VERMICULITE COATED SILICA FABRIC FIRE BLANKET

Maksweld Vermiculite Silica Fabric is widely used across various industries that require heat and flame resistance, as well as chemical and thermal insulation. Its high silica content 96% makes it one of the most effective non-metalic thermal barriers available.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

PROPERTY	SPECIFICATION
WEIGHT	1150GSM (grams per square meter)
THICKNESS	Approx. 1.30±0.1mm
WEAVE	Plain/Satin
ROLL WIDTH	Typically 1 meter
SIZE	Custom sizes available
FLEXIBILITY	Moderate (more flexible than ceramic fiber cloth, less than fiberglass)
TENSILE STRENGTH	Medium to high (depends on weave and treatment)

THERMAL PROPERTIES

PROPERTY	VALUE
CONTINUOUS WORKING TEMPERATURE	Up to 1100°C
MELTING TEMPERATURE	1700°C
SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE	Up to 1100°C
LONG-TERM EXPOSURE	Up to 1700°C
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY	Very low – excellent insulation material
FLAME RESISTANCE	Non-flammable; will not support combustion

1	Weave		12HS Satin	Test Method
2	Width		920~1000mm	DIN EN 1773
3	Areal Weight		1100g/m2±50g	DIN EN 12127
4	Total Thickness		1.3mm±0.1mm	DIN EN ISO 5084
5	Coating		40GSM Vermiculite Coated Golden Brown
6	Total Weight		1140g/m2±50g	DIN EN 12127
7	Thread Count	Warp	18.5±1 ends/cm	DIN EN 1049-2
7	Thread Count	Weft	13±1 ends/cm	DIN EN 1049-2
8	Breaking Strength Min	Warp	≥1200N/25mm	EN ISO 13934-1
8	Breaking Strength Min	Weft	≥1000N/25mm	EN ISO 13934-1
9	SiO2 Content (100%)		≥96%
10	Working Temperature		1100°C

Welding & Fire Protection

Welding blankets and curtains
Fire blankets for industrial or emergency use
Heat shields

Insulation

High-temperature pipe wraps
Furnace and boiler insulation
Expansion joints and seals

Foundries and Metalwork

Molten metal splash protection
Ladle covers
Heat-resistant barriers

Aerospace & Marine

Thermal insulation in aircraft or ships
High-temperature gaskets

Advantages

Excellent thermal stability
Low thermal conductivity – reduces heat transfer
High durability in intense heat environments
Non-toxic and eco-friendly (unlike ceramic fibers)
Flexible and easier to handle than ceramic fabrics
Good abrasion resistance, especially with coating