Monthly Archive 08/26/2025

The perfect adhesive for high-temperature PCW fibers

KAGER, the German specialist for high-temperature technology, offers a powerful system solution by combining PCW semi-finished products with the Type 1800 Pro high-temperature adhesive.
Extensive tests have proven this combination ideal for seals, linings, casings, or insulation that must withstand temperatures of up to 1,850 °C.

PCW semi-finished products – versatile high-performance materials

Polycrystalline wool (PCW) from KAGER is engineered for extreme temperature applications up to 1,850 °C.
Key benefits include:

• High chemical resistance
• Low thermal conductivity
• Excellent processability

Manufactured via the sol-gel process from ceramic fibers containing more than 70% alumina, KAGER’s PCW products are shot-free, homogeneous, and feature finely structured surfaces.

Available formats:

• PCW paper: 1.0–3.0 mm thick, roll length 19 m
• PCW felt: 13.0 and 25.0 mm thick, roll length 7.20 m
• PCW boards: various thicknesses & dimensions, high shape stability, minimal shrinkageHigh-temperature adhesive Type 1800 Pro – up to 1,750 °C
  Perfectly matched to PCW products, KAGER’s Type 1800 Pro single-component adhesive is made of polycrystalline mullite, inorganic binders, and special additives.
  Key advantages:
  Temperature resistance up to 1,750 °C (3,182 °F)
  High flexural strength
  Low shrinkage
  High solids content
  Suitable for fiber-to-fiber bonding, surface coating, and repairs
  Minimizes abrasion and dust formation
  
  Easy application
  Clean and lightly moisten surfaces
  Apply a thin adhesive layer to both contact sides
  Press together and allow to dry for 24 hours at room temperature
  Delivered as a ready-to-use white paste.
  
  Conclusion:
  The combination of PCW semi-finished products and Type 1800 Pro high-temperature adhesive from KAGER delivers a durable, reliable, and proven solution for extreme industrial temperature applications – backed by decades of technical expertise and customer support.

Learn more https://www.kager.de/de/hochtemperaturprodukte/kager-adhesive-line