Maftec®

Polycrystalline Alumina Fibers

MAFTEC® was developed in the 1980’s by Mitsubishi Plastics Inc., for long term, high or cyclic temperature operation. MAFTEC® “Polycrystalline Alumina Fibers”,  exhibit excellent thermal stability, resiliency, erosion resistance and mechanical strength at temperatures to 1600°C – 2912°F.

MAFTEC® is a Mullite fiber.  Mullite is a stable material that does not change molecularly through the temperature range, up until it melts (1850°C).  The silica in MAFTEC® is contained within the structure of Mullite and is not allowed to form free silica.  MAFTEC® fiber diameter averages 5 microns.

Advantages

  • Extremely low shrinkage-1% at 1400°C-2552°F. 1 1/2% at 1600°C-2912°F
  • Weight and thickness tolerances to ensure value
  • Service temperature range-up to 1600°C-2912°continuous
  • Higher Tensile Strength-maintaining lining integrity
  • Total Thermal Shock Resistance
  • Installed easily and quickly in all temperature environments
  • Low, Low, Low shot content due to manufacturing technology
  • Extreme Weight Reduction-lining densities of 8-10#/cu.ft. compared to monolithic of 150-160#/cu.ft.
  • Resiliency Performance-to 1300°C
  • 1% shrinkage at 1400°C

Industries Served

  • Zinc
  • Steel
  • Secondary Aluminum
  • Rock Products
  • Refining
  • Primary Aluminum
  • Precast
  • Power Generation
  • O.E.M. Furnace Builders
  • Non-Ferrous
  • Mineral Processing
  • Incineration
  • Die-Casting
  • Cremation
  • Chemical
  • Boiler Manufacturing
Modules Modules Reheating Furnace Reheating Furnace Tremendous Weight Reduction Tremendous Weight Reduction