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Introduction
SILTEX Products
Applications for SILTEX Woven Silica
Key Industrial Applications of Mid-Mountain Materials Products
About Mid-Mountain Materials
Introduction
Many Industries have personnel working and machinery operating in extremely harsh environments, often subjected to high levels of heat, abrasion and corrosive chemicals.
Under these conditions it is important to incorporate a reliable and high quality thermal insulation and environmental protection barrier. With a commitment to research and development and leading edge technology and engineering capabilities, Mid-Mountain Materials offers a comprehensive range of coated fabrics and textiles to deliver environmental and thermal protection.
SILTEX® Products
SILTEX® Woven Silica Fabric
SILTEX® Woven Silica Fabric is a highly amorphous silica cloth that is excellent for use in welding applications, or applications that require a high-temperature resistant fabric.
Silica (SiO²) is made from fiberglass cloth that has been leached, a process that removes impurities from the fabric. This process results in a fabric that has a silica content of 96%-98%, with a continuous operating temperature of 1800°F • 982°C.
The increased silica content improves temperature and abrasion resistance, and makes silica highly resistant to splatter, sparks, and molten metal splash in very abusive environments. The flexibility of the material allows for ease in fabrication, making silica an ideal product for welding protection, furnace curtains or blankets, and heat and flame shielding.
In addition, silica has low thermal conductivity properties, high dielectric strength, low halogen content, and minimal smoke emissions.
Mid-Mountain Materials, Inc. offers SILTEX® Woven Silica Fabric in both 18 ounces per square yard and 36 ounces per square yard, which can be treated with special coatings for increased abrasion and high temperature resistance.
SILTEX® Silica Yarn and Cordage
SILTEX® Silica Yarn and Cordage is comprised of continuous filament, 96%-98% amorphous silica fibers, offering superior protection as high temperature insulation for thermocouple wires, electrical cables, and instrument elements. With excellent resistance to thermal shock and high dielectric strength, SILTEX® Silica Yarn and Cordage is highly porous, and will operate continuously at temperatures up to 1800°F • 982°C. Lubricated with PTFE for ease of handling and improved abrasion resistance, SILTEX® Silica Yarn and Cordage has minimal shrinkage at service temperatures, thus retaining their original characteristics.
SILTEX® Silica Rope, Sleeving and Tape
SILTEX® Silica Rope, Sleeving and Tape is a family of high performance textile products manufactured from high purity, high strength 96% amorphous silica fibers. SILTEX® Silica Rope, Sleeving and Tape are available in a variety of sizes to meet the demands of your application.
SILTEX® Silica Textiles
SILTEX® Silica Textiles demonstrate the thermal performance of refractory materials, and are available as rope, tape, sleeving, and needled mat. Ideal for high temperature resistant applications, SILTEX® Silica Textiles provide continuous protection in environments with operating temperatures up to 1800°F • 982°C, and offer protection against oxidation, and most corrosive solutions and chemical reagents.
Applications for SILTEX® Woven Silica Fabric, Yarn and Cordage, and Textiles
SILTEX® Woven Silica Fabrics and Textiles are designed for use where severe high temperature conditions exist, and meet MIL-I-24244 and MIL-C-24576(SH). The amorphous silica fibers that make up all SILTEX® products are unaffected by most chemicals except strong alkalis, hydrofluoric acid or sodium, and are excellent for use in the following applications:
- Welding/Cutting Protection
- Heat and Flame Shielding
- Molten Metal Splash Protection
- Stress Relief
- Insulation
- Hose and Cable Protection
- Gasketing
- Tadpole Tapes
Key Industrial Applications of Mid-Mountain Materials Products:
- Aluminium
- Aerospace
- Appliance
- Hearth Products
- Primary Metals
- Petro-Chemical
- Marine
- Solar
- Power Generation
- Automotive
- Boiler and Incineration
- Copper
- Cement & Lime
- Ceramic
- Chemical
- Electrical
- Industrial Processing
- Government and Military
- Nuclear
- Iron & Steel
- Pulp & Paper
- Shipbuilding
- Welding
- etc…
About Mid-Mountain Materials
Mid-Mountain Materials, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of engineered thermal insulation barriers and seals that provide environmental protection, emissions control, and energy conservation. Their expertise in diverse material technologies and specialized engineering capabilities enables the design and manufacture of innovative thermal insulation materials that include:
- Coated fabrics
- Fabricated thermal protection components
- Thermal insulation materials
- High performance industrial textiles
- Refractory specialties
Since 1976, Mid-Mountain has been engineering leading edge solutions for thermal barrier applications with products that are designed to withstand temperatures from 400ºF/230ºC to over 3000ºF/1630ºC. In addition to thermal insulation materials, they can devise custom solutions for conditions that require the utmost in chemical and abrasion resistance, including:
- Heat resistant fabrics / textiles
- Flame resistant fabrics / textiles
- Chemical resistant fabrics / textiles
- Abrasion resistant fabrics / textiles
Servicing the global market in industries such as aluminum, aerospace, appliance, hearth products, primary metals, petro-chemical, marine, solar, and many more, Mid-Mountain Materials, Inc. is committed to being the leading, diversified manufacturer of high quality industrial textile products.
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