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Re: Looking For Flexible Heat Resistant Material

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From: R. C. Johnson
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 1997 00:00
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Tony Marshall wrote:
> 
> We make a product that is inserted into a pipe near a weld.  The
> temperature can reach 1200 degrees celsius for short periods (5 or 10
> minutes) when the flame from the welding rod touches the inserted tube.
> The inserted tube has to be flexible so that it can be pulled around
> bends in the pipe.  We have unsuccesfully tried silicon rubber (it burnt
> - but only just) which suggest the temperature may not be so high.
> Perhaps 800 degrees celsius.
> 
> Is there a material available that would suit the above application?
> 
> Thanks and regards.
> --
> Tony Marshall

I am a refractory consultant with 40 years of experience with welding,
backing strips, high temp insulations, etc. for the power and petrochem
fields.  We have used ceramic fibers for the purpose you describe.  Is
your application for a backing ring or to contain inert gases>

R. C. Johnson 
rcj@servtech.com
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From: "R. C. Johnson" <rcj@servtech.com>
Subject: Re: Looking For Flexible Heat Resistant Material
Date: 1997/01/19
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