Quartz fiber sheathing: robust protection in extreme environments
2026-03-31 11:09
Quartz fiber sleeving, made from high-purity silica, remains stable at temperatures up to 1700℃ and possesses excellent insulation, corrosion resistance, and low expansion properties, making it the ultimate protection solution for electrical safety in cutting-edge fields such as aerospace and nuclear power.
Quartz fiber sleeving is a high-performance inorganic fiber product, primarily made from high-purity silica. Continuous quartz fiber yarns are twisted together and then woven into cylindrical fabrics of varying diameters and wall thicknesses using specialized textile machines.
It combines excellent high-temperature resistance, good insulation, and stable chemical properties, playing a vital role in numerous industrial fields, especially in harsh environments.
Quartz fiber sleeving a vital protective role in applications requiring high temperature, high risk, and high reliability due to its excellent high-temperature resistance, good electrical insulation properties, good chemical stability, and reliable mechanical strength.
Quartz fiber sleeving not only ensures the continuous operation of power and signal lines under extreme conditions such as fires, but also possesses corrosion resistance, aging resistance, and a low coefficient of expansion.
It has become one of the ultimate protection solutions for coping with extreme high temperatures and ensuring the safe and stable operation of electrical systems, and is widely used in cutting-edge fields with extremely stringent reliability and performance requirements, such as aerospace, nuclear power, rail transportation, and high-end industries.
Purity: SiO2 ≥ 99.95%
High Temperature Resistance: Softening point 1700℃
Thermal Properties: Low thermal conductivity
Dielectric Properties: Low dielectric constant, 3.74@10GHz. Low signal loss, maintaining excellent insulation and wave transmission performance at high frequencies.
Mechanical Properties: High strength, high tensile strength, good wear resistance
Chemical Stability: Good resistance to common acids except hydrofluoric acid and hot phosphoric acid.
Specifications: Inner diameter 0.3-115mm; Cored/Coreless
Color: White
1. High-precision instruments: Protects the wiring and sensors of high-precision instruments from damage caused by high temperatures, chemical corrosion, etc., affecting their accuracy and performance.
2. Electromechanical equipment: Serves as insulation for wires and cables in electronic and electromechanical equipment, preventing short circuits and leakage, ensuring normal equipment operation.
3. Automotive glass industry equipment: Provides thermal insulation for heating equipment, molding dies, and other components in the automotive glass production process, preventing damage to the equipment and surrounding parts from high temperatures.
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