Specialty Ceramics

Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ specialty ceramics' products help customers to address unique challenges in thermal and chemical processing, heat exchangers, industrial metrology, temperature sensing, brazing, mechanical seals, semiconductor wafer processing, sandblasting and renewable energy generation applications.

 

The specialty ceramics portfolio consists of a wide range of products, sold as well-known brands:

 

Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ utilize materials expertise, innovative designs, creative engineering and precision manufacturing processes to deliver reliable solutions to global customers in automotive, chemical, aerospace, non-ferrous metals, nuclear and other renewable energy, industrial pumps and sealing industries; as well as OEM equipment makers and machine shops.

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Thermocouple and Sensor Protection Tubes

Tubes and Crushable Insulators

 
The products and solutions for kilns & furnaces under Saint-Gobain Ceramic Systems are designed and developed for many applications to facilitate consistent and long-term performance. Our products are designed to withstand high temperatures (up to 1.800°C) and severe operating conditions. Developed and manufactured to suit all types of kilns & furnaces that are typically used in various industry segments.

Temperature sensors provide essential data for control of industrial manufacturing processes, but these sensors are often exposed to harsh environments.

 

Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories offers four types of silicon carbide protection tubes designed to protect sensors and ensure reliable and long-term operation. These are:

  • Tubes closed at one end, for use in a wide range of applications and industries
  • Tubes open at both ends, for use in industrial gas sensors
  • Two types of crushable insulators, for electrically insulating thermocouple wires inside Mineral Insulated Metal Sheathed (MIMS) thermocouples and cables

 

Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ thermocouple protection products have proven be an effective and reliable solution for industrial users for over 30 years.

 

Specialty Ceramics Products For Thermocouple Sensor Protection

MaterialBrandBenefits / Value PropositionApplication Recommendation
Sintered Silicon CarbideHexoloy® SEExcellent sag resistance
Fast response time
Chemically inert
Harsh conditions
Petrochemical incinerators
Basic materials
Chemicals
Furnaces
Nitride Bonded Silicon CarbideCryston® 789A
N-Durance®
Refrax® 20E
Egonomical choice
Large diameters
High thermal shock resistance
Non-ferrous metals
Heat treatment furnaces
Siliconized Silicon CarbideSilit® SKFully dense & gas tight
High strength up to 1,350°C
Gas analyzer probes
Furnaces
Kilns

 

Documents

Data Sheets (TDS)
Specialty Ceramics Crystar Protection Tube

Saint Gobain Specialty Ceramics' products allow customers to solve tough problems in thermal and chemical processing, industrial metrology, temperature

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Specialty Ceramics Crystar Protection Tube
Data Sheets (TDS)
Specialty Ceramics Thermocouple Insulators

Saint Gobain Specialty Ceramics' products allow customers to solve tough problems in thermal and chemical processing, industrial metrology, temperature

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Specialty Ceramics Thermocouple Insulators
Data Sheets (TDS)
Specialty Ceramics Silit SK Protection Tube

Saint Gobain Specialty Ceramics' products allow customers to solve tough problems in thermal and chemical processing, industrial metrology, temperature

PDF | 349.68 KB
Specialty Ceramics Silit SK Protection Tube

FAQ

Which material is the best suited for use in a thermocouple protection tube?

Choice of material depends on operating conditions, such as temperature, environmental chemistry, thermal cycling, fluid flow, and presence of particulates. Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ team of experts is on hand to discuss any requirements around material selection.

Can silicon carbide tubes be used with platinum wire thermocouples?

Yes. However, use of inner alumina protection tube (closed at one end) is recommended.

Does Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories offer fully assembled thermocouple sensors?

No. Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories sells its products to thermocouple OEMs for sensor construction and assembly.