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HIGH TEMPERATURE TEXTILES

HIGH TEMPERATURE TEXTILES A range of high quality temperature resistant materials for many applications on the basis of outstanding technological standards. Textile, insulation and special products on the basis of new technologies have excellent technical properties and constant quality. They are the ideal material in the application of low and high temperatures as well as acoustic insulation.

Protective Textiles for Hot Works

The most effective protection against welding spatter requires the use of non-combustible materials. Specific applications and work situations often require unique choices and customized products. Only tested and approved products should be chosen for maximum security against liability. Our high temperature textiles include e-glass, fibreglass, thermoglass or silica fibres which provide extremely good protection against heat, welding spatter and sparks. High temperature textiles protects people, property or equipments when exposed to welding spark, spatter, or high heat that can result in expensive damages including fires. In major refinery shutdown, welding blankets are used as equipment covers to protect sensitive tools and equipment from the potential damage that can be caused by welding splatter. Catwalks would be lined with welding protective blankets to prevent welding spark and spatter from falling onto other levels and potentially igniting fires where there may be petroleum spills or simply keeping the spark from landing on workers at the lower levels.

CRITERIA ON SELECTING HIGH TEMPERATURE TEXTILES The following criteria must be considered on choosing the right blankets.

Level of protection • Light - minimal spatter, light sparks, general use • Medium - heavier sparks, spatter, light slag • Heavy - heavy sparks, spatter, slag • Extreme Heavy - heavy spatter, slag, possibility of molten metal

Weight and thickness of the material • Performance of the material depends on many variables. However, as a general rule, heavier / thicker material will provide better protection and take longer to burn through. Coated or Uncoated material? • Coated - has better abrasion resistance, stiffer to allow spatter and slag to roll off easily • Uncoated - is more pliable, making it easier to drape over and wrap around objects Is the application vertical or horizontal (Flat)? • Vertical application - best to use thinner blanket • Horizontal (Flat) - heavier and / or higher temperature rating must be used

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