Authorised distributor for 3M™ Nextel™ ceramic fibres and textiles

Temati is proud to announce that it is now the authorised distributor for 3M™ Nextel™ ceramic fibres and textiles in the UK & Ireland. This partnership marks an important step in our mission to provide advanced, high-performance solutions for every situation.

3M™ Nextel™ Ceramic Fibres and Textiles offer outstanding temperature resistance, withstanding temperatures up to 1300°C, as well as resistance to thermal shock, fire, and chemicals. These materials are essential for applications in seals, gaskets, heat shields, furnace linings, and more. Their reliability in high-temperature environments is proven by their use in the NASA Space Shuttle tiles.

In addition to their outstanding thermal properties, Nextel™ products play a critical role in reinforcing metal, ceramic, and polymer composites, improving material strength and stiffness. With their high strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to creep, they are ideal for Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC), Metal Matrix Composites (MMC), and Polymer Matrix Composites (PMC).

Nextel is made of continuous ceramic oxide fibres, and is available in a variety of forms, including yarns and rovings, woven fabrics, braided sleeving and tape, chopped fibres and sewing threads.

Temati will distribute the following Nextel™ products:

• 3M™ Nextel™ Plied Yarns & Rovings in grades 312, 440, 610 & 720.
• 3M™ Nextel™ Fabrics for composites.  Grades 610 & 720. 
• 3M™ Nextel™ Fabrics for High temperature applications. Grades 312 & 440. 
• 3M™ Nextel™ Braided Sleeving Grades 312 & 440.  
• 3M™ Nextel™ Tape Grade 312, AP-18
• 3M™ Nextel™ Sewing Threads grades 312 & 440.
• 3M™ Nextel™ Chopped Fibres grades 610 & 720.

Andy Cholerton, Director of Temati UK, said: “We are excited to offer 3M™ Nextel™ products as part of our portfolio. This addition enhances our existing range of innovative solutions, specifically designed to meet the unique technical requirements of various industries. The 3M™ Nextel™ products are used in industries operating in extreme temperature conditions, including aerospace, petrochemical, and high-temperature industrial sectors. As we are already active in these sectors, it’s a perfect fit.”

John Phipps, EMEA Business Development Manager at 3M commented: “We were looking for a distributor in the UK & Ireland to expand the reach of our Nextel™ range of fabrics and rovings. Temati is already well-established in key industries like aerospace, petrochemical, and high-temperature industrial sectors, making them the ideal partner to offer these products. We look forward to working with them as a distributor.”