Product Information Sheet

Fiberfrax Blanket ®

and Mat Products

Introduction
The Fiberfrax® blanket and mat product family is a group
of lightweight, thermally efficient ceramic fiber insulating
materials that combine the advantages of dimensional stability
at high temperatures with complete resistance to thermal
shock. Featuring a broad range of thermal capabilities and
physical characteristics, this product family provides proven
and effective solutions to a variety of heat processing
applications.
Durablanket® ceramic fiber products are high strength,
needled insulating blankets that are made from spun
Fiberfrax ceramic fibers. The extra-long spun fibers, cross-
locked through a unique forming process, produce a blanket
with exceptional handling strength. The Durablanket product
family is completely inorganic and available in a variety of Durablanket® HP-S
temperature grades, densities, and sizes. Fiberfrax Durablanket HP-S insulation is a needled blanket
Fibermat® Mat, PH blanket, and Moist Pak-D® insulation made from spun Fiberfrax ceramic fibers. Durablanket HP-S
provide additional options for specific application requirements insulation combines all of the physical characteristics offered
ranging from high-temperature filtration to hot gas velocity by Durablanket S insulation in a product with a high-purity
resistance. chemistry. The chemistry of Durablanket HP-S provides
Fibermat® Mat is a high-temperature, flexible mat product improved performance and service life in applications where
entirely composed of Fibermax polycrystalline mullite fibers, fluxing or chemical attack occurs.
fibers, making it an extremely lightweight, highly resilient
insulator that is virtually free of unfiberized (“shot”) particles.
Durablanket® 2600
Having excellent chemical stability, Fiberfrax blanket and mat
Fiberfrax Durablanket 2600 insulation extends the high-
products are unaffected by most chemicals except hydrofluoric
temperature performance of the Durablanket product line.
and phosphoric acids and concentrated alkalies. If wet by water
The product is made from high-purity alumina, zirconia,
or steam, thermal and physical properties remain unaffected
and silica spun ceramic fibers. This chemical composition,
after drying.
manufactured in a unique fiber-making process, imparts
Durablanket 2600 insulation with extremely low shrinkage
Durablanket® S characteristics at elevated temperatures.
Fiberfrax Durablanket S insulation is a strong, lightweight,
flexible needled blanket that is made from spun ceramic
fibers. Available in a wide variety of thicknesses, widths and
densities, Durablanket S insulation provides an array of
proven solutions for a broad spectrum of application
problems.

Refer to the product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for recommended work
practices and other product safety information.
Duraback® Moist Pak-D®
Fiberfrax Duraback blanket is a strong, lightweight, flexible Fiberfrax Moist Pak-D insulation is made from high-strength
needled blanket intended for use as a cost-effective back-up ceramic fiber blankets impregnated with inorganic bonding
insulation in Fiberwall® furnace linings. It is recommended agents. This processing results in a flexible insulation that
for use up to 982°C (1800°F). air dries to form a hard, rigid structure. Moist Pak-D is ideal
Duraback blanket can be installed up to four times faster for insulation of complex shapes and for service under
than common block-type back-up insulation. conditions of high hot gas velocities.
The material is packaged in a clear polyethylene bag to
retain the wet binder during shipment and storage. Since
Fibermat® Blanket damage will occur, care should be taken to prevent freezing
Fiberfrax Fibermat is a lightweight, high-strength needled of the product.
insulating blanket. The blanket fibers are spun from a ceramic Curing of product can be accomplished by air drying for
composition having a normal use limit of 760°C (1400°F). several days or by immediate exposure to temperature in the
Fibermat is completely inorganic and derives its exceptional application. Curing is merely a function of removing the water
strength from the needling of long ceramic fibers. from the inorganic binder.
It has excellent thermal and acoustical insulating properties.

Fibermax® Mat
PH Blanket Fibermax Mat is a high-temperature, flexible mat product
Fiberfrax PH blanket is a unique product that has been that is lightweight (1.5 Ib/ft3 density) and highly resilient.
specifically designed to provide excellent filtration capabilities It is composed entirely of Fibermax polycrystalline mullite
in addition to the high chemical stability and low thermal fibers to produce a product that is high-temperature
conductivity that is possessed by all Fiberfrax products. (1650°C/3000°F) resistant and virtually shot-free.
PH blanket is made from Fiberfrax bulk ceramic fibers Fibermax Mat contains no organic binders or other additives
in a unique wet felting process which removes unfiberized which cause outgassing fumes or associated problems. In
particles. In addition to the strength and resiliency afforded addition to exhibiting excellent resistance to attack from most
by the interlocking of fibers during the manufacturing corrosive agents (exceptions include hydrofluoric acid,
process, handling strength is further enhanced by the phosphoric acid and strong alkalies), Fibermax fiber also
addition of a small amount of organic binder. resists oxidation and reduction.
A typical filtration application would involve utilizing PH
blanket as a platinum catalyst recovery filter in nitric acid
production. In this application, PH blanket offers numerous
advantages over glass wool products including longer life,
50-60% improved filter efficiency, reduced chance of blowouts,
and better temperature resistance.

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Product Family Characteristics Typical Applications
• Excellent handling strength
• Excellent hot strength Durablanket® S and Durablanket® HP-S
• Low thermal conductivity • Furnace, kiln, reformer and boiler linings
• Low heat storage • Investment casting mold wrappings
• Light weight • Removable insulating blankets for stress relieving welds
• Resiliency • Reusable insulation for steam and gas turbines
• Thermal shock resistance • Flexible high-temperature pipe insulation
• High heat reflectance • Pressure and cryogenic vessel fire protection
• Excellent corrosion resistance • High-temperature kiln and furnace insulation
• Excellent thermal stability • Furnace door linings and seals
• Excellent sound absorption • Soaking pit seals
• Excellent fire protection • Furnace repairs
• Thermal reactor insulation
• Expansion joint seals
• Primary reformer header insulation
Specific Product Characteristics
• High-temperature gasketing
• Extremely low shrinkage: Fibermax Mat
• Glass furnace crown insulation
• Low shrinkage: Durablanket 2600 insulation
• Incineration equipment and stack linings
• Exceptional handling strength: Durablanket 2600 insulation,
• Annealing cover seals
Durablanket S insulation, Durablanket HP-S insulation,
• High-temperature filtration
Fibermat Blanket
• Nuclear insulation applications
• Exceptional hot strength: Durablanket 2600 insulation
• Atmosphere furnace lining
• Exceptional velocity resistance: Moist Pak-D insulation
• Field steam generator lining
• Excellent conformance to complex shapes: Moist Pak-D
• Chemical process heaters
insulation
• Low shot content (95% fiber index): Fibermax Mat
• Exceptional sound absorption: Fibermat Blanket, PH blanket
• High resiliency: Fibermax Mat
• Excellent compression recovery: Fibermat Blanket
• Excellent filtration capabilities: PH blanket

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Durablanket® 2600
• Ceramic kilns (abrasives, sanitary ware, electrical
insulators, etc.)
• Billet/slab reheat furnaces
• Seals, gaskets, batten strips
• Forge furnaces
• Refractory kilns
• BOF door/shields
• Soaking pit seals
• High-temperature kilns and furnaces
• Boiler linings
• Furnace door linings and seals
• Glass furnace crown insulation
• Incineration equipment
• Skid pipe insulation
• Chemical process heaters
• Reformers
Fiberfrax blanket
Duraback®
• Back-up for Fiberwall® lining systems Moist Pak-D®
• Filler for insulating pads • Hot face layer for Fiberfrax heater, furnace and kiln linings
• Expansion joint material where hot gas velocities exceed 12.2 m/sec (40 ft/sec)
• Hot gas duct, flue and stack linings
Fibermat® Blanket • Recuperator linings
• Acoustical insulation • Blow pipe linings
• Thermal insulation for external applications • External and internal pipe insulation
• Insulating pads • Reformer header insulation
• Process furnace tube weld protection
• Thermal and corrosion protection of process heater tube
PH Blanket supports
• Catalyst recovery filter in nitric acid production
• Diffusion medium for fluidized beds
• Filtration and catalyst carrier medium for radioactive Fibermax® Mat
particles and hot exhaust gases • Expansion joint packing
• Burner wraps
• Batten strips with fiber modules
• Aluminum homogenizing furnace linings

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Typical Product Properties
Duraback Durablanket S Durablanket HP-S Durablanket 2600
Color White White White White
Temperature Grade* 982°C (1800°F) 1260°C (2300°F) 1316°C (2400°F) 1430°C (2600°F)
Recommended
Operating Temperature 982°C (1800°F) 1177°C (2150°F) 1204°C (2200°F) 1343°C (2450°F)
Melting Point 1648°C (3000°F) 1760°C (3200°F) 1760°C (3200°F) 1760°C (3200°F)
Fiber Diameter 2-4 microns 2.5-3.5 microns 2.5-3.5 microns 3.5 microns
(mean) (mean) (mean) (average)
Specific Heat 1130 J/kg °C 1130 J/kg °C 1130 J/kg °C 1130 J/kg °C
@ 1093°C (2000°F) (0.27 Btu/lb °F) (0.27 Btu/lb °F) (0.27 Btu/lb °F) (0.27 Btu/lb °F)
Specific Gravity 2.73 g/cm3 2.73 g/cm3 2.73 g/cm3 2.73 g/cm3
Average Tensile Strength
4 PCF (64 kg/m3) — 4 lb/in2 min. (28 kPa) — —
6 PCF (96 kg/m3) 6 lb/in2 min. (41 kPa)
8 PCF (128 kg/m3) 7 lb/in2 min. (48 kPa)

PH Blanket Moist Pak-D

Color Tan White
Temperature Grade* 1260°C (2300°F) 1093°C (2000°F)
Recommended
Operating Temperature 1177°C (2150°F) 1010°C (1850°F)
Melting Point 1790°C (3260°F) 1790°C (3260°F)
Fiber Diameter 4-8 microns 2-3 microns
(mean) (mean)
Specific Heat Capacity
@ 1093°C (2000°F) — 1130 J/kg °C (0.27 Btu/lb °F)
Tensile Strength – 6.4 mm (1⁄4"): — 120 kPa (17 psi)
(ASTM 686) 350 kPa (50 psi)
Hot Gas Erosion Resistance: N/A Test procedure based on British Gas Council
Research Comm. GC173 = over 30.5 m/sec
(100 ft/sec)

Fibermat Blanket Fibermax Mat

Color White White
Temperature Grade* 760°C (1400°F) 1650°C (3000°F)
Recommended
Operating Temperature 677°C (1250°F) 1566°C (2850°F)
Melting Point: — 1870°C (3400°F)
Fiber Diameter 2.5-3.5 microns 2-3.5 microns
(mean) (mean)
Specific Gravity: 2.73 g/cm3 3 g/cm3
Tensile Strength (ASTM 686): 7-10 psi (typical) kPa —
Specific Heat Capacity 1246 J/kg °C
at 1093°C (2000°F): — (0.297 Btu/lb °F)
Fiber Surface Area: — 7.65 m2/g
*The temperature grade of Fiberfrax insulation is determined by irreversible linear change criteria, not product melting point.
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. The products listed comply to ASTM C892.

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Typical Product Parameters
Duraback Durablanket S Durablanket HP-S Durablanket 2600
Available Density
kg/m3 64 64, 96, 128 64, 96, 128 96, 128
(Ib/ft3) (4) (4, 6, 8) (4, 6, 8) (6, 8)
Chemical Composition
Al2O3 31-35% 43-47% 43-47% 29-31%
SiO2 50-54% 53-57% 53-57% 53-55%
ZrO2 5% — — 15-17%
Fe2O3 1.3% Trace — —
TiO2 1.7% Trace — —
MgO *0.5% — — —
CaO ≤7.5% — — —
Na2O3 — <.5% <.5% —
Alkali — 0.05% — —
Leachable Chlorides — <10 ppm <10 ppm <10 ppm
Other Inorganics — 0.85% — —
*MgO and other trace inorganics

PH Blanket Moist Pak-D* Fibermat Blanket Fibermax Mat

Available Density (Typical Dry)
kg/m3 96 190-290 88 24
(Ib/ft3) (6) (12-18) (5.5) (1.5)
Binder Content 3-5% — — —
Chemical Composition
Al2O3 43-47% 23-32% 29-47% 72%
SiO2 53-55% 68-77% 52-57% 27%
ZrO2 — — <18% —
Fe2O3 Trace — — 0.02%
TiO2 Trace — — 0.001%
MgO — — — 0.05%
CaO — — — 0.05%
Na2O3 <.5% <.5% <.5% 0.10%
Alkali — — — —
Leachable Chlorides <10 ppm — <10 ppm 11 ppm
Other Inorganics — — — —
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Nominal Weight — — ⁄2" thickness = 3.7 oz/ft2 —
1" thickness = 7.3 oz/ft2
2" thickness = 14.7 oz/ft2
*Normal shelf life one year in unopened containers.
For additional information about product performance or to identify
the recommended product for your application, please contact the
Unifrax Application Engineering Group at 716-768-6460.

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Typical Durablanket Heatflow Calculations
Lining Cross-Section
1" Durablanket S, 8PCF 2" Durablanket S, 8PCF 2" Durablanket S, 8PCF 2" Durablanket S, 8PCF
11⁄2" Durablanket S, 6PCF 2" Durablanket S, 6PCF 2" Durablanket S, 6PCF 2" Durablanket S, 6PCF
11⁄2" Duraback, 4PCF 2" Duraback, 4PCF 4" Duraback, 4PCF 6" Duraback, 4PCF

Hot Face Insulation Thickness – mm (in) 102 (4) 152 (6) 203 (8) 254 (10)
°C (°F) Cold Face Temperature – °C (°F) °C (°F) °C (°F) °C (°F)
1649 (1200) 180 (176) 165 (149) 157 (135) 153 (127)
1871 (1600) 115 (238) 191 (196) 180 (175) 172 (161)
1093 (2000) 158 (317) 125 (257) 109 (228) 198 (205)
Lining Cross-Section
2" Durablanket 2600, 8PCF 2" Durablanket 2600, 8PCF 2" Durablanket 2600, 8PCF 2" Durablanket 2600, 8PCF
2" Durablanket S, 6PCF 4" Durablanket S, 6PCF 4" Durablanket S, 6PCF 4" Durablanket S, 6PCF
2" Duraback, 4PCF 2" Duraback, 4PCF 4" Duraback, 4PCF 6" Duraback, 4PCF

Hot Face Insulation Thickness – mm (in) 152 (6) 203 (8) 254 (10) 305 (12)
°C (°F) Cold Face Temperature – °C (°F) °C (°F) °C (°F) °C (°F)
1149 (2100) 134 (274) 114 (238) 103 (218) 194 (202)
1260 (2300) 154 (310) 132 (269) 118 (245) 109 (228)
1316 (2400) 165 (329) 141 (285) 127 (260) 116 (241)

All heat flow calculations are based on a surface emissivity

factor of .90, an ambient temperature of 27°C (80°F) and
zero wind velocity, unless otherwise stated.
All thermal conductivity values for Fiberfrax materials have
been measured in accordance with ASTM Test Procedure
C-177. When comparing similar data, it is advisable to check
the validity of all thermal conductivity values and ensure
the resulting heat flow calculations are based on the same
condition factors. Variations in any of these factors will result
in significant differences in the calculated data.
For additional information about product performance,
to identify the recommended product for your application,
or for a specific heatflow calculation, please contact the
Unifrax Application Engineering Group at 716-768-6460.
Data 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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