Fiberglass is a material made of glass fibers woven into a texture that causes it to trap pockets of air. The resultant fabric has high thermal insulation properties and low density.
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The thermal insulation property of fiberglass makes it a useful fabric in applications that need a thermal barrier and a high level of temperature resistance. A range of fiberglass fabrics suitable for this purpose is offered by Mid-Mountain Materials, Inc.
The HYTEX® range of fabrics from Mid-Mountain are high-temperature resistant textiles produced from various materials in different configurations based on the application. There are two fiberglass products in this range, HYTEX® 1000 and HYTEX® 1400.
Made from e-glass yarns, HYTEX® 1000 fiberglass fabrics have a continuous operating temperature of 1000 °F. In case of the product being intended for short-term use, the operating temperature can go up to 1500 °F.
HYTEX® 1000 fiberglass fabrics have high dielectric strength, are chemical resistant, and maintain a high level of tensile strength even at high temperatures.
The products produced from e-glass include fiberglass tape, cloth, sleeving, and rope in braided, knit, or woven configurations.
Moreover, high-temperature resistant fiberglass fabrics are also featured in this range. These fabrics are particularly used as removable and reusable insulation pads and blankets in the insulation industry. Fiberglass fabrics have low smoke emission, excellent abrasion resistance, and thermal insulation properties, and they can be heat treated to minimize fraying when they undergo fabrication. HYTEX® 1000 Fiberglass fabrics can be heat-treated or laminated with foil to further improve the temperature resistant properties when being used for insulation blankets and insulation pads.
HYTEX® 1400 was developed to be used in applications where products, such as HYTEX® 1000 that are produced from e-glass yarns, would normally fail. This fabric is produced from low-alkali fiberglass yarn and its continuous operating temperature is 1400 °F. If the product is intended for short-term use, the operating temperature can reach as high as 2000 °F. 2700 °F is the melting point of these fiberglass fabrics.
Fabrics in this range are very lightweight, have high strength, a high level of abrasion and chemical resistance, and excellent dimensional stability. Laminating the HYTEX 1400® fabrics with foil or applying them with coatings can also improve their thermal and abrasion properties. This product range includes cloth, tape, sleeving, and rope in knit, braided, and woven configurations.
Besides HYTEX family of fiberglass fabrics, Mid Mountain also provides a range of fiberglass mats and papers with a continuous operating temperature of 1000 °F. The company’s CERMEX® fiberglass products are manufactured from non-respirable, high purity e-glass fibers, and are ideal for applications including die-cut gaskets for thermal barriers. Customers can visit the company’s website for more information on the CERMEX® product line.
Mid Mountain offers an extensive selection of thermal insulation textiles, including the aforementioned fiberglass fabrics. For more information on this range of products, customers can contact Mid-Mountain Materials, Inc.
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A fiberglass is a form of fiber-reinforced plastic where glass fiber is the reinforced plastic. This is the reason perhaps why fiberglass is also known as glass reinforced plastic or glass fiber reinforced plastic. The glass fiber is usually flattened into a sheet, randomly arranged or woven into a fabric. According to the use of the fiberglass, the glass fibers can be made of different types of glass.
Fiberglass is lightweight, strong and less brittle. The best part of fiberglass is its ability to get molded into various complex shapes. This pretty much explains why fiberglass is widely used in bathtubs, boats, aircraft, roofing, and other applications.
In this article, we’ll talk more about the types of fiberglass, along with their properties and applications. Let’s get started.
Depending on the raw materials used and their proportions to make fiberglass, fiberglass can be classified into following major types:
Fiberglass comes in various forms to suite various applications, the major ones being:
Materials with high-temperature insulation provide an effective thermal barrier for industrial gaskets. Since fiberglass is durable, safe and offers high thermal insulation, fiberglass is one of the widely preferred materials in industrial gaskets. They not only provide a better insulation but also help in protecting the machinery, conserving the energy and ensure the safety of the professional workforce. This is the reason perhaps why fiberglass is widely used in industries given below:
Fiberglass is an essential component of a range of industries including the likes of waste water treatment plants, HVAC, fireproofing, and oil fields. To know more about fiberglass and their applications, call Phelps @ 1-800-876-SEAL today for better guidance, and check out Phelps fiberglass portfolio.