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XCIB-Wire
High Temperature Inconel Overbraided Ceramic Fibre Insulated Thermocouples
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XCIB-Wire
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Product Overview
- Color Code Standard ANSI
- Overbraiding Type Inconel
- Process Temperature, Max 980 °C
- Process Temperature, Min 0 °C
- Process Temperature Note 980°C (1800°F) continuous, 1038°C (1990°F) short-term service, depending on thermocouple type
- Series ID XCIB-Wire
- Wire Gauge 20 AWG
- Wire Type Solid
Supported Applications
The Omega XCIB Series is a family of high-temperature thermocouples with abrasion-resistant Inconel® overbraid over high-temperature ceramic-fiber insulation, giving double protection for demanding thermal environments. They are designed for oven and furnace profiling and other high-temperature measurement applications, and are available in five convenient probe styles (1–5) for easy application.
Each assembly is built on 20-gauge solid thermocouple conductors insulated with braided ceramic fiber and protected by a rugged Inconel 600® overbraid — a tough, high-nickel-content alloy. Assemblies are compatible with J, K, E, or N calibrations.
Operating Conditions & Performance
The thermocouples withstand high process temperatures:
- Continuous: up to 980°C (1800°F).
- Short-term: up to 1038°C.
Construction uses an Inconel 600® sheath and Inconel® overbraid, with a probe diameter of 4.8 mm (3/16"). Termination options include ceramic-beaded leads with compensated spade lugs, an Omega® OSTW 220°C (425°F) standard male connector, or an Omega® NHXH high-temperature 650°C (1200°F) ceramic male connector. The thermocouples are made in the USA.
Configuration Options
Model numbers follow the pattern XCIB-<thermocouple type>-<probe style>-<termination type>-<length> (for example, XCIB-K-1-3-10 is a Type K probe, style 1, with a termination type and a 10' length). Configurations vary along these axes:
- Thermocouple type: J (Iron-Constantan), K (CHROMEGA®-ALOMEGA®), E (CHROMEGA®-Constantan), or N (OMEGALLOY® NICROSIL-NISIL).
- Probe style: five styles (1–5) for different high-temperature applications.
- Termination: spade lugs, OSTW or NHXH connectors, Nextel®-insulated leads, stripped leads, SMPW mini-male, or SHX mini-male ceramic connectors.
Custom lengths and sizes are available, and the "CAL-" prefix specifies assemblies supplied with calibration data at specified temperatures.
Key Product Differences
The series spans J, K, E, and N calibrations across the five probe styles and the available termination types, in standard 3' and 10' lengths (additional length available per foot). Representative catalog numbers include:
- XCIB-K-1-3-10 — Type K, probe style 1, 10' length.
- XCIB-J-1-2-3 — Type J, probe style 1, 3' length.
- XCIB-E-2-3-10 and XCIB-N variants across the same style/termination matrix.
Specify thermocouple type, probe style (1–5), termination type, and length to define a complete part number.
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Rated 5 out of
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Turbo Technician from
Get extras, good to have on hand.
XCIB style 5 T/C's are versatile and easy for TUS temporary installation.
Date published: 2025-06-30
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Wendy J from
Very helpful company
Workes perfectly for our needs. Great quality as well! Wasn't sure what kind to get, and company was very helpful and figuring which one to purchase.
Date published: 2024-09-04
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FlexCable from
Great Quality-On Time
Great Quality product and we received it in a timely manner. This is our engineers go to.
Date published: 2023-07-05
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Fran Abarno from
Quality
Web-site was easy to navigate. Quick response with notifications on shipping.
Date published: 2022-09-14
Rated 5 out of
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Milosdad from
Best in the business
High quality and perfect for our needs.. shipping / availability was a little slow but, we got them when we needed them and they're great
Date published: 2021-10-12
Exactly what is meant by "short-term service" in the Process Temperature Note? Is this minutes, hours, days?
Thank you for the inquiry. Short term service indicates hours or days of service.
Best regards
OMEGA
Date published: 2025-04-06
Can these J Type thermocouples really operate up to 980C? And are they resistant to oxidation?
Hi laurenEV
Thank you for the inquiry. You are correct in that type J would not be rated to 980 C. Type J 20 awg bare wire has continuous service rating of 480 C in air environment. For high temperatures we recommend K type. J type will oxidize.
Best regards
OMEGA
Date published: 2022-04-13
What is the safe operating temperature that the Nextel with Inconel Braiding cable can width stand? How long can it width stand prolonged heat exposure?
Thank you for your inquiry. 980°C is the maximum operating temperature. No data for length of exposure time.
Date published: 2023-06-20
Is there a mounting tube or sleeve available for the XCIB-K-1-10? or are they intended to be directly in contact with the heat/flame?
Thank you for your inquiry. We do not have any protection tubes designated for the XCIB series. They are suitable for direct flame contact.
Date published: 2023-03-03
Hello there, I would like to ask, Is this thermocouple come with cal cert?
Thank you for the inquiry. An order for this item will receive Cal-1 "Certificate of Conformance". This is not a NIST traceable cert.
Best regards
OMEGA
Date published: 2021-06-01
Can these be submerged in water? I want to test it with boiling water. I have model XCIB-K-1-5-3.
These probes cannot be submerged in liquid as the insulation is porous. If you put the sensing end in a sealed metal tube then submerge that would be OK.
Date published: 2024-04-17