General-purpose fabrics are useful, for example in fire feltings for suppression of extremely complex fires resulting from ignition of highly flammable liquids, in particular gasoline. The employments of incombustible basalt fabric inserts in industrial ventilators increase their fire safety as well as the fire resistance of ventilating systems.
The cost of basalt fabrics is considerable lower than that of similar materials. The non-combustible properties of basalt woven materials enable it to resist flames for long periods that make basalt tapes effective as an extra fine resistant insulation for electrical cables and underground ducts.
Woven from yarns made from continuous-filament basalt, these fabrics are manufactured to varying thickness, weight, weave pattern and weaving technique according to end-use requirements.
Key Characteristics
Good adhesion characteristics for coatings
Non-combustible and fire-resistant. • Excellent tensile strength
Maintains integrity at temperatures up to 1800°F / 982°C
Resistant to electromagnetic radiation
High-performance applications from construction to clothing:
Fire curtains for fire protection and containment (Tested and certified to BS 476)
Wall laminate to enhance burn-through times to meet building codes and regulations
Filtration material for industrial emission stacks and bag-houses
Roof protection from fire devastation
Fireproof clothing
Reinforcement in composites
Electromagnetic shields
Fabrics can be supplied with the following coating to one or both sides:
Coating Type Thermoblocker Flock Silicon Acrylic PUR of EVA