Supplied with 3.1 and calibration certificates

Type B mineral insulated thermocouple cable

Type B mineral insulated thermocouple cable is designed for very high-temperature measurement, with an approximate temperature range from 600°C to 1700°C. Type B provides particularly stable and accurate readings above 1000°C, making it suitable for demanding high-temperature applications in furnaces, glass, steel and ceramics.

Type B MI thermocouple cable specifications

Specification Type B MI cable
Thermocouple type Type B
Thermocouple conductors Pt30%Rh–Pt6%Rh*
Temperature range Approx. 600°C to +1700°C
Insulation MgO (+99.4% high purity)
Standard diameters 1.00–6.00 mm
Class IEC Class 1 or IEC Class 1 best effort, depending on configuration
Sheath materials Inconel 600 or Pt10%Rh
Certificates 3.1 material and calibration certificates
Minimum bending radius 2× sheath diameter
Standard delivery time 5–8 weeks

When should you use Type B MI thermocouple cable?

Type B thermocouples stand out for their resistance to degradation and drift, particularly at extremely high temperatures, compared to other noble metal thermocouples like Types R and S. Their resilience makes them a preferred choice in industries that operate at very high temperatures, such as the furnace industry for temperature monitoring and control, as well as in the glass, steel, and ceramics industries where precise and reliable temperature measurements are essential. Discover more about temperature measurement in different environments.

Type B is also available in thermocouple bare wire.

Available Type B MI cable sheath materials and diameters

For the complete range of type B MI cable possibilities, visit our overview page. You can find more information about the typical sheath materials used for mineral-insulated cables here.

Thermocouple Sheath material MgO Insulation Class Outside Diameters Availability
Type B Inconel 600 +99.4% High purity IEC Class 1 best effort 1.00 mm to 6.00 mm 5-8 week delivery time Send inquiry
Type B Pt10%Rh +99.4% High purity IEC Class 1 1.00 mm to 6.00 mm 5-8 week delivery time Send inquiry

Delivery times stated are for delivery to Kamet’s warehouse

Technical specifications of Type B MI thermocouple cable

  • Available with common sheath materials such as AISI 310, Inconel 600, or platinum sheath material
  • Available in IEC Class, IEC Class 1 best effort, or ASTM E230 special limits
  • Comes with a 3.1 certificate and a calibration certificate
  • All raw materials used are sourced from Europe, America, or Japan
  • Can be bent around a mandrel with a radius equal to twice the sheath diameter without rupturing the sheath or losing insulation resistance
Thermocouple mineral insulated cable in coils

Type B MI thermocouple cable supplied by Kamet

  • We offer high-quality European or American made MI cable, with prices based on daily rates of platinum and rhodium.
  • For non-stock items, delivery ranges from 7 to 16 weeks.
  • As a customer, you have 24/7 access to our stock and prices through our digital portal.
  • Additionally, a multilingual team is always available to assist you with any questions about standard or custom solutions.
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