3M™ Nextel™ AF-30 Fabric Supplier & Exporter in India
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Marshall Packings & Insulations Industries is a trusted supplier and exporter of 3M™ Nextel™ AF-30 Fabric, a premium high-temperature woven ceramic fabric manufactured from 3M™ Nextel™ 312 continuous ceramic oxide yarn. Engineered for demanding thermal environments, AF-30 Fabric offers exceptional flame resistance, oxidation resistance, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability while maintaining excellent flexibility and medium-high air permeability. It is designed to outperform conventional glass, silica, and refractory fabrics in extreme industrial and aerospace applications.
The AF-30 style is woven using 1800 denier (1/2 yarn) in a 4 Harness Satin (4HS) weave, providing an excellent combination of flexibility, durability, and thermal performance. It is widely used in furnace curtains, thermal barrier systems, expansion joints, flexible seals, gaskets, composite fire barriers, Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC), and industrial furnace insulation. Its ceramic oxide fiber construction provides excellent electrical insulation, chemical resistance, and long service life under repeated thermal cycling.
3M™ Nextel™ AF-30 Fabric is a medium-weight woven ceramic fabric engineered for demanding high-temperature applications where thermal resistance, mechanical strength, flexibility, and dimensional stability are essential. Its 4 Harness Satin construction provides an excellent balance of durability, flexibility, and thermal performance for industrial and aerospace thermal management systems.
Manufactured using 3M™ Nextel™ 312 continuous ceramic oxide yarn, AF-30 Fabric provides excellent resistance to flame, oxidation, chemical exposure, and thermal degradation. Its medium-high air permeability and electrical insulation properties make it suitable for thermal barriers, furnace insulation, composite fire protection, and other advanced high-temperature applications.
Key Features of 3M™ Nextel™ AF-30 Fabric
- Manufactured from 3M™ Nextel™ 312 continuous ceramic oxide yarn.
- 4 Harness Satin (4HS) woven construction.
- 1800 denier (1/2 yarn) input fiber.
- Medium-weight ceramic fabric.
- Medium-high air permeability.
- Excellent flame and oxidation resistance.
- Outstanding mechanical strength at elevated temperatures.
- Chemically resistant and electrically insulating.
- Low thermal conductivity.
- Excellent dimensional stability during thermal cycling.
- Flexible and easy to fabricate.
- Suitable for continuous high-temperature service.
Technical Advantages
- Performs beyond the useful temperature limits of conventional glass and silica fabrics.
- Maintains flexibility and strength under continuous thermal exposure.
- Medium-high air permeability makes it ideal for thermal barrier constructions.
- Excellent reinforcement for Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC).
- Superior resistance to oxidation, flame, and thermal degradation.
- Suitable for aerospace and industrial insulation systems.
- Easily fabricated into seals, gaskets, furnace curtains, and thermal blankets.
- Excellent dielectric insulation properties.
- Lightweight and durable for demanding applications.
- Reliable long-term performance in harsh industrial environments.
Typical Physical Properties
| Property | Typical Value |
| Product Type | Woven Ceramic Fabric |
| Product Name | 3M™ Nextel™ AF-30 Fabric |
| Fiber Composition | 3M™ Nextel™ 312 Continuous Ceramic Oxide Fiber |
| Input Fiber | 1800 Denier (1/2 Yarn) |
| Weave Type | 4 Harness Satin (4HS) |
| Thread Count (Warp) | 19 ends/in (7 ends/cm) |
| Thread Count (Fill) | 18 picks/in (7 picks/cm) |
| Fabric Width | 36 in (91 cm) |
| Fabric Weight | 18 oz/yd² (610 g/m²) |
| Thickness | 0.030 in (0.76 mm) Heat Cleaned / 0.032 in (0.81 mm) Sized |
| Air Permeability | Medium-High |
| Breaking Strength (Warp/Fill) | 160 / 170 lb/in (29 / 30 kg/cm) |
| Color | White |
| Temperature Performance | Suitable for Continuous High-Temperature Applications |
Typical values are for reference only and should not be used as product specifications.
Applications of 3M™ Nextel™ AF-30 Fabric
3M™ Nextel™ AF-30 Fabric is suitable for a wide range of demanding industrial, aerospace, thermal protection, and high-temperature insulation applications.
- Furnace curtains and zone dividers.
- Furnace and duct linings.
- Flexible thermal barriers.
- Flexible seals and high-temperature gaskets.
- Sewn refractory parts and insulation assemblies.
- Composite fire barriers.
- Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) reinforcement.
- Industrial thermal metal treatment.
- Heat shields.
- Expansion joints.
- High-temperature insulation systems.
- Aerospace thermal protection components.
Industries Served
Aerospace Industry
Defense Industry
Power Generation Industry
Petrochemical Industry
Steel Industry
Foundries & Metal Processing
Automotive Industry
Glass Manufacturing
Industrial Furnaces
Advanced Composites
Why Choose Marshall Packings & Insulations Industries?
- Experienced manufacturer of advanced high-temperature textile products.
- Premium quality raw materials.
- Consistent product quality and performance.
- Custom specifications available.
- Global supply capability.
- Technical support for industrial applications.
- Competitive pricing with reliable delivery schedules.
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