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Bulk fibre insulates to 1,600°C for the vacuum forming sector

A new brand of polycrystalline insulation wool designed specifically for the vacuum forming market is now exclusively available from Morgan Advanced Materials.

22/06/2014 14:32:31

The new Alphawool bulk long-fibre product, which is manufactured at a dedicated facility in the UK, is available in two grades: Alphawool LA with a classification temperature of 1,500ºC and Alphawool HA which has a classification temperature of 1,600ºC.

It does not contain a binder and so emits no fumes or smell during first use. A high alumina content of between 96 and 97 percent, with low ‘shot’ content below one percent, creates a lightweight yet highly resilient product which is chemically and thermally stable, with low linear shrinkage, low thermal mass and strong insulating properties.

Alphawool is unclassified under the European CLP regulation (Directive 1272/2008) by virtue of its very low content of respirable fibres.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.