Saveguard Introduction

Introduction

Saveguard are specialist manufacturers of high temperature, cut and abrasion resistant textile products from fibre to finished article. We produce industrial yarns, fabrics, (wovens and non-wovens), tapes, ropes, braids and fabricated products from high performance engineering fibres

Today's industrial processes use increasingly higher temperatures and with the demise of the traditional solution to high temperature and abrasive applications i.e. asbestos, new fibres are being constantly developed.

These fibres all possess one or more outstanding individual characteristics e.g. temperature, abrasion resistance, high tensile strength, thermal and acoustic insulation, but when blended, used in combinations or composites, these properties can be considerably enhanced.

Our expertise is in the selection and blending of these fibres and with the Saveguard range of specially formulated finishes and elastomeric coatings, we are able to design products to meet the most arduous conditions found in today’s demanding applications.

Material	Properties	Typical Applications
Para Aramid Fibre	Abrasion, cut and temperature resistance, high tensile strength Up to 200C continuous	Protective clothing such as cut and heat resistant gloves, Body amour, Machinery protection, Tyre cord, Sewing thread, Safety harnesses, Gasketting
Ceramic Fibre	Very high temperature resistance, Up to 1300C continuous. Low thermal conductivity.	High temperature seals, Furnace zone divider and exit curtains, Kiln car seals,
Glass Fibre	High strength and temperature resistance. Up to 550C continuous for E'glass higher for S'glass. Excellent insulation properties and compatibility with resins and elastomers	Fire Protection, Welding blankets and curtains, Fire blankets, Plastic reinforcements, Composites, Thermal, acoustic and electrical insulation applications
Meta Aramid Fibre	Inherently flame retardant, good temperature resistance. Up to 200C continuous	Protective clothing for firefighters, racing drivers and offshore workers,
Silica Fibre	Very high temperature resistance, 950C continuous. Low thermal conductivity. Low abrasion resistance	High temperature seals for silicon wafer furnaces, Good thermal, acoustic and electrical insulation properties. Fire Protection of cables, Good resistance to weld spatter and molten metal splash
PFR Rayon	Permanent flame retardant rayon. Good strength	Often blended with pre-ox acrylics and para-aramids in fire block felts, Normally laminated with highly reflective films and used in fire proximity clothing