Vermiculite-Coated Fireproof Welding Blanket

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Vermiculite-Coated Fireproof Welding Blanket

Code prefix VWB

This blanket is sewn from vermiculite-coated ceramic fiber cloth or vermiculite-coated fiberglass cloth. It combines high-temperature resistance, insulation and weather resistance, with a temperature resistance range of 500 C to 1260 C. It is used in welding operations where sparks are generated, isolating spark spatter, slag and welding spatter and shielding flammable materials, dangerous goods and decorative surfaces nearby. Handles, eyelets and pull ropes can be fitted, and other refractory materials can be selected for special cases. The product is also known as a welding blanket, welding curtain, spark receiving cloth, spark receiving blanket, marine welding blanket or marine welding cloth.

Continuous
1000°C
1832 °F
Short peak
1260°C
2300 °F
Construction
Unreinforced
VWB

Spec sheets are issued against the confirmed grade, with the test method named on the report.

01 — Product description

Spark isolation for welding and cutting

This blanket is sewn and processed from vermiculite-coated ceramic fiber cloth or vermiculite-coated fiberglass cloth. It combines high-temperature resistance, insulation and weather resistance, with a temperature resistance range of 500 C to 1260 C, and is used in welding operations where sparks are generated to isolate spark spatter, slag and welding spatter and to form a protection for surrounding flammable materials, dangerous goods and decorative surfaces.

The blanket can be customised to the customer's requirement and fitted with handles, eyelets and pull ropes. Other refractory materials can be selected for special usage scenarios. The product is also known as a welding blanket, welding curtain, spark receiving cloth, spark receiving blanket, marine welding blanket or marine welding cloth.

Working condition suitability and restrictions

The blanket isolates welding spatter and does not have the ability to block continuous open flame burning. It is suitable for dry static protection and not for strong acid or alkali corrosion, liquid immersion, high-speed medium erosion or long-term high-temperature burning. 1260 C is the short-term tolerance temperature of the base material; the actual tolerance depends on the base material type and the working environment.

Usage precautions

  • Cutting and processing release fiber dust; ventilate, wear dust-proof protection and dispose of waste under local environmental regulations.
  • For spatter isolation only; the blanket cannot replace fire prevention and fire extinguishing devices.
  • Inspect regularly and replace when damaged, carbonised, delaminated or detached.
  • All technical data are for reference; users should test suitability and follow relevant safety regulations.

02 — Characteristics

Spark and slag isolation

The coated face closes the weave so spatter and slag do not pass through to the protected surface.

Two base cloths

Vermiculite-coated ceramic fiber cloth or vermiculite-coated fiberglass cloth, 500–1260 C overall.

Fitted accessories

Handles, eyelets and pull ropes can be added for hanging and moving the blanket.

Custom sizes

Made to the working area, with other refractory materials for special scenarios.

03 — Typical properties

Values typical, confirm against duty

Test itemValueNote
Base clothSewn blanket
Temperature rangeBase material dependent
Short-term toleranceCeramic base material
AccessoriesOn request
FunctionNot fire extinguishing

04 — Standard sizes

Product codeDimensions
VWB-CVermiculite-coated ceramic cloth, to size
VWB-GVermiculite-coated glass cloth, to size
VWB-CUSTOMWith handles, eyelets or ropes

05 — Where it is used

  • Welding and cutting spark protection
  • Shielding flammable materials and decorative surfaces
  • Marine and shipyard welding
  • Maintenance and fabrication areas
  • Slag and spatter containment

Service limits

  • Isolates welding spatter only and does not block continuous open flame burning.
  • Suitable for dry static protection: not for strong acid or alkali, liquid immersion, high-speed media erosion or long-term high-temperature burning.
  • 1260 C is the short-term tolerance of the base material; the actual limit depends on the base cloth and the working environment.
  • Cannot replace fire prevention and fire extinguishing devices; replace when damaged, carbonised, delaminated or detached.

Vermiculite-Coated Fireproof Welding Blanket

VWB

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