High-temperature insulation is 'non-carcinogenic'

Superwool 607 HT is claimed to be the first low bio-persistent fibre with a classification temperature up to 1300C.

Superwool 607 HT, developed by Thermal Ceramics, is claimed to be the first low bio-persistent fibre with a classification temperature up to 1300C.

The fibre - which has been developed for high-temperature applications in iron and steel, ceramic, glass, incineration, aluminium production and heating boilers - offers lower shrinkage than comparable insulation fibres.

This eliminates gaps or 'hot spots' in furnace linings, thereby reducing costs associated with maintenance and replacement material.

Superwool 607 HT is exonerated from carcinogen classification under the provisions of the EU Directive 67/548/EEC.

As a result, manufacturers can reduce costs associated with meeting increasingly stringent health and safety regulations without compromising on thermal performance.

Ron Wainwright, the global technical director at Thermal Ceramics, says: "Superwool 607 HT offers the first high-performance, economical alternative to RCF.

"Its development is part of our commitment to provide the high-temperature insulation markets with low-bio-persistent fibres".

Superwool 607 HT is a high-temperature insulating wool composed of man-made silicate fibres.

The 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.

For more information please visit the Thermal Ceramics website.

Advice on EU legislation relating to insulation fibres can also be obtained by calling the Superwool Green Line, which has been set up by Thermal Ceramics to provide guidance on legislative issues relating to insulation fibres.

* About Thermal Ceramics.

For over 50 years Thermal Ceramics has provided a full range of products for engineered heat management for industrial and commercial applications around the world.

It is a specialist in manufacturing and supplying ceramic insulation fibres, brick and monoliths for the iron and steel, ceramic, glass, incineration, OEM and aluminium production industries.

Thermal Ceramics operates in over 40 countries worldwide and, through its application engineering, thermal profile analysis, and integrated system design and development, the company handles major projects globally.

The company's continued research and development delivers products that ensure its customers can be proactive in meeting health and safety and environmental obligations.

Thermal Ceramics is a subsidiary of The Morgan Crucible Company.

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