Aerospace

At Johns Manville, we thrive on finding solutions to meet and exceed the unique application demands of the aerospace industry – where space and weight considerations play a crucial role. It’s why our wide range of aerospace insulation products not only provide superior acoustic and thermal performance but also can be fabricated to fit precisely within your unique configuration demands. In addition, we offer a range of products that are resistant to extreme heat and with water-repellent characteristics to prevent the dangerous weight build-up of absorbed water. And with our premium line of aerospace insulation products, you’ll find the same superior acoustic and thermal performance at an even lower weight.

JM considers the end-use application in the design and creation of every aerospace insulation product we engineer. It’s why Original Equipment Manufacturers and fabricators depend on us to save them time and money while delivering consistent performance no matter what the application.

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Micro-Fiber® Felt is manufactured using borosilicate glass fibers using a water deposition process that results in a lightweight, flexible, binderless felt with excellent handling qualities and superior thermal and acoustic performance.

Johns Manville Micro-Fiber® Felt is manufactured using Type 475 borosilicate glass fibers using a water deposition process that results in a lightweight, flexible, binderless felt with excellent handling qualities and superior thermal and acoustic performance. Micro-Fiber Felt is designed for the insulation of aircraft components and jet engine ducting and can be used as air and gas filtration media. It is available in a variety of densities and can withstand continuous exposure to hot face temperatures of up to 900°F (482°C).

Availability: Americas, United States, Asia, Canada, Europe
Type: Binderless Felt
Temperature Limit: 900°F
Density: 3.0 - 6.0 pcf
Thickness: .375" - 1.0"

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Microlite® AA Premium is a lightweight, flexible blanket that provides superior thermal and acoustic performance similar to Microlite AA Standard but at 20% less weight.

Johns Manville Microlite® AA Premium blankets are lightweight, flexible blankets that provide superior thermal and acoustic performance similar to Microlite AA Standard but at 20% less weight. These blankest are designed for a variety of aerospace applications where space and weight are key considerations. They are particularly well suited for insulating the fuselage wall cavities of commercial and business aircraft. Microlite AA Premium blankets are available in a variety of density and thickness combinations.

Availability: Americas, United States, Asia, Canada, Europe
Temperature Limit: 450°F
Density: 0.34 - 1.20 pcf
Standard Thickness: 0.375" & 1.0"
Color: Varies

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Microlite® AA Standard is a lightweight, flexible blanket that provides superior thermal and acoustic performance for a variety of aerospace applications where space and weight are key considerations.

Johns Manville Microlite® AA Standard blankets are lightweight, flexible blankets that provide superior thermal and acoustic performance for a variety of aerospace applications where space and weight are key considerations. They are particularly well suited for insulating the fuselage wall cavities of commercial and business aircraft. Microlite AA Standard blankets are available in a variety of density and thickness combinations. For applications that demand even greater weight savings our Microlite AA Premium blankets are an option providing similar performance at 20% less weight.

Availability: Americas, United States, Asia, Canada, Europe
Temperature Limit: 450°F
Density: 0.42 - 1.50 pcf
Thickness: 0.375" to 1.0"
Color: Varies by thickness

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Microlite® AA Unbonded is a lightweight, binderless insulating blanket designed for applications in which intermittent temperatures may reach as high as 1000°F (538°C).

Johns Manville Microlite® AA Unbonded is a lightweight, binderless insulating blanket designed for applications in which intermittent temperatures may reach as high as 1000°F (538°C). Because of its binderless construction, Microlite AA Unbonded eliminates outgassing or binder vaporization in such applications as cold face insulation in thermal fabrications for aircraft engines or thermal insulation in solar collectors. Microlite AA Unbonded provides superior thermal and acoustic performance and withstands temperatures up to 1000°F (538°C) for short-term exposure and up to 850°F (454°C) for continuous exposure.

Availability: Americas, United States, Asia, Canada, Europe
Temperature Limit: 850°F - 1000°F
Weight: 0.05 psf
Standard Thickness: 1.0"

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Microlite® AA Uncured insulation is manufactured using flame-attenuated borosilicate glass fibers bonded with an uncured thermosetting resin and provides superior thermal and acoustic performance.

Johns Manville Microlite® AA Uncured insulation is manufactured using flame-attenuated borosilicate glass fibers bonded with an uncured thermosetting resin and provides superior thermal and acoustic performance.  It can be molded into a wide range of sizes, shapes, densities and thicknesses to fit odd-shaped parts, special configurations and applications in which precise insulation fit is critical. After proper curing, the molded or sized insulation material is excellent for aerospace or high temperature equipment applications where space and weight are key considerations.

Availability: Canada, United States
Temperature Limit: Varies (see data sheet)
Weight: Varies (see data sheet)
Color: Varies (see data sheet)

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Microlite® B is a lightweight, flexible blanket manufactured using flame-attenuated borosilicate glass fibers and bonded with a thermosetting phenolic resin.

Johns Manville Microlite® B is a lightweight, flexible blanket manufactured using flame-attenuated borosilicate glass fibers and bonded with a thermosetting phenolic resin. The flame-attenuated process used in the manufacture of Microlite B provides uniformly distributed glass fibers with low heat transfer characteristics, excellent acoustic performance and high tensile strength. The resilient glass fibers prevent vibrational settling. Microlite B blankets are designed for applications where temperatures do not exceed 450°F (232°C).

Availability: United States, Canada, Europe
Temperature Limit: 450°F
Density: 0.5 - 1.0 pcf
Thickness: 0.5" - 1.0"

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Microlite® B Unbonded is a lightweight, binderless insulating blanket designed for applications in which intermittent temperatures may reach as high as 1000°F (538°C).

Johns Manville Microlite® B Unbonded is a lightweight, binderless insulating blanket designed for applications in which intermittent temperatures may reach as high as 1000°F (538°C). Because of its binderless construction, Microlite B Unbonded eliminates outgassing or binder vaporization in such applications as cold face insulation in thermal fabrications for aircraft engines or thermal insulation in solar collectors. Microlite B Unbonded provides excellent thermal and acoustic performance and withstands temperatures up to 1000°F (538°C) for short-term exposure and up to 850°F (454°C) for continuous exposure.

Availability: Canada, United States
Type: Binderless Blanket
Temperature Limit: 850°F - 1000°F
Density: 0.625 psf
Thickness: 0.25"

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Q-Fiber® is an amorphous, exceptionally pure fibrous silica material. These flexible and resilient fibers enable Q-Fiber to be readily formed into a variety of standard and unique shapes including sheets, felts, blocks, tiles and cast forms.

Johns Manville  Q-Fiber® is an amorphous, exceptionally pure fibrous silica material. These flexible and resilient fibers enable Q-Fiber to be readily formed into a variety of standard and unique shapes including sheets, felts, blocks, tiles and cast forms. Q-Fiber forms the primary component for a diverse range of insulating materials used in aerospace, nuclear power,  chemical industries, spacecraft, missiles and satellite applications where service temperatures range from -170°F (-112°C) to 2300°F (1260°C).

Availability: Canada, United States
Type: Bulk Fiber
Temperature: 2300°F (1800°F continuous service)

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Q-Fiber® Felt is formed from exceptionally pure silica fibers using a water deposition process that results in a flexible, binderless felt that possesses the thermo-physical and chemical stability of pure amorphous silica.

Johns Manville Q-Fiber® Felt is formed from exceptionally pure silica fibers using a water deposition process. It is clean, flexible, binderless, and possesses the thermo-physical and chemical stability of pure amorphous silica. Q-Fiber Felt is effective in a wide range of applications and provides superior thermal and acoustic performance for aircraft, missiles, spacecraft and special industrial applications. It offers high heat resistance, remaining effective up to 1800°F (982°C) for steady state applications.

Availability: Canada, United States
Type: Binderless Felt
Temperature Limit: 1800°F
Density: 3.0 - 6.0 pcf
Thickness: .188" - 0.50"

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