Robotics are widely used in industrial environments with harsh operating conditions, such as steel mills, aluminum smelters, foundries, refineries, and petrochemical plants. However, without proper protection from the hazards of these conditions, tens of thousands of dollars that have been invested in robotic equipment can be lost in an instant. To remain effective, robotics must weather extreme conditions without corroding or degrading, and be resistant to dust, chemicals, moisture, and temperature extremes. Robot covers, robot protective covers and robot protective systems have been used to prevent component failure, allow robots to operate in a larger range of conditions, and extend the operational life of the robots. However many of the fabrics traditionally used have a high level of flexural failure, and low resistance to heat and abrasion.

Mid-Mountain Materials, Inc. specializes in the development of tailored insulation solutions for high-temperature applications. We engineer silicone-coated ropes using HYTEX® 1000 E-Glass yarns which boast a continuous upper use limit of 538°C (1000°F), and ample performance in short-term conditions of 815°C (1500°F). These are comprehensively resistant to compounds found in heat treatment applications and are impervious to various degradation phenomena such as rotting and thermal shrinkage. We elevate these properties with a functional coating of silicone rubber as required.

Silicone-coated rope is typically used as a sealing solution for high-temperature components with extremely tight tolerances regarding airflow and emissions. Natural gas and biomass furnaces often utilize silicone-coated rope as the primary seal for doors and apertures, given their combined flexibility and high abrasion-resistant capabilities. They can eliminate smoke emission when furnaces are closed and provide long-lasting performance through multiple use cycles.

Thicker silicone-coated ropes, such as square-braided components, are broadly used as sealants for electrolysis cells in primary aluminum manufacturing.

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Mid-Mountain manufactures silicone-coated fabrics and textiles comprised of varying substrates coated with silicone rubber compounds. ARMATEX® Silicone Coated Fabrics and Textiles are engineered for use in environments that require high heat or flame resistance, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and UV or weather resistance.

Available in a wide variety of colors, our silicone-coated fabrics are developed to increase abrasion and chemical resistance to the substrate. Typical uses include removable pad insulation, protection from weld spatter and slag, gaskets, and thermal insulation barriers.

Robotics are widely used in industrial environments with harsh operating conditions, such as steel mills, aluminum smelters, foundries, refineries, and petrochemical plants. However, without proper protection from the hazards of these conditions, tens of thousands of dollars that have been invested in robotic equipment can be lost in an instant. To remain effective, robotics must weather extreme conditions without corroding or degrading, and be resistant to dust, chemicals, moisture, and temperature extremes. Robot covers, robot protective covers and robot protective systems have been used to prevent component failure, allow robots to operate in a larger range of conditions, and extend the operational life of the robots. However many of the fabrics traditionally used have a high level of flexural failure, and low resistance to heat and abrasion.

Mid-Mountain Materials, Inc. specializes in the development of tailored insulation solutions for high-temperature applications. We engineer silicone-coated ropes using HYTEX® 1000 E-Glass yarns which boast a continuous upper use limit of 538°C (1000°F), and ample performance in short-term conditions of 815°C (1500°F). These are comprehensively resistant to compounds found in heat treatment applications and are impervious to various degradation phenomena such as rotting and thermal shrinkage. We elevate these properties with a functional coating of silicone rubber as required.

Silicone-coated rope is typically used as a sealing solution for high-temperature components with extremely tight tolerances regarding airflow and emissions. Natural gas and biomass furnaces often utilize silicone-coated rope as the primary seal for doors and apertures, given their combined flexibility and high abrasion-resistant capabilities. They can eliminate smoke emission when furnaces are closed and provide long-lasting performance through multiple use cycles.

Thicker silicone-coated ropes, such as square-braided components, are broadly used as sealants for electrolysis cells in primary aluminum manufacturing.

Custom made for your application.