Critical Technical Advantages
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Maximum Temperature Capability: Supporting Type R, S, and B noble metal thermocouples, the TAF12S is capable of continuous operation at 1,700°C. These materials are chosen for their exceptional stability at temperatures where base-metal sensors would fail or suffer from severe accuracy drift.
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Gas-Tight Ceramic Barrier: The single protection tube is manufactured from high-purity, non-porous ceramic materials (such as Alsint C799). This provides a gas-tight seal that prevents furnace gases and contaminants from reaching the thermocouple wires, ensuring the long-term integrity of the measurement.
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Modular Cost Management: The TAF12S is designed with a modular spare parts concept. Because ceramic tubes can be sensitive to mechanical impact or extreme thermal shock, the design allows for the individual replacement of the thermowell or the thermocouple insert, significantly reducing total lifecycle costs.
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Optimized Sensor Protection: The thermocouple wires are housed within internal ceramic insulators, providing mechanical support and electrical insulation within the primary protection tube. This multi-layered internal construction protects the sensitive noble metal wires from vibration and mechanical stress.
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Flexible Installation: The modular design allows for a variety of process connections, including adjustable stop flanges or threaded adapters, making it easy to integrate the TAF12S into different kiln and furnace wall thicknesses.
Technical Performance Matrix
| Feature | Details |
| Max. Process Temperature | 1,700°C (3,092°F) |
| Sensor Type | Thermocouple Type R, S, or B (Noble Metal) |
| Protection Tube Design | Single Ceramic |
| Ceramic Materials | C610 (Pythagoras), C799 (Alsint) |
| Insert Configuration | Single or Double TC with ceramic insulators |
| Connection Head | Aluminum or Stainless Steel (e.g., DIN Form A/B) |
Primary Applications
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Ceramic Baking Ovens: Monitoring the high-heat zones required for firing porcelain and technical ceramics.
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Glass Industries: Temperature tracking in glass-melting primaries and feeder sections where aggressive vapors are present.
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Brickworks: Providing durable, stable measurement in high-capacity brick kilns.
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Heat Treatment: Used in specialized metallurgical furnaces requiring temperatures beyond the range of Type K or N thermocouples.
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Laboratory Furnaces: Serving as a reference sensor for high-temperature material testing and research.
