CeraTex 3170 Ceramic Fiber Paper

Description

CeraTex® 3170 Ceramic Fiber Paper is an alumino-silicate ceramic fiber-based non-woven fabric. It is manufactured through a special paper-making process with high purity washed fibers, suitable for high temperature insulation up to 2300°F.

Main Characteristics and Properties

White color, light-weight, flexible, good handling strength and good uniformity
Resists temperature as high as 2300º F, fire resistant
Low thermal conductivity, low heat storage, thermal shock resistant
Good dielectric strength
Excellent corrosion resistance (Resistant to most chemicals except hydrofluoric, phosphoric acids and concentrated alkalies)
Good for die-cut and automatic stamping
Density 12 lb/cu.ft
Tensile Strength: 100 PSI
LOI: < 9%
Working Temperature :1,800 °F. for Continuous Use, 2300 °F Maximum
Specific Heat (@2000°F): 0.27 Btu/lb °F

Product Applications

Insulation, lining and gasket for furnace, kiln, oven, stove, boiler and appliance;
Wrapping for high temperature pipe or metal casting;
Aerospace insulation, protection and shields;
Thermal insulation, gasket, seal, separator for ceramic and glass melting applications
Fire protection, spark and molten metal protection
High temperature electrical insulation
High temperature filtration
Seal, gasket or protection for other high temperature applications