Product Information Sheet

Fiberfrax Ceramic ®

Fiber Paper
Introduction
The Fiberfrax® ceramic fiber paper product line is a unique
family of products which is manufactured by forming alumino-
silicate fibers in a nonwoven matrix. The ceramic fibers are ran-
domly orientated during manufacture, then held in place with a
latex binder system. A specialized paper-making process is
statistically controlled to form uniform, lightweight, flexible sheets.
Unifrax has been producing Fiberfrax papers for over 25
years and is the largest ceramic fiber producer worldwide with
in-house paper-making capabilities.
By blending different fibers, binders, and additives while Typical Markets/Applications
varying the manufacturing process, Unifrax now produces a vari- Based on the uses listed in the preceding text, Fiberfrax
ety of Fiberfrax paper products for a wide range of applications. papers solve a range of application problems in the industries
Fiberfrax papers exhibit excellent chemical stability, resisting listed below:
attack from most corrosive agents. Exceptions are hydrofluoric,
phosphoric acids and concentrated alkalies. If Fiberfrax papers Aerospace
are wet by water or steam, all thermal and physical properties • Heat shields
are completely restored upon drying. No water of hydration is • Nose cone ablative shields
present in most Fiberfrax paper grades. Fiberfrax papers have • Igniter line protection
good dielectric strengths. • Oxygen generators
Fiberfrax papers, with the exception of the inorganic series, Appliance
will generate small amounts of smoke and trace element out- • Self-cleaning ovens
gassing during the initial exposure to temperatures above 450°F. • Woodburning stoves
Product Line Advantages • Electrical heaters
Fiberfrax ceramic fiber papers offer our customers many unique • Mobile home appliance insulation
problem-solving advantages which include: Ceramic and Glass
• High-temperature stability • Ware separator
• Low thermal conductivity • Metal clad brick gaskets
• Low heat storage • Glass tank refractory backup
• Weight reduction
• Resiliency Petrochemical
• Thermal shock resistance • Transfer line protection
• High heat reflectance • Welding
• Good dielectric strength • Brazing protection
• Excellent corrosion resistance Automotive
• Easy to wrap, shape, or cut • Muffler insulation
• Ease of fabrication • Heat shielding
General Uses of Fiberfrax Papers Steel and Nonferrous
Fiberfrax papers are used to solve a wide variety of heat-related • Investment casting mold wrapping
problems, and are used as: • Ladle refractory backup
• Highly efficient refractory backup • Thermocouple tube protection
• Dependable fire protection • Heat treating parting agent
• Thermal insulation • Foundry gasketing
• Hot gas filtration media • Ladle shroud wrap
• Molten metal splash and spark protection
• High-temperature gasket, separator, or parting agent Refer to the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
recommended work practices and other product safety information.
Product Range Premium Grade
Product Segmentation 880 Paper
Fiberfrax ceramic fiber papers are differentiated by thickness, 880 paper is made from a higher alumina content, shorter,
density, fiber index, and chemistry. They are often segmented smaller diameter fiber and laid up at higher densities. These
into three groups: product parameters lead to reduced shrinkage, higher strength,
• Utility grades, which include 440 and Rollboard paper, an increased operating temperature range and better chemical
are the most cost-effective products in applications where resistivity. This product is used in applications where the service
performance characteristics are less critical. life of standard ceramic fiber papers is reduced.
• Standard grades: 550, 970, 880, and 110 paper are used HSA Paper
where reliability and consistency are important. HSA paper is made from high surface area (HSA) fibers that con-
• Premium grades: 882-H, 972-H, and HSA paper are used tain a low percentage of unfiberized material. Use of this fiber
either when organic outgassing cannot be tolerated or when results in a paper with lighter weight and extremely low thermal
thermal performance is critical. conductivity, making it the choice of the aerospace industry. It
is also used when uniform pore structure and a low content of
Utility Grade unfiberized material are required in applications such as glass
440 Paper contact or gas filtration.
440 paper is a low-cost, high-strength composite paper made
Inorganic Papers
from a combination of ceramic fiber, inert fillers, and reinforcing
Fiberfrax papers are available without the organic binder system.
fiberglass. The fiberglass gives added strength to the 440 paper
These products are completely free of organics and used when
at operating temperatures between 450 and 1300°F. This
higher fired strength is required or in processes and applications
product is formulated with a fire retardant smoke suppressant
where even small amounts of organic burnout is unacceptable.
reducing the effects of the organic binder burnout.
Two temperature grades and several thicknesses and widths
Rollboard are available.
The lower density, binder chemistry, and bulk ceramic fiber grade • 972-H is heat treated during the manufacturing process
used to manufacture Fiberfrax Rollboard paper result in a prod- to remove organic binders. As manufactured, 972-H paper
uct with lower cost, higher flexibility, and reduced smoke and remains soft and flexible allowing it to conform to most
odor during burnout. Rollboard paper is best suited for wrapping shapes or contours.
intricate shapes or molds and as a standard grade single use • 882-H has higher temperature stability and higher density
product in disposable applications. than 972-H Paper. The fiber geometry and product density
lead to the maximum burn strength of an unbindered paper.
Standard Grade
110 Paper Certifications/Approvals
110 paper is a clay-filled, sheeted ceramic fiber paper which is Fiberfrax papers have been independently tested for conformance
denser and more rigid than other standard grade products. The to a wide variety of industry standards. For example, several
rigidity is maintained even after burnout of the organic bonding Fiberfrax papers are listed as “Recognized Components” with
agents. The good dielectric strength, compression resistance, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.; conform to U.S. Coast Guard
and die cutting characteristics of 110 paper are advantageous in requirements for incombustible materials; and are tested in
many high-temperature gasketing applications. accordance with ASTM methods. For details of existing
approvals and test procedures, contact the Unifrax Application
550 Paper Engineering Group at 716-278-3888.
550 paper is made from unwashed high-purity ceramic fiber. Its
higher density and binders give performance properties ideal Additional Capabilities
for most refractory applications. Unifrax has several manufacturing capabilities which can enhance
970 Paper the performance of Fiberfrax papers in a wide variety of applica-
970 paper is made from high-purity Fiberfrax washed fiber. tions. Utilizing precision high-speed slitters, Unifrax can slit
During the manufacture of this product, a large portion of the paper materials down to one-inch (1" ) widths for installation
unfiberized particles in the bulk fiber are removed prior to paper speed and convenience. Material can be laminated, foil faced
lay-up. The washing of the fiber gives great uniformity to the or adhesive backed to tailor the material form to specific application
paper’s structure while reducing weight and improving the thermal requirements.
performance; in addition, this product is preferred in automatic die
stamping operations where unfiberized particles in the paper
can lead to excessive die wear.

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Fiberfrax Ceramic Fiber Papers
Typical Product Properties
Roll HSA**
Paper Grade 440* Board 110 550 970 880 HSA 972-H 882-H (OF)

Physical Properties
Color Gray Off-White Tan White White White White White White White
Temperature Grade °F 1600 2300 2300 2300 2300 2600 2300 2300 2600 2300
°C 870 1260 1260 1260 1260 1427 1260 1260 1427 1260
Recommended °F 1300 2000 1900 2000 2000 2100 2000 2000 2100 2000
Operating Temp. °C 704 1100 1040 1100 1100 1150 1100 1100 1150 1100
Melting Point °F 1800 3200 2800 3260 3260 3500 3100 3260 3500 3100
°C 982 1760 1538 1793 1793 1927 1704 1793 1927 1704

Compression (PSI % Deformation)

10% 5 1 4 1 1.3 3 — — — —
25% 34 5 26 6 5.8 16 — — — —
50% 489 32 167 35 22 44 — — — —

Strength
Tensile (PSI) 86 58 147 102 94 136 55 — — —
(as manufactured)
Burst (PSI) 45 22 248 19 25 37 — — — —
(as manufactured)

Notes About Chart

**The 440 paper contains a fire retardant smoke suppressant.
**The HSA “OF” designation signifies materials made without
the use of organic binders.
• “H” designation references the heat treating process used
to remove organics.
• The recommended operating temperature of Fiberfrax insu-
lation is determined by a maximum irreversible linear change
criteria, not product melting point.
The test data shown are average results of tests conducted
under standard procedures and are subject to variation.
Results should not be used for specification purposes.

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Fiberfrax Ceramic Fiber Papers
Typical Product Parameters
Roll HSA**
Paper Grade 440* Board 110 550 970 880 HSA 972-H 882-H (OF)

Physical Properties

Density (pcf) 13 10 18 12 10 18 10 12 16 7
Fiber Index (% Wt) n/a 40 n/a 50 70 45 100 70 45 100
LOI (incl. binder) 9.5 3.0 8.5 6.5 7.0 8.0 3.0 0.1 0.1 0.1

Chemistry (% Wt)

Al2O3 32-35 47-52 45-50 47-52 47-52 58-60 47-52 47-52 58-60 47-52
SiO2 42-46 48-53 40-44 48-53 48-53 40-42 47-52 48-53 40-42 47-52
Na2O3 <2 <0.5 <1.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.3 <0.5 <0.5 <0.3 <0.5
Fe2O3 <2 <0.5 <1.1 <0.5 <0.5 <0.1 <0.05 <0.5 <0.1 <0.05
Thickness inches*** (mm)

A = a (0.8) n /a n/a n/a n/a X X

F = q (1.6) X n/a X X X X X X X
J = = (3.2) X X X X X X X X X
K = ; (6.35) — n/a X n/a n/a

Roll Sizes (std) 25#, Mill Mill Sheet 25#, Mill 10#, 25#, Mill 25#, Mill Sheets 25# 10#, 25# 500sf
Width (std, inches) 24, 48 18, 24 42x48 24, 48 12, 24, 48 12, 24, 48 42x48 12, 24 12, 24 51

Availability
Nonstandard widths available upon request.
Notes About Chart
***The 440 paper contains a fire retardant smoke
suppressant.
***The HSA “OF” designation signifies materials made without
the use of organic binders.
***Measured under 4 PSF.
“H” designation references the heat-treating process used
to remove organics.

For additional information about product performance or to identify

the recommended product for your application, please contact the
Unifrax Application Engineering Group at 716-278-3888.
Data are average results of tests conducted under standard proce-
dures and are subject to variation. Results should not be used for
specification purposes.

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