Silicone coated glass fibre fabrics are manufactured for a range of applications requiring high heat or flame resistance, as well as high levels of abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, UV light and weather conditions that can cause damage. In this blog post we will examine the properties of silicone coated glass fibres and their applications.
Properties of silicone coated glass fibres
There are several reasons why silicone coated glass fibres are beneficial, but in this article we will focus on why silicone is used to coat fabrics. The material then offers a number of key properties.
Abrasion and corrosion resistance
Chemically resistant
Durable (operating temperatures from -70 o C to 550 o C)
Flexible
Flame retardant
Heat resistant
Oil and water resistant
Weather resistant
Weight range (7 oz/sy to 90 oz/sy)
Silicone Coated Fiberglass Fabric
In addition to the above properties, we can produce silicone coated fabrics in a wide range of colours and can customise them to suit your specific needs.
Applications of silicone coated glass fibre
Silicone coated glass fibre is made from glass fibre fabric and coated with silicone rubber. Often referred to as silicone coated glass fibre fabrics, these fabrics are typically designed for industrial applications that require a high level of resistance to extreme temperatures, flames and chemicals.
Daozhi Fiberglass can manufacture a silicone coated glass fibre fabric to suit your application, and examples of using the silicone coated glass fibre fabric range are as follows.
Aerospace industry
Glass fibre fabrics are ideal for specific applications such as airbags, aircraft walkways, cargo covers and on-board flame retardant fabrics. Heat-resistant fabrics are essential for keeping personnel and equipment safe and are also strong.
Industrial protection
Silicone coated fabrics can be used to protect machinery and workers from high temperatures. This includes conveyor belts for dryers, equipment covers, gaskets, linings and padding in equipment and welding curtains.
Silicone Coated Fiberglass Fabric
Aluminium industry
Due to the high strength properties of glass fibres, silicone coated fabrics and ropes are often used in the aluminium industry. They are used to manufacture components such as outer cathode rod sealing covers, anode rod seals and crucible lid seals in various areas of primary aluminium smelters.
