Omega Products XC-12 User Manual

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.

*

(ammonium hydroxide)

OH

4

(hydrochloric acid)

(sulfuric acid)

2SO4

(phosphoric acid)

3PO4

(sodium hydroxide)

(potassium hydroxide)

(calcium oxide-lime)

78

85

38

less than 1

less than 1

less than 1

48

Percent

Nextel 312
U 1200°C (2200°F)

To Order

Nextel 312 Nextel 440 Dimensions: mm (inch)
Nom. Wall Cov.**

Model No. Model No.
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)
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.

**

(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.

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Picks/ Yards/

ID Thickness % per inch lb

Silica Insulation

Available

H-23

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.