摘要 |
A temperature sensitive member, such as used in a thermostat, is formed of an elongated metal strip coated with a layer of polymer material. Holes are formed through the metal strip over its length and the layer of polymer material extends into the holes. The polymer material layer has a greater thickness than the metal strip. In one embodiment, the member can be formed by helically slitting a tubular member with the ends of the slit spaced inwardly from the ends of the tubular member. The polymer material layer is coated on the interior surface of the tubular member. |