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What material is right for your application?
• Light Duty
- general
purpose welding applications, light sparks, minimal spatter
Tan Heat-treated – Page
Acrylic Coated – resistant to oil,
heat, light and oxidation
Neoprene Coated – resistant to oil,
most chemicals, mid heat, light and oxidation
• Medium Duty – Moderate
intensity welding, sparks, spatter, light slag
Tan Heat-treated – Heat-treated
process to minimize surface fibers, creates smooth feel
White Texturized – Texturized to
produce a smooth finish - economical
Acrylic Coated – resistant to oil,
heat, light and oxidation
Silicone Coated – Extremely durable
against moisture, oil, certain chemicals, mid heat, light and
oxidation
• Heavy Duty – heavy
sparks, spatter, slag
Vermiculite – Service temperature is
substantially higher than standard fiberglass fabric
Iron Sulfate (Fe2So4)
– Similar to vermiculite with higher temp resistance and abrasion
resistance
• Extreme Heavy Duty –
very heavy spatter, slag, possibility of molten metal
High Silica – Extremely high temperature rating, very
flexible, smooth finish
Stress relief or high tensile strength application?
• Stress relief or high tensile strength applications -
use only uncoated material.
Available Weaves:
Plain – Standard 1:1 Tensile
strength
Double-Plain – 1:1.5 Tensile
strength
3 x 1 Twill – 1:2 Tensile strength
8H Satin – 1:3 Tensile Strength
Crowfoot – 1:3 Tensile Strength
Coated material or uncoated?
• Coated Material
– better abrasion
and burn through resistance. Stiffer to allow spatter and slag
to roll off easily.
• Uncoated Material – more pliable,
making it easier to drape over and wrap around objects.
Weight and thickness of the material?
• The performance of the fiberglass or
fiberglass-coated material depends on numerous variables.
• Generally, thicker/heavier weight
material (24oz., 35oz., etc.) will provide better protection and
resist burn-through.
• Lighter material (14oz., 17oz.) is
more economical and generally sufficient protection in light to medium
jobs.
Is the application horizontal (flat) or vertical?
• For Vertical applications, the
thinner materials may be used.
• For Horizontal (Flat) applications,
heavier material and/or with higher melting temperature should be used.
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