High Temperature Silicate Fibre Fabrics 1,100 °C

Silicate Fabrics, up to 1,100 °C

Silicate is a mineral combining silicon dioxide (SiO₂) to other metallic oxides, such as aluminium, magnesium, calcium, etc. Depending on their level of silicon dioxide, silicate fibre-based textiles offer different thermal, physical and mechanical properties.

Silicate fibre products are inorganic and contain no toxic substances. The good thermal and mechanical properties of these products make them excellent alternative to ceramic fibre products. With a diameter of 9 μm, these fibres pose no health risk when handling. As a comparison, silicate fibres have better resistance to high temperatures than glass or biosoluble fibres. 

Silicate fibre fabrics offer excellent thermal resistivity. They also have great mechanical strength and chemical resistance. They are therefore suitable for high-temperature applications, such as the assembly of protective covers against metal splashes and sparks.

Final Advanced Materials proposes silicate fibre fabrics with at least 94 % of silicon dioxide. These fabrics are untreated or available with a pre-setting. Pre-setting stabilises textiles through the action of heat. A vermiculite coating is also possible in order to enhance the properties of the textiles, including their resistance to abrasion or to peak temperatures. Moreover, different declinations of the silicate fibre are available for silicate fibre fabrics.

For more information regarding the availability, refer to the technical data sheet.

     Applications of Silicate Fibre Fabrics

• Protective cover against metal splashes and sparks
• Protective curtain
• Heat protection
• Component for protective clothing’s assembly
• Electrical insulation

General Data of Silicate Fibre

Technical Data of Silicate Fibre

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.