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Multi-Bore Alumina (99.7% Al2O3) Thermocouple Insulator Beads & Rods

Extruded 99.7% high-purity alumina 2-bore, 4-bore, and 6-bore capillary insulator rods and beads for Type R, S, B, K, and C high-temperature thermocouples and UHV feedthroughs.

Alternate & search designations: 2-hole and 4-hole ceramic thermocouple tubing, Type R/S/B/C thermocouple insulator rod
Purity / Grade Options99.7% Recrystallized Alumina (DIN VDE 0335 Type C799)
Standard DimensionsOD 0.8 mm to 25 mm × 2-Bore, 4-Bore, or 6-Bore × Lengths 5 mm to 1,500 mm
Available ConfigurationsContinuous extruded rods or precision-sliced fish-spine/cylindrical beads
Ordering & MOQSpecification-based quote · Prototype & production lots

Material & Engineering Overview

Even trace silica (SiO2) or iron impurities in low-grade ceramic insulators vaporize above 1,200 °C and poison Platinum-Rhodium (Type R/S/B) and Tungsten-Rhenium (Type C/D) thermocouple junctions, causing severe EMF calibration drift.

Our 99.7% C799 recrystallized alumina multi-bore insulators contain <0.1% SiO2 and maintain high electrical volume resistivity (>10⁸ Ω·cm at 1,000 °C) up to 1,750 °C in air, vacuum, or inert gas.

Standard Shipment Documentation: Manufacturer Lot COA (Al2O3 purity ≥99.7%, SiO2/Fe2O3 ppm, bulk density) and bore-gauge check.

Primary Research & Industrial Applications

  • Electrical isolation of Pt-Rh (Type R, S, B) and W-Re (Type C, D) bare thermocouple wires
  • Dual-junction (4-bore) redundant furnace control and over-temperature safety probes
  • Ultra-high-vacuum (UHV) multi-pin electrical feedthroughs and e-beam gun standoffs
  • Coil support rods and micro-capillary gas delivery channels

Nominal Material Reference Properties

Property / MetricNominal Reference Value (Grade Dependent)
Material Grade99.7% α-Al2O3 (C799 Low-Silica)
Bore ConfigurationsSingle, 2-Bore, 4-Bore, 6-Bore, & Oval
Standard OD Range0.8 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.6 mm, 2.4 mm, 3.0 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.7 mm, 5.5 mm, 6.35 mm, 8.0 mm
Standard ID Bore Range0.25 mm to 2.5 mm
Max Working Temp1,750 °C

Reference values reflect typical sintered, fused, or wrought grades. Exact batch test figures are confirmed on your written quotation and accompanying lot Certificate of Analysis.

What to Specify in Your Quote Request

Specify number of bores (2-bore or 4-bore), outer diameter (OD), inner bore diameter (ID), length (or cut bead length), and quantity.

Include target quantity, destination country/postal code for express air freight calculation, and any special cleanroom bagging or certification requests.

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Technical & Procurement FAQ

Why must Platinum-Rhodium thermocouples use ≥99.7% alumina instead of mullite or 95% alumina?
At high temperatures, silica (SiO2) in lower-purity ceramics reduces to volatile SiO, which alloys with platinum wire to form brittle low-melting platinum silicide.
Can I order matching closed-end outer protection sheaths?
Yes. Pair multi-bore inner insulators with our gas-tight single-closed-end 99.7% Al2O3 outer protection tubes (TB-AL2O3-TU).
Are short cut insulator beads available for flexible probe routing?
Yes. Both full-length rods (100–1,500 mm) and precision-cut short beads (3–25 mm) are stocked and custom cut.
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