Buy good quality Insulation Bricks for high temperature insulation, high strength applications manufactured by Wedge India.
 
Insulation bricks, also known as insulating fire bricks or refractory bricks, are specialized bricks designed to provide thermal insulation in high-temperature applications. These bricks are used in various industries, such as metallurgy, ceramics, and glassmaking, to line furnaces, kilns, and other high-heat environments.
 
Key Features of Insulation Bricks:
1. Thermal Insulation: They have low thermal conductivity, meaning they help to keep heat inside the furnace or kiln, making it more energy-efficient.
2. Lightweight: Insulating bricks are generally lighter than dense refractory bricks, which helps in reducing the overall weight of the structure.
3. High Temperature Resistance: These bricks can withstand very high temperatures, often ranging from 1,200°C to 1,800°C (2,192°F to 3,272°F), depending on the type of brick.
4. Porosity: They have a porous structure that contributes to their insulating properties. The pores trap air, which acts as an insulator.
5. Variety of Types: Insulating bricks come in various types, including:
• IFB (Insulating Fire Brick): Commonly used in kiln linings and other high-temperature environments.
• Silica Bricks: Used in high-temperature applications such as glass furnaces.
• Alumina Insulating Bricks: Known for high temperature and chemical resistance.
6. Applications: Commonly used in areas requiring heat containment, like industrial furnaces, ceramic kilns, gas ovens, and other thermal processing equipment.
 
Benefits of Insulation Bricks:
• Energy Efficiency: Reduces heat loss, saving on energy costs.
• Durability: Resistant to high temperatures and thermal shock.
• Safety: Helps in maintaining safe working conditions by managing external surface temperatures of furnaces and kilns.
 
Technical Specifications of Insulating Firebricks
Qualities
WETON 23
WETON 26
WETON 28
WETON 30
WETON 32
Type
Soft
Hard
Hard
Hard
Hard
Colour
White
White
White
White
White
Classification Temperature; °C
1260
1430
1540
1650
1760
Bulk Density; Kg / CM3
600
800
890
1030
1250
Flexural Strength; Mpa
0.9
1.5
1.6
1.7
2
Cold Crushing Strength; MPa
1.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.4
Thermal Conductivity; W/m.k
 
 
 
 
400
0.17
0.24
0.3
0.4
0.49
600
0.18
0.27
0.32
0.42
0.5
800
0.21
0.29
0.35
0.44
0.51
1000
0.24
0.32
0.38
0.45
0.53
1200
 
0.35
0.39
0.47
0.55
Al2O3; %
45
55
65
72
76
Fe2O3; %
0.7
0.6
0.3
0.3
0.3
SiO2; %
50
43
33
26
22
TiO2; %
1.2
1.1
0.9
0.5
0.3
CaO + MgO; %
0.7
0.3
0.2
0.3
0.2
K2O + Na2O; %
1.3
1.1
0.8
0.2
0.1
 
Insulation Bricks are an essential component in industries that require efficient thermal management and heat retention. Their unique properties help reduce energy consumption and improve the overall performance of high-temperature systems.