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Wool modules, logs & blocks

High temperature insulation wool is a material for use in high temperature applications such as the insulating lining of metallurgical ovens and furnaces, petrochemical heaters, and ceramic kilns etc.

Thermal Ceramics High Temperature Insulation Wool (HTIW) includes:

• AES wools (Alkaline Earth Silicates): Superwool™
• RCF wools (Aluminosilicates) and Polycrystalline wools: Cera® & Kaowool®
• HTIW are used in applications from 600°C up to1800°C

In use High Temperature Insulation Wool will:

• Contribute to protecting people and property from excessive heat
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Reduce energy usage
• Improve efficiency of furnaces and process equipment

Typical Applications for High Temperature Insulation Wool – Modules, Log & Bloc:

Modules

A unique solution to high temperature insulation needs in industrial heaters, boilers and furnaces as well as many other applications. Thermal Ceramics exclusive Pyro-Bloc® products have set the standard for quality and versatility in furnace lining systems. Pyro-Bloc modules are the only ‘monolithic’ fibre modules on the market. Manufactured from Pyro-Log, they are fabricated into modules that offer superior performance and durability.

Logs

An uncompressed monolithic mass of fibre. Pyro-Log® fibre is the basic building block for all Pyro-Bloc applications. All Pyro-Log fibre is produced with a special lubricant that allows the fibre to be intensely needled to attain varying densities. At moderate temperatures this lubricant burns out and the fibre becomes rigid enough to stand on. This feature, unique to Pyro-Log fibre, assists during installation and provides the durability and toughness necessary for long life.

Blocs

Made from high temperature fibres, mineral fibres and a small amount of organic binder. Due to the high fibre content, Bloc sheets are strong, lightweight and thermal shock resistant.

Superwool®

Superwool is a high-temperature insulating wool composed of man-made vitreous silicate fibres. Superwool is exonerated from the carcinogen classification in the European Union under the terms of NOTA Q of Directive 67/548/EEC. Superwool meets the requirements requested under NOTA Q. All Superwool® fibre products are exonerated from classification and labelling regulation in Europe. Superwool has been developed to show improved high temperature characteristics required to act as an alternative to RCF whilst having similar bio-solubility to other exonerated fibres. The Superwool family of products offer a versatile alternative to traditional insulation solutions for commercial, industrial, and transportation applications. Thermal Ceramic’s Superwool™ patented technology is available in a variety of forms including bulk, blanket, boards, felt, paper, vacuum-formed, pyro-logs, pyro-blocs, z-bloks and mastic products.

• Superwool 607: classification 1100°C
• Invented with patented technology by Thermal Ceramics, successfully in operation for over 10 years.
• Superwool 607 HT: classification 1300°C
• The only bio soluble fibre available with a classification temperature of 1300°C.
• Superwool Plus: classification 1200°C
• New and improved Superwool 607 engineered fibre. An Engineered solution which saves Energy and respects the Environment.

Superwool Modules, Logs & Bloc - Grades available:

• Pyro® Bloc:
• Pyro-Bloc Modules comprise two sections of Superwool fibre slabs in edge-grain orientation. These are held in position with two stainless steel tubes mounted transversely through the modules and remote from the hot face. They are anchored to the furnace casing with the patented Pyro-Bloc fixing in any one of four standard versions, Y, M, T and Eye-bolt.
• Pyro Log:
• High density needled monolithic slabs Pyro-Log is the only 152mm thick needled mass of fibre available in standard uncompressed densities up to 240kg/m³ .
• Z Block 1 & 3:
• Convoluted blanket modules made from spun-fibre blanket, folded and pre-compressed to a specified density, and held in position with the T-Bar anchoring system - 2 stainless steel tubes mounted transversely within the module.
• Thermo Bloc:
• Manufactured from two sections of Pyrolog slabs in edgegrain orientation, installed with a pre-studded, external, side-fixed yoke. The Pyrolog slabs can be held in position by two additional stainless steel tubes mounted transversely through the modules and remote from the hot face. The side fixed yokes fit in these tubes.

Benefits:

• High un-compressed densities give low thermal conductivity and a more uniform and faster installation
• Lubricated fibre allows more uniform compression and tight joints
• Exonerated from any carcinogenic classification under NOTA Q of directive 97/69 EC
• Anchorage remote from the hot face protects steel work

Refractory Ceramic Fibre (RCF)

RCF – Man made vitreous fibres (MMVF); chemical constituents are predominantly alumina and silica. Such MMVF’s are classified in the EU as category 2 carcinogens. RCF is a highly versatile material which can be spun or blown into bulk and air-laid into blanket, folded into modules, converted into papers, boards, and shapes.

Pyro-Bloc modules are available in uncompressed module varying densities and in three grades:

• R Grade: alumina - silica
• ZR Grade: alumina - zirconia - silica
• C Grade: alumina - silica – chromia

RCF Modules, Logs & Bloc - Grades available:

• Pyro® Bloc: classification 1260 - 1425°C
• Lightweight with low heat storage providing a durable service with all the advantages of our standard ceramic fibre blanket products in a pre-compressed modular form and offer non-exposed anchoring, economical installation and a positive mechanical attachment.
• Pyro Log: max cont use 1260 - 1425°C
• Pyro Log is the only 152mm thick, high purity, needled blanket available in standard uncompressed densities up to 240kg/m³. Vertically-fiberized Pyro-Log fibre is of exceptional uniformity of dimensions and of naturally low shot content.
• Pyro Stack: max cont use 1260 - 1600°C
• High quality spun-fibre blanket, compressed & banded with plastic strips, including two stainless steel tubes mounted transversely through the strips remote from the hot face. They can be anchored to the furnace casing in any one of four standard versions, Y, M, T and Eye-bolt.
• Unifelt: classification 1260 - 1700°C
• Vacuum-Formed from controlled mixtures of Kaowool and SAFFIL® fibres, the ratio of the fibres are adjusted to produce the different temperature grades. Edgestacked strips of Unifelt sheet, bonded under pressure, with a semi-elastic organic binder.
• Thermo Bloc: classification 1260°C
• Manufactured from two sections of Pyrolog slabs in edge-grain orientation they are installed with a pre-studded, external, side-fixed yoke. They can be held in position by two additional stainless steel tubes mounted transversely through the modules and remote from the hot face.
• Z-Blok 1 & 3: max cont use 1260 - 1600°C
• Folded modules available in two design configurations; Z-Blok 1 has a slide channel that runs perpendicular to the folds, it slides onto a disc or clip that has been attached to the steel casing. Z-Blok 3 has a C-Channel that runs parallel to the module folds and is typically attached to the steel casing with a welded stud and nut.

Benefits:

• Fast one step installation
• All welds automatically torque tested
• Lubricated fibre allows increased compression and tight joints
• Hardening effect on first firing gives a tough hot face
• Resistant to mechanical damage and gas flow abrasion
• Anchorage remote from the hot face protects steel work