Suntex engineering team recently completed an on-site measurement mission aboard the juice carrier Orange Sea at COSCO Shipyard, inspecting pipelines, valves and equipment for custom removable insulation jackets. The site survey fully demonstrated the extensive, vital applications of coated fiberglass fabrics across vessel construction.
Marine environments feature high humidity, salt spray and extreme temperatures, which set stringent requirements for thermal insulation and fire protection materials. Fiberglass fabrics serve multiple core scenarios onboard:
- Cabin Wall Insulation: Combined with fiberglass wool, aluminum foil fiberglass fabric delivers thermal insulation, heat reflection and structural stability for cabins.
- Pipeline Fire & Thermal Insulation: Silicone coated fiberglass fabric suits most hot fuel pipelines thanks to reliable heat resistance and flexibility. PTFE fiberglass fabric is selected for CIP and corrosive pipelines, avoiding medium contamination with superior chemical stability.
- Steam Turbine Insulation: Silicone fiberglass fabric paired with high-temperature fiberglass fabric offers composite thermal protection for core power equipment.
- Welding Protection: Fiberglass welding blankets block hot welding slag and prevent fire hazards during ship assembly.
- Fire-resistant Ventilation Hoses: Silicone fiberglass fabric forms fireproof ventilation ducts to stop flame spread inside cabins.
From cargo cabin temperature control to power equipment protection and on-site construction safety, diversified fiberglass fabric solutions underpin marine safety and operational efficiency.
Suntex keeps developing high-performance coated fiberglass materials and customized insulation solutions to meet evolving shipbuilding standards. Contact our team for samples and technical support.