applicatons of ceramic wool

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5/7/20251 min read

1. High-Temperature Insulation:

Furnaces and kilns (lining and back-up insulation)

Boilers and heaters

Heat treatment equipment

Foundries and smelters

2. Industrial Equipment & Processes:

Petrochemical processing units

Power plants

Metalworking industries (e.g., steel, aluminum, glass)

Refineries (as part of reformers and reactors)

3. Fire Protection:

Fireproof enclosures

Fire-resistant doors and walls

Fire curtains and fire blankets

4. Laboratory Applications:

Laboratory furnaces

Crucibles and muffles

Sample testing equipment where thermal shock resistance is critical

5. Aerospace & Automotive:

Heat shields

Exhaust systems

Thermal barriers in jet engines and turbines

6. Expansion Joint and Gasket Insulation:

Used in expansion joints, seals, and gaskets exposed to high temperatures

Key Properties Enabling These Applications:

High temperature resistance (up to 1260°C or more)

Low thermal conductivity

Light weight

Thermal shock resistance

Non-combustible