CeraTex 3130 Ceramic Fiber Twisted Rope

Description

CeraTex^® 3130 Ceramic Fiber Twisted Rope is made with high temperature ceramic fiber yarn, reinforced with fiberglass filament carrier, multi-strand twisted. The product is white and odorless, suitable for high temperature applications up to 2300°F.

Main Characteristics and Properties

Multi-strand twisted structure, soft but with good handling strength. It has ideal compressibility and resilience, lightweight,  low thermal conductivity, high temperature stability, low heat storage, thermal shock resistant, fire and flame proof, chemical resistant, compatible with most corrosive chemicals, commonly used acid and alkali (exceptions are hydrofluoric, phosphoric acids and concentrated alkalis).

**This product contains organic binder material (for weaving purposes only) which will burn at relatively lower temperatures and generate smoke.  Product application properties are maintained during this normal de-organic heat-cleaning process.  Product color will be restored back to white after organic binder combustion.  Product should be heat treated first before use in a smoke-prohibitive environment.

Working Temperature :      1,800 °F. for Continuous Use, 2300 °F Maximum
Specific Heat (@2000°F):  0.27 Btu/lb °F
pH Range: 2-12

Product Applications

• • Seal, packing or gasket for doors/openings in ovens, stoves, furnaces, boilers;
  • Expansion joint packing;
  • Metal casting seal;
  • Seal or gasket in other high temperature applications.