Soluble Fiber Textiles
Soluble Fiber Packing
Code prefix AP
Bio-soluble fiber (AES) is an artificial vitreous silicate high-temperature insulating fiber. Its raw material meets the EU Directive 67/548 NOTA Q exemption and is not classified as a carcinogen, which makes it one of the alternatives to refractory ceramic fiber (RCF) for flexible high-temperature insulation in commercial, industrial and transport applications. Soluble fiber packing is made from AES fiber by spinning and braiding, with glass fiber or heat-resistant alloy wire added according to the service temperature: glass reinforced packing serves at 650 C continuous, wire reinforced packing at 1000 C continuous with a 1200 C short excursion. The packing resists splash from molten aluminium and zinc.
- Continuous
- 1000°C
- 1832 °F
- Short peak
- 1200°C
- 2192 °F
- Construction
- Wire reinforced
- AP
Spec sheets are issued against the confirmed grade, with the test method named on the report.
01 — Product description
Introduction
Bio-soluble fiber (AES) is an artificial vitreous silicate high-temperature insulating fiber. Its raw material meets the EU Directive 67/548 NOTA Q exemption and is not classified as a carcinogen, so it can serve as one of the alternatives to refractory ceramic fiber (RCF), providing flexible high-temperature insulation solutions for commercial, industrial and transport applications.
Soluble fiber packing is made from bio-soluble fiber as the main raw material by spinning and braiding. Glass fiber or heat-resistant alloy wire can be selected for reinforcement according to the temperature and duty: glass reinforced packing has a continuous service temperature of 650 C, while wire reinforced packing reaches 1000 C continuous with a short excursion to 1200 C. The product resists splash erosion from molten aluminium and zinc.
Advantages
- Thermal insulation performance.
- Thermal stability.
- Low thermal conductivity.
- Low heat storage.
- Sound absorption.
- Potential to reduce waste disposal costs.
Specifications
| Item | Working temperature (C) | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Glass reinforced | 650 | 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 |
| Wire reinforced | 1000 | 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 |
| Item | Working temperature (C) | Section (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Glass reinforced | 650 | 6×6, 8×8, 10×10, 12×12, 14×14, 15×15, 16×16, 18×18, 20×20, 25×25, 30×30, 35×35, 40×40, 50×50, 60×60, 70×70, 80×80 |
| Wire reinforced | 1000 | 6×6, 8×8, 10×10, 12×12, 14×14, 15×15, 16×16, 18×18, 20×20, 25×25, 30×30, 35×35, 40×40, 50×50, 60×60, 70×70, 80×80 |
Scope of application
- Dry thermal insulation for kilns, high-temperature pipes and industrial vessels.
- Low-pressure dry static sealing and insulation at furnace doors, valves and flanges.
- Insulating curtains for high-temperature furnace doors.
- High-temperature insulation protection for engines and instruments.
- Auxiliary insulating wrap for the outer layer of hot equipment and cables; insulation protection only, with no independent fire-resisting qualification, and not to be used alone as a fire-resisting structural material.
- Flue liner insulation in low-pressure, non-corrosive flue gas duty; not for high-velocity erosion or highly corrosive flue gas.
- Sound absorption and noise reduction in dry high-temperature sealing; not for high-temperature filtration.
Packaging and precautions
Packaging: each roll is supplied in its own sealed plastic bag.
- All technical data are for reference; actual performance is affected by site conditions and installation, so the user should carry out a suitability test and follow the relevant safety regulations and standards.
- The product is suitable for dry, low-pressure, static high-temperature duty only, and not for strong acid or alkali corrosion, long-term liquid immersion, high-velocity media erosion or high-frequency heavy rubbing. Resistance to molten aluminium and zinc applies to splash contact only, not to flowing metal.
- Although the fiber raw material meets the EU Note Q exemption, processing, cutting and installation generate fiber dust that irritates skin and airways; wear a dust mask and protective gloves.
02 — Characteristics
Two reinforcement grades
Glass reinforcement for 650 C continuous service, alloy wire for 1000 C continuous and a 1200 C short excursion.
Round or square section
Round packing from 6 mm to 90 mm, square packing from 6 × 6 mm to 80 × 80 mm.
Splash resistance
Withstands contact splash from molten aluminium and zinc; this is a splash rating, not a flow rating.
Low biopersistence
AES raw material meets the NOTA Q exemption and is not classified as a carcinogen.
03 — Typical properties
Values typical, confirm against duty
| Test item | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | EU 67/548 NOTA Q | |
| Continuous, glass | Glass reinforced | |
| Continuous, wire | Alloy wire reinforced | |
| Short excursion | Wire reinforced | |
| Round section | Standard diameters | |
| Square section | Standard sizes | |
| Packaging | Sealed plastic bag |
04 — Standard sizes
| Product code | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| AP-R06G | 6 mm round, glass, 650 C |
| AP-R16G | 16 mm round, glass, 650 C |
| AP-R25S | 25 mm round, wire, 1000 C |
| AP-S10G | 10 × 10 mm square, glass, 650 C |
| AP-S25S | 25 × 25 mm square, wire, 1000 C |
05 — Where it is used
- Dry thermal insulation for kilns, high-temperature pipes and industrial vessels
- Low-pressure dry static sealing and insulation at furnace doors, valves and flanges
- Insulating curtains for high-temperature furnace doors
- High-temperature protection for engines and instruments
- Auxiliary insulating wrap for hot equipment and cable outer layers (insulation only, no independent fire rating)
- Flue liner insulation in low-pressure, non-corrosive flue gas duty
- Sound absorption and dry high-temperature sealing; not for high-temperature filtration
Service limits
- Dry, low-pressure, static high-temperature duty only: not for strong acid or alkali, long-term liquid immersion, high-velocity media erosion or frequent heavy rubbing.
- Splash resistance to molten aluminium and zinc applies to splash contact only, not to flowing metal.
- Cutting and installation release fiber dust that irritates skin and airways; wear a dust mask and gloves.
- All technical data are for reference; performance depends on site conditions, so carry out a suitability test and follow the relevant safety standards.
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