3M™ Nextel™ AP-18 Tape Supplier & Exporter in India
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Marshall Packings & Insulations Industries is a trusted supplier and exporter of 3M™ Nextel™ AP-18 Tape, a premium high-temperature ceramic insulation tape manufactured from 3M™ Nextel™ 312 continuous oxide ceramic fiber. This woven tape is engineered to provide outstanding thermal insulation, excellent flexibility, superior oxidation resistance, and long-term dimensional stability in demanding industrial and aerospace environments. It features closed selvage edges for improved durability and handling during installation.
Manufactured using 900 denier 3M™ Nextel™ 312 plied ceramic yarn, AP-18 Tape is lightweight, chemically inert, electrically insulating, and maintains excellent strength at elevated temperatures. It is widely used for wrapping pipes, cables, hoses, expansion joints, thermal insulation blankets, and high-temperature gaskets where conventional textile materials cannot withstand extreme heat.
3M™ Nextel™ AP-18 Tape is a lightweight woven ceramic insulation tape designed for demanding thermal protection, electrical insulation, and high-temperature sealing applications. Its closed selvage construction provides improved edge durability and makes the tape easy to handle, wrap, and install around pipes, cables, tubes, hoses, and irregular surfaces.
Manufactured using 900 denier plied 3M™ Nextel™ 312 ceramic yarn, AP-18 Tape provides excellent oxidation resistance, thermal stability, chemical resistance, electrical insulation, and dimensional stability during repeated thermal cycling. It is suitable for industrial furnaces, aerospace insulation, thermal barriers, expansion joints, gaskets, and fire protection systems.
Key Features of 3M™ Nextel™ AP-18 Tape
- Manufactured from 3M™ Nextel™ 312 continuous ceramic fiber.
- Woven from 900 denier plied ceramic yarn.
- Closed selvage edge construction.
- Lightweight, flexible, and easy to install.
- Excellent oxidation resistance.
- Outstanding thermal stability.
- Excellent electrical insulation properties.
- Chemically inert and corrosion resistant.
- Low thermal conductivity.
- Excellent dimensional stability during thermal cycling.
- Suitable for continuous high-temperature applications.
- Available in standard and custom widths.
Technical Advantages
- Maintains flexibility at elevated temperatures.
- Superior thermal insulation performance.
- Excellent mechanical strength.
- Electrically non-conductive.
- Resistant to oxidation and most industrial chemicals.
- Easy installation on pipes, tubes, cables, and irregular surfaces.
- Ideal reinforcement for insulation blankets and flexible couplings.
- Suitable for high-temperature sealing applications.
- Long service life in harsh industrial environments.
- Reliable performance under continuous thermal cycling.
Typical Physical Properties
| Property | Typical Value |
| Product Name | 3M™ Nextel™ AP-18 Tape |
| Fiber Composition | 3M™ Nextel™ 312 Ceramic Fiber |
| Fiber Input | 900 Denier Plied Yarn (1/2 Yarn) |
| Construction | Woven Tape with Closed Selvage |
| Standard Widths | 1”, 1½”, 2” (25.4, 38.1 & 50.8 mm) |
| Standard Length | 300 ft (91.44 m) |
| Thickness | 0.019–0.020 in (0.48–0.51 mm) |
| Weight | 0.31–0.60 oz/yd (9.6–18.6 g/m) |
| Breaking Strength (1” Tape) | 130 lb/in (23 kg/cm) |
| Color | White |
| Electrical Insulation | Excellent |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent |
Typical values are for reference only and should not be used as product specifications.
Applications of 3M™ Nextel™ AP-18 Tape
3M™ Nextel™ AP-18 Tape is suitable for a wide range of industrial, aerospace, thermal insulation, fire protection, and electrical insulation applications.
- Pipe and tube insulation.
- Cable and wire harness wrapping.
- Thermal insulation blankets.
- Flexible expansion joints.
- High-temperature gaskets.
- Furnace door seals.
- Fire protection systems.
- Industrial oven insulation.
- Aerospace thermal insulation.
- Heat shields.
- Electrical insulation.
- High-temperature sealing systems.
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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