CeraTex 3180 Ceramic Fiber Blanket                                    View MSDS

CeraTex 3180 Blanket  is a needled blanket made from our CeraTex ceramic fiber. The blanket is ightweight, flexible, and available in a wide variety of thicknesses, widths and densities.

CeraTex 3180 Blanket resists temperature as high as 2300º. This material is lightweight and has very low thermal conductivity, excellent handling strength, low heat storage, thermal shock resistance and corrosion resistance (commonly used acid and alkali).  It also provides excellent sound absorption and excellent fire protection. 

 Chemical and Physical Data:

Chemical Composition:       Al₂O₃:  47%, SiO₂: 50%; Total Al₂O₃ and SiO₂ >97% ; Fe₂O₃:  < 1.0%          

Fiber Physical Properties:   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                         

 Available  Density and Size

          Density: 4, 6, 8 lbs./cu. ft. (64, 96, 128 kg/m3)
          Thickness: 1/4", 1/2", 1", 1-1/2", 2"
          Width: 24" and 48"
          Packaging: In plastic bags and then in cartons

 Typical Applications

         • Repair, insulation and linings for furnaces, kilns, generators, reformers, boilers, etc.

         • Insulation for steam and gas turbines, and other high temperature equipment

         • Insulation for nuclear applications and power plants

         • High-temperature pipe insulation, casting mold insulation, etc.

         • High-temperature seals and gasketing, furnace door seals, expansion joint seals

         • Fire protective insulation or linings

         • High-temperature filtration

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