CERAMIC FIBER PRODUCTS
Ceramic Fiber Products
Covering high-temperature insulation blankets/bulk, fiber boards, and fiber module systems for hot-face energy saving and fast installation.
Product Series Overview
Three product directions at a glance
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High-temperature fiber insulation products
Fiber blanket/bulk series
- Alumina fiber blanket/bulk (1600C class)
- Zirconia-containing ceramic fiber blanket/bulk (1430C class)
- High-alumina ceramic fiber blanket/bulk (1400C class)
- High-purity/standard ceramic fiber blanket/bulk (1260C class)
- Aluminosilicate fiber blanket/bulk (1140C class)
- Magnesium silicate (AES) fiber blanket (700C class)
- Glass wool / rock wool
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Ceramic fiber board products
Fire-block board / machine-pressed board / backing board / semi-rigid board
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Fiber module / folded block series
Monolithic lining modules
Fiber blanket / bulk series
High-temperature fiber insulation products
Insulation and backup solutions for 700-1600C service conditions.
Ultra-high-temperature insulation
Alumina fiber blanket/bulk (1600C class)
Product description: based on high-purity alumina, made by sol-gel or melt fiberization and needled into blankets. Microcrystalline mullite/alumina phases for ultra-high-temperature insulation.
Product features: max service temperature up to 1600C, low thermal conductivity and low heat capacity; low shrinkage with chemical erosion and thermal shock resistance; almost shot-free, flexible, and resistant to gas erosion; uniform fiber diameter, high tensile strength, and excellent thermal stability.
Typical applications: ethylene cracking furnace columns and corners, hot-face protection in steel continuous annealing lines, combustor hot-face backup, insulation for semiconductor and fuel cell high-temperature equipment.
High-temperature shrinkage control
Zirconia-containing ceramic fiber blanket/bulk (1430C class)
Product description: ZrO2-added Al2O3-SiO2 needled fiber blanket optimized for high-temperature shrinkage control and slag resistance.
Product features: classification temperature 1430C; resists high-temperature shrinkage and glass/alkali slag attack; low thermal conductivity and good flexibility.
Typical applications: hot-end zones in glass furnaces, steel continuous annealing/galvanizing lines, and petrochemical high-temperature reactors.
High thermal stability
High-alumina ceramic fiber blanket/bulk (1400C class)
Product description: high-Al2O3 aluminosilicate fibers made by blowing or spinning, then needled into blankets.
Product features: classification temperature 1400C; higher thermal stability and strength than 1260C class; low thermal conductivity and good thermal shock resistance.
Typical applications: high-temperature backup or local hot-face zones in reheating furnaces, soaking pits, and regeneration units.
General insulation
High-purity/standard ceramic fiber blanket/bulk (1260C class)
Product description: classic Al2O3-SiO2 fiber system, available in high-purity and standard grades, needled into blankets.
Product features: classification temperature 1260C; low thermal conductivity and heat capacity with thermal shock resistance; binder-free for easy installation.
Typical applications: backup layers for industrial furnaces, expansion joints, furnace door seals, and raw material for modules/folded blocks.
Mid-temperature cost-effective
Aluminosilicate fiber blanket/bulk (1140C class)
Product description: mid-temperature aluminosilicate fibers, needled into blankets with good cost performance.
Product features: classification temperature 1140C; low thermal conductivity with good thermal stability; suitable for large-area insulation.
Typical applications: mid-to-high temperature furnace backup layers, electric furnaces, and outer insulation layers for heat treatment furnaces.
Soluble fiber insulation
Magnesium silicate (AES) fiber blanket (700C class, hydrophobic optional)
Product description: CaO/MgO-SiO2 (AES) soluble fiber system, needled into blankets with optional hydrophobic treatment.
Product features: service temperature -50 to 700C; low thermal conductivity and soft hand; hydrophobic option for humid environments; fine, uniform fibers with reduced skin irritation.
Typical applications: insulation for hot/cold media pipelines and vessels in power, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries; equipment external insulation layers.
Low-to-mid temperature insulation
Glass wool / rock wool (low-to-mid temperature insulation materials)
Product description: mineral fiber wool made from glass or basalt by centrifugal or blowing fiberization.
Product features: typical thermal conductivity about 0.032 W/m-K for glass wool, 0.035-0.045 W/m-K for rock wool; A-class non-combustible with good sound absorption.
Typical applications: insulation for low-to-mid temperature equipment and buildings, pipe insulation, and backup insulation layers.
Typical parameters for fiber blanket/bulk series
Performance parameter comparison
| System/grade | Classification temperature (C) | Typical density (kg/m3) | Thermal conductivity W/(m-K) @500C | Linear change % (24h) | Typical positioning |
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| Alumina fiber blanket | 1600 | 96-128 | 0.45-0.65 | <=1.0 (1400C) | Ultra-high-temp hot-face and critical facing layers |
| Zirconia-containing ceramic fiber blanket | 1430 | 96-128 | 0.15-0.18 | <=3.0 (1200C) | Glass/steel high-temperature zones |
| High-alumina ceramic fiber blanket | 1400 | 96-128 | 0.14-0.16 | <=3.0 (1200C) | High-frequency thermal cycle backups |
| High-purity/standard ceramic fiber blanket | 1260 | 64-160 | 0.13-0.15 | <=3.0 (1000C) | General backup/sealing |
| Aluminosilicate fiber blanket | 1140 | 64-128 | 0.12-0.14 | <=3.0 (950C) | Mid-temperature insulation layers |
| Magnesium silicate (AES) fiber blanket | 700 | 96-128 | 0.032 (25C)/0.072 (300C) | <=2.0 (700C) | Pipes/equipment insulation (hydrophobic optional) |
| Glass wool | <=600 | 24-64 | 0.032-0.040 (ambient) | N/A | Building/equipment low-to-mid insulation |
| Rock wool | <=600 | 40-120 | 0.035-0.045 (ambient) | N/A | Building/equipment low-to-mid insulation |
Fire-block board / machine-pressed board / backing board / semi-rigid board
Ceramic fiber board products
For lining separation, flame blocking, rigid insulation, and backup insulation needs.
Lining separation and flame blocking
Fire-block board (1430 zirconia | 1400 high-alumina | 1260 high-purity)
Product description: high-strength rigid boards made from matching grade ceramic fiber bulk, vacuum formed with high-temperature reinforcement additives. Used for lining separation, flame blocking, and resisting some gas erosion.
Product features: classification temperature 1430 / 1400 / 1260C; rigid and self-supporting with high room-temperature flexural and compressive strength; low thermal conductivity and low heat capacity; good thermal stability and shock resistance; machinable and cuttable with high dimensional accuracy.
Typical applications: backup in glass furnace melt tanks, flame blocking in burner zones; hot-face lining and partitions on ceramic kiln cars; flame-blocking insulation boards in petrochemical cracking and reforming furnaces.
Medium-to-high strength insulation board
Machine-pressed board (1430 zirconia | 1400 high-alumina | 1260 high-purity/standard)
Product description: medium-to-high strength boards made from ceramic fiber bulk by vacuum forming and mechanical pressing, with higher density than standard vacuum-formed felt. Provides insulation with some load-bearing capacity.
Product features: classification temperature 1430 / 1400 / 1260C; homogeneous structure, low thermal conductivity (<=0.135 W/m-K at 500C typical); higher strength and wear resistance than fiber blankets/felts; can be carved, punched, or laminated into complex shapes.
Typical applications: expansion joints and insulation spacers in steel continuous annealing lines; covers for nonferrous metal tundishes and launders; rigid insulation layers replacing fiber blankets on hot-face zones.
Backup insulation behind dense refractories
Backing board (1260 standard | 1140 class)
Product description: continuous-process medium-density ceramic fiber boards with high fiber content and uniform structure, used as backup insulation behind dense refractories.
Product features: classification temperature 1260 / 1140C; low thermal conductivity and heat capacity; higher compressive strength than fiber blankets; non-brittle with good toughness, easy to machine and install.
Typical applications: furnace wall backup and insulation layers for cement rotary kilns, glass furnaces, ceramic tunnel kilns, heat treatment furnaces, and aluminum electrolysis cells.
Elastic insulation board
Semi-rigid board (1140 class)
Product description: semi-rigid boards between fiber blankets and rigid boards, vacuum formed with some elasticity and strength.
Product features: classification temperature 1140C; low thermal conductivity with thermal shock resistance; good elasticity and non-brittle; easy to cut and install for backup and filling.
Typical applications: furnace backup, wall lining, and lining insulation; mid-temperature equipment such as electric furnaces and heat treatment furnaces.
Typical parameters for fiber board products
Performance parameter comparison
| Category | Classification temperature (C) | Density (kg/m3) | Thermal conductivity W/(m-K) @500C | Room-temp MOR (MPa) | Room-temp CCS (MPa) | Linear change % (24h) |
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| Fire-block board (zirconia/high-alumina/high-purity) | 1430 / 1400 / 1260 | 300-320 | <=0.135 | 0.25-0.35 | 0.8-1.5 | <=3 (by grade temperature) |
| Machine-pressed board (zirconia/high-alumina/high-purity/standard) | 1430 / 1400 / 1260 | 280-400 | <=0.135 | 0.20-0.30 | 0.5-1.2 | <=3 |
| Backing board (1260/1140) | 1260 / 1140 | 300 / 220 | 0.10-0.20 | 0.1-0.2 | <=2.5 (950-1000C) | N/A |
| Semi-rigid board (1140) | 1140 | 200-220 | 0.08-0.15 | N/A | <=3 (950C) | N/A |
Board dimensions and packaging
Standard sizes
Boards: 900x600 / 1200x600 mm, thickness 20-50 mm.
Packaging: cartons or pallets; large sizes individually shrink-wrapped or on wood pallets.
Monolithic lining modules
Fiber module / folded block series
Made from matching-grade ceramic fiber blankets or alumina fiber blankets, cut, laminated, folded, and compressed into monolithic lining components with metal anchors; folded blocks are preforms without anchors.
Product features: low thermal conductivity and low heat capacity; small permanent linear change after heating; high thickness recovery (>=90%); gas erosion resistance (up to 30-50 m/s); fast installation, fewer joints, and low heat loss; structure and anchoring can be customized to furnace design and expansion direction.
Typical applications: steel reheating furnaces, continuous annealing lines, ethylene cracking furnaces, reformers, glass furnaces, ceramic roller kilns, and heat treatment furnaces as hot-face or backup all-fiber linings; sight ports, furnace doors, and corner reinforcement zones.
Typical parameters for fiber modules/folded blocks
Performance parameter comparison
| System | Classification temperature (C) | Bulk density (kg/m3) | Thickness compression ratio (installation) | Thickness recovery % | Thermal conductivity W/(m-K) @500C | Permanent linear change after heating % (24h) |
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| Alumina composite / all-alumina | 1500-1600 | 140-180 | 25-35 | >=90 | 0.45-0.60 (@1200C) | <=1.0 (1400C) |
| Zirconia-containing ceramic fiber | 1430 | 160-200 | 25-30 | >=90 | <=0.18 | <=3.0 (1200C) |
| High-alumina ceramic fiber | 1400 | 160-200 | 25-30 | >=90 | <=0.16 | <=3.0 (1200C) |
| High-purity/standard ceramic fiber | 1260 | 160-220 | 25-30 | >=90 | <=0.15 | <=3.0 (1000C) |
| 1140-class aluminosilicate ceramic fiber | 1140 | 160-220 | 25-30 | >=90 | <=0.14 | <=3.0 (950C) |