The Main Applications of Rock Wool
Rock wool is based on basalt as an important material, after melting at high temperature, made of artificial inorganic fiber by high-speed centrifugal equipment, at the same time adding special binder and dustproof oil, and then curing by heating, made into various specifications, different requirements of rock wool insulation products. Rock wool, mineral wool can be made into rock wool board, rock cotton, rock wool felt, rock wool blanket (rock wool felt), rock wool pipe and other rock wool products.
Overview
The main application rock wool in the industrial field:
(I) Equipment Insulation
In the insulation of industrial equipment, rock wool can effectively reduce equipment heat loss, improve energy utilization, reduce noise and vibration, and provide a quiet and comfortable working environment. Today, rock wool is used in the insulation of various industrial equipment, including but not limited to:
Pipe insulation: such as steam pipes, hot water pipes, refrigeration pipes, etc.
Tank insulation: such as chemical storage tanks, food storage tanks, fuel storage tanks, etc.
Heat exchanger insulation: such as condensers, evaporators, coolers, etc.
Boiler insulation: such as steam boilers, hot water boilers, thermal oil boilers, etc.
Mechanical equipment insulation: such as compressors, pumps, fans, etc.
Thermal system insulation: such as central air conditioning systems, heating systems, etc.
Generally speaking, rock wool with a bulk density of 80-120kg/m³ is widely used in equipment insulation. However, the specific bulk density selection needs to be comprehensively considered according to the actual situation. Factors such as the size of the equipment, operating conditions, ambient temperature, heat dissipation, etc. need to be evaluated to ensure the insulation effect and durability of rock wool.
(II) Pipe Insulation
In various pipeline and equipment systems, the shell and pipe are a kind of shell, which is usually used to wrap and protect the pipeline system, and provide thermal insulation. For example, in the thermal insulation of pipeline systems such as oil, electricity, heating, and industry, the shell and pipe are indispensable. Rock wool shell and pipe are made of rock wool as the main material. It is an ideal ship thermal insulation material. It can be used for thermal insulation and fire barrier of ships, and can also be used for vehicles, mobile equipment, cold storage projects, air conditioning pipes, and thermal insulation and fire prevention in humid environments and applications with certain requirements for moisture resistance.
(III) Felt Roll
Felt roll has the advantages of light weight and easy cutting. It is suitable for thermal insulation projects of various complex shapes, so it is also generally recognized by the market. One of the special advantages of rock wool felt roll is that it has excellent fireproof and heat insulation performance, which meets the high fireproof and heat insulation requirements of petroleum, chemical industry, metallurgy and other operating scenes. At the same time, rock wool felt roll has good corrosion resistance, can adapt to various chemical environments, and extend the service life of pipelines and equipment.
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