TEXFLEX® Composite Belts
In addition to the structural gas ply, composite belts
also include layers of thermal matting, retaining and
reinforcing plies. Composites are belts with multiple
layers that feature a main Structural Gas Ply
and various additional layers. These belts
may also include wire mesh and/or
coated fabric reinforcing plies;
secondary gas/vapor barriers; and
various other layers. Composites can
be manufactured in either Flat Belts or
U-Shaped “Integrally Flanged” varieties.
PAPCO Series 500i TEXFLEX
For use in expansion joints with system temperatures that do not exceed 750°F.
A. Structural Gas Ply: PAPCO 1400NP Texflex
B. Reinforcing Ply: High Strength Fiberglass Cloth (Standard)*
C. Thermal Barrier: 1/2˝ 11# Density Mechanically Bonded Fiberglass Needle Mat Insulation
F. Retaining Ply: 32 oz. Fiberglass Cloth (Standard)*
PAPCO Series 1000i TEXFLEX
For use in expansion joints with system temperatures that do not exceed 750°F.
A. Structural Gas Ply: PAPCO 1400NP Texflex
B. Reinforcing Ply: High Strength Fiberglass Cloth (Standard)*
C. Thermal Barrier: 1/2˝ 11# Density Mechanically Bonded
Fiberglass Needle Mat Insulation
F. Retaining Ply: 32 oz. Fiberglass Cloth (Standard)*
PAPCO Series 1000i / DP TEXFLEX
For use in expansion joints with system temperatures that do not exceed 1000°F.
A. Structural Gas Ply: PAPCO 1400NP TEXFLEX
B. Reinforcing Ply: High Strength Fiberglass Cloth (Standard)*
C. Thermal Barrier: 1˝ 11# Density Mechanically Bonded
Fiberglass Needle Mat
F. Retaining Ply: High Strength Fiberglass Cloth (Standard)*
PAPCO Series 1000i / DP2 TEXFLEX
“Dew-Point” Style for use in extreme services with system temperatures that do not exceed 1000°F.
A. Structural Gas Ply: PAPCO 1400NP TEXFLEX
B. Reinforcing Ply: Vermiculite Coated or SST Wire Inserted Fiberglass Cloth (Standard)*
C. Thermal Barrier: 1/2˝ 11# Density Mechanically Bonded Fiberglass Needle Mat
D. Secondary Gas Ply: 20 Mil Fiberglass Reinforced PTFE Laminate
E. Thermal Barrier: 1/2˝ 11# Density Mechanically Bonded
Fiberglass Needle Mat
F. Retaining Ply: High Strength Fiberglass Cloth (Standard)*
Mesh Outer Ply: 304 Stainless Steel Knit Linked Wire Mesh
PAPCO Series 2000i TEXFLEX
“Dew-Point” Style for use in expansion joints with system
temperatures that do not exceed 1000°F.
A. Structural Gas Ply: PAPCO 1400NP TEXFLEX
B. Reinforcing Ply: High Strength Fiberglass Cloth (Standard)*
C. Thermal Barrier: 1/2˝ 11# Density Mechanically Bonded
Fiberglass Needle Mat
D. Secondary Gas Ply: Skived PTFE/Fiberglass Reinforced PTFE Laminate
E. Thermal Barrier: 1/2˝ 11# Density Mechanically Bonded
Fiberglass Needle Mat
F. Retaining Ply: 32 oz. Fiberglass Cloth (Standard)*
Notes: Service to 800°F without a pillow
Service to 1000°F with suitable pillow/baffle/frame
*PAPCO routinely substitutes and modifies the content of the belting to meet customer needs. Any of PAPCO’s structural gas plies and commercially available fabric or blanket may be substituted for the standard lay-up above. Also, a knitted stainless steel wire mesh “jacket” can be added to any of these to increase durability. Many different types of reinforcement materials are available.