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    Best heat insulator @ 700 degrees F

    Thanks for all of the replies. I am currently checking out the Microtherm material. I also found a company called Accuratus, who makes a material called Macor. Their address is www.accuratus.com It's a good, machinable material. It has a continuous use temp of 800° C.
  2. lsigrandson

    Best heat insulator @ 700 degrees F

    I have a heat stake application where I need to insulate my cartridge heater which I will be heating to 700 degrees F. The heater will be in a piece of 1018 steel. I would like to insulate the rest of my mounting pieces from the heat. I have looked at several ceramic materials and also at a...

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