XT Thermocouples

The improved XT® thermocouple with the class 3 sleeve offers the molten metals producer the most accurate, reliable and safe immersion thermocouple available. The class 3 sleeve is a custom developed composite LBF (low bio-persistent fiber) material that offers superior insulation and resistance to molten metal corrosion. The construction of the XT with the class 3 sleeve ensures a robust design that performs well in iron, steel and nonferrous applications. All Heraeus Electro-Nite manufacturing plants utilize the ISO9000- 2000 Quality Management System.

Applications

The XT thermocouple is designed to be used in furnaces, ladles, pour boxes, cupola streams and other areas where a multiple immersion temperature is preferred. The XT thermocouple is available in type S and B, IPTS 1948 and 1968 calibration scale. The highly accurate thermocouple element is traceable to NIST and the accuracy is better then .25% of the measured value. The XT thermocouple can measure molten metal temperatures from 900 ºF – 3300 ºF. The XT2 model is designed for iron and carbon steel, the XT4 model has a corrosion resistant coating that improves performance in high alloy steels and nonferrous metals.

Benefits

• More robust design
• Reduced dust
• Improved packaging
• Better quality from improved control of the sleeve material
• Cost effective

Manufactured with AES Fiber

• AES fiber is manufactured from low bio-persistent fibers (LBF) that contain predominantly Calcia (calcium carbonate) and Silica (silicon dioxide) while RCF fibers contain predominantly Alumina Silica. Low bio-persistent means that the fibers are cleared from the lungs very quickly if they are inhaled. Clearance occurs through the body's natural defense mechanisms. Bio solubility is a factor that influences the bio-persistence of man-made vitreous fibers (MMVF) in the lungs.

• According to the European Union (EU) Directive 1999/31/EC, waste products containing LBPF can be disposed of in a non-hazardous landfill. In practice, LBF users experience no difficulty disposing of waste LBF fiber. This is the benefit of products containing LBF compared with products containing RCF

• AES fiber is classified as a Category 3 fiber which meets the European Union (EU) Directive 199/31/EC for disposing of LBF products and EU Directive 97/69/EU for exoneration of toxicology classification. This eliminates any concern about using category 2 RCF fibers. This is an important distinction from standard category 2 RCF fibers which are typically used in foundry applications. With increased environmental regulations it will become important to specify AES fiber material.

• XT2 - Specifically designed for iron, carbon steel and non corrosive metals
• XT4 - Specifically designed for stainless steel, corrosive alloys, non ferrous and high temperature applications

Packaging

• 50 pieces/box, 1000 pieces/pallet, 24" length in 500 pieces/pallet