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High temperature
microporous insulation
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INTRODUCTION 4-5
MICROPOROUS TECHNOLOGY 6-13
Definition of heat transmission & thermal conductivity 8

Microporous principles 9-13
MATERIAL PROPERTIES & CHARACTERISTICS 14
Thermal conductivity 16-17

Classification temperatures 18
Compressive strength 18
Shrinkage 18
Machinability 19
Non combustibility 19
Moisture & humidity – resistance to liquids 19
Chemical properties 20
Chemical resistance 20
Resistance to vibration 20
Acoustical properties 20
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS & INDUSTRIES 22-23
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 24-57
Overview by key properties 26-27

Product data sheets 28-57
HANDLING AND SHAPING TECHNIQUES 58-68
Packaging and storage 60

Handling and lifting of panel and board 60-61
Cutting and shaping 62-68
OUR WORLDWIDE CONTACTS 69

INTRODUCTION
MICROTHERM – the brand

MICROTHERM® is the reference brand name in microporous thermal
insulation. Our products have been successfully used for almost 50
years and are today well established in a wide range of industries
as one of the best thermal insulations available. MICROTHERM®
microporous products are the recognised benchmark for high
performance thermal insulation.
Since the acquisition of Microtherm by Promat International in 2010,

the MICROTHERM® brand represents one of the key Promat core
product technologies.
Microtherm NV
St-Niklaas, Belgium
MICROTHERM – Competence Centre
The full range of microporous products is manufactured at our
three Microtherm sites in Belgium, Japan and the USA. As such,
Microtherm is today the Competence Centre for microporous
technology within the Promat Group. We offer advanced engineering
capabilities including full 3D transient thermal analysis based on our
CAD-modeling.
Our R&D team develops new products and material formulations to

constantly meet changing market needs and the most demanding Nippon Microtherm Promat Inc.
requirements from our customers around the world. Extensive in- Tsu, Mie, Japan Maryville, Tennessee, USA
house test programs are implemented to maintain our product range
as the benchmark in microporous technology.
Throughout Promat International and Microtherm, we believe that

only the highest quality is acceptable. All manufacturing facilities are
certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
We believe passionately in preserving our environment for future
generations.
In keeping with our on-going focus on health and safety issues,

Microtherm has been happy to comply with REACH, an important
European Community Regulation on chemicals and their safe use
(EC 1907/2006).
Our materials have no health issues associated with their use as raw
materials in manufacturing or as finished products for our customers.
Microporous insulation is classified by the World Health Organization
as free of respirable fibres, as defined in the European Dangerous
Substances Directive Amendment 97/69/EC.
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Engineered solutions
All of our microporous products such as MICROTHERM® PANEL,
PROMALIGHT®, FREEFLOW®, MICROTHERM® MPS, and many
more, when integrated together with the full product range of
Promat HPI (High Performance Insulation), are the foundation of our analysis
“engineered solutions”, which are tailor made to customers’ specific
needs.
products
design
engineered
solutions
Analysis Æ Problem analysis, IR thermal imaging (before & after), thermal calculations, …
Products Æ Product selection & design from Promat HPI’s wide product range
Design Æ Design of customer focused solutions, product testing, installation support, IR verification, …
INTRODUCTION
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MICROPOROUS TECHNOLOGY
Definition of heat transmission
& thermal conductivity
Microporous principles
Definition of heat transmission Thermal conductivity λ

& thermal conductivity Not all materials transfer heat equally and the thermal conductivity
(λ value) of a material is a physical property which describes its
ability to transfer heat. The lower the thermal conductivity value,
What is a thermal insulation?
the more resistant a material is to the heat transmission. An insulator
In the simplest terms it is “Any material that offers resistance to
therefore has a low thermal conductivity, while a conductor has a
heat transmission”. So to understand insulation materials we need
high thermal conductivity.
to understand the physics of heat transfer.
Examples of the thermal conductivity of some common materials/

Heat transfer
substances at ambient temperatures
Even the very best thermal insulation will not block heat completely.
Every material will transfer some heat if a temperature gradient
Copper – an excellent conductor 401 W/m.K
exists across its thickness. According to the known laws of
Carbon steel 54 W/m.K
thermodynamics, heat will always flow from a region of high
Glass 1.05 W/m.K
temperature to one of lower temperature. This is simple physics.
Air 0.026 W/m.K
Microporous insulation 0.021 W/m.K
The effectiveness of a material as a thermal
insulator can be expressed in terms of its thermal A good high temperature insulator has a very low thermal
conductivity. conductivity at high temperatures. Microporous insulation is
the most efficient material available in that category. Its thermal
The energy transfer rate through a body is proportional to the conductivity stays extremely low over a wide temperature range…
temperature gradient across the body and its cross sectional area. from 0.021 W/m.K at ambient temperatures to just 0.034 W/m.K at a
mean temperature of 800°C.
In the limit of infinitesimal thickness and temperature difference,
the fundamental law of heat transfer is: Furthermore, what makes microporous products really exceptional
is the fact that they will also offer great performance right down
dT to cryogenic temperatures. The thermal conductivity at a mean
Q = λA
dx temperature of -170°C drops to an impressive 0.015 W/m.K. It quite
• Q is the heat transfer (W) literally maintains its remarkable performance from the deep cold up
• A is the cross-sectional area (m2) to extreme temperatures of 1000°C and above.
• dT/dx is the temperature/thickness gradient (K/m)
• λ is defined as the thermal conductivity value (W/m.K) Hence, knowledge of the λ value allows quantitative comparisons
to be made between the thermal insulation efficiencies of different
materials. The most effective thermal insulation will have very low
thermal conductivity values. And since both thermal insulation & fire
protection requirements are becoming more and more important,
industries are constantly searching for materials with low λ values
and thus high thermal performance.
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Microporous principles
Heat transfer can occur through conduction (solid & gaseous),

convection and radiation. Usually the overall heat transfer comes
from a combined effect of all of them. The driving force in this
process is the temperature difference.
CONVECTION CONDUCTION
RADIATION RADIATION
Î Limiting the physical processes of heat transfer and thereby

containing the heat source is the essence of thermal insulation
and there is no better technology to do this than our microporous
technology. The reason why MICROTHERM® gives the best
performance comes down to simple physics.
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SOLID MOLECULES
Solid Conduction
In a solid, a liquid, or a gas, as individual molecules heat up they

vibrate more and more.
In solid conduction heat energy is transferred from one adjacent

HEAT
molecule to another by this vibration. The transfer rate is related to
the material’s density or mass. The higher the mass, the higher the
conduction will be. It is also related to the length and cross section
of the conduction path. The rate of solid conduction is directly SOLID MOLECULES
proportional to the cross sectional area of the conduction path,

and inversely proportional to the length of that conduction path.
HEAT
Molecules are energised
and vibration increases
SOLID MOLECULES
Vibration is spread
through the material
HEAT
Molecules are energised

and vibration increases
The base ingredient of most of our microporous products

is pyrogenic silica (SiO2).
The particles making up MICROTHERM® have

very restricted contact with one another, limiting
thermal pathways (amount of heat conducted is
directly proportional to the cross section of the
conduction path).
The heat paths through the solid matrix are very

tortuous, and therefore long. This decreases the rate at
which heat can flow by solid conduction (amount of heat
conducted is inversely proportional to the length of the
conduction path).
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Gaseous conduction
All materials whether solid, liquid, or a gas, have mass and a thermal
conductivity and can therefore conduct heat. When gas molecules
are heated, the heat energy is converted to kinetic energy and they
start moving faster. Gaseous conduction occurs when adjacent gas
molecules collide and transfer their kinetic energy.
The mean free path of a gas molecule is the average distance it will
need to travel before it collides with another molecule. The mean free
path of an air molecule at STP is around 93 nm (3.66 x 10-6 inches).
The thermal conductivity of microporous insulation is

influenced by its density.
Gaseous conduction is restricted when the

microporous chain is compressed to an optimum
density that limits the freedom of molecular
movement and collisions between the entrapped air
molecules by ensuring that the voids in the material
are smaller than the mean free path of those air
molecules. This effectively blocks the ability of the gas
to transfer heat energy.
Put simply, the higher the density, the more particles,

the higher the thermal conductivity (solid conduction).
Also, the lower the density, the larger the air pockets,
the higher the thermal conductivity (gaseous
conduction). By balancing the interaction between
gaseous and solid conduction, an optimal thermal
conductivity value for optimized performance can be
found for each microporous product.
Thermal conductivity of MICROTHERM® 1000 GRADE

as a function of density at 400°C mean temperature .
0.045
5 )&3. " -$0 /% 6$5 * 7* 5 : 8 N t,
0.040
0.035
0.030
0.025
150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600
DENS ITY (k g /m 3
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Radiation
All objects absorb and emit thermal radiation. Also called infrared
radiation, the heat is transferred by the emission of electromagnetic
waves.
No particles are involved, unlike in the processes of conduction
and convection, so radiation can even work through the vacuum of
space. This is why we can still feel the sun’s heat, although it’s 150
million km away from the earth. The hotter an object is, the more
infrared radiation it emits.
The radiation rate is proportional to the fourth power of temperature,
resulting in rapidly increasing heat loss when temperature rises.
In fact, this is why radiation is the principle heat loss process at
temperatures above 100°C.
Some surfaces are better than others at reflecting and absorbing
infrared radiation.
The second base ingredient in a microporous insulation

is a thermally stable opacifier of controlled particle size
and distribution.
These opacifier particles that are intrinsically imbedded

in the core of the material scatter up to 95% of the infra-
red radiation and so reduce transmission to the lowest
possible levels.
By comparing the performance of MICROTHERM® with

plain silica at high temperature, the effect of the opacifier
can be clearly demonstrated.
0.10
0.09
THERM AL COND UC TIVI TY ( W /m .K )
0.08 MICROTHERM®
0.07 Pyrogenic silica
0.06
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
MEAN TEMPERATURE ( ° C)
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Convection
Convection is heat transfer by bulk movement within a heated fluid

such as a liquid or a gas.
Free convection is caused by expansion of gas or fluid when heated,
causing hot regions to become less dense and buoyant and to rise.
Circulation occurs as the hot fluid cools and sinks down again.
Free convection systems can be very large and convey massive
amounts of heat, for instance in weather systems and the circulation
of molten rock inside the earth.
The gas or liquid particles may be energized when passing by a

warmer solid mass. A classic convector heater is a perfect example
(hot air rises, and as it cools down, it falls).
Convection currents are avoided by the inability of the air molecules

to flow inside the microporous structure. Since a microporous
material consists mostly out of entrapped air (> 95%), it cannot
act as an intermediary solid material to allow convection of the
surrounding air.
The main microporous ingredients (pyrogenic silica

+ opacifier) are held together mechanically with glass
filaments.
These filaments are accurately controlled in size during

manufacture by a pultrusion process. The glass filaments
are of a diameter that prevents absorption into the lining
of the lungs should they be inhaled. MICROTHERM®
insulation products are formally certified as “fibre free”
according to the EU Dangerous Substances Directive,
97/69/EC.
This inorganic reinforcement matrix gives the material

its handling strength and machining capability, and
has the big advantage that no organics can burn off A microporous insulation is defined in
or oxidize. The lifetime of microporous materials is ASTM C168 as - “Material in the form
effectively unlimited when applied correctly. of compacted powder or fibres with
an average interconnecting pore size
The end result is a reliable product with an extremely comparable to or below the mean free
low thermal conductivity or λ value, close to the lowest path of air molecules at standard atmospheric pressure.
theoretically possible minimum according to the laws of Microporous insulation may contain opacifiers to reduce
physics. the amount of radiant heat transmitted.”
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MATERIAL PROPERTIES
& CHARACTERISTICS
Thermal conductivity
Classification temperatures
Compressive strength
Shrinkage
Machinability
Non-combustibility
Moisture & humidity –

resistance to liquids
Chemical properties
Chemical resistance
Resistance to vibration
Acoustical properties
MATERIAL PROPERTIES & CHARACTERISTICS
Thermal conductivity As mentioned earlier, the overall thermal conductivity of microporous

products, is made up of contributions from the principal mechanisms
of heat transfer by solid/gas conductions and radiation.
All published data are based on conventional Guarded Hot Plate
The conduction mechanism under reduced atmosphere is governed
measurements complying with ISO 8302 and ASTM C177 standards.
by the type and amount of gas inside the structure. At reduced
This technique produces precise data over a wide temperature
pressure levels, thermal conductivity depends more on solid
range up to a mean temperature value of 800°C.
conduction and radiation and less on gas conduction, thus lower
values of thermal conductivity are achieved. A gradual increase in
Normal atmosphere
the pressure will induce more gaseous conduction which results in
Microporous products are known worldwide for their very low
an increased conductivity.
thermal conductivity (λ) values across a wide temperature range.
As exposure temperature increases, the difference in λ value
between microporous and conventional insulation materials
increases dramatically due to the inability of most insulations to
block IR radiation. The consistently low thermal conductivity over
all exposure temperatures explains why the use of microporous
materials is more easily justified at higher temperatures.
In various gases and reduced atmosphere

The thermal conductivity of insulation materials is very much affected Thermal conductivity of MICROTHERM® insulation
by the gas within the pores of the insulation. Normally this gas is air, in a range of gases
but often there are requirements for these materials to be used in the 0.06
presence of other gases such as nitrogen, hydrogen, helium, argon HYDROGEN
and krypton. 0.05
THERMAL CO NDU CTI V I TY (W/m. K)
The manner in which a particular gas affects the thermal conductivity

0.04
of a microporous product is governed not only by the thermal HELIUM
conductivity of the gas, but also by the mean free path of the gas
0.03
(the average distance a molecule travels between collisions) and its AIR
interaction with the pores/cells of the insulation. ARGON

0.02 KRYPTON
In general, the lambda value of pure gases is higher than the

VACUUM
lambda value of microporous material in the presence of the gas. 0.01
Inside the microporous insulation, various gases can have different
effects: 0
• The larger, slower particles such as krypton and argon collide less
0 100 200 300 400 500
with one another and this results in a lower thermal conductivity.
• The smaller, faster particles such as helium and hydrogen will MEAN TEMPERATU RE (°C)
collide more with each other than with the wall of the cell and
therefore contribute to a more rapid heat transfer.
Even though all insulation materials are affected by gases such as

hydrogen, microporous material performs quite well in comparison
with conventional materials.
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Thermal conductivity of MICROTHERM® insulation
compared to conventional insulating materials
0.30
F IB R E B L A N KE T
0.25
CALCIUM SILICATE
M IN ER A L W O O L
A ER O GEL B LANKE T
MICROTHERM ® 1000 GR ADE

0.20
0.15
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY (W/m.K )
0.10
0.05 MATERIAL PROPERTIES & CHARACTERISTICS
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800

ME A N TE MPE R A TU R E ( °C)
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Classification temperatures Shrinkage
By varying the proportions and the specification of the constituent As with all insulation materials, a small amount of irreversible lateral
materials in MICROTHERM® we are able to vary key performance shrinkage will occur during exposure above the maximum rated
characteristics to meet the demands of a wide range of challenging temperature limit. As the temperature increases, the particles of
applications. Requirements such as temperature capability, water silica begin to sinter and fuse together, changing the nature of the
resistance, and compression resistance can all be modified when structure and increasing the solid conduction component of heat
necessary. Match these variations with the choice of rigid, flexible, transfer. With our microporous insulation this shrinkage is extremely
and powder products in the versatile Promat HPI microporous range slight and rarely has any influence on the effective performance.
and we can offer the optimum product solution for each application.
Microporous products can be used at their continuous maximum
Classification temperatures temperature, and this for a very long time! Because of the inorganic
character of the material the thermal shrinkage is minimal, and the
lifetime maximal.
MICROTHERM ® 1 0 0 0 GRA DE
PRTC (Promat Research & Technology Centre) measures shrinkage
MICROTHERM ® 1100 GRA DE according to ASTM C356, BS-EN 1094-6, ISO 2477, and dedicated
“in-house” techniques. These methods of “full soak” exposure keep
MICROTHERM ® 120 0 G R A D E the material completely immersed in heat for a period of 24 hours,
after which the dimensional changes are measured. The upper
temperature limits of MICROTHERM® grades are specified by
900°C 1000°C 1050°C 1100°C 1150°C 1200°C reference to acceptable limits of shrinkage after this testing.
This is an extremely demanding performance requirement. In

Compressive strength most applications with single sided heating, MICROTHERM®
may withstand higher temperatures but we will not guarantee its
The compressive strength of our products depends on the material performance as so many different factors can have an influence.
grade and the density.
Our products are often successfully used in applications where
high pressures occur, for example back-up insulation in steel ladles.
Typical values for a specific product are indicated on the technical
datasheet. Full soak 24h shrinkage analysis on diameter
9.00
Resistance to compression
8.00
1.2
7.00 MICROTHERM ® 1000 GRAD E
MICROTHERM ® 1100 GRAD E
1
R E SIST AN C E T O CO M PRE SS I ON (M P a)
MICR OTH ER M ® 1000 R GRAD E 6.00 MICROTHERM ® 1200 GRAD E
MICR OTH ER M ® 1000 X GRAD E

0.8 5.00
MICR OTH E R M ® 100 0 R HY GRAD E
MICR OTH ER M ® 1200 GRAD E

4.00
0.6
MICR OTH E R M ® 1100 GRAD E 3.00

S HR IN KA G E ( %)
0.4
2.00
0.2
1.00
0 0
100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600
0 900°C 950°C 1000°C 1050°C 1100°C 1150°C 1200°C
D EN S IT Y ( k g / m 3 ) T EM PERAT U RE (° C )
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Machinability Moisture & humidity – resistance to liquids
The formulation and properties of our PROMALIGHT® boards offer Thermal and mechanical properties of MICROTHERM® insulation are
a remarkable machinability, enabling easy cutting & shaping on-site not significantly affected by severe changes in humidity. Steam &
and the in-house manufacture of complex custom made machined vapour pass through the structure of microporous insulation without
parts. causing damage. MICROTHERM® normally has a moisture content of
1 – 3% by weight. The presence of a small amount of absorbed
water does not affect the performance of the material.
During installation (for example with a wet castable), or when
condensation occurs in use (dew point), contact with water or other
liquids may be anticipated. In that case we recommend using our
Hydrophobic (HY) grade or a suitable waterproof protective outer
covering like PE or aluminium.
MICROTHERM® Hydrophobic (HY) is not simply an external coating

treatment. The material is based on silica particles which have been
specially treated to render them, and hence the full thickness of
insulation, water repellent. This means that even cutting and shaping
the insulation will not affect the hydrophobic nature.
Whenever the presence of water is anticipated in an installation,

a prior discussion with our specialists will ensure that the
Non-combustibility performance of the MICROTHERM® product is always optimized.
Our microporous insulation meets the requirements of BS476,

DIN4102 and UL94V-0 for non-combustibility.
With the combination of ultra low thermal conductivity and total
non-combustibility, our microporous insulation products create
excellent fire barriers to protect steel, aluminium, or composite (GRP)
structures. The minimal thickness & weight make it the ideal passive Also available in
HYDROPHOBIC
fire protection (PFP) product for marine and railway applications.
IMO MATERIAL PROPERTIES & CHARACTERISTICS
Through the Promat Fire Protection division,

MICROTHERM® microporous products are
also being used in building and & industrial fire
protection applications.
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Chemical properties Acoustical properties
The leachable chloride content of our products is very low. On the Microporous insulation has a highly porous interconnected cellular
other hand the leachable silicate content is much higher. This brings structure, but the cells are extremely small. The resistance to air
both values within an acceptable range. Typical pH values remain flow through the structure, therefore, is very high and consequently
below 10. MICROTHERM® thermal insulation is not a particularly good sound
All values are measured in accordance with ASTM C871. absorber.
This means that the acoustical properties of microporous materials

Acceptability of insulation material on the basis of plot points of are limited. However, the Promat group offers high quality acoustic
the Cl and the (Na+SiO3) analyses insulation such PROMASOUND® TL & PROMADAMP® CL SK, which
1 00 00
are often used in combination with MICROTHERM® products.
MICROTHERM® sound absorption coefficient is tested in accordance
to ISO 345:1985 and ASTM C423-08a methods and the results are
U na c c e p t a b l e
1 00 0 available on request.
Acceptable
Covering materials
1 00
M I C R O TH E RM ® - 1 0 0 0 R G RA D E
Microtherm uses a variety of covering

ppm( C l )
materials for its different product lines,

10
depending on exposure temperature,
100 1000 10000 100000 1000000 handling, and conditions of use. For
p p m (N a + S iO 3 )
rigid boards (PROMALIGHT®) this can
either be PE foil, aluminium, or others
… and there is a mica reinforcement
Chemical resistance
option available. For the panel product
range (= products which are actually
Microporous insulation is composed of inert ingredients that are pressed into the covering material, such as MICROTHERM® PANEL,
not reactive to most chemicals. Contact with most liquids must be MICROTHERM® OVERSTITCHED, …) we use materials such as
avoided. Liquid chemicals may damage the physical structure in the non-woven polyester or in most cases E-glass cloth. These cloth
same way that water damages it. coverings ensure a clean, dust free, and easy to install end product.
Resistance to vibration At exposures temperatures above 600°C the E-glass cloth will
become brittle and will start to deteriorate. Since MICROTHERM®
The vibration resistance of microporous materials depends mainly products are usually installed in a system between other materials
on installation technique. As long as the product is effectively such as metals or refractories, the deterioration of the E-glass cloth
contained it will not be damaged by vibration. We advise to apply is not an important issue. The insulation performance is not altered
the insulation in such a manner that any movement relative to the in any way. In fact, in those cases, the covering actually acts for
vibrating surface is prevented. If installed correctly the material will installation purpose only.
vibrate with the exact same frequency as the enclosing assembly
preventing the risk of damage by vibration. For some applications, full integrity of the covering material
is required. Microtherm offers various solutions to meet these
For specific, higher risk applications such as marine exhausts we requirements:
have suitable materials such as MICROTHERM® OVERSTITCHED or
QUILTED Panels that are ideal for this type of vibration exposure. • Alternative coverings with higher temperature resistance such
as quartz cloth may be used. These are capable of withstanding
direct flame impingement.
• For the most mechanically challenging applications
MICROTHERM® products can be supplied fully encapsulated in
stainless steel.
• Almost any other appropriate materials can be used as covering.
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SAVE SPACE - SAVE ENERGY - INCREASE CAPACITY
These are the most important advantages of MICROTHERM® microporous insulation.
• Reduce casing temperatures while maintaining an acceptable lining thickness

• Save space where space is limited
• Meet specified heat loss requirements (W/m²)
• Reduce lining thickness to increase internal capacity
Promat HPI and Microtherm are committed to provide the very best thermal insulation solutions.
Often, combinations of microporous materials with conventional insulation materials offer the best
technical-economical solution. The unbeatable performance of MICROTHERM® microporous products
can help in any application.
EXISTING INSULATION INCREASE CAPACITY!

COLD FACE60°C COLD FACE 60°C
HEAT LOSS 325W/m2 HEAT LOSS 325W/m2
HT FIBRE MICROTHERM®
360 MM 70 MM
900°C
INTERNAL
MICROTHERM® MICROTHERM®
70 MM 155 MM
60°C
COLD FACE COLD FACE 45°C
2 2
HEAT LOSS 325W/m HEAT LOSS 150W/m

CONDITIONS
SAVE SPACE! Ti = 900°C, Ta = 25°C, e = 0.5 SAVE ENERGY!
Benefits at a glance:
• Resistant to most chemicals
• Lowest thermal conductivity in a wide range of
• Environmentally friendly, free of organic binders
temperature grades (1000 - 1200°C)
• No harmful respirable fibres
• Best thermal insulation for different temperature limits
• Custom made products are available
(up to 1200°C)
• Wide range of different products, coverings, versions, …
• Low shrinkage
are available
• Thermal shock resistance at high temperature
• Clean & easy to install
• Non-combustible
• Simple to cut & shape
• Hydrophobic versions available
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS & INDUSTRIES
With the advantages of having an unbeatable combination of the most versatile product range backed by the best service and
support package in the industry, Promat HPI is successful in a varied and extensive selection of markets all over the world:
Petrochem
• All categories of refining and petrochemical
manufacturing plants
• Industrial process piping & equipment
• Offshore sub-sea “pipe-in-pipe” applications
Glass
• Forehearths and feeder bowls
• Holding furnaces and recuperators
Multi metal
• Ladles, torpedo ladles and tundishes
• Aluminium launders
• Reduction cells
• Anode bake furnace
Energy
• Coal, oil, and gas fired conventional power stations
• Nuclear power generation
• Fuel cells (SOFCs, MCFCs) and reformers
• Consolidated solar power
• Energy storage
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Furnaces
• Heat treatment furnaces
• Forging furnaces
• Holding/Melting funaces
• Induction furnaces
Chimney
• Fireplaces
• Stoves
Transportation
• Maritime, road, rail, and commercial aviation TYPICAL APPLICATIONS & INDUSTRIES
• Thermal protection
• Exhaust systems
• Auxiliary power units
• Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) & black boxes
• Aerospace & defense
Home appliances
• Storage heating
• Domestic ovens
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PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
Overview by key properties
Product data sheets

PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
Classification temperature Thermal conductivity Nominal density

(in °C) at 600°C mean (W/m.K) (kg/m3)
Rigid panels
MICROTHERM® PANEL-1000R 1000 0.031 240
MICROTHERM® PANEL-1000R HY 1000 0.031 260
MICROTHERM® PANEL-1200 1200 0.044 400
®
MICROTHERM SLIM&LIGHT 1000 0.031 260
Flexible panels
STEELFLEX®-1000 1000 0.029 320
®
STEELFLEX -1100 1100 0.049 430
®
STEELFLEX -1200 1200 0.039 450
®
MICROTHERM SEMI-OVERSTITCHED-1000R 1000 0.038 220
MICROTHERM® SEMI-OVERSTITCHED-1000R HY 1000 0.038 260
MICROTHERM® SEMI-OVERSTITCHED-1200 1200 0.049 350
MICROTHERM® SEMI-QUILTED-1000R 1000 0.039 220
2D ®
MICROTHERM SEMI-QUILTED-1000R HY 1000 0.039 260
®
MICROTHERM SEMI-QUILTED-1200 1200 0.050 350
®
MICROTHERM SLATTED-1000R 1000 0.035 240
®
MICROTHERM SLATTED-1000R HY 1000 0.035 260
®
MICROTHERM FLOPPY 1000 0.031 250
®
MICROTHERM OVERSTITCHED-1000R 1000 0.038 220
®
MICROTHERM OVERSTITCHED-1000R HY 1000 0.038 260
MICROTHERM® OVERSTITCHED-1200 1200 0.049 350
MICROTHERM® QUILTED-1000R 1000 0.039 220
MICROTHERM® QUILTED-1000R HY 1000 0.039 260
®
MICROTHERM QUILTED-1200 1200 0.050 350
®
SLIMFLEX 1000 0.039 260
®
PROMAGUARD 1000 0.038 240
®
AEROGUARD -128 1000 0.066 128
®
AEROGUARD -160 1000 0.051 160
®
AEROGUARD -190 1000 0.047 190
®
AEROGUARD -220 1000 0.039 220
Board products
PROMALIGHT ®-1000X 1000 0.030 280
PROMALIGHT ®-1000R 1000 0.029 320
®
PROMALIGHT -1200 1200 0.039 450
®
PROMALIGHT -1000X M 1000 0.030 280
®
PROMALIGHT -1000R M 1000 0.029 320
®
PROMALIGHT -1200 M 1200 0.039 450
Pourable products
FREEFLOW® 1000 0.049 220
Mouldable products
MICROTHERM® MPS (Moulded Pipe Section) 1000 0.029 320
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Shrinkage at 1000°C - Compressive strength Page
24h Full soak (%) (Mpa = N/mm2)
<3 0.13 28
<3 0.12 28
< 0.1 0.36 28
<6 0.17 30
<3 0.32 32
<1 1.02 32
< 0.1 0.54 32
<3 0.10 36
<3 0.12 36
< 0.1 0.22 36
<3 0.10 38
<3 0.12 38
< 0.1 0.22 38
<3 0.13 34
<3 0.12 34
<6 0.11 46
<3 0.10 36
<3 0.12 36
< 0.1 0.22 36
<3 0.10 38
<3 0.12 38
< 0.1 0.22 38
<3 0.17 44
<6 0.12 42
<3 0.04 40
<3 0.05 40
<3 0.07 40
<3 0.10 40
<3 0.32 48
<3 0.32 48
< 0.1 0.54 48
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<3 0.44 48
<3 0.44 48
< 0.1 0.74 48
<3 - 52
<3 0.32 54
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MICROTHERM® PANEL
High temperature microporous insulation panel
The MICROTHERM® PANEL range of products are custom made Typical applications
microporous insulation panels with very good thermal properties.
Microporous insulation offers an extremely low thermal
The panels are produced in a glass cloth outer envelope, making
conductivity, close to the lowest theoretically possible at
them clean & easy to handle. The formulation is an opacified blend
high temperatures. Microporous materials are the preferred
of filament reinforced pyrogenic silica (alumina for 1200 grade).
choice when a large temperature reduction is required within
a limited space, or when strict heat loss or surface temperature
requirements are specified.
MICROTHERM® PANEL-1000R is a lightweight, custom Back-up insulation in industrial furnaces
made insulation panel.
Aluminium industry (launders, holding furnace, …)
Glass & ceramics industry
MICROTHERM® PANEL-1000R HY is a custom made Petrochemical industry (cracking furnace,
insulation panel with a hydrophobic core treatment to repel
hydrogen reformer, …)
water. It is ideal for applications where contact with liquid water
Annealing & galvanizing lines
or condensation (dew point) is possible.
Night storage heaters
MICROTHERM® PANEL-1200 is an alumina based, custom Working & processing

made insulation panel which is capable of withstanding peak
MICROTHERM® SLIM&LIGHT can be shaped easily with
temperatures of 1200°C.
a simple cutter (the procedure can be found on our website).
The panels can be fixed in place with glue or by mechanical
means such as anchors, pins and clips. They can also be fitted
Properties & advantages
inside a frame concept, which is customer specific.
Custom made
Extremely low thermal conductivity
High thermal stability
Available in different temperature grades, including a
hydrophobic version
Non combustible
Clean & easy to handle
Simple to cut & shape (procedure can be found on our
website)
No harmful respirable fibres Also available in
Environmentally friendly, free of organic binders
HYDROPHOBIC
Resistant to most chemicals
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1000-1200°C
Technical data
Brand MICROTHERM® PANEL
Grade 1000R 1000R HY 1200
Standard finishing Glass cloth (E-Glass)*
Classification temperature °C 1000 1000 1200
Nominal density kg/m³ 240 260 400
Compressive strength (ASTM C 165) MPa = N/mm² 0.13 0.12 0.36
Thermal conductivity (ISO 8302, ASTM C177)
200°C mean W/m.K 0.023 0.023 0.029
400°C mean W/m.K 0.026 0.026 0.033
600°C mean W/m.K 0.031 0.031 0.039
800°C mean W/m.K 0.039 0.039 0.044
Specific heat capacity

200°C kJ/kg.K 0.92 0.92 0.89
400°C kJ/kg.K 1.00 1.00 0.99
600°C kJ/kg.K 1.04 1.04 1.04
800°C kJ/kg.K 1.08 1.08 1.07
Shrinkage
1-sided 12h @1000°C < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.05
Full soak 24h @1000°C % <3 <3 < 0.1
Full soak 24h @1150°C - - <3
* Special coverings and coatings are available on request.
Thermal conductivity graph Product dimensions & size availability

Although there are some standard stock sizes available,
MICROTHERM® PANEL can be custom made according to
customer specifications. Please contact your regional
Promat agency to request your MICROTHERM® PANEL sizes.
0.10
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY (W/m.K)
The available thickness range depends on the material grade:

0.08
Brand MICROTHERM® PANEL
0.06 Grade 1000R 1000R HY 1200
®
MICROTHERM PANEL-1200
Thickness range [mm] 3 – 50 3 – 40 3 – 40
0.04
0.02
Production tolerances
®
MICROTHERM PANEL-LT/1000R HY
If length ≤ 1.6m
0 Length [mm] ±3
0 200 400 600 800 Width [mm] ±3
MEAN TEMPERATURE (°C) Thickness [mm] T ≤ 10 ± 0.5
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30 < T ≤ 50 ± 1.5
Note: Only valid for rectangular & square shapes

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MICROTHERM®SLIM&LIGHT
High temperature microporous insulation panel
MICROTHERM® SLIM&LIGHT are large-sized, custom made Typical applications

microporous insulation panels with very good thermal properties.
The panels are produced in a glass cloth outer envelope, making
conductivity, close to the lowest theoretically possible at high
them clean & easy to handle. The formulation is an opacified
temperatures. Microporous materials are the preferred choice
blend of filament reinforced pyrogenic silica.
in demanding PFP (Passive Fire Protection) systems.
Elevator landing doors (A60, A90, A120 ratings)
Industrial fire doors (A60, A90, A120 ratings)
MICROTHERM® SLIM&LIGHT is the industry benchmark
for A class fire ratings with the thinnest and lightest available
Drivers for thin & lightweight insulation
solutions.
Our years of experience in PFP materials for elevator landing
doors and industrial fire doors, and the close collaboration
with our customers, have taught us why MICROTHERM®
SLIM&LIGHT is successful. The reduction of the insulation
Very thin & lightweight
thickness and total weight leads to several benefits:
Custom made
Answer to EN 81-58 requirements
Large-sized panels to avoid joints (= thermal bridges)
Lightweight systems
Non combustible
Large dimensions > single layer installation
Reduced TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
Clean & easy to handle
Working & processing
No harmful respirable fibres
MICROTHERM® PANEL can be shaped easily with a simple
cutter (see handling & shaping techniques). The panels can
be fixed in place with glue or by mechanical means such as
anchors, pins and clips. They can also be fitted between
the anchors.
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1000°C
Technical data
Brand MICROTHERM® SLIM&LIGHT
Standard finishing Glass cloth
(E-Glass)*
Classification temperature °C 1000
Nominal density kg/m³ 260
Compressive strength (ASTM C 165) MPa =
0.17
N/mm²
200°C mean W/m.K 0.023

400°C mean W/m.K 0.026
600°C mean W/m.K 0.031
800°C mean W/m.K 0.039
200°C kJ/kg.K 0.92
400°C kJ/kg.K 1.00
600°C kJ/kg.K 1.04
800°C kJ/kg.K 1.08
Shrinkage
1-sided 12h @1000°C % < 0.5
Full soak 24h @1000°C <6

MICROTHERM® SLIM&LIGHT panels are completely custom
made according to customer specifications. Please contact
your regional Promat agency to request your MICROTHERM®
SLIM&LIGHT sizes. Available thicknesses range from 10mm up
0.10 to 30mm. MICROTHERM® SLIM&LIGHT panels are often used
in combination with calcium silicate materials to obtain a strong

0.08 and durable surface. Within a certain customer-specific design,
typical thicknesses of the microporous layer are:
0.06
®
MICROTHERM SLIM&LIGHT
Fire rating Thickness of
0.04 MICROTHERM® SLIM&LIGHT panels [mm]
A60 ± 12
0.02 A90 ± 18
A120 ± 20
0
0 200 400 600 800
MEAN TEMPERATURE (°C)
Length [mm] ±6
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MICROTHERM® SLIM&LIGHT
Thickness [mm] ± 0.8
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STEELFLEX®
High temperature microporous insulation
STEELFLEX® panels are specially designed for steel industry & other Typical applications
hot metal applications. The flexible microporous insulation panels
have very good thermal and mechanical properties. The formulation
is an opacified blend of filament reinforced pyrogenic silica (alumina
for 1200 grade). The product range consists of three temperature
choice when a large temperature reduction is required within a
grades, all available in different covering types. All coverings are water
limited space, or when strict heat loss or surface temperature
repellent to ensure the stability of the microporous core when moisture
might occur due to castables, mortar, …
Ladles
Torpedo cars
Tundish
STEELFLEX®-1000X has superior thermal conductivity values
EAF (Electric Arc Furnace)
and can resist continuous temperatures up to 1000°C.
Degassers
STEELFLEX®-1100 offers excellent compressive strength and

Steel industry drivers
withstands peak temperatures of 1100°C.
Our years of experience in the steel industry and the close
®
STEELFLEX -1200 is an alumina based insulation product collaboration with our customers have repeatedly demonstrated
and is capable of withstanding peak temperatures of 1200°C. the clear benefits of the use of microporous materials.
Safety
Reduction of heat loss and energy cost
Water repellent covering types
Reduction of ladle shell temperature
STEELFLEX® PE foil ALU6 (6 sides) LV (light vacuum Increasing capacity
barrier foil) Increasing of holding times
1000X Reduce or avoid reheating
Reduction of TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
1100
Grades
1200 Working & processing

1000X M STEELFLEX® panels can be shaped easily with a simple cutter
1100 M and taped off with aluminium tape. The panels can be fixed in
place with the same adhesives that are used for the refractory
1200 M lining.
M-series As an option, a reinforcement mica layer can be applied on

one side (hot face). This M-series increases the strength of
the panel while also adding to the handling and durability.

Available in various temperature grades
Different water repellent covering types
High compressive strength
Non combustible
Easy to handle
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1000-1200°C
Technical data
Brand STEELFLEX®
Grade 1000X 1100 1200
Finishing PE foil — ALU6 (6 sides) — LV (light vacuum)
Additional protection option Mica
0.77 1.02 0.54
N/mm²
200°C mean W/m.K 0.023 0.032 0.029
400°C mean W/m.K 0.026 0.038 0.033
600°C mean W/m.K 0.030 0.049 0.039
800°C mean W/m.K 0.036 0.064 0.044

200°C kJ/kg.K 0.86 0.91 0.89
400°C kJ/kg.K 0.96 1.00 0.99
600°C kJ/kg.K 1.03 1.05 1.04
800°C kJ/kg.K 1.07 1.10 1.07
Shrinkage
1-sided 12h @1000°C % < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.05
Full soak 24h @1000°C % <3 <1 < 0.1
Full soak 24h @1050°C % - <3 < 0.2
Full soak 24h @1150°C % - - <3
Thermal conductivity graph Product dimensions & standard sizes

The STEELFLEX® range is available in 5 sizes and 3 thicknesses.
Length [mm] Width [mm] Thickness [mm]

250 360 5 – 7 – 10
0.10
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY (W/m K)
300 360 5 – 7 – 10
0.08 500 360 5 – 7 – 10
®
STEELFLEX -1100 750 360 5 – 7 – 10
0.06 1000 360 5 – 7 – 10
®
STEELFLEX -1200
Note: Thickness 10mm not available for STEELFLEX®-1100.
0.04
®
STEELFLEX -1000X Production tolerances
0.02
Length [mm] ±3
0 Width [mm] ±8
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MICROTHERM® SLATTED
High temperature flexible microporous insulation panel
The MICROTHERM® SLATTED range of products are custom Typical applications

made, flexible microporous insulation panels with very good
thermal properties. The panels are produced in a glass
cloth outer envelope, making them clean & easy to handle.
The bending of the panels is one-directional, suitable for 2D
applications. The formulation is an opacified blend of filament
reinforced pyrogenic silica.
Petrochemical industry & power generation
Piping insulation (ideal for large diameters)
MICROTHERM® SLATTED-1000R is a flexible, custom Back-up insulation in refractory lined pipes
made insulation panel.
Fuel Cells
Vessels & reactors
MICROTHERM® SLATTED-1000R HY is a flexible, Exhaust systems
custom made insulation panel with a hydrophobic core
treatment to repel water. Ideal for installation purposes
or where condensation (dew point) might be a risk.
MICROTHERM® SLATTED can be shaped easily with a simple
cutter (the procedure can be found on our website). The panels
can be fixed in place with glue or by mechanical means such
as anchors, pins and clips. For piping applications, the panels
Custom made + flexible
are installed with wire and straps, identical to conventional
insulation materials (the procedure can be found on our
website).
Available in a hydrophobic version
Non combustible
Clean & easy to install (procedure can be found on our website)
Simple to cut & shape (procedure can be found on our website)
Also available in
HYDROPHOBIC
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1000°C
Technical data
Brand MICROTHERM® SLATTED
Grade 1000R 1000R HY
Standard finishing Glass cloth (E-glass)
Classification temperature °C 1000 1000
Nominal density kg/m³ 240 260
0.13 0.12
N/mm²
200°C mean W/m.K 0.025 0.025

400°C mean W/m.K 0.029 0.029
600°C mean W/m.K 0.035 0.035
800°C mean W/m.K 0.044 0.044

200°C kJ/kg.K 0.92 0.92
400°C kJ/kg.K 1.00 1.00
600°C kJ/kg.K 1.04 1.04
800°C kJ/kg.K 1.08 1.08
Shrinkage
1-sided 12h @1000°C < 0.5 < 0.5
Full soak 24h @1000°C % <3 <3

MICROTHERM® SLATTED can be custom made according to
customer specifications. Please contact your regional Promat
agency to request your MICROTHERM® SLATTED sizes.
0.10
The thickness range is from 3mm up to 25mm.

0.08
0.06
®
MICROTHERM SLATTED-1000R/1000R HY
0.04 Length [mm] ±3

Width [mm] ± 15*
0.02 Thickness [mm] T ≤ 10 ± 0.5
10 < T ≤ 25 ± 0.8
0
0 200 400 600 800 * The shape of MICROTHERM® SLATTED panels offers
MEAN TEMPERATURE (°C) the possibility to adjust the width on-site.
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MICROTHERM®OVERSTITCHED
The MICROTHERM® OVERSTITCHED and SEMI-OVERSTITCHED Typical applications

range of products are custom made flexible microporous
insulation panels with very good thermal properties. The panels
are produced in a glass cloth outer envelope, making them clean
& easy to handle. Stitching can be one- directional (2D flexure)
for the MICROTHERM® SEMI-OVERSTITCHED panels, or two-
directional (3D flexure) for the MICROTHERM® OVERSTITCHED
panels. The formulation is an opacified blend of filament
Petrochemical industry & power generation
reinforced pyrogenic silica (alumina for 1200 grade).
Piping insulation
Back-up insulation in refractory lined pipes
MICROTHERM® (SEMI-)OVERSTITCHED-1000R Rotary kiln insulation
is a flexible, custom made insulation panel.
Hot pipe support insulation
Exhaust systems
MICROTHERM® (SEMI-)OVERSTITCHED-1000R HY Filler material for mattresses, cassettes, heat shields,
is a flexible, custom made insulation panel with a hydrophobic
expansion joints
core treatment to repel water. It is ideal for applications where
PFP (Passive Fire Protection)
contact with liquid water or condensation (dew point) is possible.
MICROTHERM® (SEMI-)OVERSTITCHED-1200
MICROTHERM® (SEMI-)OVERSTITCHED can be shaped
is a flexible, alumina based, custom made insulation panel which
easily with a simple cutter (the procedure can be found on
is capable of withstanding peak temperatures of 1200°C.
our website). The panels can be fixed in place with glue or by
mechanical means such as anchors, pins and clips. For piping
applications, the panels are installed with wire and straps,
Custom made + flexible
identical to conventional insulation materials (the procedure can
be found on our website).
Shock + vibration resistant
Available in different temperature grades, including
a hydrophobic version
Non combustible
No harmful respirable fibres Also available in
Environmentally friendly, free of organic binders HYDROPHOBIC
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1000-1200°C
Technical data
Brand MICROTHERM® SEMI-OVERSTITCHED MICROTHERM® OVERSTITCHED
Grade 1000R 1000R HY 1200 1000R 1000R HY 1200
Stitching pitch size 50mm 50x50mm
Classification temperature °C 1000 1000 1200 1000 1000 1200
Nominal density kg/m³ 220 260 350 220 260 350
Compressive strength MPa =
0.10 0.12 0.22 0.10 0.12 0.22
(ASTM C 165) N/mm²
(ISO 8302, ASTM C177)
200°C mean W/m.K 0.026 0.026 0.034 0.026 0.026 0.034
400°C mean W/m.K 0.030 0.030 0.040 0.030 0.030 0.040
600°C mean W/m.K 0.038 0.038 0.049 0.038 0.038 0.049
800°C mean W/m.K 0.049 0.049 0.063 0.049 0.049 0.063

200°C kJ/kg.K 0.92 0.92 0.89 0.92 0.92 0.89
400°C kJ/kg.K 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00 0.99
600°C kJ/kg.K 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04
800°C kJ/kg.K 1.08 1.08 1.07 1.08 1.08 1.07
Shrinkage
1-sided12h @1000°C < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.05 < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.05
Full soak 24h @1000°C % <3 <3 < 0.1 <3 <3 < 0.1
Full soak 24h @1150°C - - <3 - - <3

MICROTHERM® (SEMI-)OVERSTITCHED can be custom
made according to customer specifications. Please contact
your regional Promat agency to request your MICROTHERM®
0.10 (SEMI-)OVERSTITCHED sizes.
0.08 The standard thickness range is from 3mm up to 10mm.

®
MICROTHERM (SEMI)-OVERSTITCHED-1200 Additionally, thicknesses between 10mm and 15mm are
0.06 available on request.
0.04 Production tolerances

0.02 Length [mm] ±3
®
MICROTHERM (SEMI)-OVERSTITCHED-1000R/1000R HY Width [mm] ±3
0 Thickness [mm] ± 0.5
MICROTHERM®OVERSTITCHED
0 200 400 600 800

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MICROTHERM®QUILTED
The MICROTHERM® QUILTED and SEMI-QUILTED range Typical applications

of products are custom made flexible microporous insulation
panels with very good thermal properties. The panels are produced
in a glass cloth outer envelope, making them clean & easy
to handle. Stitching can be one- directional (2D flexure) for
the MICROTHERM® SEMI-QUILTED panels, or two-directional
(3D flexure) for the MICROTHERM® QUILTED panels.
The formulation is an opacified blend of filament reinforced
3D geometries
pyrogenic silica (alumina for 1200 grade).
Aerospace
Automotive
MICROTHERM® (SEMI-)QUILTED-1000R Small radius pipe insulation
is a very flexible, custom made insulation panel.
R&D centres - advanced research
MICROTHERM® (SEMI-)QUILTED-1000R HY Working & processing

is a very flexible, custom made insulation panel with a hydrophobic
MICROTHERM® (SEMI-)QUILTED can be shaped easily with
a simple cutter (the procedure can be found on our website).
The panels can be fixed in place with glue or by mechanical
means such as anchors, pins and clips.
MICROTHERM® (SEMI-)QUILTED-1200
is a very flexible, alumina based, custom made insulation panel
which is capable of withstanding peak temperatures of 1200°C.

Custom made + very flexible
Available in different temperature grades, including a
hydrophobic version Also available in
Non combustible HYDROPHOBIC
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1000-1200°C
Technical data
Brand MICROTHERM® SEMI-QUILTED MICROTHERM® QUILTED
Grade 1000R 1000R HY 1200 1000R 1000R HY 1200
Stitching pitch size 25mm 25x25mm
Classification temperature °C 1000 1000 1200 1000 1000 1200
Nominal density kg/m³ 220 260 350 220 260 350
Compressive strength MPa =
0.10 0.12 0.22 0.10 0.12 0.22
(ASTM C 165) N/mm²
(ISO 8302, ASTM C177)
200°C mean W/m.K 0.027 0.027 0.035 0.027 0.027 0.035
400°C mean W/m.K 0.031 0.031 0.041 0.031 0.031 0.041
600°C mean W/m.K 0.039 0.039 0.050 0.039 0.039 0.050
800°C mean W/m.K 0.050 0.050 0.065 0.050 0.050 0.065

200°C kJ/kg.K 0.92 0.92 0.89 0.92 0.92 0.89
400°C kJ/kg.K 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00 0.99
600°C kJ/kg.K 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04
800°C kJ/kg.K 1.08 1.08 1.07 1.08 1.08 1.07
Shrinkage
1-sided 12h @1000°C < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.05 < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.05
Full soak 24h @1000°C % <3 <3 < 0.1 <3 <3 < 0.1
Full soak 24h @1150°C - - <3 - - <3

MICROTHERM® (SEMI-)QUILTED can be custom made
according to customer specifications. Please contact your
regional Promat agency to request your MICROTHERM®
0.10 (SEMI-)QUILTED sizes.
0.08 The standard thickness range is from 3mm up to 10mm.

®
MICROTHERM (SEMI)-QUILTED-1200
Additionally, thicknesses lower than 3mm and up to 15mm
0.06 are available on request.
0.04 Production tolerances

®
MICROTHERM (SEMI)-QUILTED-1000R/1000R
( ) HY Length [mm] ±3
0.02
Width [mm] ±3
0 Thickness [mm] ± 0.5
0 200 400 600 800
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AEROGUARD®
Flexible high temperature microporous insulation
AEROGUARD® is a highly flexible microporous insulation panel Properties & advantages

designed for aerospace & aeronautical applications where
Custom made + very flexible
very good thermal properties are required together with weight
Lightweight
constraints. The AEROGUARD® product range is made under
Stringent quality control + full traceability
the most stringent quality control and with full traceability. The
panels are produced in an outer envelope, making them clean &
easy to handle. The formulation of the core is an opacified blend
of filament reinforced pyrogenic silica.
Non combustible
AEROGUARD® is available in 4 different densities and various
textile covering materials. Although the microporous core resists
1000°C in all the different compositions, often the resistance of
the covering material defines the choice of the right product for
the application.
Typical applications
Textile covering materials
SD ED HD high temperatures. Microporous materials are the preferred
AEROGUARD® (Standard Duty) (Extended Duty) (High Duty) choice when a large temperature reduction is required within
= E-glass = S2-glass = Quartz cloth a limited space, or when strict heat loss or surface temperature
(500°C) (700°C) (1000°C) requirements are specified.
Aircraft structural fire protection
128
Densities kg/m³
3D geometries
160 Filler material in heat shields
190
220
AEROGUARD® can be shaped easily with a simple cutter
(the procedure can be found on our website). The panels
can be fixed in place with glue or by mechanical means such
as anchors, pins and clips.
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1000°C
Technical data
Brand AEROGUARD®
Density kg/m³ 128 160 190 220
Textile covering SD – ED - HD
Stitching pitch size 25x25mm
Classification temperature °C 1000 1000 1000 1000
0.04 0.05 0.07 0.10
N/mm²
200°C mean W/m.K 0.029 0.031 0.030 0.027
400°C mean W/m.K 0.043 0.040 0.037 0.031
600°C mean W/m.K 0.066 0.051 0.047 0.039
800°C mean W/m.K 0.098 0.064 0.060 0.050

200°C kJ/kg.K 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92
400°C kJ/kg.K 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
600°C kJ/kg.K 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04
800°C kJ/kg.K 1.08 1.08 1.08 1.08
Shrinkage
1-sided 12h @1000°C % < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.5
Full soak 24h @1000°C % <3 <3 <3 <3

AEROGUARD® is entirely custom made according to customer
specifications. Please contact your regional Promat agency to
request assistance.
0.10
®
AEROGUARD -128
A If density < 200 kg/m³ > 200 kg/m³
0.08 Length [mm] ±5 ±5
®
A
AEROGUARD -160 Width [mm] ±5 ±5
0.06 ®
AEROGUARD -190
® Thickness T ≤ 6.25 ± 0.75 T ≤ 10 ± 0.5
AEROGUARD -220
0.04 [mm]
6.25 < T ≤ 10 ± 1.0 T > 10 ± 0.8
0.02 T > 10 ± 1.5
0
0 200 400 600 800
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PROMAGUARD®
PROMAGUARD® panels are flexible microporous insulation Typical applications

panels with very good thermal properties. The panels are
produced in a glass cloth outer envelope, making them clean &
conductivity, close to the lowest theoretically possible at high
easy to handle. The formulation is an opacified blend of filament
temperatures. Microporous materials are the preferred choice
reinforced pyrogenic silica.
in demanding PFP (Passive Fire Protection) systems.
PFP (Passive Fire Protection) systems for bulkheads,
decks, hatches on steel, ALU, or GRP structures.
PROMAGUARD® is designed to meet SOLAS, IMO, & MCA Exhaust systems
standards for passive fire protection.
PROMAGUARD® can be shaped easily with a simple cutter
(the procedure can be found on our website). The panels can
Lightweight systems
be fixed in place with glue or by mechanical means such as
Flexible
anchors, pins and clips.
Non combustible
Clean & easy to install
(procedure can be found on our website)
Simple to cut & shape
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1000°C
Technical data
Brand PROMAGUARD®
Finishing Glass cloth (E-glass)* - ALU2
0.12
N/mm²
(ISO 8302, ASTM C177)
200°C mean W/m.K 0.026
400°C mean W/m.K 0.030
600°C mean W/m.K 0.038
800°C mean W/m.K 0.049

200°C kJ/kg.K 0.86
400°C kJ/kg.K 0.96
600°C kJ/kg.K 1.03
800°C kJ/kg.K 1.07
Shrinkage
1-sided 12h @1000°C < 0.5
%

PROMAGUARD® is available in 1200x600mm panels
in several thicknesses.
Length [mm] 1200

0.10
Width [mm] 600

0.08 Thickness [mm] 6 – 8 – 10 – 12
0.06
®
PROMAGUARD
0.04
Length [mm] ±3
0.02 Width [mm] ±3
Thickness [mm] ±1
0
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SLIMFLEX®
Flexible microporous insulation blanket
SLIMFLEX® is a flexible microporous insulation blanket with Typical applications

very good thermal properties. The blanket is produced in
a glass cloth outer envelope, making it clean & easy to handle.
Stitching is two-directional, suitable to insulate 3D applications.
The formulation is an opacified blend of filament reinforced
pyrogenic silica.
Petrochemical & other industrial markets
SLIMFLEX® is a flexible insulation blanket with a hydrophobic Piping insulation
Maintenance product
Filler material for mattresses, cassettes, heat shields,
expansion joints
Properties & advantages Working & processing

Very flexible
SLIMFLEX® can be shaped easily with a simple cutter
(the procedure can be found on our website). The panels
can be fixed in place with glue or by mechanical means
such as anchors, pins and clips.
Hydrophobic
Non-combustible
Clean & easy to install
Simple to cut & shape
HYDROPHOBIC
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1000°C
Technical data
Brand SLIMFLEX®
Finishing Glass cloth (E-glass)
0.17
N/mm²
(ISO 8302, ASTM C177)
200°C mean W/m.K 0.027
400°C mean W/m.K 0.031
600°C mean W/m.K 0.039
800°C mean W/m.K 0.050

200°C kJ/kg.K 0.92
400°C kJ/kg.K 1.00
600°C kJ/kg.K 1.04
800°C kJ/kg.K 1.08
Shrinkage
1-sided 12h @1000°C < 0.5
%

Length [mm] 8400 8400 8400 8400
Width [mm] 500 914 500 914
Thickness [mm] 5 5 10 10
0.10 m²/roll 4.20 7.68 4.20 7.68
(W/m.K)
CONDUCTIVITY (W/m.K)
0.08
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
0.06 ®
SLIMFLEX ®
PROMAGUARD Length [mm] ± 50
0.04 Width [mm] ±5
THERMAL
Thickness [mm] T=5 ±1

0.02
T = 10 ± 1.5
0
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MICROTHERM® FLOPPY
Flexible microporous insulation for pipelines
MICROTHERM® FLOPPY is a flexible, low density microporous Working & processing

insulation panel with an elasticated outer envelope. It is clean, MICROTHERM® FLOPPY is 100% custom made. If some cutting
easy to handle & fast to install. The formulation is an opacified would be required, shaping can be done easily with a simple
blend of filament reinforced pyrogenic silica. cutter (the procedure can be found on our website). The panels
can be fixed in place with glue or by mechanical means.
MICROTHERM® FLOPPY panels are custom made & offer

great thermal performance in pipe-in-pipe insulation systems. Typical applications
Properties & advantages high temperatures. Microporous materials are the preferred
Custom made + flexible choice when a large temperature reduction is required within
Extremely low thermal conductivity a limited space, or when strict heat loss or surface temperature
Homogeneous thermal performance – unaffected by thermal requirements are specified.
variations Onshore pipelines
Non combustible Subsea production flowlines
Clean & easy to install Subsea cryogenic pipelines (LNG/LPG)
No harmful respirable fibres Risers
Environmentally friendly, free of organic binders District heating
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1000°C
Technical data
Brand MICROTHERM® FLOPPY
Finishing Elasticated non-woven fabric
0.11
N/mm²
(ISO 8302, ASTM C177)
200°C mean W/m.K 0.023
400°C mean W/m.K 0.026
600°C mean W/m.K 0.031
800°C mean W/m.K 0.039

200°C kJ/kg.K 0.92
400°C kJ/kg.K 1.00
600°C kJ/kg.K 1.04
800°C kJ/kg.K 1.08
Shrinkage
1-sided 12h @1000°C < 0.5
%

MICROTHERM® FLOPPY is custom made according to customer
specifications. Please contact your regional Promat agency
to request your MICROTHERM® FLOPPY panel sizes.
0.10 The thickness range varies from 5mm up to 40mm.

0.08
Length [mm] ±8
0.06 Width [mm] ± 10
®
MICROTHERM FLOPPY Thickness [mm] T ≤ 10 ± 0.5
0.04
10 < T ≤ 30 ± 0.8
0.02 T > 30 ± 1.5
0
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PROMALIGHT®
High temperature microporous insulation board
The Microtherm PROMALIGHT® range of products are Typical applications

microporous insulation boards with very good thermal and
mechanical properties. The formulation is an opacified blend of
filament reinforced pyrogenic silica (alumina for 1200 grade).
PROMALIGHT®-1000X is a lightweight insulation board with
silicon carbide as opacifier.
Back-up insulation in industrial furnaces
Aluminium industry (launders, holding & smelter furnace, …)
PROMALIGHT®-1000R has a similar thermal performance
Glass & ceramics industry
as PROMALIGHT®-1000X but contains no silicon carbide (often
Petrochemical industry (cracking furnace, hydrogen reformer, …)
required in glass industry).
Fuel cells (SOFC)
Thermal Batteries
PROMALIGHT®-1200 is an alumina based insulation board
Data loggers (protection of electronic components)
product at higher density and is capable of withstanding peak
Black box & VDR (Voyage Data Recorder) for air, rail, and marine
temperatures of 1200°C.

The PROMALIGHT® range of products is available PROMALIGHT® boards can be shaped both manually and with
in various coverings (PE foil & Aluminium). As an option, stationary wood processing machinery. They can be cut, sawn,
a reinforcement mica layer can be applied on both sides. drilled and punched. The boards can be fixed in place with glue
This M-series increases the compressive strength by around or by mechanical means such as anchors, pins and clips.
30% and improves handling.

Available in various temperature grades
Non combustible
Easy to handle
Excellent machinability
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1000-1200°C
Technical data
Brand PROMALIGHT®
Grade 1000X 1000R 1200
Standard finishing* Naked — PE foil — ALU (2 or 6 sides)
Additional protection option Mica
Compressive strength (ASTM C 165) MPa = 0.32 0.32 0.54
with mica N/mm² 0.44 0.44 0.74
200°C mean W/m.K 0.023 0.022 0.029
400°C mean W/m.K 0.026 0.024 0.033
600°C mean W/m.K 0.030 0.029 0.039
800°C mean W/m.K 0.036 0.034 0.044
200°C kJ/kg.K 0.86 0.92 0.89
400°C kJ/kg.K 0.96 1.00 0.99
600°C kJ/kg.K 1.03 1.04 1.04
800°C kJ/kg.K 1.07 1.08 1.07
Shrinkage
1-sided 12h @1000°C < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.05
Full soak 24h @1000°C % <3 <3 < 0.1
Full soak 24h @1150°C - - <3
* Coatings are available upon request

PROMALIGHT® boards are produced in standard sizes. Smaller
sizes are also available on request. Please contact your regional
Promat agency to request your PROMALIGHT® sizes.
0.10 Length Width Thickness

[mm] [mm] [mm]

0.08 PROMALIGHT®-1000X 1000 610 5 – 50
PROMALIGHT®-1000R 1000 550 20 – 50
0.06
®
PROMALIGHT -1200 PROMALIGHT®-1200 605 525 5 – 50
0.04 ®
PROMALIGHT -1000X
1000X
®
Additionally, even thinner boards are available upon request, down
PROMALIGHT -1000R
0.02 to 2mm. These products are then often referred to as thin sheet.
0 Production tolerances
0 200 400 600 800
Length [mm] ±3
Width [mm] ±3
Thickness [mm] T ≤ 30 ± 1.0
T > 30 ± 1.5
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PROMALIGHT® MACHINED PARTS
Precision machined high temperature components
PROMALIGHT® MACHINED PARTS are very accurately pre- Typical applications

machined microporous insulation components with very good
thermal and mechanical properties. They are available with
various coatings & coverings, for incorporation into demanding
products and assemblies. The formulation is an opacified blend
of filament reinforced pyrogenic silica (alumina for 1200 grade).
Compact, high temperature protection
PROMALIGHT® MACHINED PARTS are 100% tailor Data loggers (protection of electronic components)
made from selection of material grade right through to product
Black box & VDR (Voyage Data Recorder) for air, rail,
finishing. They are based on the PROMALIGHT® product range.
and marine
Fuel cells (SOFC) & reformers
Thermal Batteries
Properties & advantages Complex assemblies
Custom made, precisely machined
Extremely low thermal conductivity Working & processing
PROMALIGHT® MACHINED PARTS are 100% custom made.
Available in different grades
If some additional shaping would be required, this can either
Available with various coatings & coverings
be done manually with hand tools, or using stationary wood or
Non combustible
metal processing machinery. They can be cut, sawn, drilled
and punched. The parts can be fixed in place with glue or by
mechanical means such as anchors, pins and clips.
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1000-1200°C
Technical data
Brand PROMALIGHT®
Grade 1000X 1000R 1000R HY 1200
Finishing Customer specific*
Classification temperature °C 1000 1000 1000 1200
Nominal density kg/m³ > 300 > 300 > 300 > 400
0.41 0.32 0.32 0.54
N/mm²
200°C mean W/m.K 0.023 0.022 0.022 0.029
400°C mean W/m.K 0.026 0.024 0.024 0.033
600°C mean W/m.K 0.030 0.029 0.029 0.039
800°C mean W/m.K 0.036 0.034 0.034 0.044

200°C kJ/kg.K 0.86 0.92 0.92 0.89
400°C kJ/kg.K 0.96 1.00 1.00 0.99
600°C kJ/kg.K 1.03 1.04 1.04 1.04
800°C kJ/kg.K 1.07 1.08 1.08 1.07
Shrinkage
1-sided 12h @1000°C < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.05
Full soak 24h @1000°C % <3 <3 <3 < 0.1
Full soak 24h @1150°C - - - <3
* Various coatings & coverings are available upon request

PROMALIGHT® MACHINED PARTS are 100% tailor made.
Size availability to be agreed with the customer in the engineering
stage.
0.10
0.08 PROMALIGHT® MACHINED PARTS are 100% tailor made,

from grade to finishing. Production tolerances to be agreed
0.06 with the customer in the engineering stage.
®
PROMALIGHT -1200
0.04 ®
PROMALIGHT -1000X
0.02
®
PROMALIGHT -1000R/1000R HY
0
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FREEFLOW®
Free pouring granules of high temperature insulation
FREEFLOW® is a pourable microporous powder with very good Typical applications

thermal properties. The formulation is an opacified blend of
pyrogenic silica.
FREEFLOW® is suitable for filling complex shapes & cavities with
demanding thermal specifications. It offers insulation solutions for
applications where no other conventional insulation can be used.
Fuel cells (SOFC) & reformers
FREEFLOW® has been recently improved by upgrading Exhaust systems
its formula. It now offers the same thermal performance at
Filling of complex cavities
a reduced density, resulting in a lower installed cost.

FREEFLOW® is a pourable microporous powder. To obtain the
Low thermal conductivity
optimal thermal performance it is necessary to achieve the
specified “tap density”, for example by filling under vibration.
Non combustible
Easy to install
Suitable for automated feeding of complex shapes
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1000°C
Technical data
Brand FREEFLOW®
Nominal bulk density kg/m³ 220
Nominal tap density kg/m³ 260
200°C mean W/m.K 0.026
400°C mean W/m.K 0.036
600°C mean W/m.K 0.049
800°C mean W/m.K 0.064

200°C kJ/kg.K 0.93
400°C kJ/kg.K 1.02
600°C kJ/kg.K 1.06
800°C kJ/kg.K 1.10
Shrinkage
Full soak 24h @ 800°C < 0.5
%
Full soak 24h @ 1000°C <3
Thermal conductivity graph Product dimensions & standard size

FREEFLOW® is a granular powder in which the granule size
(bead size) can vary between 0.3 and 2.5mm.
The standard bag size is 400kg or 15kg.

0.10
0.08 The tolerance on the density of FREEFLOW® is ± 30 kg/m³.
0.06
0.04
®
FREEFLOW
0.02
0
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MICROTHERM® MPS
Moulded Pipe Sections
MICROTHERM® MPS (MOULDED PIPE SECTIONS) are preformed Typical applications

microporous insulation shells with very good thermal properties.
The shells are covered in a glass cloth outer envelope, making them
clean & easy to handle. The formulation is an opacified blend of
filament reinforced pyrogenic silica.
MICROTHERM® MPS shells have a standard thickness of Petrochemical industry & power generation
25mm and are designed to fit on standardized pipes. Standard
CSP (Concentrated Solar Power)
elbows are available for 45° & 90° (others on request).
Piping insulation
Fuel Cells
PFP (Passive Fire Protection)
High thermal stability Working & processing
Non combustible
MICROTHERM® MPS can be shaped both manually and with
Standardized dimensions
stationary wood processing machinery. The shells can be cut,
Quick, clean & easy to install (procedure can be found on our
sawn, and drilled. The shells are installed with wire and straps,
website)
identical to conventional insulation materials (the procedure can
be found on our website).
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1000°C
Technical data Thermal conductivity graph

Brand MICROTHERM® MPS
Finishing Glass cloth (E-glass)
Classification temperature °C 1000 0.10

Compressive strength MPa = 0.08
0.32
(ASTM C 165) N/mm²
Thermal conductivity 0.06
(ISO 8302, ASTM C177) ®
MICROTHERM MPS
200°C mean W/m.K 0.022 0.04
400°C mean W/m.K 0.024
600°C mean W/m.K 0.029 0.02
800°C mean W/m.K 0.034
Specific heat capacity 0
200°C kJ/kg.K 0.92 0 200 400 600 800
400°C kJ/kg.K 1.00
600°C kJ/kg.K 1.04
800°C kJ/kg.K 1.08
Shrinkage Production tolerances
1-sided 12h @1000°C < 0.5
% Length [mm] -1/+10
Thickness [mm] -1/+2
Product dimensions & standard sizes

MICROTHERM® MPS has a standard thickness of 25mm and a standard length of 500mm.
PIPE DIMENSIONS MICROTHERM® MPS
Nominal (DN) size Outer diameter (mm) Type (L=500mm, T=25mm) Shells per Shells per linear
(mm) circumference meter
Various elbows (45°, 90°,…) are available on request

13 (1/2”) 21 21 (Øint 22mm) 2 4
Please contact Microtherm for more information

19 (3/4”) 27 27 (Øint 28mm) 2 4
25 (1”) 34 34 (Øint 35mm) 2 4
32 (1 ¼”) 42 42 (Øint 44mm) 2 4
40 (1 ½“) 48 48 (Øint 50mm) 2 4
50 (2”) 60 60 (Øint 62mm) 2 4
65 (2 ½”) 76 76 (Øint 78mm) 2 4
80 (3”) 89 89 (Øint 91mm) 2 4
90 (3 ½”) 102 102 (Øint 104mm) 2 4
100 (4”) 114 114 (Øint 117mm) 2 4
113 (4 ½”) 127 127 (Øint 132mm) 2 4
125 (5”) 140 140 (Øint 145mm) 2 4
150 (6”) 168 168 (Øint 171mm) 2 4
175 (7”) 194 194 (Øint 199mm) 2 4
200 (8”) 219 219 (Øint 219mm) 6 12
250 (10”) 273 273 (Øint 273mm) 6 12
300 (12”) 324 324 (Øint 324mm) 6 12
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For diameters bigger than 324 mm we advise the use of other Microtherm products such as MICROTHERM® SLATTED,
MICROTHERM® OVERSTITCHED, or MICROTHERM® SEMI-OVERSTITCHED
Combining multiple layers of MICROTHERM® MPS is not always possible. Please contact Microtherm for more information.
MICROTHERM® MPS
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MICROTHERM® FBK
Feeder Bowl Kits
MICROTHERM® FBK are tailor made kits of microporous Typical applications

insulation for glass feeder bowls. The kits consist of different
MICROTHERM® materials, specially chosen to allow fast
assembly on-site. The dimensions are based entirely on
customer specifications. The formulation is an opacified blend
of filament reinforced pyrogenic silica.
All types of glass feeder bowls
MICROTHERM® FBK is the reference in glass feeder bowl
insulation and ensures optimised thermal performance during
discharge from the forehearth, guaranteeing the best possible
overall quality. MICROTHERM® FBK is 100% custom made. If some cutting
would be required, the kit can be shaped easily with a simple
cutter (the procedure can be found on our website). The kit can
Properties & advantages be fixed in place with glue or by mechanical means such as
anchors, pins and clips.
Custom made to specification
Ensures uniformity of glass gob size and weight
Non combustible
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1000°C
Technical data Production tolerances

MICROTHERM® FBK contains the materials MICROTHERM® SLATTED MICROTHERM® FBK contains the materials MICROTHERM®
and MICROTHERM® PANEL. The performance is thereby a combi- SLATTED and MICROTHERM® PANEL. The production tolerances
nation of these products. Values below are indicative and based on thereby depend on these different products.
MICROTHERM® SLATTED.
Brand MICROTHERM®
FBK
Thermal conductivity graph
Finishing Glass cloth
(E-Glass)
0.13 0.10

N/mm²
Thermal conductivity (ISO 8302, 0.08
ASTM C177)
200°C mean W/m.K 0.025
400°C mean W/m.K 0.029 0.06
600°C mean W/m.K 0.035 MICROTHERM FBK
®
800°C mean W/m.K 0.044 0.04

200°C kJ/kg.K 0.92 0.02
400°C kJ/kg.K 1.00
600°C kJ/kg.K 1.04 0
800°C kJ/kg.K 1.08
0 200 400 600 800
Shrinkage MEAN TEMPERATURE (°C)
1-sided 12h @1000°C % < 0.5
Full soak 24h @1000°C % <3
Product dimensions & standard sizes

Microtherm manufactures more than 40 different feeder bowl insulation
kits for companies such as Emhart Glass, British Hartford, Owens-Illinois
Inc., and so on. A number of the more popular MICROTHERM® FBK are
held in stock for rapid dispatch. Special kits are available on request.
FBK 01 Emhart 81 3773 STD SINGLE FBK 41 Emhart 194 5011 DEEP DOUBLE FBK 74 Emhart BHF 907 9" DOUBLE
FBK 02 Emhart 81 3773 STD DOUBLE FBK 42 Emhart 194 5104 STD SINGLE FBK 75 Emhart BHF 907 10" DOUBLE
FBK 03 Emhart 81 3524 DEEP SINGLE FBK 43 Emhart 194 5104 STD DOUBLE FBK 76 Emhart BHF DIDIER WIEN SINGLE
FBK 04 Emhart 81 3524 DEEP DOUBLE FBK 50 Emhart 503 5081 STD SINGLE FBK 30 Mitchell M 144 STD SINGLE CL/S
FBK 05 Emhart 82 3524 DEEP DOUBLE O/S FBK 51 Emhart 503 5081 STD DOUBLE FBK 31 Mitchell M 144 STD DOUBLE CL/S
FBK 06 Emhart 81 3773 STD DOUBLE O/S FBK 52 Emhart 503 513S STD DOUBLE FBK 32 Mitchell M 144 STD SINGLE A/S
FBK 07 Emhart 81 3773 STD SINGLE O/S FBK 60 Emhart 515 5052 STD SINGLE FBK 33 Mitchell M 144 STD DOUBLE A/S
FBK 10 Emhart 115 868 SINGLE FBK 61 Emhart 515 5052 STD DOUBLE FBK 34 Mitchell M 144 DEEP SINGLE
FBK 11 Emhart 115 868 DOUBLE FBK 80 Emhart 555 D973 DOUBLE FBK 35 Mitchell M 144 DEEP DOUBLE
FBK 20 Emhart 144 13768 DEEP DOUBLE FBK 81 Emhart 555 D97 SINGLE FBK 90 Owens HF 0231 DOUBLE
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FBK 21 Emhart 144 13767 STD DOUBLE FBK 70 Emhart BHF 907 7" DOUBLE FBK 91 Owens HF 0248 DOUBLE
FBK 22 Emhart 144 13769 STD DOUBLE A/S FBK 71 Emhart BHF 910 10" DOUBLE FBK 100 Maul 123
FBK 23 Emhart 144 13770 DEEP DOUBLE A/S FBK 72 Emhart BHF 907 7"S DOUBLE FBK 101 Maul 423
FBK 40 Emhart 194 5011 DEEP SINGLE FBK 73 Emhart BHF 907 8" DOUBLE
MICROTHERM® FBK
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HANDLING & SHAPING
TECHNIQUES
Packaging and storage
Handling and lifting of

panel and board
Cutting and shaping

HANDLING & SHAPING TECHNIQUES
Packaging & Storage
Products are packed in conveniently sized cardboard boxes which

are placed on a pallet for transportation. The filled boxes are sealed
in place with a protective PE film on top. They are packed securely
to prevent any flexural damage in transit.
Storage should be under cover, preferably in a warehouse. It is

advisable to store the products in the delivery packaging wherever
possible. Care must also be taken to avoid any water seepage into
the packaging from a wet floor. Packaging must remain totally dry at
all times.
Loose microporous panels or board should always be stored flat on

a pallet.
Handling and lifting of panel and board
Microporous insulation is the most effective insulation and it is very

easy to use and handle. However it can be damaged by rough
handling:
• Do not drop panels or boards.

• Do not accidentally flex a rigid panel or board. If required, flexible
microporous products are available.
For example: MICROTHERM® OVERSTITCHED PANEL,
MICROTHERM® QUILTED PANEL, etc.
• Avoid excessive point (localised) pressure on the panel or board
surface. Standing on top of the products is not advised.
• Avoid vibration unless the product is fully enclosed when
assembled.
Please follow these simple guidelines for quick and easy use:
Do not lift the panel or board at the edges or sides This will flex the panel and cause breakage of the board
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Lifting microporous panels
Lift a panel by reaching under it with both hands. For larger panels, Carefully lift the panel at the edge, do not squeeze.
reach well forward for optimum support Always lift it in a vertical position
Lifting microporous board

Method 1 Method 2
Pull the board from the stack towards you. Lift the board with both hands, but not on the sides.
Keep hands evenly spaced for support.
Board can also be lifted to the vertical before sliding hands under it. Hold the board in a horizontal position suporting it with both hands.
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Cutting & Shaping
Cutting & sealing a straight edge of a panel
The cutting and shaping of microporous glass cloth covered panels When cutting MICROTHERM® SLATTED or MICROTHERM® QUILTED
is simple, clean, and quick, providing basic guidelines are followed: products always maintain the strength of the sections by choosing
• Always use a sharp knife with a firm blade. the best cut location(s) – see illustration.
• Apply pressure alongside the cut using a straight edge or template
whenever possible.
• Seal soon after cutting to prevent damage to the cut edge
CUTTING
Apply pressure and cut firmly in a single pass, making sure that the Less than twice the Cut Cut Cut
blade penetrates the lower glass cloth panel thickness
Blow off any fine dust when the cut is made
The cut edge is ready for sealing.
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SEALING
Take a strip of glass cloth that will provide an overlap of 40 mm – 50 Apply sodium silicate adhesive and align seal strip.
mm at each side when wrapped around the cut edge.
Wrap cloth strip around cut edge. Trim and finish neatly.
Cutting & sealing a curved edge from a panel
CUTTING
Simple tools Curves should be ideally marked from a template.
Cut firmly in a single pass, making sure that the blade penetrates the Blow off any fine dust. Cut edge is ready for sealing.
lower glass cloth covering.
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SEALING
Take strip of glass cloth as before and cut overlap edges into fringes Apply the sodium silicate adhesive to the fringed strip.
as shown.
Take the cut and glued glass cloth strip and apply neatly around
curve and trim and fold back fringes at edges.
Cutting & Sealing a hole in a panel
Holes can be marked by template or measurement. For holes – trim length of sealing strip to match hole circumference.
Apply pressure on panel and make firm cut, make sure that lower glass cloth is penetrated also. Carefully remove the surplus cut section.
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Seal around the hole folding back the edge fringes as for curved cut.
Sealing and finishing a cut edge to a slatted panel
Apply adhesive to sealing strip and fold around cut edge Trim excess from ends.
as for plain panel.
Carefully cut between slats – only cut through upper layer of seal Do not cut actual slatted panel. This will allow panel to flex correctly
strip.
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Simple techniques to shape microporous board
Use a guide to manually cut a board. Position the blade in a 45° Do not cut the board in one pass. Go over the cut several times until
angle outside the board and start cutting in from the edge. you have clean cut for the complete thickness. Plates with thickness
up to 10 mm can be cut with one incision.
Cutting block to size against a guide stop using a table saw or a bandsaw in a workshop. The same technique can be used when
cutting panel products to size. Direct extraction should be applied for removal of small amounts of dust.
A curved edge can be cut using a template
Holes can be drilled in microporous board or panel

with a drilling machine, a simple milling machine,
or with a high precision CNC milling machine.
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Cutting & shaping MICROTHERM® MPS
MICROTHERM® MPS can be ordered as factory formed into pre-
shaped bends and elbows sized according to the customer’s details
regarding pipe outside diameter and bend radius.
Alternatively, MICROTHERM® MPS can shaped into a bend or an

elbow assembly by the customer using the simple techniques
described below.
Remember!
Pre-shaped assemblies ensure that bends can be insulated just
as quickly as straight runs of pipe.
Marking an MICROTHERM® MPS for shaping can also be done

Marking the MICROTHERM® MPS for cutting with a CAD template
With a pencil mark each edge of the MICROTHERM® MPS section to Card template developed by CAD
position ends of segment. Measurements to locate marks available
on request.

Simple paper templates can also be used to mark cut lines on Mark around template profile with pencil
MICROTHERM® MPS.
The resulting marks can be used as a guide for either bandsaw Pencil lines indicate cut paths to create segments for bend
cutting or hand cutting. assembly.
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Basic technique for shaping MICROTHERM® MPS by hand
MICROTHERM® MPS piece should be clearly marked using template MICROTHERM® MPS can be cut using a sharp knife with a long,
g,
as explained above. rigid blade. Support firmly and cut carefully.
Basic technique of shaping MICROTHERM® MPS by bandsaw
Technique requires a bandsaw with a moving table and a pencil and Bandsaw through the MICROTHERM® MPS c cutting
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join edge pencil marks or along template lines.
The cut will produce the first end segment of the bend. End segments and inner segments differ. Continue cutting
segments.
End and inner segments showing the clear size difference. Finished segments to form one “half round” bend. Bond segments
edge to edge with sodium silicate glue.
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MICROPOROUS TECHNOLOGY 6-13

Definition of heat transmission & thermal conductivity 8

MATERIAL PROPERTIES & CHARACTERISTICS 14

Thermal conductivity 16-17

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS & INDUSTRIES 22-23

PRODUCT PORTFOLIO 24-57

Overview by key properties 26-27

HANDLING AND SHAPING TECHNIQUES 58-68

Packaging and storage 60

OUR WORLDWIDE CONTACTS 69

MICROTHERM – the brand

Since the acquisition of Microtherm by Promat International in 2010,

Our R&D team develops new products and material formulations to

Throughout Promat International and Microtherm, we believe that

In keeping with our on-going focus on health and safety issues,

Definition of heat transmission Thermal conductivity λ

Examples of the thermal conductivity of some common materials/

Heat transfer can occur through conduction (solid & gaseous),

Î Limiting the physical processes of heat transfer and thereby

In a solid, a liquid, or a gas, as individual molecules heat up they

In solid conduction heat energy is transferred from one adjacent

proportional to the cross sectional area of the conduction path,

Molecules are energised

The base ingredient of most of our microporous products

The particles making up MICROTHERM® have

The heat paths through the solid matrix are very

The thermal conductivity of microporous insulation is

Gaseous conduction is restricted when the

Put simply, the higher the density, the more particles,

Thermal conductivity of MICROTHERM® 1000 GRADE

The second base ingredient in a microporous insulation

These opacifier particles that are intrinsically imbedded

By comparing the performance of MICROTHERM® with

Convection is heat transfer by bulk movement within a heated ﬂuid

The gas or liquid particles may be energized when passing by a

Convection currents are avoided by the inability of the air molecules

The main microporous ingredients (pyrogenic silica

These filaments are accurately controlled in size during

This inorganic reinforcement matrix gives the material

Moisture & humidity –

Thermal conductivity As mentioned earlier, the overall thermal conductivity of microporous

In various gases and reduced atmosphere

The manner in which a particular gas affects the thermal conductivity

interaction with the pores/cells of the insulation. ARGON

In general, the lambda value of pure gases is higher than the

Even though all insulation materials are affected by gases such as

MICROTHERM ® 1000 GR ADE

0.05 MATERIAL PROPERTIES & CHARACTERISTICS

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800

Classification temperatures Shrinkage

This is an extremely demanding performance requirement. In

MICR OTH ER M ® 1000 R GRAD E 6.00 MICROTHERM ® 1200 GRAD E

MICR OTH ER M ® 1000 X GRAD E

MICR OTH ER M ® 1200 GRAD E

MICR OTH E R M ® 1100 GRAD E 3.00

MICROTHERM® Hydrophobic (HY) is not simply an external coating

Whenever the presence of water is anticipated in an installation,

Our microporous insulation meets the requirements of BS476,

IMO MATERIAL PROPERTIES & CHARACTERISTICS

Through the Promat Fire Protection division,

Chemical properties Acoustical properties

This means that the acoustical properties of microporous materials