scientific also provides business solutions like the New-Lab Start-Up program, as well as SureTRACE and SureTRACE+ for product knowledge and supply chain management.
European Aerosols GMBH, founded in Germany, is a supplier of paint accessories, marking sprays, and aerosols. The company's product portfolio includes a comprehensive range of paint accessories, including brushes, rollers, paint trays, and paint mixing tools, and a selection of aerosol products such as spray paints, lubricants, and specialty coatings. Its products are used in applications, including construction, landscaping, and sports field marking. The company also offers customer service from order placement to timely delivery and after-sales support.
Misumi Group Inc., established in 1963, is a distributor of mechanical and electrical products based in Tokyo, Japan. The company has other subsidiaries, namely Misumi Corporation, Suruga Production Platform Co. Ltd and Suruga Seiki Co. Ltd. Its catalog includes shafts, cables, punches, actuators and switches. These products are used in machinery and electricity industries. The company also has an online catalog which has sold over 30 million items. In addition, it has a global network of sales offices, logistics and manufacturing sites in Asia, the Americas and Europe.
Industry Plaza, founded in France in 2007, is an electrical supplier of industrial equipment. The company's product portfolio includes an extensive selection of industrial machinery and tools, including machining equipment, power tools, material handling solutions, and safety gears. It also offers automation and control solutions such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors, and human-machine interfaces (HMIs). The company has global suppliers and provides technical assistance and guidance, helping clients select the right equipment for their specific applications.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | MISUMI Group Inc. |
21.2%
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2 | European Aerosols GMBH |
18.2%
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3 | Thermographics |
15.2%
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4 | Industry Plaza |
15.2%
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5 | Sinapse Biotecnologia Ltda |
12.1%
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6 | Kuboi Ink Co.,Ltd |
9.1%
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7 | Technima Central GMBH |
6.1%
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8 | Fisher Scientific |
3.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the thermo marker page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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Japan | 2 | 28.6% |
Germany | 2 | 28.6% |
United States of America | 1 | 14.3% |
Brazil | 1 | 14.3% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 14.3% |