Description
Type K Inconel Thermocouple is a premium simplex K-Type temperature sensor designed for continuous operation in high-temperature industrial processes. Featuring an Inconel 600 protection sheath, this thermocouple offers exceptional resistance to oxidation, scaling, and thermal fatigue, making it ideal for applications where standard stainless steel sheaths may experience reduced service life.
With a continuous operating temperature range of 0°C to 1000°C, the AKFS-I6S6 is the highest-temperature-rated simplex K-Type thermocouple in the Aavad product range. The Inconel 600 sheath provides superior performance in oxidizing and inert atmospheres, making it well suited for long-term use in industrial furnaces, kilns, heat treatment plants, combustion systems, and other demanding thermal processes.
The simplex K-Type sensing element delivers reliable and accurate temperature measurement while maintaining a cost-effective alternative to noble metal thermocouples such as R, S, and B Types for many industrial applications up to 1000°C.
Designed for hazardous industrial locations, the sensor incorporates a flameproof die-cast aluminium terminal head with IP67 protection, helping safeguard electrical connections against dust, moisture, and harsh environmental conditions. Its 2800 mm insertion length, 6 mm sheath diameter, and single cable entry make it suitable for deep furnace installations and long-reach temperature monitoring.
Manufactured by Aavad Instrument Pvt. Ltd., the Type K Inconel Thermocouple is available with customized insertion lengths, sheath diameters, process connections, and thermocouple configurations to meet a wide range of industrial temperature measurement requirements.
Key Features
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Premium Inconel 600 Protection Sheath High-nickel alloy composition delivers unmatched resistance to surface scaling, high-heat oxidation, and structural breakdown up to 1000°C.
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Highest Simplex Base-Metal Rating Achieves an extended 1000°C continuous operating threshold, bridging the gap between standard steel probes and expensive noble-metal instruments.
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Certified Flameproof IP67 Enclosure Heavy-walled explosion-proof aluminum terminal box isolates internal wiring junctions from volatile, gas-classified atmospheres.
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Extended 2800 mm Long-Reach Insertion Deep-reach probe footprint is perfectly sized for primary furnace walls, large firing kilns, and deep vertical reactor wells.
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Highly Responsive 6 mm Outer Diameter Slim probe geometry ensures rapid thermal tracking response times while maintaining dependable cross-sectional rigidity.
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Passive Thermoelectric Core Architecture Operates as a completely self-powered field instrument, transmitting low-voltage loops directly to control room PLCs.
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Weatherproof Single Cable Entry Hub Precision-threaded pathway completely blocks out driving rain, heavy factory dust, and corrosive process vapors.
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Traceable NABL Certification Available Can be supplied with formal, nationally certified calibration reports to satisfy strict corporate quality control audits.
Applications
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High-Temperature Firing Kilns and Soaking Pits Extended-life core profiling inside heavy ceramic firing lines, brick kilns, and glass production chambers.
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Classified Chemical and Petrochemical Reactors Explosion-safe process management inside high-heat cracking units, volatile distillation towers, and gas lines.
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Gas Turbines and Internal Combustion Exhausts Monitoring turbulent, high-velocity exhaust manifolds inside large industrial diesel gensets and marine engines.
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Utility Power Station Boilers and Flue Streams Continuous temperature mapping inside primary combustion zones, superheated steam headers, and stack exhausts.
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Advanced Plastic, Rubber, and Metal Heat-Treating Providing stable thermal regulation in high-temperature carburizing ovens and metallurgical processing cells.
Datasheet
FAQs
1. What is a Type K Inconel Thermocouple?
A Type K Inconel Thermocouple is a K-Type temperature sensor protected by an Inconel 600 sheath. This nickel-chromium alloy offers exceptional resistance to oxidation, scaling, and thermal fatigue, making it an ideal choice for continuous high-temperature industrial applications requiring reliable and accurate temperature measurement.
2. Why choose Inconel 600 instead of stainless steel?
Inconel 600 maintains its mechanical strength and oxidation resistance significantly better than conventional stainless steel during prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures. It is widely used in furnaces, kilns, heat treatment equipment, combustion systems, and other high-temperature processes where extended sheath life and dependable performance are essential.
3. Where are Type K Inconel Thermocouples used?
Type K Inconel Thermocouples are widely used in industrial furnaces, kilns, heat treatment plants, power generation facilities, petrochemical plants, combustion systems, gas turbines, aerospace testing, steel industries, cement plants, glass manufacturing, and other continuous high-temperature manufacturing processes.
4. Why Choose Aavad Instrument Type K Inconel Thermocouples?
Aavad Instrument Pvt. Ltd. Type K Inconel Thermocouples are precision-engineered using premium-grade Inconel 600 sheaths and high-quality K-Type sensing elements to deliver exceptional accuracy, durability, and long operational life. Every thermocouple undergoes stringent quality testing to ensure reliable performance in demanding industrial environments. We also offer customized sheath materials, insertion lengths, process connections, terminal head configurations, and sensing options to meet the specific requirements of diverse industrial applications.
