Fabric Insulation Blankets
Available from Thermal Structures Inc.
Features
Similar to foil systems except the insulation material is encapsulated between a fabric type skin. A wide variety of fabrics are available from low temperature silicone/fiberglass to high temperature quartz cloth. These blankets may be cut into complex shapes to fit and fill a cavity or wrap around a structure. Edge closeout may be stitched, stapled or sealed. Typical applications include aircraft fuselage, low temp ducting, ground based power turbines.
Benefits
Can build prototypes in short lead-time
No expensive tooling needed
Ideal for for small production runs