
Flexible Fabricated Products
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 item | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base cloth | Sewn blanket | |
| Temperature range | Base material dependent | |
| Short-term tolerance | Ceramic base material | |
| Accessories | On request | |
| Function | Not fire extinguishing |
04 — Standard sizes
| Product code | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| VWB-C | Vermiculite-coated ceramic cloth, to size |
| VWB-G | Vermiculite-coated glass cloth, to size |
| VWB-CUSTOM | With 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.
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