XCIB-Wire

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.