Unifrax Corporation Expands Excelfrax® Microporous Insulation Product Line by Introducing Excelfrax 1900 Panel
August, 2006 - Niagara Falls, New York - Unifrax Corporation, a global leader in the development and manufacture of high temperature ceramic fiber and soluble fiber products, introduces Excelfrax® 1900 Panel to its existing family of Excelfrax Products. The Excelfrax® family of products is based on the microporous insulation principle, exhibiting extremely efficient insulating characteristics in the North American market. Excelfrax 1900 Panel provides customers with higher temperature performance (1900°F) and a product form with superior strength and handleability.
Excelfrax® 1900 Panel is composed of inorganic oxides, primarily fumed silica. Silicates and opacifiers are added to improve the material performance. Microporous insulation products actually have thermal conductivity values lower than still air. This is due to the ability of microporous insulation to block the three modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation). Excelfrax® 1900 Panel offers a number of advantages including extremely low thermal conductivity, thermal stability up to 1900°F, consistent operating temperatures, and easy fabrication. The extremely low thermal conductivity of Excelfrax® 1900 Panel allows users to save space, reduce weight and increase operational efficiency.
Excelfrax® products are also available in several other product forms to solve a range of thermal insulation problems. These product forms include: Excelfrax® 1800 Board for high temperature furnaces, Excelfrax® 1800 Flexliner for backup insulation in molten metal ladles; and Excelfrax® 200 VIP (Vacuum Insulation Panel) for lower temperature insulation in appliances, packaging and other cold storage applications.
Unifrax insulation products have been providing innovative heat management solutions for a broad range of industries for more than 50 years. Unifrax is committed to solving high-temperature application problems and providing exceptional value to our customers. This commitment is evident in Unifrax Corporation's broad line of quality products and services, our investment in advanced technology, our state-of-the art manufacturing facilities, and our extensive research and development efforts. Ceramic fiber and soluble fiber products from Unifrax are known for their quality performance in the markets we serve.
Unifrax Corporation is headquartered in Niagara Falls, New York, with European headquarters in Lorette, France. The company manufactures insulation products used in various applications and industries including metal production, ceramic and glass, automotive, fire protection, building and construction and aerospace. Unifrax employs more than 1000 people worldwide in manufacturing facilities in eight countries as well as at various regional sales offices located throughout the United States and Canada, France, UK, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, China, India, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina and Australia.
Product Information Sheets for Excelfrax® 1900 Panel contain typical thermal and mechanical properties as well as a complete list of applications. This Product Information Sheet is available by contacting Unifrax Corporation, 716-278-3800, USA, or visiting our website at www.unifrax.com. For more information contact Jim Olchawski at 716-278-3858, or Virginia Cantara at 716-278-3832. Email: info@unifrax.com
For More Information Contact:
Virginia Cantara
(716) 278-3832
