High Temperature Z-Flex® Fibre Fabrics 1,650 °C

Z-Flex® Fibre Fabrics, up to 1,650 °C

Our partner Newtex offers a wide range of fire resistant and extreme 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 °C.

Z-Flex® fabrics are made of a glass fibre fabric basis and an aluminium coating that ensures good resistance to flames and splashes of molten metal. Moreover, they reflect up to 95 % of radiant heat, which can reach 1,650 °C, with a contact temperature of 175 °C. These products also offer good mechanical strengh and chemical resistance.

Thanks to these properties, Z-Flex® fabrics can be found in numerous applications in the industry. They are mainly used for the manufacture of fire protection systems and equipments, fire protective clothing, equipment for automotive applications or also high temperature and fire resistant barriers.

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

     Applications of Z-Flex® Fibre Fabrics

  • Fire protection systems and equipment
  • Fire protective clothing
  • Industrial safety equipment
  • Insulation systems
  • High temperature resistant and fire barriers 
  • Equipment for automotive applications
  • Custom manufactures

Benefits of Z-Flex® Fabrics

  • Last longer than other fabrics
  • Better resistance to flexion, tearing and abrasion
  • Optimized reflection of radiant heat
  • Good heat protection
  • Limits flame spread
  • Good resistance to molten metal

General Data on Zetex® Fibre

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Technical Data on Z-Flex® Fibre Fabrics

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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.

Z-Flex® Fabrics (193.25k)

Data Sheet: Z-Flex® Fabrics

FAQs that can help you in this category

What high-temperature fabric should I choose based on the working temperature range?

Final Advanced Materials offers a very wide selection of fabrics which can withstand temperatures ranging between -72°C and +2,000°C. For applications reaching temperatures as high as 550°C, fibreglass-based fabrics are the most versatile. They combine high mechanical and chemical resistances and are also effective electrical and thermal insulators. For applications with a continuous exposure to temperatures over 500°C, fabrics made from basalt fibre (800°C), silicate fibre (1,000°C) or ceramic fibre (1,300°C) are recommended. The choice of fabric depends on the desired application. Whether for insulation or protection, the service conditions are a determining factor for the choice of fabric.

What is the difference between a Zetex fabric and a ZetexPlus fabric?

The Zetex and ZetexPlus fabrics produced by Final Advanced Materials are both high-temperature fibreglass fabrics, used for thermal protection or insulation applications. Zetex fabrics are suitable for standard uses, with a resistance to temperatures of 540°C in continuous service and up to 700°C short-term. ZetexPlus fabrics are given a vermiculite-based treatment which improves their resistance to abrasion and mechanical stresses, while enabling them to withstand high temperatures, 815°C in continuous service, and up to 1,095°C short-term. The choice between these two materials therefore depends primarily on the working conditions.

What high-performance fabric should I use for thermal protection in the aerospace sector?

Final Advanced Materials offers a wide range of products for extreme applications. Ceramic fibre-based and silicate fibre-based textiles are mainly used to manufacture parts in the aeronautical and aerospace sector.

They have an excellent thermal shock resistance, and can withstand exposure to temperatures of over 1,200°C short-term. These products are available in a wide range of forms, such as fabrics, braids, sleeves, tapes and non-wovens.

Ceramic fibre fabric or silica fabric: which material should I choose for a given application?

The ceramic fibre fabrics and the silica fibre fabrics offered by Final Advanced Materials are designed for the most extreme applications. When made into a fabric, ceramic fibres have a better stability at high temperature than silica-based fibres. Silica fibres have inferior mechanical properties and have a high shrinkage rate of 7 to 12%. It is however possible to thermally treat silica fabrics to reduce this shrinkage to only 1 to 4%.