Flexible Thermal-Ribbon™ sensors mount on the pipe surface so there’s no expense of a pipefitter to dr ain, drill, and tap the pipe for a thermowell because th ere is no thermowell When properly installed and insulate d, the accuracy and response of a Thermal-Ribbon equal s an immersed thermowell assembly.","Options include stainless steel braid over leadwire s to prevent abrasion damage and pressure-sensitive adhesive for easier mounting (smooth surfaces only) .