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Webbing (GW), Yarn (GTY), Rope (GFR1)

When customised with various coatings, treatments, and laminations, TBA’s lofted, textured Fortaglas fabrics enhance thermal protection and suit a variety of applications.

Service Temperature (°C)

Product Code

Description

g/30m coil

Thickness (mm)

Comments

Short Term

Continuous

600

400 (Static)
150 (Flexed)

GW
Textured Fortaglas (E-glass) webbing
559-6000
1.5-6.
Thermal insulation to pipes, exhausts and vessels
600

400 (Static)
150 (Flexed)

GLW
Textured Fortaglas (E-glass) ladder webbing

840-2961

3.0

Special design of webbing “ladder webbing” allows use in specific applications such as rivets

600

400 (Static)
150 (Flexed)

GTY
Twisted yarn
5-332
(Yield m/kg)
2.0-20
(Ø Diameter)
Yarn for weaving/braiding thermal insulation
600

400 (Static)
150 (Flexed)

GFR1
Glass fibre rope
430-6700
8.0-50
(Ø Diameter)

Bulked glass and glass overbraid, heat insulation

Technical Details

Textured Fortaglas (E-glass) webbing

Short Term (Temp)

600

Continuous (Temp)

400 (Static)
150 (Flexed)

Product Code

GW

g/30m Coil

559-6000

Thickness (mm)

1.5-6.0

Comments

Thermal insulation to pipes, exhausts and vessels
Textured Fortaglas (E-glass) ladder webbing

Short Term (Temp)

600

Continuous (Temp)

400 (Static)
150 (Flexed)

Product Code

GLW

g/30m Coil

840-2961

Thickness (mm)

3.0

Comments

Special design of webbing “ladder webbing” allows use in specific applications such as rivets
Twisted yarn

Short Term (Temp)

600

Continuous (Temp)

400 (Static)
150 (Flexed)

Product Code

GTY

Weight (g/m²)

5-332 (Yield m/kg)

Thickness (mm)

2.0-20 (Ø Diameter)

Comments

Yarn for weaving/braiding thermal insulation
Glass fibre rope

Short Term (Temp)

600

Continuous (Temp)

400 (Static)
150 (Flexed)

Product Code

GFR1

g/30m Coil

430-6700

Thickness (mm)

8.0-50 (Ø Diameter)

Comments

Bulked glass and glass overbraid, heat insulation

GW

MSDS
Data Sheet

Textured Fortaglas

Textured Fortaglas (E-glass) webbing

Applications

Thermal insulation of pipes, exhausts, and vessels; furnace and oven linings; gaskets and welding stress relief; and door seals for boilers, furnaces, and kilns

Features & Benefits

Heat insulating and non-combustible
Resistant to oils, solvents and most chemicals

GLW

MSDS
Data Sheet

Textured Fortaglas

Textured Fortaglas (E-glass) ladder webbing

Applications

Reinforcement in composites, insulation, electrical systems, automotive parts, construction materials, coated fabrics, and corrosion-resistant linings

Features & Benefits

High strength reinforcement
Excellent resistance to heat and flames
Chemical resistant
Lightweight and durable

GTY

MSDS
Data Sheet

Textured Fortaglas

Textured and twisted E-glass yarn

Applications

Weaving and braiding of heavy textiles for industrial applications

Features & Benefits

Non-flammable
High thermal resistance
Resistant to most chemicals and moisture

GFR1

MSDS
Data Sheet

Textured Fortaglas

E-glass fibre filled rope

Applications

Pipe and cable wrapping, oven door seals and braiding cores

Features & Benefits

Resistant to high temperatures
Low thermal conductivity
High Tensile Strength
Corrosion and chemical resistant
Non-Flammable

EKSS409

MSDS
Data Sheet

Filament Fortaglas

Fortaglas (E-glass) woven fabric with silver-grey silicone finish

Applications

Structural material for fabrication of machine and equipment covers, expansion joints, fire blankets, brazing pads, insulation mattresses, valve covers (outer layer), bellows, welding screens, flame-cutting blankets and corrosive-liquid resistant covers.

Features & Benefits

Flexible and lightweight
Self-extinguishing
Resists sparks and light metal spatter
Low temperature flexibility
Moderate oil-resistance at high service temperatures
Low toxicity

EKS409

MSDS
Data Sheet

Filament Fortaglas

Fortaglas (E-glass) fabric with silver-grey silicone finish

Applications

Machine and equipment covers, expansion joints, fire blankets, brazing pads, insulation mattresses, valve covers (outer layer) and welding screens

Features & Benefits

Flexible, lightweight and low toxicity
Self-extinguishing, resists sparks and light metal spatter
Low temperature flexibility
Moderate oil-resistance at high service temperatures

GKA 1106 1306 2006

Data Sheet
MSDS

Textured Fortaglas

Textured Fortaglas (E-glass) fabric laminated with aluminium foil

Applications

Insulating blankets and jacketing for equipment and machines, smoke curtains, welding screens for lightweight spacer, structural fabric for fabricated articles, lightweight insulation pillows and matresses.

Features & Benefits

Flexible
Excellent radiant heat reflection
Resistant to molten aluminium and iron
Resistant to corrosive liquids

KCA7700

MSDS
Data Sheet

Aluminised Fabrics

Aramid / glass fabric laminated with aluminium film

Applications

PPE for protection against molten iron, aluminium and radiant heat

Typical Applications

Heavy-duty construction
Protects against molten iron and aluminium
Multi-layer metallised polyester film for radiant heat protection
Moisture-resistant elastomeric primer
Flame-retardant, self-extinguishing lamination adhesive

EKA407

MSDS
Data Sheet

Aluminised Fabrics

Glass fabric laminated with aluminium film

Applications

Insulating blankets and jacketing for equipment and machines, smoke curtains,
welding screens for lightweight spatter, lightweight insulation pillows and
mattresses

Features & Benefits

Lightweight, flexible & easily fabricated
Multi-layer metallised polyester film for radiant heat protection
Offers protection against molten aluminium and iron
Flame-retardant, self-extinguishing lamination adhesive

EKA401

Data Sheet
MSDS

Filament Fortaglas

Fortaglas (E-glass) fabric laminated with aluminium foil

Applications

Static insulation and radiant heat protection, outer cover of insulation mattresses, engine protection.

Features & Benefits

Lightweight, thin and flexible
Efficient reflector of radiant heat
Impermeable

EKA161

Data Sheet
MSDS

Filament Fortaglas

Fortaglas (E-glass) fabric laminated with aluminium foil

Applications

Static insulation and radiant heat protection, outer cover of insulation mattresses, engine protection.

Features & Benefits

Lightweight, thin and flexible
Efficient reflector of radiant heat
Impermeable

EKS240

MSDS
Data Sheet

Filament Fortaglas

Fortaglas (E-glass) fabric with white silicone finish

Applications

Machine and equipment covers, expansion joints, fire blankets, brazing pads, insulation mattresses, valve covers (outer layer) and welding screens

Features & Benefits

Lightweight
Flexible
Flame resistant
Low smoke / toxicity fume emission under influence of heat and flame

YK602

Data Sheet

Woven

Polyphenylene sulphide fabric

MSDS

Applications

High-temperature filtration bags and industrial filters, reinforcement in
thermoplastic composites, thermal insulation, chemical-resistant gaskets, seals, and linings; electrical insulation and conveyor belts

Features & Benefits

Resistant to heat and flames
Excellent chemical resistance
Abrasion and wear resistant

KCW001

Data Sheet

Woven

Para-aramid / meta-aramid / glass webbing

MSDS

Applications

Abrasion protection, binding and wrapping for hoses, pipes and structural joints

Features & Benefits

Resistant to heat and flames
High tensile and cut strength
Abrasion and wear resistant

INT300

Data Sheet
MSDS

Transport Seating

FR cotton supported non-woven FR fibre blend needlefelt

Applications

Fire barrier for use in public and transport seating

Features & Benefits

Flexible and easily fabricated
Non-combustible
Low smoke / toxicity fume emission under influence of heat and flame

INU240

MSDS

Transport Seating

Non-woven inherently flame retardant fibre blend needlefelt

Data Sheet

Applications

Interliner for seating applications

Features & Benefits

Light-weight needlefelt with fire-blocking properties
Does not support burning
Low smoke, fume and toxicity
Resistant to penetration by small splashes of molten metal
Meets Rail industry flammability requirements
Good resistance to convective heat

ANU

Data Sheet
MSDS

Nonwoven Products

Nonwoven para-aramid needlefelt

Applications

Heat resistant insulation, liner for protective clothing and heat resistant spacer
for transporting cooling materials

Features & Benefits

Inherently flame resistant and non-combustible
Lightweight and flexible
Cut resistant and hard wearing

SKV 601 1200

Data Sheet
MSDS

Fortasil Fabrics

Silica fabric with vermiculite finish

Applications

Welding screens, high temperature & fire-proof curtains, heat shields, stress relieving blankets, brazing pads, insulation-mattresses (extreme hot-face work), protection of equipment and machinery from heat, sparks and molten metal

Features & Benefits

High temperature resistance
Highly flexible and drapeable
Finish provides enhanced abrasion resistance and stabilises the fabric
Withstands contact with molten metal and sheds incident metal spatter
Excellent resistance to most chemicals (vulnerable only to extremely strong acids and bases)

SKG 601 1200

MSDS
Data Sheet

Fortasil Fabrics

Silica fabric with Graflex® finish

Applications

Welding screens, high temperature & fire-proof curtains, heat shields, stress relieving blankets, brazing pads, insulation-mattresses (extreme hot-face work), protection of equipment and machinery from heat, sparks and molten metal

Features & Benefits

High temperature resistance
Highly flexible, drapeable and resistant to vibration
Withstands contact with molten metal and sheds incident metal spatter
Excellent resistance to most chemicals (vulnerable to extremely strong acids
and bases)
Finish stabilises the fabric

GKT 906 1106 1306 2006

Data Sheet
MSDS

Textured Fortaglas

Textured Fortaglas (E-glass) fabric with weavelock finish

Applications

Gaskets, composite reinforcement, high temperature insulation and lightweight
insulation for pillows and mattresses.

Features & Benefits

Non-combustible
Stabilised weave structure for accurate cutting and fabrication
Weavelock finish reduces fraying compared to loomstate fabric
Treatment is crosslinked and moisture resistant

GKPP 900 1100 1300 2000

MSDS
Data Sheet

Textured Fortaglas

Textured Fortaglas (E-glass) fabric with Weldstop® Plus finish

Applications

Welding blankets, flame-cutting blankets, pipe & weld wrapping, equipment and
machine protection, high temperature & fire-proof curtains, screens and
curtains.

Features & Benefits

Non-combustible
Resistant to high temperatures
Flexible and can be machine sewn
Withstands penetration by molten metal

GKPF 906 1106 1306 2006 2506

Textured Fortaglas

Textured Fortaglas (E-glass) fabric with Weldstop® finish

Data Sheet
MSDS

Applications

Welding blankets, flame cutting blankets, pipe and weld wrapping, equipment
and machine protection, high temperature and fireproof curtains and screens.

Features & Benefits

Flexible
Withstands penetration by molten metal
Non-flammable
Can be machine sewn

GKH 606 906 1106 2006

Data Sheet
MSDS

Textured Fortaglas

Textured Fortaglas (E-glass) fabric with caramelised heat-set finish

Applications

Insulating blankets and jacketing for equipment and machines, welding screens for lightweight spatter, structural fabric for fabricated articles and gaskets,
insulation pillows and mattresses.

Features & Benefits

Reasonably flexible
Oers capture & containment solution for weld splatter
Non-combustible
Chemically inert

GKG 606 906 1106 1306 2006

MSDS
Data Sheet

Textured Fortaglas

Textured Fortaglas (E-glass) fabric with Graflex® finish

Applications

Flame cutting protection pads, gaskets, engine protection, welding blankets,
expansion joints, bellows, flexible connectors and air slide conveyor belts

Features & Benefits

High temperature resistance
Resistant to oils, solvents, and mild chemicals
Flexible and vibration resistant
Low friction coating
Non-flammable

EKA 622 625

Data Sheet
MSDS

Filament Fortaglas

Fortaglas (E-glass) fabric laminated with aluminium foil

Applications

Static insulation and radiant heat protection, outer cover of insulation mattresses, engine protection.

Features & Benefits

Lightweight, thin and flexible
Efficient reflector of radiant heat
Impermeable

EKNN401

Data Sheet
MSDS

Filament Fortaglas

Fortaglas (E-glass) fabric with chalked FR polychloroprene finish

Applications

Welding blankets and screens, expansion joints, bellows, flexible connectors, insulation mattress covers, smoke curtains, gangway covers.

Features & Benefits

Flexible
Water resistant (to 4 bar)
Limited combustibility
Resists sparks and light metal spatter
Good weather and abrasion resistance
Resistant to dilute acids and alkalis
Moderate to good oil and chemical resistance

EKC 161 401 622 625

MSDS
Data Sheet

Filament Fortaglas

Fortaglas (E-glass) fabric with weavelock finish

Applications

Smoke curtains, welding screens for lightweight splatter, structural fabric for fabricated articles and thermal insulation

Features & Benefits

Stabilised weave structure to assist in accurate cu ing and fabrication
Less potential for fraying than loomstate fabrics
Crosslinked treatment and moisture resistant
Non-combustible

RKA775

Data Sheet
MSDS

Aluminised Fabrics

Viscose rayon fabric coated with aluminium film

Applications

PPE for protection against molten iron, aluminium and radiant heat

Features & Benefits

Flexible & easily fabricated
Offers protection against molten iron
Laminated with aluminium film to provide protection from radiant heat
Uses a moisture resistant elastomeric primer
Flame-retardant, self-extinguishing lamination adhesive

OKCA507

Aluminised Fabrics

Pre-oxidised acrylic / para-aramid fabric laminated with aluminium film

MSDS
Data Sheet

Applications

PPE for protection against radiant heat, molten aluminium and molten iron

Features & Benefits

Flexible and easily fabricated
Offers protection against molten aluminium and iron
Multi-layer metallised polyester film for radiant heat protection
Moisture resistant elastomeric primer
Flame-retardant, self-extinguishing lamination adhesive

OKA667

MSDS
Data Sheet

Aluminised Fabrics

Pre-oxidised acrylic fabric laminated with aluminium film

Applications

PPE for protection against radiant heat, molten aluminium and molten iron

Features & Benefits

Flexible and easily fabricated
Offers protection against molten aluminium and iron
Multi-layer metallised polyester film for radiant heat protection
Moisture resistant elastomeric primer
Flame-retardant, self-extinguishing lamination adhesive

INYA607

Aluminised Fabrics

MSDS

Nonwoven panox / aramid needlefelt with integrated FR rayon layer laminated
with aluminium film

Data Sheet

Applications

PPE for protection against molten iron, aluminium and radiant heat

Features & Benefits

Flexible and easily fabricated
Moisture resistant elastomeric primer
Multi-layer metallised polyester film for radiant heat protection
OAers protection against molten metal
Flame-retardant, self-extinguishing lamination adhesive

AKA327

Data Sheet
MSDS

Aluminised Fabrics

Aramid/glass fabric laminated with aluminium film

Applications

PPE for protection against molten iron, aluminium and radiant heat

Features & Benefits

Lightweight, flexible & easily fabricated
Protects against molten iron and aluminium
Multi-layer metallised polyester film for radiant heat protection
Moisture-resistant elastomeric primer
Flame-retardant, self-extinguishing lamination adhesive

OKC400

Woven

MSDS

Preoxidised acrylic / aramid / glass fabric

Data Sheet

Applications

Protective clothing, protective blankets and shields

Features & Benefits

Resistant to heat and flames
High tensile and cut strength
Excellent abrasion and wear durability
Good chemical resistance

KK721

Data Sheet

Woven

Kevlar® / glass fabric with weavelock finish

MSDS

Applications

PPE for protection against high temperatures and cuts

Features & Benefits

Resistant to heat and flames
Excellent tensile and cut strength
Wear and abrasion resistant
Weavelock finish prevents edges fraying during fabrication

KK501

Data Sheet
MSDS

Woven

Kevlar® / glass fabric with weavelock finish

Applications

PPE for protection against high temperatures and cuts

Features & Benefits

Resistant to heat and flames
Excellent tensile and cut strength
Abrasion and wear resistant
Weavelock finish prevents fraying edges during fabrication

KCN700

Data Sheet
MSDS

Woven

Aramid / glass fabric with flame-resistant polychloroprene finish

Applications

Heat and cut resistant protective clothing

Features & Benefits

Resistant to heat and flames
Abrasion and wear resistant
High tensile and cut strength
Chemical and oil resistant polychloroprene finish
Finish prevents fraying during fabrication

KCC2700

Woven

Cotton-flannelette backed Kevlar/glass fabric with weavelock finish

Data Sheet
MSDS

Applications

PPE for thermal protection

Features & Benefits

Resistant to heat and flames
Abrasion and wear resistant
Cotton flannelette improves comfort
Resistant to molten metal splashes
Excellent tensile and cut strength

KNU

Data Sheet
MSDS

Nonwoven Products

Nonwoven Kevlar® needlefelt

Applications

Heat resistant insulation, liner for protective clothing and heat resistant spacer
for transporting cooling materials

Features & Benefits

Inherently flame resistant and non-combustible
Lightweight and flexible
Cut resistant and hard wearing

INY601

MSDS

Nonwoven Products

Nonwoven panox / aramid needlefelt with integrated FR rayon layer

Data Sheet

Applications

Lining for protective clothing and gloves

Features & Benefits

Resistant to heat and flames
Nonwoven structure provides good insulation
FR-rayon lined for added comfort
Low smoke and toxic gas generation
Flexible and easily fabricated

INU150

MSDS

Transport Seating

Non-woven inherently flame retardant fibre blend needlefelt

Data Sheet

Applications

Interliner for seating applications

Features & Benefits

Light-weight needlefelt with fire-blocking properties
Does not support burning
Low smoke, fume and toxicity
Resistant to penetration by small splashes of molten metal
Meets Rail industry flammability requirements
Good resistance to convective heat

INT420

Data Sheet
MSDS

Transport Seating

FR cotton supported non-woven FR fibre blend needlefelt

Applications

Fire barrier for use in public and transport seating

Features & Benefits

Flexible and easily fabricated
Non-combustible
Low smoke / toxicity fume emission under influence of heat and flame

INFT900

Transport Seating

Data Sheet
MSDS

Wire reinforced FR cotton supported non-woven FR fibre blend needlefelt

Applications

Fire barrier for use in public and transport seating

Features & Benefits

Resilient, abrasion resistant, flexible
Flame resistant
Low smoke / toxicity fume emission under influence of heat and flame

FBGS240

Transport Seating

E-glass fabric with white silicone finish

MSDS
Data Sheet

Applications

Machine and equipment covers, expansion joints, fire blankets, brazing pads, insulation mattresses, valve covers (outer layer), welding screens

Features & Benefits

Flexible and lightweight
Flame resistant
Low smoke / toxicity fume emission under influence of heat and flame
Low toxicity

FBEKA401

Transport Seating

Data Sheet

Continuous Filament “E” Glass fabric laminated with aluminium foil

MSDS

Applications

Seating Fire Barrier

Features & Benefits

Inherently non-combustible fabric
Highly flexible, reasonably lightweight
Highly efficient reflector of radiant heat

SKV

Silica treatment with additional vermiculite treatment

KC700

Woven

MSDS
Data Sheet

Aramid / Glass fabric with weavelock finish

Applications

Heat-protective clothing

Features & Benefits

Resistant to heat and flames
Excellent tensile and cut strength
Abrasion and wear resistant
Weavelock finish prevents edges fraying during fabrication