Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Spaceloft

Spaceloft
Aspen Aerogels
http://www.aerogel.com/

Flexible nano-porous insulation blanket. Silica-based aerogel particles incorporated into a high loft value blanket that is non-toxic, supple, low dusting, and waterproof, making it ideal for wet environments. The blanket is composed of 40 to 50% silica aerogel, 10 to 20% polyester (PET), 10 to 20% glass fibers and 0 to 5% magnesium hydroxide flame retardant. The blanket has two to four times the insulating value per inch compared to fiberglass or foam. The blanket has a thermal conductivity at 37°C (98.6°F) of only 10-12mW/m-K; has a maximum continuous service temperature of 150°C (300°F) and may be cut using conventional textile cutting tools and fastened using mechanical means or by encapsulation. Sheets are available in 24 x 36 in (61 x 91.5 cm) and continuous rolls of 60 in (152.5 cm) wide and 1/8 in (0.32 cm) thick. Current applications include insulation for jackets, footwear and sleeping bags.


 







Processing
Injection MoldingNo
ExtrusionNo
Cold Pressing/Deep DrawingNo
Blow MoldingNo
ThermoformingNo
LaminationYes
PrintableNo
StitchableYes
RotomoldingNo
WeldableNo
Wood Working ToolsNo
Die cutNo
Metal Working ToolsNo
Sustainability
Usage Properties
Cradle to CradleN/A
Fire resistanceLow
Usage temperatureLow
ColorfastnessMedium
Wear ResistanceLow
Water ResistanceLow
AcousticsSound absorbing
Chemical ResistanceN/A
UV resistanceMedium
Scratch resistanceLow
Outdoor useNo
Tear ResistanceMedium
ReflectivityLight absorbing
Stain ResistanceLow
Thermal ConductivityN/A
Physical Properties
Stiffness: Flexible
Structure: Open
Impact Resistance: N/A
Surface/Texture: Texture
Transparency: Translucent
Surface Hardness: Soft

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