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Linear Shrinkage of vacuum-formed products.
Typical results after 4 hours heat soak.

Vacuum Forming

Saffil Ltd pioneered the development of high performance vacuum formed products in the late 1970's. It was found that by wet processing Saffil fibres in combination with various binders, boards and complicated shapes could be formed on metal gauze under vacuum. These shapes were then dried and in some cases pre-fired to form finished products with a range of properties. Altering the composition of the Saffil in relation to other fibres or powder fillers can modify these properties to meet a wide range of insulation applications. It was also found that by utilising a slightly different process and binder system boards and shapes with 1700 and 1800°C temperature ratings could be formed. High purity negligible shot content, very low thermal conductivity and low trace elements are particularly attractive properties of Saffil fibres that lend themselves to the vacuum forming industry. Saffil fibres can also be treated after manufacture to optimise processes, which require the production of very high specification vacuum formed products. Saffil Ltd in conjunction with its partner companies throughout the world is able to offer vacuum formed solutions to meet most high temperature insulation problems.

Products
Information and data sheets can be found on the following products commonly used in the vacuum forming process.