Omega XC4 Specification

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Very High Temperature Sleeving
Nextel® Ceramic or 96% Silica
Nextel 312 is an Alumina-Borica-Silica fiber that is braided without the aid of organic, glass or metal inserts. This sleeving retains strength and flexibility at continuous exposure to 1200°C (2200°F). Short exposures to 1425°C (2600°F) can be tolerated. Most common metals (except molten copper and tin) do not attack the fibers.
Because Nextel 312 Ceramic Fibers contain no residual acids or chlorides, there are no chemicals present to corrode or etch the wires. Even in a test involving exposure to 96 percent relative humidity, no noticeable electrolytic corrosion was detected.
Not recommended for use in abrasive
environments without the protection of Inconel®
overbraiding or a thermowell.
1200°C (2200°F) Continuous Exposure Braided Ceramic Sleeving.
U Six Sizes U 1.5, 3.0, 4.5, 6.0, 9.0, 12 mm
1
⁄16, 1⁄8, 3⁄16, 1⁄4, 3⁄8, 1⁄2") Diameter
( Thermocouple Wire Insulation
U Low Thermal Conductivity U Dimensionally Stable U Non-Hygroscopic U Maintains Strength at Higher
Temperatures
Effects of Chemicals on XC Sleeving
Chemical Strength Retention*
NH HCl H H NaOH KOH CaO
After exposure to 10 percent chemical baths.
*
does not recommend this material for food,
cosmetic, medical, or pharmaceutical use.
(ammonium hydroxide)
OH
4
(hydrochloric acid)
(sulfuric acid)
2SO4
(phosphoric acid)
3PO4
(sodium hydroxide)
(potassium hydroxide)
(calcium oxide-lime)
This material is intended for industrial applications only. In addition, OMEGA
38
78
85
less than 1
less than 1
less than 1
48
Percent
Nextel 312
To Order
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Nextel 312 Nextel 440 Dimensions: mm (inch) Nom. Wall Cov.**
Model No. Model No.
ID Thickness % per inch lb
Picks/ Yards/
XC-116 XC4-116 1.5 (1⁄16) 0.74 (0.029) 92 13 85 XC-18 XC4-18 3.0 (1⁄8) 0.81 (0.032) 83 13 36 XC-316 XC4-316 4.5 (3⁄16) 0.89 (0.035) 91 11 27 XC-14 XC4-14 6.0 (1⁄4) 0.92 (0.036) 81 12 25 XC-38 XC4-38 9.0 (3⁄8) 0.94 (0.037) 72 10 17 XC-12 XC4-12 12 (1⁄2) 1.1 (0.045) 71 11 12
Silica Dimensions: mm (inch) Nominal Wall
Model No. Inside Diameter Thickness XS-116 1.5 (1⁄16) 0.71 (0.028)
Silica Insulation
Available
XS-18 3.0 (1⁄8) 0.89 (0.035) XS-316 4.5 (3⁄16) 0.89 (0.035) XS-14 6.0 (1⁄4) 0.89 (0.035) XS-38 9.0 (3⁄8) 0.89 (0.035) XS-12 12 (1⁄2) 0.89 (0.035)
Stocked in 10, 25, 50 and 100' lengths.
% coverage is the sleeve length when it is expanded to the nominal inside diameter as compared to the relaxed length.
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(Measured length x % coverage = actual length covered.) Note: The length is measured when the sleeving is empty and in a relaxed state. Ordering Example: XC-14-25, 25' of 1⁄4" Nextel 312 insulation, 1200°C (2200°F) continuous temperature rating. Note: Published price is based on market value at time of printing and is subject to change due to fluctuations in value of raw material.
H-23
U 1200°C (2200°F) Continuous Rating
U 1425°C (2600°F) Short Term Rating Nextel 440
U 1375°C (2500°F) Continuous Rating
U 1550°C (2800°F) Short Term Rating
2
Silica (96% SiO
)
U 982°C (1800°F) Continuous Rating
Silica is chemically compatible in many environments such as air, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, ammonia, carbon monoxide, chlorine, hydrogen chloride and sulfur dioxide. It is also stable in a vacuum, in contact with water, various hydrocarbons, ammonium hydroxide, and hydrochloric, nitric, and sulfuric acids.
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