3170 CeraTex® Ceramic Fiber Paper
CeraTex® Paper is an alumino-silicate ceramic fiber-based non-woven fabric. It is manufactured through a special paper-making process with high purity washed fibers, suitable for high temperature insulation up to 2300°F.
Characteristics and Specs
- White color, light-weight, flexible, good handling strength and good uniformity
- Resists temperature as high as 2300º F, fire resistant
- Low thermal conductivity, low heat storage, thermal shock resistant
- Good dielectric strength
- Excellent corrosion resistance (Resistant to most chemicals except hydrofluoric, phosphoric acids and concentrated alkalis)
- Good for die-cut and automatic stamping
Density 12 lb/cu.ft
Tensile Strength: 100 PSI
LOI: < 9%
Working Temperature :1,800 °F. for Continuous Use, 2300 °F Maximum
Specific Heat (@2000°F): 0.27 Btu/lb °F
Typical Applications:
- Insulation, lining and gasket for furnace, kiln, oven, stove, boiler and appliance;
- Wrapping for high temperature pipe or metal casting;
- Aerospace insulation, protection and shields;
- Thermal insulation, gasket, seal, separator for ceramic and glass melting applications
- Fire protection, spark and molten metal protection
- High temperature electrical insulation
- High temperature filtration
- Seal, gasket or protection for other high temperature applications
Product Styles:
3170 CeraTex® Paper
Product Variant and Sizes
Thickness: 1/32", 1/16", 1/8", 1/4" Width: 24" and 48"
Also available with aluminum foil back
Customer Application Notes
Product Handling: Require protective gloves, cloth, mask and dust control. Details on product MSDS.