High Temperature Insulation
Newtex Performance Materials
Newtex manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative, high temp fabrics, tapes, and tubings for producing removable insulation, expansion joints, and other fabricated systems.
Newtex Performance Materials have excellent cutting, sewing, and handling properties, support temperatures up to 2000°F (1095°C), and can minimize heat transfer while resisting weather, moisture, chemicals, and abrasion.
Our comprehensive line of high temp textiles provide a complete solution for fabricating removable insulation blankets, pads, and covers for use in a broad range of applications and operating conditions. We can help you to find the right product or can design a custom solution for your application.
Common Applications
Removable Insulation Blankets, Pads and Covers, Fabric Expansion Joints, Tube Seals, Lagging, Fire Barriers, Thermal Curtains, Encapsulation, Pipe Insulation, and Cable & Wire Insulation
The image illustrates a hot side fabric, insulation mat and cold side fabric design. An inside layer providing a thermal barrier and protection against abrasion. A layer of insulation to protect against heat gain or loss on pipes and equipment. As well as an outer later to offer superior resistance to chemicals, heat, abrasion and moisture.
High Temp Material Details
Our facing materials provide an initial thermal barrier and protect the insulation layer from abrasion.
Fabric | Features | Peak Temp* | Operating Temp* | Weight | Width | Color | ||||
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˚F | ˚C | ˚F | ˚C | oz/yd2 | g/m2 | inches | cm | |||
Zetex* | Essential thermal protection | 1300˚F | 700˚C | 1000˚F | 540˚C | 8.5 - 100 | 288 - 3391 | 40,60 | 102,152 | White, Orange, Red, Blue, Grey |
Zetex (wire) | Added wear resistance & heat dissipation | 1300˚F | 700˚C | 1000˚F | 540˚C | 24 - 40 | 814 - 1187 | 60 | 152 | Black, Brown, White |
ZetexPlus | Essential thermal protection | 2000˚F | 1094˚C | 1500˚F | 815˚C | 9 - 60 | 322 - 2306 | 40,60 | 102,152 | Brown, Black, Red |
ZetexPlus (wire) | Added wear resistance & heat dissipation | 2000˚F | 1094˚C | 1500˚F | 815˚C | 26 - 41 | 848 - 1255 | 60 | 183 | Brown, Black, Red |
Z-Sil | High heat, chemical & wear resistance | 2300˚F | 1260˚C | 1800˚F | 980˚C | 18,36 | 610,1221 | 36 | 91 | White, Grey, Yellow |
*Heat cleaned (HC) premium grade Zetex in 8.5, 12, and 18 oz weight are MIL-C-20079 compliant.
They are used to protect insulated pipes and equipment from environmental conditions and surrounding workers and facilities from heat and fire.
Fabric | Features | Peak Temp* | Operating Temp* | Weight | Width | ||||
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˚F | ˚C | ˚F | ˚C | oz/yd2 | g/m2 | inches | cm | ||
Z-Block SOC § | Abrasion, liquid resistance, UV resistance | N/A | N/A | 350˚F | 175˚C | 15, 33 | 509, 1119 | 60 | 152 |
Z-Tuff Silicone | Abrasion, chemical resistance | 1000˚F | 540˚C | 500˚F | 260˚C | 15, 17, 29 | 509, 576, 983 | 60 | 152 |
Z-Tuff PTFE | Chemical resistance | 1000˚F | 540˚C | 600˚F | 315˚C | 14, 18, 70 | 475, 610, 2373 | 60 | 152 |
Z-Shield Silver | Economical fabric for heat reflection | 1000˚F | 540˚C | 700˚F | 370˚C | 32 | 1085 | 60 | 152 |
Z-Shield Silver (wire) | Wire insertion adds tear & puncture resistance | 1000˚F | 540˚C | 700˚F | 370˚C | 39 | 1322 | 60 | 152 |
Z-Flex Aluminized* | Heat Reflectance (Dynamic) | N/A† | N/A† | Variable | Variable | 8 - 27, 38 | 271 - 915, 1288 | 40, 58 | 102, 142 |
Z-Flex Foil* | Heat Reflectance (Static) | 1100˚F† | 595˚C† | Variable | Variable | 8, 20.5, 27, 40 | 271, 695, 915, 1356 | 40, 60 | 102, 152 |
*Peak Temperature refers to the material’s heat tolerance during direct contact.
†Z-Flex® film reflects radiant temperatures up to 3000°F (1650°C). It cannot tolerate direct contact with temperatures over 350°F (175°C).
§Z-Block is used for fire protection up to 1800f and may brown
The mats are made from chopped strand fibers needled together without the use of organic binders, so they will not outgas or deteriorate in harsh conditions.
Mat Type | Application | Peak Temp | Thickness/Density | Width | |||
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˚F | ˚C | inches or lb/ft3 | mm or kg/m3 | inches | cm | ||
Zetex Glass Mat | High Heat Performance | 1200˚F | 650˚C | .25, .50, 1.0, 1.5 | 6.5, 13, 25, 38 | 60 | 152 |
Z-Mat Silica Mat | Very High Heat Performance | 1800˚F | 980˚C | 9.7 | 156 | 36 | 91 |
Ceramic Mat | Extreme Heat Performance | 2300˚F | 1260˚C | 0.5 | 12.7 | 48 | 122 |
Newtex’s premium lagging and facing materials are used to provide thermal and acoustic insulation, encapsulation, and resistance to oil, water, and chemicals.
Fabric | Features | Peak Temp | Operating Temp | Weight | Width | Color | ||||
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˚F | ˚C | ˚F | ˚C | oz/yd2 | g/m2 | inches | cm | |||
Zetex* | Essential thermal protection | 1300˚F | 700˚C | 1000˚F | 540˚C | 8.5 - 100 | 288 - 3391 | 40, 60 | 102, 152 | White, Orange, Red, Blue, Grey |
ZetexPlus | Extreme thermal protection | 2000˚F | 1094˚C | 1500˚F | 815˚C | 9 - 60 | 322 - 2306 | 40, 60 | 102, 152 | Brown, Black, Red |
Zetex Rewettable | Water-activated adhesive for ease of application & hardened paint-able surface | 1000˚F | 540˚C | 700˚F | 370˚C | 14.5, 22 | 492, 746 | 60 | 152 | |
Z-Flex Aluminum Foil | Heat reflection, chemical & moisture resistance | 1000˚F | 540˚C | N/A | N/A | 18, 24 | 610, 814 | 40, 60 | 102, 152 | Silver |
Z-Fil Filament Fabrics | Acoustic insulation facing | 1000˚F | 540˚C | N/A | N/A | 6, 12, 13, 26 | 203, 407, 441, 882 | 40, 48, 60 | 102, 122, 152 | White |
*Heat cleaned Zetex meets MIL-C-20079 and MIL-DTL-24244 requirements.
Zetex tapes are ideal for encapsulation, lagging, and insulation and can be wrapped around water and steam pipes, hydraulic lines, and auto exhaust. Zetex tubing can be used to protect hydraulic or electrical lines, and as cable and wire insulation.
Fabric | Application | Peak Temp | Operating Temp | Weight | Width | ||||
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˚F | ˚C | ˚F | ˚C | oz/yd2 | g/m2 | inches | cm | ||
Zetex Tape | Insulation (Piping and Exhaust) | 1300˚F | 704˚C | 1000˚F | 540˚C | 12 - 118 | 400 - 4000 | 1 - 6 | 2.5 - 15.2 |
ZetexPlus Tape | Insulation (Piping and Exhaust) | 2000˚F | 1094˚C | 1500˚F | 815˚C | 32 - 120 | 1085 - 4069 | 1 - 6 | 2.5 - 15.2 |
Z-Rock Basalt Tape | Insulation (Piping and Exhaust) | 2000˚F | 1095˚C | 1500˚F | 815˚C | 27 | 915 | 1, 2 | 2.54, 5.10 |
Z-Flex Foil Tape | Heat Shielding (Static) | 1100˚F | 593˚C | radiant-3000˚F | 1649˚C | 20 | 678 | 1.5 - 2 | 3.8 - 5.1 |
Z-Flex Aluminized Tape | Heat Shielding (Dynamic) | 1100˚F | 593˚C | radiant-3000˚F | 1649˚C | 20 | 678 | 1.5 - 2 | 3.8 - 5.1 |
Zetex Sleeves | Insulation (Wiring) | 1000˚F | 540˚C | 700˚F | 371˚C | N/A | N/A | 1/4 - 4* | 0.6 - 10.2* |
ZetexPlus Sleeves | Insulation (Wiring) | 2000˚F | 1094˚C | 1500˚F | 816˚C | N/A | N/A | 1/4 - 4* | 0.6 - 10.2* |
*Indicates inside diameter for Zetex Sleeves