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MORGAN ADVANCED MATERIALS OFFERS SUPERWOOL® PYRO-BLOC®
MODULES
Morgan Advanced Materials (Morgan) announces the availability of Superwool® Pyro-Bloc®
modules for furnace and boiler lining systems, produced by its Thermal Ceramics business.
The modules are manufactured in Asia, Europe and the newly commissioned North American
production line in Emporia, Kansas. The new production capability allows Morgan to better
support its offerings in Pyro-Bloc modules utilizing the Superwool low bio-persistent, high
temperature fiber insulation technology.
The market leading Pyro-Bloc modules have set the standard for quality and versatility in
furnace and boiler lining systems since their market introduction over 30 years ago. The only
monolithic ceramic fiber modules on the market, Pyro-Bloc modules combine the insulation
advantages of ceramic fiber with rapid furnace installation. Compared to standard folded
modules, Pyro-Bloc modules feature higher density, better tolerance compliance, and
superior resistance to erosion from high velocity gas. Pyro-Bloc modules are ideal for such
applications as stack, flare and ductwork linings, as well as kiln car block and seals, burner
blocks and peep sights.
Morgan’s Alkaline Earth Silicate (AES) fiber composition, marketed as Superwool, is available
in densities of 10 and 12 pounds per cubic foot (160 and 192 kilograms per cubic meter). The
Superwool Pyro-Bloc modules are offered in two temperature classification grades:
Superwool Plus (2192°F) and Superwool HT (2372°F).
Due to Superwool’s low shot content, the thermal conductivity of Superwool Pyro-Bloc
modules, is typically 10-15% lower than like-density Refractory Ceramic Fiber (RCF)
modules. In addition, improved heat storage properties result in gas/energy savings and an
improved work environment by lowering the skin temperature of furnaces and boilers.
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Superwool HT Pyro-Bloc modules have high dimensional stability up to the classification
temperature, critical for furnace and boiler applications where reduced linear shrinkage is
important to longevity.
Pyro-Bloc Modules are installed with compression in both the vertical and horizontal direction,
thus allowing designers to eliminate unsupported overhead battens and packing strips. In
addition, the unique monolithic module structure of the modules decrease the number of
through joints required by folded module systems; they can also be installed without a
stainless steel shroud, adding to their ease of installation.
Superwool Pyro-Bloc modules monolithic edge grain surface is more resistant to high velocity
gas erosion than folded systems. Along with erosion resistance, the module surfaces will
more readily accept any required post treatments due to the grain of the fiber, which allows a
deeper penetrating bond of the substrate. Several such treatments are available, some
improving velocity resistance up to 35%.
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For further information, please contact:
Kristin Nugent, McNeil, Gray & Rice Inc. 617 367 0100 ext. 148
[email protected]
Wendy Evans, Morgan Advanced Materials
[email protected]
Tel +1(706)7964200
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About Morgan Advanced Materials
Morgan Advanced Materials is a global materials engineering company which designs and
manufactures a wide range of high specification products with extraordinary properties,
across multiple sectors and geographies.
From an extensive range of advanced materials we produce components, assemblies and
systems that deliver significantly enhanced performance for our customers’ products and
processes. Our engineered solutions are produced to very high tolerances and many are
designed for use in extreme environments.
The Company thrives on breakthrough innovation. Our materials scientists and applications
engineers work in close collaboration with customers to create outstanding, highly
differentiated products that perform more efficiently, more reliably and for longer.
Morgan Thermal Ceramics is a business of Morgan Advanced Materials, which has more than
9,000 employees across 50 countries serving specialist markets in the energy, transport,
healthcare, electronics, security and defense, petrochemical and industrial sectors.
Morgan Advanced Materials (MGAM) is listed on the London Stock Exchange in the
engineering sector.For more information on Morgan Advanced Materials visit
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About our Thermal Ceramics business
The Thermal Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials makes a range of ceramic
fiber and refractory ceramics high temperature insulation products used to reduce energy
consumption in industrial processes.
We have extensive experience working with customers all over the world to engineer and
install high performance insulation in operating environments from 500 to 1600°C. We have a
proven track record for helping customers to improve operational efficiency and respond to
changing environmental pressures.
The Thermal Ceramics business product range includes the market-leading Superwool®
brand of low bio-persistent insulating fiber and JM®, K® and TJM® insulating firebricks.
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