Tailor-made materials offer high-performance thermal and acoustic protection

Tailor-made materials offer high-performance thermal and acoustic protection

Keywords Ecrans Thermiques, Insulation

French company Ecrans Thermiques reports that it is offering tailor-made solutions for high-performance thermal and acoustic protection (Plate 1). For over 20 years Ecrans Thermiques has supplied customised high temperature thermal insulation for mobile heat sources in shipping, aeroplanes and land vehicles. Made in the form of shells or sets of panels, which cover the hot parts to be protected, each assembly design has between two and more than 100 pieces.

 Plate 1 Thermal and acoustic protection systems are available from Ecrans Thermiques

These protective systems take the form of multi-layer sandwiches comprising an outer layer of metal foil. For the "lining", the main materials used are layers of glass fibre, ceramics, quartz or microporous insulating materials.

This original technology claims exceptional performance levels thanks to the reflective properties of the metal, an optimal choice of materials and assembly methods. With a thickness of only 10mm, a temperature drop of 500°C can reportedly be achieved. These protective systems are also said to be lightweight and long-lasting. They are considered capable of withstanding extreme conditions including vibration, corrosion and oxidation.

Ecrans Thermiques offers customised solutions on the basis of detailed specifications and aims for an optimum price/performance ratio. The fully equipped laboratories and the in-house design offices include specialists in heat engineering, materials, acoustics and mechanical design. Ecrans Thermiques offer a full service from conception through to design and production. Assembly is simple and rapid and can be performed by the user on-site under guaranteed conditions of hygiene and safety.

Further details are available from French Technology Press Bureau. Fax: +44(0) 20 7235 2773.