CeraTex® Ceramic Fiber Products
CeraTex® Ceramic Fiber is produced from high purity aluminosilicate material through strictly controlled high temperature furnace melting and fiberizing process. The fiber is white and odorless, suitable for high temperature applications up to 2300°F. Commonly used CeraTex® Ceramic Fiber products include cloth, tape, rope, braid, tubing, paper, blanket, etc.
Main Characteristics and Specs
Lightweight, low thermal conductivity, high temperature stability, excellent handling strength, low heat storage, thermal shock resistant, fire and flame proof, chemical resistant, compatible with most corrosive chemicals, commonly used acid and alkali (exceptions are hydrofluoric, phosphoric acids and concentrated alkalis).
Chemical Composition: Al2O3 + SiO2 >97% ( Al2O3 47%); Fe2O3< 1%
Fiber Diameter: 3 – 4.5 microns
Fiber Shrinkage (1800°F, 3h): < 3.5%
Working Temperature : 1,800 °F. for Continuous Use, 2300 °F Maximum
Specific Heat (@2000°F): 0.27 Btu/lb °F
pH Range: 2-12
Typical Applications
- High temperature insulation seals and gaskets
- Protective blankets, curtains, covers, pads and wrapping
- Expansion joint fabric, safety clothing
CeraTex® Product Families
Ceramic Fiber Cloth
Woven ceramic fiber fabric, with or without wire insert, thickness 1/16" and 1/8"
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Ceramic Fiber Tape
Narrow woven ceramic fiber fabric, with or without wire insert, drop-warp tape(bolt-hole tape, ladder tape), thickness 1/16", 1/8" and 1/4"
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Ceramic Fiber Rope and Braid
Ceramic fiber rope in twisted styles, round braid, square braid, with or without wire insert
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Ceramic Fiber Paper
Non-woven ceramic fiber fabric or felt, thickness 1/32", 1/16", 1/8" and 1/4"
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Ceramic Fiber Blanket
Ceramic fiber needled blanket insulation, density 4 lb, 6 lb and 8 lb, thickness 1/2", 1", 1-1/2" and 2"
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