Since my introduction to the vacuum formed ceramic fiber industry, I have participated in many conversations where the focus is more marketing than engineering. During a few of these conversations, my companions have called our materials “Space Age”. At first I did not make such statements, since I was not sure the comparison was valid. I promised myself that one day I would look it up.

That day finally arrived. I am quite happy to verify that the materials we make are, indeed, space age materials. The tiles that protect the lives of our astronauts from the wild temperature extremes encountered by the Space Shuttle, are made by the same process and materials we use to make insulation to protect the home and industrial user from the high temperatures of an oven or furnace.

From now on, if you happen to engage me in a conversation about our material, don’t be surprised if you hear me proudly proclaim that our insulation is made of Space Age Materials.

I defer to the source…
Nasa

Greg Gorby, Editor
RefractoryBlog.com
Refractory Specialties, Inc