3M™ Nextel™ range of fabrics and rovings

Description

3M™ Nextel™ ceramic fiber products are semi-finished solutions like rovings, yarns, sewing threads, fabrics, tapes, and braided sleevings. These high-performance products are ideal for industrial, aerospace, and electrical applications that require extreme heat resistance, durability, and versatility. They offer excellent thermal protection, chemical resistance, and mechanical strength, while maintaining flexibility even after exposure to temperatures up to 1,370 °C. From rocket boosters and race cars to industrial furnaces and fuel cells, 3M™ Nextel™ meets the toughest thermal, mechanical, and electrical performance needs.

Products

• 3M™ Nextel™ Plied Yarns & Rovings

A high-strength twisted yarns & rovings made from 3M™ Nextel™  continuous ceramic oxide fibers.  They offer excellent thermal performance and are perfect for high-temperature  industrial uses.

• 3M™ Nextel™ Fabrics, grade 610 & 720

A heavy-duty fabrics made from woven 3M™ Nextel™ 610 & 720 continuous ceramic oxide fiber, designed for extreme heat resistance. Ideal for applications such as CMC & MMC composites

• 3M™ Nextel™ Fabrics, grades 312 & 440.

A flexible fabrics, woven from 3M™ Nextel™ 312 or 440, high temperature continuous ceramic oxide fiber, providing excellent thermal protection and flexibility. Suitable for high-temperature applications requiring strong, heat-resistant fabric. Fire-resistant textiles, protective gear, insulation.

• 3M™ Nextel™ Braided Sleeving, grades 312 & 440

A flexible, durable braided sleeving, manufactured from 3M™ Nextel™ continuous ceramic oxide fibers, provides superior heat, abrasion, and chemical resistance, making it ideal for protecting cables, hoses, and wires in harsh environments.

• 3M™ Nextel™ Tape, grade 312 AP-18

A ceramic fiber tape made from continuous Nextel 312 Alumina-Boria-Silica fibers, designed for thermal insulation and protective wrapping. It delivers robust performance in extreme conditions. Insulation for industrial components, cable wrapping, sealing.

• 3M™ Nextel™ Sewing Threads, grades 312 & 440.

Swing threads for fabricating articles from 3M Nextel fabrics.

• 3M™ Nextel™ Chopped Fibres, grades 610 & 720

Short lengths of 3M Nextel fibres for reinforcement of composites.

Why choose 3M™ Nextel™ products?

• Unmatched heat resistance: Withstanding temperatures up to 1300°C, these products are perfect for extreme thermal environments.
• Durability and versatility: Each product is designed for maximum protection against heat, abrasion, chemicals, and mechanical stress.
• High-performance insulation: Essential for industries like aerospace, automotive, and energy, where reliable insulation is crucial.