3M™ Nextel™ AP-18 Woven Tape 1½”
High-Performance Ceramic Fiber Insulation Tape for Extreme Heat Applications
3M™ Nextel™ AP-18 Woven Tape 1½” is a high-performance ceramic fiber insulation tape designed for extreme heat environments where reliable thermal protection, oxidation resistance, and long-term durability are essential.
Manufactured under the advanced Nextel ceramic fiber textile family, this woven tape is widely used in aerospace insulation systems, turbine engines, industrial furnaces, and high-temperature sealing applications.
This 1.5-inch woven ceramic fiber tape is produced from Nextel continuous filament ceramic yarn, providing excellent thermal stability, mechanical strength, and resistance to chemical attack.
The woven construction ensures flexibility and dimensional stability, making it ideal for wrapping pipes, sealing joints, insulating hot surfaces, and protecting critical components in high-temperature environments.
With the ability to withstand continuous temperatures up to approximately 1200°C, 3M Nextel AP-18 woven tapes are ideal for thermal protection systems, high-temperature insulation assemblies, and industrial heat shielding applications.
Product Overview
Nextel AP-18 woven tapes are engineered to deliver reliable thermal insulation and mechanical durability under extreme conditions.
The woven ceramic textile structure maintains strength, flexibility, and thermal protection even during prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
Compared with conventional fiberglass insulation tapes, Nextel ceramic tapes provide higher temperature capability, superior oxidation resistance, and longer service life, making them suitable for critical aerospace and industrial heat protection systems.
Key Features
- High-temperature ceramic fiber woven tape
- Excellent thermal stability and oxidation resistance
- Continuous operating temperature up to 1200°C
- Flexible design for easy wrapping around pipes and components
- Superior chemical and corrosion resistance
- Non-combustible and flame resistant
- Suitable for aerospace and industrial high-temperature insulation
Technical Properties of Nextel AP-18 Woven Tape 1½”
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Nextel Ceramic Fiber |
| Tape Type | Woven Ceramic Fiber Tape |
| Product Style | AP-18 |
| Tape Width | 1.5 inch (38 mm) |
| Fiber Composition | Alumina-Based Ceramic Fiber |
| Operating Temperature | Up to ~1200°C |
| Fiber Density | ~2.7 – 3.4 g/cm³ |
| Tape Thickness | ~1.5 – 2.5 mm |
| Color | White / Off-White |
Values are typical and may vary depending on fiber grade and manufacturing specifications.
Typical Applications
- Aerospace thermal insulation systems
- Gas turbine engine insulation
- Industrial furnace sealing and insulation
- Heat shielding and thermal barrier wrapping
- High-temperature pipe insulation and joint sealing
- Fire-resistant insulation systems
- Thermal protection for exhaust systems and hot equipment
Advantages of Using Nextel AP-18 Woven Tape
- Excellent heat resistance compared with fiberglass tapes
- Superior oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures
- Flexible and easy to wrap around complex surfaces
- Reliable performance in aerospace and turbine environments
- Long service life in extreme industrial heat conditions
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