Applications of Stainless Steel Wire Reinforced Glass Fabric

Stainless steel wire reinforced glass fabric is a composite material made by weaving fiberglass yarns with stainless steel wire and often coating it with silicone, polyurethane (PU), or other heat-resistant compounds. This reinforcement significantly enhances the mechanical strength and heat resistance of standard fiberglass fabric, making it ideal for extreme industrial environments.

Key Properties:

• High tensile strength and durability

• Excellent heat resistance (typically up to 550°C and beyond)

• Flame retardant and low smoke emission

• Resistance to abrasion and tearing

• Dimensional stability under thermal stress

• Electrical insulation (if uncoated or coated appropriately)
  
  

(Stainless Steel Wire Reinforced Glass Fabric A30R after 1100℃ heated)

Main Applications

1. Fire Curtains and Smoke Curtains

Used in public buildings, commercial centers, airports, and industrial facilities to block the spread of fire and smoke. The stainless steel wires allow the curtain to maintain shape and performance under high temperatures and stress.

2. Removable Insulation Jackets and Covers

Ideal for protecting valves, flanges, and piping in power plants, refineries, and marine applications. The reinforced fabric maintains structural integrity during installation, operation, and removal, even in harsh environments.

3. Welding Blankets and Fire Blankets

Provides a durable protective layer in welding zones to shield people and nearby equipment from sparks, slag, and molten metal. The reinforcement prevents tearing or burning even under direct contact with welding spatter.

4. Thermal Insulation in Furnaces and Boilers

Used as outer layers in thermal insulation mats or as protective wraps around hot surfaces. It helps contain heat and reduce energy loss in industrial ovens, kilns, and furnace doors.

5. Expansion Joints and Compensators

Reinforced fabric is used in fabric-based expansion joints to absorb movement caused by thermal expansion in ductwork or piping. The stainless steel wire ensures dimensional stability and strength under high pressure and heat.

6. Fireproof Cable Protection

Acts as a protective wrap or sleeve for cable assemblies, particularly in aerospace, rail, or heavy industry. It helps prevent cable failure in the event of a fire or intense heat exposure.

7. Structural Fire Protection

In critical infrastructure like tunnels or high-rise buildings, the fabric can be used as part of passive fire protection systems—wrapped around steel structures or integrated into panels.

Conclusion

Stainless steel wire reinforced glass fabric is a specialty material that combines the heat and fire resistance of fiberglass with the mechanical strength of stainless steel wire. Its robust performance makes it indispensable in industries that require fire safety, thermal insulation, and mechanical resilience in a single material.