Thermoglass™ 100% Fiberglass:
Intertex’s Thermoglass™ products are made from 100% texturized (woven) fiberglass yarns and are available in cloth, tape, rope and tubing forms for applications requiring high heat resistance to 1000° f. Intertex’s Thermoglass™ fabrics offer the safest, most effective alternative to Asbestos. Our Thermoglass™ products are also available with a vermiculite (Vertex) coating. The Vertex coating adds heat and flame resistance while adding stability and durability over plain fiberglass. A popular choice for welding applications where increased flame and temperature resistance are needed.
**Go to our downloadable Textile Catalogue to see our product data sheets**
Features:
- 750° f continuous up to 1000° f
- maximum flexibility
- chemical resistant
- lightweight
- coatings include plain, heat-treated, aluminized, vertex, neoprene
- non-flammable
- heat-treated complies to Mil spec MIL-C-20079H
- excellent dimensional stability
Applications:
Welding curtains and drop cloths; Fire Blankets; Pipe lagging, flange and valve covers, insulation covers; expansion joints; pipe and hose wrapping; heat barriers; oven door seals; gasketing; hose and cable covering; fire blankets; machinery protection.
Thermoglass™ is a registered trademark of Amatex/Norfab Corporation.
Kevlar™/ Aramid Fabrics
Norfab™ Para-Aramid, Kevlar™ Cloth, Tapes, Rope
When durability, abrasion resistance, and cut resistance are required in your application, look for our selection of Norfab Para/Aramid blend cloths, tapes, and ropes. Norfab fabrics are exceptionally rugged and stand up to abrasive, high-heat environments to 650° f. Excellent dimensional stability, thermal protection and strength are a few of the properties that make Norfab your best choice for protective clothing and abusive environments.
Features:
- available coatings include plain, aluminized, Teflon™ and silicone impregnated
- non-irritating, clean and comfortable
- easily fabricated
- chemical resistant
- lightweight and flexible
- excellent durability, abrasion resistance, and thermal protection
Applications Include:
Welding blankets, curtains and drop cloths; heat shields and molten-splash barriers, safety clothing; filtration cloths; pipe and boiler insulation, gasketing; aircraft seat blocking; fire entry protection, cable-sleeve protection;
*Also available:
Aramid felted tapes and cloths. A flexible, non-irritating alternative to fiberglass and 50% more thermal insulating protection. Highly abrasion resistant, our felted aramids are perfectly suited to pipe and steam tracer line insulation.
Kevlar™ & Teflon™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates.
Silicone & Teflon™ Coated Fabrics
Silicone and Teflon™ impregnated cloths and tapes have a high resistance to tear, puncture, abrasion and breakdown due to flexing and vibration. The coatings provide increased resistance to moisture, chemical attack, stain, sparks or minor metal splash in a variety of harsh environments. Base cloths available include Fiberglass and Para-Aramid, Kevlar™, & Silica; in 15.5 oz, 16.5 oz, 17 oz, 18.5 oz, and 34 oz. Commonly used for removable insulation covers and welding blankets; Intertex Silicone/Teflon™ products offer a versatile alternative for temperatures to 500° f.
Features:
- continuous protection to 500° f
- oil, chemical and water resistance
- easily fabricated
- eliminates fraying and dusting over plain fiberglass
- increased durability over fiberglass
- colours available
* Pure Teflon™ joint sealants also available
Applications:
Removable insulating covers for machinery, valves, flanges and equipment; protective covers; welding blankets and drop cloths; expansion joints; safety clothing; chemical/oil molten metal splash guards.
** A full line of accessories for fabrication are also available including: high temperature threads, stainless steel mesh, hook and loop and drawstring cords**
Kevlar™ & Teflon™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates.
High Temperature Silica Cloth
Silica:
For applications where very high heat resistance is required, Intertex silica cloths/tapes/ropes offer maximum protection in the harshest of environments. Asbestos-free silica fabrics protect personnel and equipment from the extremes of heat and cold from a cryogenic environment of -100°f to a high-heat situation of 3000° f. Silica is fireproof and chemical resistant. The ultimate in protection from heat and molten slag. Intertex also offers ceramic wool blanket for extreme temperatures to 3200° f. Ceramic wool insulation is commonly used for lining furnaces and insulation in removable covers.
Features:
- continuous protection to 1800° f
- excursion temp to 3000°f
- optimal choice for welding applications
- flexible
- chemical resistant
- finishes include silicone coated, aluminized, abrasion resistant coating
- high temp but low abrasion resistance
- fireproof
- electrical insulator
- low thermal conductivity
Applications:
Welding drop cloths; heat shields; furnace curtains; pipe wrap; insulation and protection of cable lines, tubing and cable; personal protection; heat treat/stress relief insulation; removable covers
Specialty Fabrics
Basofil “OMNI 45″™ Turnout Gear Fabric
Omni 45™ is firefighter turnout gear outer shell fabric made with Basofil™ heat and flame resistant fiber” from BASF. OMNI 45™ is the best outer shell fabric product available today for maximum protection when exposed to flame and/or heat and dangerous flashover occurrences.
Features:
- Protection: High TTP rating (Thermal Protective Performance) when exposed to flame, and/or heat and dangerous flashover occurrences
- Durability: “Rip-Stop” fabric, preventing small tears from becoming big ones
- Affordability: the very best protection costs less
- Comfort: OMNI 45™ was conceived and manufactured to assure that, when fabricated into a garment, the wearer will experience maximum comfort during stressful events
- Colours: Available in 4 colours (Natural, AU Brown, Yellow, & Black)
- Finish: Water Repellent
- Fiber Make-Up: 40% Basofil™/60% Para-Aramid
- New high performance Omni Quilt™ thermal liners
- Omni 45™ outer shell fabrics are certified to meet NFPA1971-2000 and actually exceed the performance standards
Applications:
Fire Fighter’s Turnout gear; custom solutions.
Basofil™ is a registered trademark of Amatex/Norfab Corporation.