Firetemp®, usually known as Super Firetemp®, is widely used as insulation for hot piping supports. It is an inorganic incombustible material. Chemically, it features a xonotlite crystal structure that results in exceptional strength and extremely low water if hydration. Super Firetemp® is composed primarily of lime, silica, and reinforcing fibers. The product is white, essentially dust-free, and contains no asbestos. It is a very good material for structural insulation inserts.
Firetemp® insulation’s major advantages and applications are given below. For more detail please see the Insulation Comparison Table.
Major Advantages:
• Exceptionally High Strength
• Low Conductivity
• Easy Application
• Zero clearance to combustibles
• Temperature Range to 1800°F
• Asbestos-Free
Major Applications:
• Hot Line Pipe Supports in
- Power Generation and Process Industries
- Pharmaceuticals
- Semiconductor
- Data Centers Hydronic systems
- EV/Automotive Plants
- Food processing
• Indoor and Outdoor Piping and Equipment
• Fireproofing structural steel
• Block Insulation
• Commercial/Residential Construction:
- Fire rated enclosures around the kitchen exhaust hood
- Fire rated walls
- Hospitals/Airports
INSTALLATION & HANDLING
- Material may be field-cut using standard tools
- Low dust generation compared to calcium silicate
- Suitable for outdoor exposure when properly jacketed
- Compatible with PT&P/Pipe Shields standard pipe support fabrication processes
Firetemp® structural insulation is suitable for use in systems designed in accordance with:
- ASME B31.1 – Power Piping
- ASME B31.3 – Process Piping
- MSS-SP-58 / SP-69 – Pipe Supports
- NFPA fire-resistance requirements (as part of rated assemblies)
- Project-specific EPC specifications
Allowable Compressive Load:
Temperature
Allowable Compressive Stress
Ambient to 500°F
1,000 psi
750°F
850 psi
1000°F
700 psi
1200°F
600 psi
1500°F
450 psi
1800°F
300 psi