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Basalt Fiber World offers a wide assortment of basalt products e.g.basalt fiber roving’s, basalt fiber filament yarn, chopped basalt fibers with and without size, basalt fiber fabric, basalt fiber mats and many other basalt fiber products.
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After Composites Europe 2013 in Stuttgart
The participation at Composites Europe 2013 in Stuttgart was a success story for us. Incotelogy -
Basalt Fiber Products has presented a new range basalt fiber products
for composites of next generation: for
different applications like heating protection and new kind of basalt textiles
for construction industry, sport, leisure and
many other.
We thank to
all our old and new customers who have visited our booth at Composites Europe
2013 in Stuttgart. We are looking for further cooperation and start new
innovative projects together.
e-mail:info@incotelogy.de
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Monday, August 26, 2013
Press information - Incotelogy Ltd., Basalt Fiber Products
INCOTELOGY Ltd is presenting a new generation of coated basalt fiber fabrics
How successful and cost-effective the new innovative products of basalt fiber can replace the carbon and glass fiber shows Incotelogy Ltd. at COMPOSITES EUROPE 2013 in Stuttgart.. Due to their superior mechanical, chemical and thermal properties the basalt fiber can substitute glass and carbon fiber in fast all areas of composite application. In addition, basalt fiber products offer good opportunity to a significant reduction of the non-recyclable materials.
At its stand 4/E27 Incotelogy Ltd shows a new generation of the coated basalt fiber fabrics. The selection of possible coating materials is rather large from aluminum (Al), chromium (Cr) or copper (Cu) to silver (Ag).
The basalt fiber fabric is ideal for all applications where it comes to the temperature resistance, insulation, fire protection and fire-resistance: fire curtains, insulation textiles, textile heat shields, incombustible architecture textiles. Basalt fibers withstand temperatures up to 750 °C.
Such specific coating of plain or twill basalt fabrics can create for each potential application the benefit profile which allows to fully exploit the special properties of the basalt fiber fabric.
The coated with aluminum 3D Basalt fabric, which was developed specifically for design applications, can be used for example for special decorative surfaces for reception desks, kitchens or displays etc.. The objects that are enhanced with these fabrics, get a unique, three-dimensional structure.
Basalt fiber is a natural product. There aren’t any chemical changes during the manufacturing of basalt fibers. Also in the LCA assessment (LCA), basalt fibers show much better results tha glass or carbon fiber.
The basalt fiber fabric is ideal for all applications where it comes to the temperature resistance, insulation, fire protection and fire-resistance: fire curtains, insulation textiles, textile heat shields, incombustible architecture textiles. Basalt fibers withstand temperatures up to 750 °C.
Such specific coating of plain or twill basalt fabrics can create for each potential application the benefit profile which allows to fully exploit the special properties of the basalt fiber fabric.
The coated with aluminum 3D Basalt fabric, which was developed specifically for design applications, can be used for example for special decorative surfaces for reception desks, kitchens or displays etc.. The objects that are enhanced with these fabrics, get a unique, three-dimensional structure.
Basalt fiber is a natural product. There aren’t any chemical changes during the manufacturing of basalt fibers. Also in the LCA assessment (LCA), basalt fibers show much better results tha glass or carbon fiber.
Press contact:
INCOTELOGY Ltd - Basalt Fiber Products
Herr Georg Kirchgeßner
Sachsstr. 18
50259 Pulheim
Deutschland
Telefon: +49 2234 9882370
Fax: +49 2234 9882372
E-Mail: info@incotelogy.de
Webseite: www.incotelogy.de
INCOTELOGY Ltd - Basalt Fiber Products
Herr Georg Kirchgeßner
Sachsstr. 18
50259 Pulheim
Deutschland
Telefon: +49 2234 9882370
Fax: +49 2234 9882372
E-Mail: info@incotelogy.de
Webseite: www.incotelogy.de
Monday, May 20, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Incotelogy Ltd as sponsor of new racing car
Incotelogy has sponsored the portuguese racing team Projecto FST and supported the team this year with basalt fabrics again... we await eagerly the new racing car!
Incotelogy Ltd. as sponsor of Projecto FST new racing car
Incotelogy Ltd. as sponsor of Projecto FST new racing car
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BASALT FIBRES AS REINFORCEMENT FOR COMPOSITES
Published by: Van de Velde K., Kiekens P., Van Langenhove L.
Department of Textiles, Ghent University, Technologiepark 907, B-9052 Zwijnaarde, Belgium
Introduction
Basalt is a natural material that is found in volcanic rocks. It is mainly used (as crushed rock) in construction, industrial and high way engineering. One can also melt basalt (1300-1700°C) and spin it into fine fibres. [1-3,5-6,8] When used as (continuous) fibres, basalt can reinforce a new range of (plastic and concrete matrix) composites. It can also be used in combination with other reinforcements (e.g. basalt/carbon). [1,3]
Some possible applications of basalt fibres and basalt-based composites are: thermal and sound insulation/protection (e.g. basalt wool, engine insulation), pipes, bars, fittings, fabrics, structural plastics, automotive parts, concrete reinforcement (constructions), insulating plastics and frictional materials. [1-8]
This wide range of possible applications results from its wide range of good properties. Basalt has good thermal, electrical and sound insulating properties. It can replace asbestos in almost all its possible applications (insulation) since the former has three times the latter’s heat insulating properties. Furthermore, the fibre diameter (comparable with E-glass fibres, [5-6]) can be controlled in order to prevent uptake of harmful ultra-fine fibres. Because of its good electrical insulating properties (10 times better than E-glass, [5]), basalt fibres are also incorporated into printed circuit boards, resulting in superior overall properties compared to conventional components made of fibreglass. It is also used in other electro technical applications such as extra fine resistant insulation for electrical cables and underground ducts. Because of its thermal insulating properties it is already used as fire protection in the form of fabrics or tapes [1,5-6,8]. Automobile, aircraft, ship and household appliances are also made. These are made with thermosetting resins, such as epoxy and (phenolic) polyesters. Possible techniques involve prepregs, laying out, winding, direct pressure autoclaving, and vacuum moulding [1,2,3]. Other, structural basalt composite components (such as pipes and rods) are made from unidirectional basalt reinforcement. In combination with its high specific strength (9.6 times as high as steel), high resistance to aggressive media, and high electrical insulting properties, this results in specialty products such as insulators for high voltage power lines. [1]
Basalt composite pipes can transport corrosive liquids and gases. The same equipment as for fibreglass pipes can be used for this. These pipes are reported to be several times stronger than glass-fibre pipes. Next table [1] illustrates this:
Due to basalt’s low thermal conductivity, deposition of salts and paraffin’s inside the pipes is also reduced. [1] Basalt fibres can also be used in machine building because of their good frictional, heat and chemical resistance. [1,5-6,8]
Comparison between glass- and basalt fibres
With regard to their chemical composition glass and basalt fibres are somewhat alike, but for some components there are differences [2,5]:
Several
basalt compounds may vary, but especially the SiO2 content may vary
largely. Only SiO2 percentages above 46% (‘acid basalt’) are
suitable for fibre production. [2,5]
Mechanical
properties
Typical
tensile strengths [2,5-6] vary greatly:
E-glass:
3.4±0.7 GPa for fibres and 0.86-1.27 GPa for rovings (density: 2.52-2.63 g/cm³)
Basalt:
1.43±0.59 GPa for fibres and 0.69–0.92 GPa for rovings (density: 2.6-2.8 g/cm³)
Basalt also
has a higher modulus (82-110 GPa) than E-glass (68-73 GPa). [5-6]
Several
basalt (‘B’) and E-glass (‘G’) were tested at the Textile Department (‘f’ for
fibre tests and ‘r’ for roving tests); the results are given in the next table.
The basalt fibres were delivered by Basaltex, Masureel Group, Belgium.
As
expected, basalt has a lower strength and a higher modulus than E-glass. In
non-standard conditions, however, basalt could prove to be stronger than E-glass
(see further on).
Thermal properties
Basalt can
be used over a wide temperature range, from about -260/-200 to about 650/800°C
(compared to E-glass: from -60 to 450/460°C). Figures depend upon the
reference [2,5-7].
Residual
relative strengths (after heat treatment) are greater for basalt than for
E-glass [5]. In relative terms, (stressed) basalt outperforms E-glass in the
300-500°C range. When unstressed (used as fire/heat barrier) basalt can
maintain integrity up to 1250°C [6].
Previous
figures are the result of tensile tests (on rovings B2 and G1) after thermal
treatment (2h), carried out at the Textile Department. All values are relative
(initial values set to 100%). One may conclude that basalt can retain its
properties over a greater temperature range than glass. At temperatures over
400-500°C it becomes weaker than glass, but it does retain integrity and still
provides protection against heat (better than glass, see introduction). Values
over 100% may be caused by removal of weakening sizings and also by the great
variation on the results.
Chemical
properties
Basalts are
more stable in strong alkalis than glass, while they are slightly less stable
in strong acids [2,3,6]. Weight loss in boiling water, alkali and acid is also
significantly lower for basalt [5].
These results confirm basalt’s better resistance to alkali, compared to E-glass.
Conclusion
The presented data indicate that basalt has potential for replacing E-glass in several composites, especially when resistance to extreme conditions is required. However extra research may be needed (e.g. on the adhesion with different resins).
Acknowledgement
The authors
would like to thank Stefaan Janssens for his cooperation to this paper.The
authors would also like to thank Basaltex, and especially Mr. J. M. Nolf for
his cooperation and the supply of basalt yarns and rovings.
References
[1]
‘Aketoma – Basalt fabrics, tubes, prepregs, rods etc.’
http://www.laseroptronix.com
[2]
Jiri Militky, Vladimir Kovacic; ‘Ultimate Mechanical Properties of Basalt
Filaments’, Text. Res. J. 66(4), 225-229 (1996)
[3]
Stephen Cater; ‘Editorial’, International Composites News, (40) March (2002)
[4]
‘Basalt Fibre Products’, http://www.mendex .de/services3.html
[5]
Tengiz Chantladze; ‘Industrial assimilation of the effective type of fibre with
multicomponent charge’, http://www.tctv.ne.jp
[6]
‘Basaltex, The thread of stone’, http://www.basaltex.com
[7]
Sergeev et al.; ‘Basalt Fibers – A Reinforcing Filler for Composites’, Powder
Metallurgy and Metal Ceramics, 33(9-10), 555-557 (1994)
[8] Bednár M., Hájek M.; ‘Hitzeschutztextilien aus
neuartigen Basalt-Filamentgarnen’, Technische Textilien, 43 (November), 252-254
(2000)
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