Refrasil® Silica Materials
Refrasil® Silica Materials are high-purity, amorphous silica with the thermal performance of refractory materials. Designed for industrial, aerospace, and defense applications, Refrasil® products provide continuous protection up to 1800°F with excursion use temperatures up to 2300°F. FMI’s ability to transform conventional glass materials into high-purity silica creates a range of product offerings that can be tailored to specific applications.
Product Details
- Woven fabric, needled felt, continuous filament yarn, and chopped fiber options
- Excellent insulation performance in extreme environments
- Customizable coatings for enhanced properties
- Exceptional mechanical strength at high temperatures
- Reduced thermal conductivity for tight tolerance motor applications
- Reliable performance over a range of applications
Applications and End Use
- Rocket motor components
- High-temperature ablative applications
- Thermal insulation for industrial applications
- Welding blankets and thermal barriers
- Braided insulation components
Advantages of Choosing Silica Materials from FMI
Our Refrasil® Silica Materials have served as a proven solution for insulation and ablative performance for over 50 years. Offering a wide range of product options, FMI can recommend a material solution to optimize performance and meet your specific needs. Our Refrasil® Silica Materials offer:
- Fabric solutions over a range of thicknesses and areal weights
- Customizable coatings for improved performance and abrasion resistance
- Reliable performance in demanding applications