Fiberglass is a material made from woven glass fibers whose texture allows it to retain air. The resulting fabric has high thermal insulation properties and low density.
The insulating properties of fiberglass make it a useful fabric where thermal insulation and resistance to high temperatures are required. Mid-Mountain Materials, Inc. offers a line of fiberglass fabrics suitable for this purpose.
Mid-Mountain’s HYTEX® line of fabrics are heat-resistant textiles made from a variety of materials in a variety of configurations depending on the application. There are two fiberglass products in this series: HYTEX® 1000 and HYTEX® 1400.
HYTEX® 1000 fiberglass fabric is made from alkali-free glass fiber and has a constant operating temperature of 1000°F. If the product is used for short periods of time, operating temperatures may reach 1500°F.
HYTEX® 1000 fiberglass fabric has high dielectric strength, chemical resistance and maintains a high level of tensile strength even at elevated temperatures.
Products made from alkali-free glass include fiberglass tapes, fabrics, hoses and ropes in woven, knitted or braided structures.
In addition, this range features fiberglass fabrics that are resistant to high temperatures. These fabrics are used, among other things, as removable and reusable insulation mats and blankets in the insulation industry. Fiberglass fabrics have low smoke emission, excellent abrasion resistance and thermal insulation properties, and can be heat treated during production to minimize wear. HYTEX® 1000 fiberglass fabric can be heat treated or foil laminated to further improve heat resistance when used in insulation blankets and pads.
HYTEX® 1400 has been developed for use in products where defects are common (eg HYTEX® 1000 made from e-glass yarn). The fabric is made from low alkali fiberglass yarn and can withstand a constant operating temperature of 1400°F. If the product is intended for short-term use, operating temperatures may reach 2000°F. 2700°F is the melting point of these fiberglass fabrics.
The fabrics in this series are extremely lightweight, have high strength, high levels of abrasion and chemical resistance, and excellent dimensional stability. Laminating or foiling HYTEX 1400® fabric can also improve its heat and abrasion resistance. The product range includes fabrics, tapes, sleeves and ropes of knitted, braided and woven construction.
In addition to the HYTEX line of fiberglass fabrics, Mid Mountain offers a line of fiberglass mats and papers with a constant operating temperature of 1000°F. The company’s CERMEX® fiberglass products are made from breathable, high-purity e-glass fiber and are ideal for applications such as die-cut insulation gaskets. Customers can visit the company’s website to learn more about the CERMEX® product line.
Mid Mountain offers a variety of insulating textile options, including the aforementioned fiberglass fabrics. For more information about this series of products, customers can contact Mid-Mountain Materials, Inc.
This information is derived from materials provided by Mid-Mountain Materials, Inc. and has been reviewed and adapted.
Mid-Mountain Materials, Inc. (December 6, 2021). A Guide to Fiberglass Fabric. Azom. Retrieved January 17, 2024, from https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=15312.
Mid Mountain Materials, Inc. “A Guide to Fiberglass Fabrics.” Azom. January 17, 2024
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Is the heat resistant up to 600°C warped glass fabric (GT) made from E-type alkali-free aluminum borosilicate fiberglass yarn? For the production of textured fabrics, textured threads with a thread diameter of 6 and 9 microns are used.
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Post time: Jan-17-2024