Overview
The OMEGA XCIB-K-4-2-10 Type K thermocouple is a high-temperature sensor designed for demanding industrial applications. This thermocouple is double-protected with abrasion-resistant Inconel overbraid with high temperature ceramic fiber insulation, with a temperature rating of 980°C (1800°F) continuous service and 1090°C (2000°F) short-term service, making it ideal for furnaces, ovens, and other extreme-temperature environments. The model designation “4-2” indicates a grounded junction style, and “-10” denotes a 10-foot lead length.
Key Features
- Double-protected with abrasion-resistant Inconel overbraid with high temperature ceramic fibre insulation
- 20 gauge solid conductor thermocouple wires insulated with braided Nextel® ceramic, with a rugged overbraid of Inconel 600®
- Grounded junction can be bolted to a surface or the Inconel eye can hook the thermocouple to a conveyor flight
- Unexcelled for profiling ovens and furnaces
- Ideal for both stationary and temporary installations in high-heat environments
Technical Specifications
- Thermocouple Type: K (Chromega-Alomega)
- Temperature Range: 980°C (1800°F) continuous service; 1090°C (2000°F) short-term service
- Wire Gauge: 20 AWG solid conductor
- Insulation Material: Braided Nextel® ceramic with Inconel 600® overbraid
- Lead Length: 10 feet (3 meters)
- Junction Style: Grounded (Style 4-2)
- Measurement Range: -0 to 980°C (-0 to 1800°F)
- Standards Compliance: ANSI K Type thermocouple standards
Typical Applications
The OMEGA XCIB-K-4-2-10 thermocouple is suited for:
- Industrial furnace and kiln temperature monitoring
- Oven profiling and process control
- Direct flame-contact temperature measurement
- Conveyor system temperature sensing
- Metal heat-treatment and foundry operations
- Any application requiring continuous temperature measurement up to 980°C
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Any thermocouple transmitter or data acquisition system accepting Type K input signals
- Standard industrial temperature controllers with thermocouple input terminals
- Data loggers and process monitoring equipment rated for thermocouple inputs
- OMEGA thermocouple readers and indicator instruments
- Furnace control systems and PLC analog input modules
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. The XCIB-K-4-2-10 may be interchangeable with other XCIB-K style 4-2 configurations from OMEGA featuring similar specifications.
Works With
- Standard K-type thermocouple signal conditioning and transmitters
- Industrial control systems with analog thermocouple input channels
- SCADA and HMI systems supporting thermocouple data acquisition
- Furnace controllers and temperature-based process automation equipment
