Applications of the basalt fiber
" Basalt fabrics are everywhere, at the point where it literally sizzle - in industrial exhaust systems or in the engine compartment of vehicles , for example . Basalt fibers withstand temperatures up to 800 ° C . They are highly resistant, flexible , non-toxic , non-carcinogenic , chemical resistant and UV stable - the ways in which , using these fibers , that are very promising . "
Dr. Heike Illing-Günther, STFI
Application examples :
- Automotive Industry: Exhaust systems , bumpers, brake and clutch linings , insulation
- Textile industry: industrial fabrics , fire protection clothing , etc.
- Plastics industry : reinforcing material for thermoplastics and thermosets , plastic composites
- Wind turbines and boat building : fiber - reinforced composites
- Industry: sound insulation , filtration , tank , etc.
- Construction : concrete reinforcement , fire protection, roads and bridges , etc.
- Electrical industry: insulators
Textile and basalt
For the activity of the basalt fiber network , in particular the application of the basalt fiber for reinforcing textile surfaces of interest.
Fabric , fleece, knits , scrims , ribbons , ropes - all these applications are examples of textile structures can be reinforced with basalt fibers. For the following technical applications , a use of basalt fibers due to the current research is feasible and partially lined with already first practical experience :
- as a filter at very high temperatures , e.g. in waste incineration plants or concrete factories
- for slope stabilization along highways or in ski resorts
- as a scrim in textile reinforced concrete instead of steel reinforcement
- for eye-catching designs
- for fire protection applications
- for naturalizing of surfaces and floors
- as nonwovens for technical insulation, as drainage material , soundproofing and agriculture
Exciting examples of specific research and development projects in which the basalt fiber network partners work , can be found here.
