Item # SW1800, Firwin SW1800 Insulation On Firwin Corp.

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Firwin SW1800 is a unique insulating blanket material with excellent performance in high-temperature applications with stability and resistance to chemical attack. SW1800 is unaffected by incidental spills of oil or water. Thermal and physical properties are restored after drying. This product has been specially developed to meet the demanding health and safety requirements of the European Union.

Features

Resistant to thermal shock
Provide low thermal conductivity and low heat storage
Enhanced solubility in body fluids
Cleaned during production to remove any organic matter to minimize out-gassing on initial startup.

Unit of Measure

Specifications | Physical Properties

Specifications

Applications

N/A Blanket

Removable insulation blankets
Furnace kiln, reformer and boiler lining
Laboratory ovens
Furnace door lining and seals
Furnace repair
Annealing furnace linings
Investment casting mold wrap
Stress - relieving blankets
Reusable steam and gas turbine insulation
Expansion joints packing
High temperature gasketing
Fire protection
Acoustical service
Cryogenic insulation

Health and Safety

N/A FW1800 is exonerated from any carcinogenic classification in the countries of the European Union under provisions of Directive 97/69/EC. They are therefore exempt from the requirement for labeling for carcinogenicity. Tests were carried out at the Fraunhofer Institute for Inhalation Toxicology in Hannover, Germany.

FW1800 blanket is classified per UL 723 (ASTM E-84) Flame Spread Rating = 0, Smoke Developed Rating = 0. It is also classified by Underwriters Laboratories under “Batts and Blankets (BKNV)” in the UL Building Materials Directory, No. R8418. FW1800 is US Coast Guard approved for Steel and Aluminum vessels now defined under IMO Res.A.754(18)., complies with SOLAS safety objectives, and Fire Resisting Division for High Speed Craft (HSC).

Physical Properties

Colors

N/A White

Thickness

N/A 1/2-2 in 6.25 - 50 mm

Density¹

N/A 4, 6, 8 pcf 64,96,128 kg/m3

Melting point, °F (°C)

N/A 2680ºF (1470ºC)

Maximum Temperature Rating

N/A 2012ºF (1100ºC)

Continuous use limit, °F (°C)

N/A 1832ºF (1000ºC)

Width

N/A 24, 48 in. 600, 1200 mm

Typical linear shrinkage, nominal % 24 hrs

N/A @1000ºF (538ºC) – 2
@1800ºF (982ºC) – 3
@2282ºF (1250ºC) – <2

Chemical Analysis

N/A

Silica, SiO2	60 - 70
Calcium Oxide, CaO	25 - 35
Magnesium Oxide, MgO	4 - 7
Zirconia, ZrO2	-
Alumina, Al2O3	trace

Thermal Conductivity, Btu•in/hr•ft²•°F (w/m•k) (ASTM 201)

N/A Blanket 607 (8 pcf)

Mean temperature	Btu • in/hr • ft2 • ºF	w/m • k
@500ºF (260ºC)	0.46	0.06
@1000ºF (538ºC)	0.97	0.14
@1500ºF (816ºC)	1.65	0.24
@1800ºF(982ºC)	2.09	0.3

Data are average results of tests conducted under standard procedures and are subject to variation. Data contained in this brochure are intended as a guide only.

¹ 4pcf only available in 1/2 up to 2" ** 2" thick, 48"wide only