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MICROTHERM® THERMAL INSULATION –
NANOTECHNOLOGY WORKING FOR YOU
• Microtherm is the leading manufacturer of high performance thermal insulation.
• Microtherm® thermal insulation eff ectively minimises the transmission of heat over a large temperature range
from cryogenic temperatures to 1200 °C (2192 °F).
• With a porous structure consisting of minute air cells contained between chains of amorphous silica agglomerates
of particles from 5 – 25 nm in size, Microtherm® is classifi ed as a microporous insulation.
• Microtherm® has appreciably better thermal performance at high temperatures than other more conventional
insulation products including aerogel blankets. Microtherm® performs even better than still air.
• This performance advantage extends right down to cryogenic temperatures.
MICROTHERM® R&D AND ENGINEERING
• Microtherm is the wise choice as partner in developing high performance innovative thermal insulation solutions.
• We off er more than 40 years of expertise and the proven skills of our application and engineering teams.
This allows us to design and (co-)develop the best tailor made thermal protection solutions for our customers.
• All developments can be supported by transient thermal analysis and performance testing in our in-house
laboratories, including fi re resistance testing to “A” and “H” category fi re scenarios.
MICROTHERM® SERVICE NETWORK
• Microtherm operates from a truly global network to serve every industrialised country in the world.
• Microtherm has three main sites ideally positioned to serve Europe, Australasia, and the Americas. These sites
are further supported by our Global Partners – a network of distributors and agents around the world.
• Our headquarters at Sint-Niklaas in Belgium is the base for all of our group technical expertise. Add this to the
competence of our customer service specialists and the result is a level of service and technical support that has
made us market leader.
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MICROTHERM® THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
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MICROTHERM® SUPER A
MICROTHERM® SL IMVAC
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MICROTHERM® SUPER G
MICROTHERM® IS A TRULY REMARKABLE
THERMAL INSULATION
From the chart comparing the thermal conductivity
of a selection of the most widely used insulation
materials, it is immediately obvious that Microtherm®
out-performs all other insulation materials from zero
up to 1000 °C (1832 °F).
Below zero, Microtherm® SlimVac is again the best
product available.
The relationship of the thermal conductivity of
Microtherm® to the exposure temperature is
almost a straight line with only a very slight increase
as temperatures approach the maximum
continuous exposure temperature of 1000 °C
(1832 °F). The reason for the very low thermal
conductivity at high temperatures is the presence
in the Microtherm® formulation of an opacifi er
which makes the insulation an almost perfect block
against the passage of infra red radiation.
Normal insulation materials do not have this characteristic.
Another remarkable feature of Microtherm® is the dimensional stability at very high temperatures (see page
14). Shrinkage after continuous exposure at maximum temperature can eff ectively be ignored in almost all
applications.
However, what makes Microtherm® really exceptional as a thermal insulation is the fact that it will also give excellent
protection right down to cryogenic temperatures. It quite literally maintains its exceptional performance form the
deep cold of cryogenic temperatures right up to the extreme heat of 1000 °C (1832 °F).
It is the single solution for all thermal protection problems irrespective of exposure temperature. That is why we
believe that it is the best performing general thermal insulation at all temperatures that you can buy.
• Microtherm® – the most versatile insulation at all temperatures!
• Microtherm® – the best performing insulation from zero to 1000 °C (1832 °F).
• Minimal increase in TC even at maximum operating temperature.
• Performs better than still air at all temperatures above zero.
• Dimensionally stable over full temperature range.
• Excellent performance maintained right down to cryogenic temperatures.
• Unaff ected by thermal shock.
• No deterioration with age.
MICROTHERM® - COOL ANSWERS TO HOT PROBLEMS
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MICROTHERM® PRODUCTS
HIGH TEMPERATURE PRODUCTS
MICROTHERM® RIGID PANELSPanels
Hydrophobic Panels
MICROTHERM® FLEXIBLE PANELSQuilted & Semi-quilted panel
Hydrophobic quilted panel
Overstitched & Semi-overstitched panel
Aeroguard®
Marineguard®
Slimfl ex®
Slatted panel
Hydrophobic slatted panel
Steelfl ex® & Steelfl ex+
MICROTHERM® BLOCK PRODUCTSBlock Microtherm Super G, HT & Super A
Hydrophobic Block
Board
Thin Sheet
MICROTHERM® MOULDED PRODUCTSMoulded Pipe Sections (MPS)
MICROTHERM® MACHINED PRODUCTS
MICROTHERM® POURABLE PRODUCTSFreeFlow®
Chimney Insulation Mintherm®
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AMBIENT & LOW TEMPERATURE PRODUCTS
MICROTHERM® RIGID PANELSSlimvac®
MICROTHERM® FLEXIBLE PANELSFloppy panel
PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION (PFP)PRODUCTS
MICROTHERM® RIGID PANELSSlim&Light®
Slim&Light+
MICROTHERM® FLEXIBLE PANELS Quilted & Semi-quilted panel
Overstiched & Semi-overstiched panel
Slimfl ex®
Aeroguard®
Marineguard®
CLOTH COVERINGSMicrotherm use a variety of covering materials for their products
dependent on exposure temperature and conditions of use. These can include
materials such as non-woven polyester where temperature resistance is not
required but the product needs to be dust free and, in some instances,
fl exible without damage. For most applications Microtherm uses woven
E-glass cloth coverings. The cloth covering ensures cleanliness and lack
of dust when installing the Microtherm® products.
However, at exposure temperatures above 600 oC (1112 oF) the fi bres of the cloth will
begin to stick together, leading to brittleness and loss of strength on cooling.
Some shrinkage may also be observed leading to splits in the cloth. These eff ects are
more severe at higher temperatures. E-glass cloth will melt at temperatures exceeding
800 oC (1472 oF). Microtherm off ers alternative coverings with higher temperature
resistance for special applications. The main consequence of these thermal changes to the glass cloth is that the strength and
handleability of the insulation tends to revert to what it would have been without the glass cloth covering – the insulation
performance is not altered in any way. Since Microtherm® insulation is usually held between metal sheets or refractory
materials, deterioration of the glass cloth is normally not an important issue.
• For even more demanding applications, Microtherm® can be covered in almost any appropriate material.
• For higher temperature exposure, a covering of quartz cloth may be used which is capable of withstanding direct
fl ame impingement.
• For most mechanically challenging applications we can even supply Microtherm® totally encapsulated in
stainless steel.
PRODUCT
CHARACTERISTICS
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
Microtherm® insulation
... has a thermal conductivity up to 1000°C (1832 oF) which is close to the lowest theoretically possible in any
material. Microtherm® Super A can be used up to 1200 oC (2192 oF). Microtherm® also gives superb perform-
ance down to cryogenic temperatures.
... is resistant to thermal shock.
... is available in a range of densities to suit diverse applications.
... is available in a wide range of (tailor made) complex shapes and forms as well as standard forms ex stock.
... can be encapsulated in heat resistant fabrics and other coatings.
... is non-combustible.
... some products are available in hydrophobic versions.
... is mechanically stable for long periods at maximum operating temperatures.
... can be used in air or other gases at pressures greater than atmospheric.
... is slimmer, lighter and more energy effi cient than conventional insulations.
... is simple to use and easy to apply.
... is reliable.
... is made of green materials and environmentally safe with no respirable fi bres.
... is available in seven principle grades for general applications diff ering in maximum temperature capability,
thermal conductivity, water resistance, density and ease of machining. Other versions available to meet
specifi c application requirements.
ISO 9001:2008
Microtherm is a world leader in thermal insulation solutions...
... We are known for our comprehensive product range and for our creative design advice – the result of our
relentless commitment to R&D.
... Above all, we are known for the superb quality of our products.
... All design and manufacture is to ISO 9001:2008.
... We believe that we off er a product range and a service that are unique in the insulation industry.
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900°C 1000°C 1050°C 1100°C 1150°C 1200°C
Upper temperature limits for Microtherm® products1652°F 1832°F 1922°F 2012°F 2102°F 2192°F
MICROTHERM® G
MICROTHERM® SUPER G
MICROTHERM® SUPER G HYDROPHOBIC
MICROTHERM® BOARD
MICROTHERM® HT
MICROTHERM® STEELFLEX+
MICROTHERM® SUPER A
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MICROTHERM ®
When we quote maximum working temperature limits it is on the basis of a controlled level of shrinkage under full heat soak conditions.
Normal applications involve single sided heating. Under these conditions we can say that although the upper continuous exposure limit
for Microtherm® Super A is quoted as 1150 °C (2102 °F), in some situations it may be possible for the insulation to withstand a maximum
intermittent exposure temperature of 1200 °C (2192 °F).
The same advice can be given for Microtherm® SteelFlex+ which, under the right conditions, may withstand intermittent exposure
temperatures up to 1100 °C (2012 °F).
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CERAMIC FIBRE150 MM
MICROTHERMTM
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The unbeatable performance of Microtherm® can
result in a number of benefi ts:
• Greatly reduced insulation thickness / volume for
equivalent performance.
• Greatly reduced insulation weight.
• Faster installation due to reduced quantity of
insulation pieces.
• Savings on outer coverings / casings due to size
reduction.
• Reduction in storage of goods prior to installation.
• Reduction in cost of packaging of insulation for
delivery.
• Reduction in delivery costs due to reduced volume.
• Cleaner installation with no health hazards.
Calcium SilicateMicrotherm® MPS
SAVE SPACE! SAVE ENERGY!
INCREASE CAPACITY!
MICROTHERMTM
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CERAMIC FIBRE150 MM
75 °C(165 °F)
EXISTING INSULATION
Performance comparison of Microtherm® and
Calcium Silicate moulded pipe insulation for
equivalent heat fl ow at 750 oC (1382 oF).
Microtherm® is only one quarter the thickness !
R&D AND ENGINEERING
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - ENGINEERING
Microtherm is the leading developer of high performance thermal insulation solutions.
Our Research & Development team is constantly striving to improve further our insulation material and products.
In our in-house laboratory and testing facilities, innovations are examined and analysed carefully before
industrialisation is started.
The extensive know-how of the R&D group is then integrated with the work of our highly experienced and
qualifi ed engineering team.
In close cooperation with our customers we (co-) develop tailor made insulation solutions.
MEASURING THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY ...
Microtherm obtains thermal conductivity measurements by three diff erent procedures:
1. Conventional Guarded Hot Plate equipment complying with ISO 8302 and ASTM C 177
standards is used for all published data. This produces precise data over a wide temperature
range (up to a mean value of 800°C (1472 °F). Two fl at panels are tested and the heat fl ow
between a heated test square and the water cooled outer plates is measured.
2. Microtherm in-house testing facilities. Microtherm has designed testing equipment based
on a cylindrical geometry with a central heat source for routine quality control and product
development.
This cylindrical geometry equipment is particularly suitable for measurements at pressures
greater than atmospheric and in gases other than air.
Various gases can be fed into the outer chamber of our purpose built equipment and multi
point TC curves can be generated.
3. Thermal conductivity measurement of vacuum insulation panels. In the Microtherm materials
laboratory, routine thermal conductivity measurement of SlimVac® panels is done on our
FOX 600 machine from Lasercomp.
This machine measures centre panel thermal conductivity and has a thermal guard to
minimise any eff ects from edge conduction through barrier materials.
Measurements comply with ISO 8301 and ASTM C-518.
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OPTIMISING DENSITY
The thermal conductivity of microporous insulation is infl uenced by its density. Together with IR radiation,
heat is transferred through the insulation either by gaseous conduction (air pockets), or by solid conduction
(particles). Put simply, the higher the density, the more particles, the higher the thermal conductivity.
Also, the lower the density, the more air pockets, the higher the thermal conductivity. By balancing the interaction
between gaseous and the solid conduction, an optimal thermal conductivity value can be found for each of the
Microtherm® grades. Microtherm supplies all products at an optimised density for optimised performance.
RESISTANCE TO COMPRESSION
Microtherm® insulation products are normally supplied at the lowest density which can be handled
satisfactorily, consistent with optimum overall performance. When greater resistance to compression is
required, higher densities can be supplied. Depending on the product type, the normal density range is from
200 to 450 kg/m3 (12,5 - 28lb/ft3).
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MICROTHERM ® G
MICROTHERM ® BOARD
MICROTHERM ® HT
MICROTHERM ® SUPER G
MICROTHERM ® SUPER G HYDROPHOBIC
MICROTHERM ® STEELFLEX+
MICROTHERM ® SUPER A
THE NON-COMBUSTIBILITY OF MICROTHERM®
INSULATION PRODUCTS
Microtherm® insulation meets the requirements of BS476, DIN4102 and UL94V-0 for non-combustibility. Combustibility of
coverings (eg. glass cloth) may be greater than that of the Microtherm® insulation. Specialised applications may require
particular coatings to be applied to the Microtherm® insulation.
Microtherm® insulation products create excellent fi re barriers to protect steel, aluminium or composite structures. Fire
performance certifi cates are available on our website and from our Applications Engineering group. Microtherm
Overstitched Panels have been satisfactorily tested to the European Single Burning Item (SBI) test EN 13823, and have
been classifi ed A1 to EN 13501-1:2002.
Microtherm® fl exible insulation panels used in marine Passive Fire Protection systems are covered by EU and USCG
certifi cation for non-combustibility of the insulation core, and zero spread of fl ame for the glass cloth covering material.
In-house fi re
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ENSURING STABILITY AT MAXIMUM OPERATING
TEMPERATURE
Microtherm® insulation can be used for long periods against hot surfaces at maximum operating
temperatures.
Like all insulation materials, a small amount of irreversible lateral shrinkage will occur after sustained exposure
to the maximum rated temperature limit for the material.
Microtherm measures shrinkage according to ASTM C356, BS-EN 1094-6, ISO 2477, and in-house techniques.
These full soak methods in which the material is kept in a high temperature furnace for a period of 12
to 24 hours, and the dimensional changes measured. These methods are more severe than single-sided
shrinkage tests and give a conservative estimate of maximum service temperature.
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MINIMISING THE EFFECTS OF MOISTURE AND HUMIDITY
Thermal and mechanical properties of Microtherm® insulation are not signifi cantly aff ected by severe changes in
humidity. Steam passes through the structure of Microtherm® insulation without causing damage.
Microtherm® insulation normally has a moisture content of 1 – 3% by weight. The presence of a small amount of
absorbed water does not aff ect the performance of Microtherm®.
If contact with liquids or water is likely, we recommend using Microtherm® Super G Hydrophobic Grade.
Applications such as steel ladles which may be
lined with a wet castable refractory cement
require water resistant insulation panels.
© Photo courtesy Corus Steel.
SUPER G HYDROPHOBIC GRADE
This material is based on silica particles which have been specially treated to render them, and hence the
insulation, water repellent.
In applications where water could be present in proximity to the Microtherm® insulation, the use of the
hydrophobic grade will ensure that the microporous structure is not damaged with a corresponding compromise
of the thermal performance.
Whenever the presence of water is anticipated in an installation, a prior discussion with our specialists will ensure
that the performance of the Microtherm® product is always optimised.
MICROTHERM® AND REACH
In keeping with their ongoing focus on health and safety issues, the Microtherm Group and their partners
have been happy to comply with this important European Community Regulation on chemicals and their safe
use (EC 1907/2006).
The Regulation which came into force on 1st June 2007 deals with the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and
Restriction of Chemical substances.
The aim of REACH is to improve the protection of human health and the environment through the better and
earlier identifi cation of the intrinsic properties of chemical substances. The REACH Regulation gives greater
responsibility to industry to manage the risks from chemicals and to provide safety information on the substances.
Manufacturers and importers are required to gather information on the properties of their chemical substances,
which will allow their safe handling, and to register the information in a central database run by the European
Chemicals Agency.
The European Chemicals Agency are anxious that the most dangerous chemicals and substances should be given
full registration as a priority. Less dangerous substances are treated with much less urgency. Because all of the
materials that we use are inherently safe, both for handling and for the environment, full registration for
Microtherm® has been given a deadline of 2018.
MICROTHERM® AND THE ENVIRONMENT
As an important part of our corporate policy, the Microtherm Group is continually focused on the environmental impact
of its products and its thermal insulation solutions. We share global concerns regarding the eff ects of greenhouse
gas emissions and the resulting climatic changes. We support the global interest and need for a low carbon energy
future.
A key component of the carbon footprint of an industrial process is energy consumption. Controlling energy usage
by incorporating a Microtherm® thermal insulation solution wherever heat containment is required is an obvious
way of reducing the immediate environmental impact. A further hidden benefi t comes from a clear CO2 reduction
from delivery of a greatly reduced insulation volume, and a corresponding reduction in recycling costs of much less
packaging.
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SERVICE & SUPPORT
THE MICROTHERM® SERVICE PROMISE
We understand thermal management and energy conservation.
The use of Microtherm®, the most thermally effi cient high temperature insulation available, brings many advantages
but we know that it must be optimised and off ered in the simplest possible design to ensure that the fi nal thermal
insulation solution is totally cost eff ective.
Effi cient insulation saves space, saves weight, and saves energy. Design optimisation saves cost whether it is for a
single high technology project or for high volume series production.
We have been the industry leaders for 40 years and our background expertise and experience, coupled with our
state-of-the art manufacturing facilities, ensure that the quality of our products is matched by the quality of our
technical advice and our service. All of this on a global scale.
We off er professional, technically and commercially competent support and advice at every stage of your project,
no matter how complex and challenging that project may be.
The complete supply package – we leave nothing to chance!
PROBLEM ANALYSIS
Thermal design problems can be extremely complex. Our specialist application engineers will help you to fully
understand the problem parameters, often employing thermography (infra red photography) to defi ne precisely
where a thermal weakness occurs.
Only when the thermal weaknesses in an installation are fully understood can an eff ective insulation solution be
designed. A comparison of thermographs showing performance, with and without the insulation, will demonstrate
the dramatic improvements that can be achieved using a Microtherm® solution.
Our fi rst level of technical support is to help you to understand the nature, and the extent, of your thermal problem.
IR measurement on steel ladle Steel ladle during thermal assessment
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THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALCULATIONS
Once the problem is understood our engineers can provide
a wide range of thermal calculations from steady state right
up to full 3D transient calculations. These defi ne the rate of
heat transfer and the insulation requirement to contain it.
Modern CAD modeling combined with powerful transient heat
calculation software enables a detailed understanding of
temperatures and heat fl ows at all stages of exposure.
This applies equally to heat exposure in hot processing such as
furnaces or steel making, exposure to a hot environment such
as fi re, or simple thermal protection during normal operation
such as in a home electrical appliance.
With the information from our thermal analysis we are able to
design our insulation thickness for the application. This is the
fi rst stage of our system design.
PRODUCT SELECTION AND DESIGN
The Microtherm® product portfolio includes a range of block products, rigid panels, fully fl exible panels and rolls,
slatted panels, evacuated panels, powder and granular products. The versatility of the product forms means that
our engineers are able to select the optimum product characteristics for every thermal insulation system.
Factors to consider include –
• What exposure temperature will be encountered and for how long? Is the temperature steady or cyclic?
• Will the product need to be rigid or fl exible?
• Will the product require a covering for protection or dust control?
• Will the product need to withstand water?
• What are the physical needs – shock, vibration, abrasion etc.?
• Will the product need a special shape?
This is the second stage of our system design.
Transient heat fl ow calculations
DESIGN OF SYSTEM FEATURES
Many thermal insulation systems will have quite unique requirements. An excellent example is the Microtherm®
system designed for the Joint European Torus – the world’s largest nuclear fusion research experiment that
eff ectively replicates the power source for our own sun.
Fusion occurs at a suffi cient rate only at very high energies. On earth this needs temperatures greater than 100
million Kelvin – even hotter than the sun. Microtherm® insulation forms the outer layer of the system that contains
this heat.
The design challenge here was to not only contain these tremendous temperatures but also to allow for the
considerable linear expansion of the outer casing components.
The insulation system used is based on fl exible quilted panels of Microtherm® held in place by specially designed
straps with an innovative clip fi xing for fast assembly and demounting. Panels are overlapped so that even after
expansion there is still full insulation cover.
Other system design features include factory shaping and assembly -
Encapsulation for protection and simplicity of assembly -
Machining or moulding to an accurate and often complex shape.
For more complex projects, the optimum product will be off ered as part of a carefully designed insulation system
which includes all fi xing methods and any encapsulation. This is the third stage of our system design.
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PERFORMANCE TESTING
We have the capability of “in house” insulation system performance testing
for exposure to fi re for a wide range of application scenarios including passive
fi re protection to marine bulkheads and fl oors, lift doors, and a wide range of
protective enclosures and fi re safes.
We will also liaise with your own designers for any external testing at internationally
recognised test laboratories.
A full colour brochure outlining our fi re test capabilities in more detail is available
as a download from our corporate web site.
Because we can test systems under development “in-house”, we can immediately
identify any weakness in the overall thermal protection and make an appropriate
design revision.
This ensures absolute confi dence in our designs during formal accreditation testing in an internationally recognised
test laboratory.
We take out the guesswork and leave nothing to chance.
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION
This is another application for thermography. A sequence of IR photographs immediately shows any weakness
in an insulation system.
This is the fi nal stage in our system design.
INSTALLATION SUPPORT AND CO-ORDINATION
Our engineers will ensure that your insulation system is fi tted correctly for optimum benefi t. We can train your
fi tters to handle, shape, and fi t our products and when necessary we can provide on-site supervision.
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Microtherm N.V.
Industriepark Noord 1
9100 Sint-Niklaas
Belgium
T. (+32) 3 760 19 80
F. (+32) 3 760 19 99
Nippon Microtherm Co., Ltd.
Korakuen Shinjuku Bldg,
4-15-7, Nishi-shinjuku
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
T. (+81) 3 3377 2821
F. (+81) 3 3378 2821
Microtherm Inc.
3269 Regal Drive
Alcoa, Tennessee 37701
USA
T. (+1) (865) 681 0155
F. (+1) (865) 681 0016
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The information contained in this brochure is intended to assist in designing with Microtherm
products. It is not intended to and does not create any warranties, express or implied, including
any warranty of merchantability or fi tness for a particular purpose or that the results shown in this
brochure will be achieved by a user for a particular purpose. The user is responsible for determin-
ing the suitability of Microtherm products for each application.
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