Description
Introducing Vulcor’s SoliBoard range, manufactured on our state-of-the-art production line, a result of years of expertise and engineering excellence. Our manufacturing process sets us apart from the competition, and here’s why:
SoliBoard is produced on our continuous board line, measuring approximately 1200 feet in length and a fixed production width of 47-1/4 inch. This cutting-edge line, established in 2019, incorporates the latest standards and utilizes low-energy consumption drying technology, a unique advantage in our industry. This enables us to deliver exceptional quality while maintaining high output capabilities.
Our highly efficient drying technology reduces energy consumption by 50% compared to conventional forced air drying methods. It empowers us to manufacture uniform, lightweight, low shot, and stable boards up to 4 inch in thickness, consistently meeting the highest standards of quality and performance. In a world where reducing energy consumption and minimizing CO2 emissions is part of sustainable environmental drivers, it is good to realise that we have already taken the first step.
SoliBoard™ PCW35 HT is combining the advantages of polycrystalline Wool (PCW) fibers with the unique features of the SoliWool HA. Delivering minimum shrinkage at high temperature exposure, high temperature stability up to 1500°C, but without the costs of pure PCW boards. Delivering minimum shrinkage at high temperature exposure, high temperature stability up to 2750°F and 2500°F, but without the costs of pure PCW boards.
SoliBoard™ PCW Blended grade products are a competitive solution in these applications where standard RCF boards are facing the limits of their safe continuous use. Targeted to deliver the highest possible thermal insulation value and handling strength. The combination of the two types of fiber are delivering best of both worlds.
Vulcor provides an extensive range of high-temperature board products, including:
- Standard boards
- Inorganic binder boards which give lower LOI% and off-gassing
- High-strength series with superior green strength and post-firing strength
- Special series made from mixed fiber chemistries, often utilizing highly temperature-resistant PCW fibers, for the most demanding applications.
SoliBoard PCW35 HT still contains a small amount of organic binder to enhance cold handling strength, which burns out during the initial firing at approximately 500°F.
Benefits
- Excellent insulation performance
- Cost effective solution versus pure PCW boards
- Can be used in direct flame contact
- Low shrinkage
- Excellent thermal stability
Typical applications
- Thermal insulation for furnace linings
- Chemical resistant lining in furnaces operating in reducing atmospheres
- Laboratory and dental kilns
- Lining combustion chamber for gas fired boilers and heaters
- General technical insulation of furnaces and technical installations
Type
Boards from high temperature Poly Crystalline Wool (PCW) and Refractory Ceramic Fiber (RCF) wool and selected fillers.
Temperature range
SoliBoard PCW35 HT has a classification temperature of 2750°F and can be used for maximum continuous use of 2500°F.
The maximum continuous use temperature provided on the website is a guideline and only applicable in a clean oxidizing atmosphere.
Product range
SoliBoard is part of an extensive product range supplied by Vulcor Insulation. Vulcor Insulation is supplying insulation solutions from cryogenic to high temperature applications. All products offered by Vulcor are manufactured in house or sourced from exclusive trusted 3rd party partners.
Technical support
Vulcor Insulation provides specifiers and customers with guidance on all aspects of the materials selection for their application, the installation and compliance with relevant regulations and performance standards.
For additional information about product performance or to identify the recommended product for your application, please contact the team at Vulcor Insulation.
Availability
SoliBoard PCW35 HT-grade is manufactured in a density of 18.5 PCF and can be supplied in thicknesses up till 4 inch. However, as SoliBoard PCW35 HT-grade is a speciality product, we only offer up to 2 inch as our standard range.
SoliBoard is available in standard dimension of 47-1/4 x 36 inch, supplied in carton boxes with a height of approximately 5 inch (based on thickness). Please refer to the provided list for packaging details of SoliBoard in the standard carton boxes.
Thickness | Per carton box | Boards per pallet |
---|---|---|
3/8" | 12 | 336 |
1/2" | 10 | 280 |
3/4" | 6 | 180 |
1" | 5 | 140 |
2" | 2 | 72 |
Properties
Properties measured | Standard | Unit | SoliBoard PCW35 HT |
---|---|---|---|
Grade | PCW/RCF blend | ||
Colour | white | ||
Classification temperature | °F | 2750 | |
Continuous use temperature | °F | 2500 | |
Density | PCF | 18.5 | |
Loss on ignition | wgt% | <3 | |
Compressive strength | EN-ISO8895 | PSI | |
@ 5% deformation | > 28 | ||
@10 % deformation | > 35 | ||
Permanent Linear Shrinkage | EN 1094-7 | % | |
@ 2600°F | < 1,5 | ||
Thermal conductivity | ASTM C-201 | BTU·in/hr·ft2·°F | |
@500°F | 0.38 | ||
@1000°F | 0.62 | ||
@1500°F | 1.00 | ||
@1800°F | 1.28 | ||
@2000°F | 1.52 | ||
@2200°F | 1.75 | ||
Chemical composition (after firing) | EN 12677 | % | |
AI2O3 | 57-60 | ||
SiO2 | 40-43 | ||
ZrO2 | - | ||
Other | < 1 |