3M™ Nextel™ AP-18 Woven Tape 2”
Premium High-Temperature Ceramic Fiber Insulation Tape
3M™ Nextel™ AP-18 Woven Tape 2” is a premium high-temperature ceramic fiber insulation tape engineered for extreme heat environments where reliable thermal protection, mechanical stability, and long service life are required.
Developed as part of 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 2-inch wide woven ceramic tape is manufactured from Nextel continuous filament ceramic yarn, delivering excellent heat resistance, oxidation stability, and structural durability at elevated temperatures.
The woven structure provides flexibility, dimensional stability, and easy installation, making it ideal for wrapping pipes, sealing joints, insulating exhaust systems, and protecting hot industrial components.
Designed for continuous service temperatures up to approximately 1200°C, Nextel AP-18 woven tapes are commonly used in thermal protection systems, industrial insulation assemblies, and aerospace heat shielding applications.
Product Overview
Nextel AP-18 woven tape is designed to deliver long-term insulation performance and mechanical reliability in high-temperature environments.
The woven ceramic fiber construction allows the tape to maintain its integrity and insulation capability even during prolonged exposure to heat and thermal cycling.
Compared with traditional fiberglass insulation tapes, Nextel ceramic tapes offer higher temperature resistance, superior oxidation stability, and improved durability, making them ideal for critical aerospace and industrial thermal management applications.
Key Features
- High-temperature ceramic fiber woven tape
- Continuous temperature resistance up to 1200°C
- Excellent oxidation and chemical resistance
- Flexible design for easy installation and wrapping
- Non-combustible and flame resistant
- High mechanical strength and durability
- Suitable for aerospace and industrial insulation systems
Technical Properties of Nextel AP-18 Woven Tape 2”
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Nextel Ceramic Fiber |
| Tape Type | Woven Ceramic Fiber Tape |
| Product Style | AP-18 |
| Tape Width | 2 inch (50 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 |
Typical values are approximate and may vary depending on the fiber grade and manufacturing specifications.
Typical Applications
- Aerospace thermal insulation systems
- Gas turbine engine insulation
- Industrial furnace insulation and sealing
- Heat shielding and thermal barrier systems
- High-temperature pipe wrapping and insulation
- Fire protection and flame-resistant barriers
- Thermal protection for exhaust and hot industrial equipment
Advantages of Nextel AP-18 Woven Tape
- Withstands much higher temperatures than fiberglass tapes
- Provides excellent oxidation resistance
- Maintains flexibility and strength at elevated temperatures
- Ideal for critical aerospace insulation systems
- Long-lasting performance in extreme industrial heat environments
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