ZetexPlus® Fibre

Final Advanced Materials offers a complete range of Zetexplus® products: tapes and fabrics.

What are ZetexPlus® Fibres?

Our partner Newtex offers a wide range of fire resistant and temperature resistant products since 1978. The Zetex® and ZetexPlus® ranges present a great variety of heat resistant textiles which can withstand temperatures up to 1,095 °C. Due to their characteristics and performances, these products are ideal for fire protection. 

ZetexPlus® products are insulation and protection textiles against high temperatures. They can be used as gaskets, welding blankets and equipment protection, lagging, welding stress relief, removable insulation pads… ZetexPlus® fabrics are woven from continuous filament fiberglass yarns that have been treated by Newtex's proprietary texturization process. Their thermal conductivity is 0.05 W.m-1.K-1: they withstand heat but also cold, down to – 73 °C. ZetexPlus® products have a good dielectric resistance and interesting mechanical properties which can be improved with specific coatings. The fibre is chemically inert and resists well to chemicals and abrasion.

Manufacturing of ZetexPlus® Fibres?

The first steps of the manufacture of ZetexPlus® fibre are similar to the one of standard E-glass fibres. Once a thread is produced, it is cut open by a compressed air nozzle to amplify its volume. The texturization process is key because it gives the high temperature fabrics superior insulation capabilities. While the process stops here for Zetex® fibres, ZetexPlus® fibres undergo an additional treatment with vermiculite coating to enhance their resistance to high temperature. The texturized thread can then be woven, braided or twisted to produce fabrics, tapes and ropes.

General Characteristics of ZetexPlus® Fibres

Mechanical Properties

For an equal diameter, Zetex® fibre is twice as strong as a steel wire. The mechanical quality of the Zetex® fabric offers all kinds of thermal protection. ZetexPlus® outdoes Zetex® by 40 %.

Property

Unit

Zetex® Thread

ZetexPlus® Thread

Tensile Strength

MPa

3,400

4,760

Water Retention

%

0

0

Electric Properties

ZetexPlus® fibre has exceptional dielectric resistance and a low dielectric constant.

Chemical Resistance

ZetexPlus® fibres have excellent resistance to acids, bases and solvents, and mould is no problem either. 

Thermal Properties

ZetexPlus® fibre products have remarkable thermal properties and withstand temperatures as cold as – 73 °C and as hot as 1,095 °C. Its insulation power is 1.5 time higher than absestos.

Property

Unit

Zetex® Thread

ZetexPlus® Thread

Max Operating Temperature

°C

540

815

Peak Temperature

°C

700

1,095

Thermal Conductuctivity at 100 °C

W.m-1.K-1

0.74

0.048

Benefits of ZetexPlus® Fibres

  • Excellent thermal resistance to hot and cold (from – 73 to 550 °C continuously)
  • Low thermal conductivity
  • Excellent dielectric strength
  • Very good resistance to acids (except phosphoric and hydrofluoric), bases and solvents
  • Rot-resistant
  • Twice the mechanical properties of steel
  • Excellent resistance to abrasion

Comparatif

Property

Unit

Zetex® 

 ZetexPlus® E-Glass

Tensile Strength

MPa

3,400

4,760

3,450

Peak Temperature

 °C

700

1,095

700

Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient

x10-6.K-1

5.3

5.3

5

Thermal Conductivity at 150 °C 

W.m-1.K-1

0.049

0.048

0.05

Applications of ZetexPlus® Fibres

  • Thermal and electric insulation
  • Expansion joint
  • Reinforcement of elastomers
  • Protection of hydraulic and/or electrical circuits
  • Sealing gasket

Product Range of ZetexPlus®

ZetexPlus® Fabrics

ZetexPlus® fibre fabrics are woven from highly texturized continuous glass filament and show great thermal and insulation properties. The ZetexPlus® range features a great variety of insulating textiles and heat protection which can withstand temperatures up to 1,095 °C. These fabrics can withstand operating temperatures up to 815 °C and peak temperatures up to 1,095 °C. ZetexPlus® fibre fabrics also stand out for their great mechanical resistance as well as their chemical resistance. ZetexPlus® features insulating textiles and heat protection with numerous applications: gaskets, compensators, heat reflectors, curtains, protective covers and clothing, etc.

ZetexPlus® Twisted & Braided Ropes

ZetexPlus® twisted and braided ropes are only produced on request. A list of standard products is available in the data sheet “Zetex® Fibre”.

ZetexPlus® Tapes

ZetexPlus® fibre tapes can withstand peak temperatures up to 1,095 °C and operating temperatures up to 815 °C. Moreover, these products show great mechanical and chemical resistance. Thanks to their properties, these products are mainly used for thermal insulation and sealing of industrial furnaces. ZetexPlus® fibre tapes are available with a coating or a reinforcing. They are proposed in widths ranging from 25 to 152 mm.

Physical variables included in this documentation are provided by way of indication only and do not, under any circumstances, constitute a contractual undertaking. Please contact our technical service if you require any additional information.

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Technisches Datenblatt: Zetex®Plus Fibre

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ZetexPlus® Fibre Fabric 1,095 °C

Zetex®Plus fibre fabrics can withstand temperatures up to 1,095 °C and are used in the industry for insulation and heat protection applications.
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ZetexPlus® Fibre Tapes 1,095 °C

ZetexPlus® fibre tapes are resistant to fire and extreme temperatures. They can withstand temperatures up to 1,095 °C and offer good chemical resistance.
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