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High-temperature insulation
Ceramic and high-temperature fibre insulation
Insulation for heat far beyond building fires – furnaces, hot ducts and equipment in industrial plants.
- Process heat, equipment
- Use
- Blanket, board, paper, module
- Forms
- By classification temperature
- Grades
Supplied by World Steel with your steel building or on its own – one order, one shipment, one partner.
Overview
About Ceramic and high-temperature fibre insulation
Ceramic (refractory) fibre and low-biopersistence alkaline-earth silicate (AES) fibres insulate at process temperatures well above building fire curves; grades are selected by classification temperature.
Refractory ceramic fibre is classified as a carcinogen (category 1B) under the EU CLP regulation, so AES or other low-biopersistence fibres are preferred where they meet the temperature.
These products protect equipment and processes – they are not a substitute for a tested fire-resistance system for structural steel.
Key benefits
- Very high service temperatures
- Low heat storage, fast heat-up
- Flexible forms for complex shapes
- Low-biopersistence options
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How we use Ceramic and high-temperature fibre insulation in steel buildings
World Steel supplies high-temperature insulation with plant and equipment structures and coordinates supports and cladding.
Product-specific test reports, classification reports and certificates are supplied for the product selected for each project – this page describes the product type, not a certified product.
- 01Specified with the structure – thickness, density and facing matched to the roof, wall and fire design.
- 02Quantities taken from the same 3D model as the steel, purlins and cladding.
- 03Packed and shipped with the steel package – one delivery schedule to site.
Applications
Where Ceramic and high-temperature fibre insulation is used
- Furnace and kiln linings
- Hot ducts and flues
- Equipment and expansion-joint insulation
Technical data
Ceramic and high-temperature fibre insulation – technical properties
Typical properties and standards
| Property | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Classification temperature | °C | By grade – selected for the process temperature |
| Fibre types | — | Refractory ceramic fibre (RCF), AES / low-biopersistence fibres |
| Health | — | RCF: EU CLP carcinogen cat. 1B – handling controls; AES preferred where suitable |
| Standards | — | EN 1094-7 (test methods for blankets) · ASTM C892 (blankets) |
Values as published by the manufacturer for this market. Always check the current data sheet and the approvals required for your project before ordering.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can ceramic fibre protect structural steel in a building fire?
Only as part of a tested fire-resistance system. For structural steel use intumescents, boards or sprays with test evidence.
Is this product certified?
Certification belongs to a specific manufacturer’s product or tested system. We supply the test report, classification or listing accepted in your market for the product selected – it is confirmed per project, never assumed.
One partner for structure and envelope
Send us your drawings or bill of quantities – we quote the steel, insulation, boards and ceilings together and ship them as one package.