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.

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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.

Are biosoluble fibre fabrics compliant with the REACH regulations and the European directive?

The biosoluble fibre high temperature fabrics produced by Final Advanced Materials are designed to meet the requirements of European regulations, in particular REACH. These fibres are not classified as CMR and exhibit low biopersistence, meaning they can naturally be eliminated from the body. The materials are carefully selected to limit the presence of substances of concern and to guarantee their compliance. The technical and regulatory information is given in the technical data sheets and the SDS to support their use.

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%.