3M Ceramic Fibers & Textiles

Built for hot

From rocket boosters and race cars to industrial furnaces and fuel cells, 3M™ Nextel™ Ceramic Fibers and Textiles are made to meet some of today's most demanding thermal, mechanical and electrical performance requirements.

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Discover the benefits of Nextel products in your industry

Nextel Ceramic Fibers and Textiles are available as rovings, yarns, sewing threads, fabrics, tapes, braided sleevings, and chopped fiber. They are also increasingly used in the development of continuous-fiber reinforced composite materials, including Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs), Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs), and Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs).

Selecting the right material

Nextel products are available in four different fiber types to help meet the unique needs of your application. For detailed product information see the technical reference guide or contact us to discuss the best product for you.

3M Nextel Ceramic Fibers and Textiles Technical Reference Guide (PDF, 3.8 MB)

3M™ Nextel™ Fiber 312
Commonly used for:

Industrial insulation and expansion joint applications

Gas-fired infrared burners

Aerospace blankets and seals for burn-through applications
3M™ Nextel™ Fiber 440
Commonly used for:

Industrial insulation and expansion joint applications

Investment casting mold reinforcement

Rocket motor insulation blankets
3M™ Nextel™ Fiber 610
Commonly used for:

Hot gas washed exhaust components in aircraft

Industrial flame injectors

Heat treatment carriers
3M™ Nextel™ Fiber 720
Commonly used for:

Creep resistant, hot gas washed exhaust components in aircraft

High temperature load carrying components

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