Fiberglass rope is a flexible and versatile insulation material used in applications across numerous industries. Fiberglass rope insulation is made with high-quality glass that has been specifically manufactured to provide exceptional properties. The properties include outstanding flexibility, chemical and thermal resistance, and dielectric and tensile strength, enabling high performance under extreme temperatures. As a result, you have an ideal insulation material that can be configured to suit various applications. Following this overview, we will look at the primary benefits of fiberglass rope insulation.
Key Benefits of Fiberglass Rope Insulation
Many applications benefit from fiberglass rope insulation because of its flexibility and robustness. The benefits of this material derive from its glass base material, as this enables the material to be braided, knitted, or woven, depending on its intended application, into a rope-like structure, which can then be wound around equipment like ducts and pipes.
Fiberglass rope is also coated for a range of applications because the additional layer enhances the properties of the rope. This includes resistance to corrosion and rot, high strength and thermal stability, as well as some of the properties we will look at below. Other reasons for coating fiberglass rope is to enhance the insulation, protection and handling properties.
Chemical Resistant
Fiberglass rope insulation offers excellent resistance against a wide range of chemicals. Therefore, it is suitable for many applications in harsh environments, such as chemical processing, and the gas and oil industries. The fiberglass protects against chemical damage, increasing the equipment’s lifespan.
Durability
The durability of fiberglass rope is outstanding, enabling it to last for years, even in the harshest environments. Because it is resistant to chemicals, environmental factors, and high temperatures, it can be used in indoor and outdoor applications without breaking, cracking or compressing.
Easy Installation
Fiberglass rope can be installed easily and quickly, which makes it a cost-effective insulation solution for applications of any size and in any environment. It can be configured in different ways, such as knit or woven and can be cut to size to meet specific requirements.
Energy Efficient
As an insulation material, fiberglass rope provides excellent properties that help keep heat inside equipment and systems. As a result, fiberglass rope helps to reduce energy consumption and increases energy efficiency, which lowers energy bills.
Fire Resistant
Another reason for using fiberglass rope as an insulation material is that it is highly fire-resistant. This is an ideal solution in environments requiring high levels of fire safety as it helps slow down the spread of flames, which helps minimize damage to objects and personnel.
High Temperature Resistant
Without its high-temperature resistance, fiberglass rope would not be an effective insulating material. It can withstand extreme temperatures (1000°F / 538°C) and will not burn or smolder.
Strength
Fiberglass rope maintains outstanding dielectric and high tensile strength even under extreme temperatures and pressures. The strength properties are due to the E-glass it is manufactured with, making it an easy choice for insulating applications.
Mid-Mountain Materials, Inc. manufactures a wide range of high-temperature resistant fabrics and textiles designed for many industrial and commercial applications. We strive to provide the highest quality thermal insulation materials, which includes our fiberglass ropes under the HYTEX® 1000 Fiberglass Ropes product line.
Please contact a member of Mid-Mountain today to make your fiberglass rope insulation purchase.
