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    HIGH-TEMPERATURE ROPE & BRAID

    Ceramic Fibre Square Braided Rope – 1260°C  High-Performance Insulation
    Dense Braided Rope for Gasketing, Packing & Sealing

    Ceramic Fibre Square Braided Rope is a dense, resilient insulation product manufactured from ceramic fibre yarn. It can be reinforced with E-glass, stainless steel wire, or high-temperature alloy wire for enhanced performance in demanding industrial conditions. Containing approximately 18% organic fibre that burns out at high temperatures, it may produce minor out-gassing but does not affect overall performance.

    Performance & Temperature Ratings

    • 1260 Range: max service temperature 1260°C, melting point 1760°C
    • Insert temperature limits: stainless steel wire to 1100°C (standard)

    Thermal Properties

    • Thermal conductivity: <0.18 W/mK at 1000°C
    • Shrinkage: 3% after 24 hrs at maximum service temperature

    Composition & Structure

    • Chemical composition: Al₂O₃ 46% (1260 range) / 28–32% (1430 range); SiO₂ 53% (1260) / 52–56% (1430); ZrO₂ 0% (1260) / 14–18% (1430)
    • Fibre diameter: 3–4 microns
    • Density: 550–850 kg/m³ (1260 range)
    • Colour: white

    Ideal Applications

    • High-temperature gasketing, packing, and sealing
    • Asbestos replacement in industrial insulation
    • Radiant tube packing in heat-treatment furnaces
    • Expansion joint packing in furnaces and kilns
    • Seals for stoves, ovens, and boilers

    Availability

    • CF Braided Square Rope, SS Wire Reinforced, 6 mm x 6 mm x 100 m Coil
    • CF Braided Square Rope, SS Wire Reinforced, 8 mm x 8 mm x 100 m Coil
    • CF Braided Square Rope, SS Wire Reinforced, 10 mm x 10 mm x 100 m Coil
    • CF Braided Square Rope, SS Wire Reinforced, 12 mm x 12 mm x 50 m Coil
    • CF Braided Square Rope, SS Wire Reinforced, 20 mm x 20 mm x 30 m Coil
    • CF Braided Square Rope, SS Wire Reinforced, 25 mm x 25 mm x 30 m Coil
    • CF Braided Square Rope, SS Wire Reinforced, 40 mm x 40 mm x 10 m Coil
    • CF Braided Square Rope, SS Wire Reinforced, 50 mm x 50 mm x 10 m Coil
    • Custom sizes: available on request

    Ceramic Fibre Square Braided Rope provides a robust, non-asbestos sealing solution for extreme industrial conditions, combining high-temperature performance with mechanical durability for long service life.

    Water, Steam & Chemical Compatibility Notes

    Water and steam resistance: Ceramic fibre rope is highly resistant to water and steam. If it gets wet, it will not rot or degrade. Its thermal and physical insulation properties are restored once completely dried.

    Steam damage potential: If saturated rope is exposed to a sudden extreme heat spike, trapped moisture may rapidly convert to steam, which can physically damage or weaken the fibres.

    Chemical weaknesses: Avoid exposure to hydrofluoric acid, concentrated phosphoric acid and strong alkalis, as these can degrade the fibre structure.

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