Properties and benefits of ceramic fiber mats

Ceramic fiber refractory mats, which you can buy on our website (link), are a popular insulating material. This type of high-temperature insulating material has many advantages, which we will discuss in this article.

Production of refractory mats

Refractory mats are made of high quality raw materials. Such raw materials are silicon dioxide, aluminum and zirconium. The fibers are blown in a high-speed centrifuge. This method of production provides the fibers with high deformation and chemical resistance. 

Refractory mats are made in the form of a sheet of a certain thickness, length and width, which is formed by stitching with its own thread from ceramic fibers.

The physical and chemical properties of thermal insulation mats may differ depending on the product marking. However, in any case, the fibers of ceramic mats are resistant to alkaline and acidic environments, to temperature extremes and thermal shocks, to deformation and increased vibration, and also have soundproofing properties.

What are ceramic fiber refractory mats used for?

Ceramic fiber mats, like other types of refractory materials, are used to reduce heat losses in high-temperature units and other equipment. The goal is more efficient use of energy resources, as well as reducing the negative impact of high temperatures on the environment.

In addition to their main purpose, refractory mats are also used as an effective thermal compensator at the junction of denser refractory materials, they serve as a heat insulator in the manufacture of products of complex configuration, as well as high-temperature gas filters. Ceramic fiber mats are also used in the insulation of pipelines and steam pipelines.

Due to the constant density and the absence of organic binders, ceramic fiber mats are more effective in long-term operation unlike traditional basalt materials, which are characterized by degradation processes, due to which there is an increase in thermal conductivity by 25% after 2-3 years and it continues to increase with further operation.  

Mats are widely used in heaters. They are used in crucibles for casting ferrous and non-ferrous metals, in domestic and industrial hot water boilers, boilers, as fire protection, etc.

Application of ceramic fiber mats

• insulation of industrial boilers, boilers, furnaces;
• insulation of pipelines and gas pipelines, gas and steam turbines;
• high-temperature lining of walls and vaults of industrial furnaces;
• insulation of chimneys, air ducts, chimney shafts;
• lining of covers of shaft furnaces, low-temperature stands for heating tundish ladles, steel ladles;
• furnace door seal;
• thermal barriers in the automotive industry;
• filler for expansion joints in brickwork;
• isolation in the nuclear industry;
• as a high-temperature filter medium;
• instead of traditional lining materials for almost all types of thermal equipment;
• the basis for the manufacture of refractory modular blocks with a temperature classification of 1260C and 1430C.

When choosing ceramic fiber mats, you need to take into account many factors, our managers will help you make the right choice.