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Merry Christmas and a Successful New Year!
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Merry Christmas and a Successful New Year!

As the year draws to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to our customers, partners and colleagues for the trust and cooperation throughout the year.

As a specialized trading and consulting company with strong expertise in temperature-related applications, we support you in mastering challenges involving high, low and extreme temperatures. Whether it’s high-temperature seals, insulation materials or technical specialty products, our goal is to deliver not only reliable products, but also expert advice and tailored solutions.

We look forward to continuing our partnership in the coming year – with technical competence, personal service and a strong commitment to quality and safety.

🎄 We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas, relaxing holidays and a successful start to the New Year.

Warm regards,
Your Kager Team

Learn more about us https://www.kager.de/en/

Prevent burns, fight fires – with KAGER’s smart safety solutions.
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Prevent burns, fight fires – with KAGER’s smart safety solutions

Preventing Burns and Fighting Fires: KAGER’s Smart Solutions for Workplace Safety

Innovative protection against heat and fire – from warning labels to fire containment blankets

In modern occupational safety, heat protection and fire prevention are becoming increasingly important. KAGER, a German trading and consulting company specializing in high-temperature technology, offers a wide range of practical solutions for both prevention and emergency protection – including self-adhesive warning labels, pneumatic cold air curtains, and fire containment blankets (BBD).
All products are designed for easy use and contribute to safe, ergonomic, and heat-protected workplaces across industry and trade.

Visual Warning Against Burn Hazards

KAGER’s Hot-Hand Indicator and Large Traffic Light labels provide instant visual alerts wherever there is a risk of burns – such as in foundries or glass processing.

  • The Hot-Hand Indicator turns red above 50 °C, warning users of hot surfaces.
  • The Large Traffic Light changes from green (up to 50 °C) to yellow (up to 70 °C) and finally red, indicating increasing danger.

Both labels are reversible, reusable, and language-independent, offering a simple yet highly effective tool for burn prevention.

Invisible Protection: The Line-Blow Cold Air Curtain The Line-Blow from KAGER creates a thin, dry air curtain that protects workers from heat, smoke, dust, and abrasion. Connected to a compressed air system, it acts as an invisible barrier – ideal for use in industrial environments, laboratories, or cleanrooms where both safety and technical cleanliness are key.

Immediate Response to Battery Fires

The Fire Containment Blanket (BBD) is KAGER’s rapid-response tool for battery incidents and E-Mobility applications. It helps limit damage and prevent fire spread during lithium-ion battery failures.

Made from non-combustible, high-temperature fabric with vermiculite coating, the blanket withstands up to 1,300 °C, remains non-conductive, and allows the use of sprinkler or extinguishing water.
Available in multiple formats – from compact car versions to professional emergency kits – it’s an essential part of any fire safety concept.

Conclusion

KAGER’s solutions combine prevention, protection, and performance – ensuring safety where heat and fire are constant risks. Whether through visual warnings, invisible air barriers, or fire blankets, KAGER helps companies protect people, processes, and property.

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Discover our new Kager Export Hits Catalogue!
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Kager Export Hits – Our New Catalogue for the Global Market

Discover the new Kager Export Hits catalogue featuring high-temperature adhesives, insulation materials, lab accessories, air coolers, and measuring solutions – Made in Germany for global export.

Our brand-new catalogue brings together Kager’s best-selling products for the global market – clearly structured, easy to navigate, and designed to meet international demands.

From high-temperature adhesives, thermal insulation materials, and laboratory accessories to our innovative COLDER air coolers, the Line-Blow cold air curtain, and advanced systems for temperature and UV light measurement – the new Export Hits catalogue showcases all our international highlights.

Every Kager product represents German engineering, precision, and durability – trusted worldwide in industrial, laboratory, and research environments where high temperatures and accurate measurements matter.

With the new Kager Export Hits Catalogue,
international customers and partners can easily find the right solutions for
demanding high-temperature and measurement applications.

Kager – Your trusted global partner for high-temperature
technology and precision measurement.

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High-Temperature Gaskets up to 700 °C
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High-Temperature Gaskets up to 700 °C – KAGER expands portfolio with textile sealing solutions

The German trading and consulting company KAGER has expanded its range of high-temperature sealing solutions for industrial plant and equipment engineering. The new woven gaskets made of technical fabrics are suitable for continuous operating temperatures up to 700 °C (1292 °F).

Benefits of woven gaskets

Woven gaskets (solid gaskets) provide:

  • excellent resilience and flexibility
  • high wear resistance
  • outstanding chemical resistance
  • vibration damping properties
  • long-term sealing performance without embrittlement

This ensures energy savings, reduced maintenance costs and maximum plant safety.

Product range

  • Carbo Graphite (up to 700 °C / 1292 °F): made from graphite yarn or expanded mineral graphite, reinforced with Inconel wire or molybdenum disulfide.
  • Aramid gaskets (up to 500 °C / 932 °F): resistant to acids, chemicals and abrasion – ideal for high-pressure valves, turbines and heat exchangers.
  • PTFE gaskets (up to 280 °C / 536 °F): used in hot water, steam and oxygen valves, pumps and agitators in chemical plants.
  • DYNAPACK®: versatile textile gaskets for power generation, shipbuilding, food industry, pharmaceuticals, cement and paper production.

Most KAGER high-temperature sealing solutions are free of binders, heavy metals and mineral fillers, making them especially reliable and safe.

Applications across industries

The new textile sealing tapes and cords are designed for use in boiler construction, flue gas systems, turbines, painting and ventilation technology, drying and heating processes, chemical and petrochemical plants. Customers benefit from KAGER’s expert consulting to select the ideal high-temperature gasket for their specific application.

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Colotemp Temperature-Indicating Crayons – 120–600 °C
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Colotemp Temperature-Indicating Crayons – 120–600 °C

Temperature-sensitive crayons with irreversible color change. Quick and reliable surface checks in industrial processes. Range: 120–600 °C.

Temperature-Sensitive Crayons with Irreversible Color Change

The Colotemp temperature-indicating crayons provide a simple and reliable method for quick temperature monitoring in industrial processes. Within just 1–2 seconds, they clearly show whether a temperature limit between 120 °C and 600 °C has been reached or exceeded. The color change is irreversible, either single or multiple depending on the chalk type.

  • Measuring range: 120 °C to 600 °C
  • Accuracy: ± 5 °C
  • Color change: irreversible, single or multiple depending on type
  • Delivery: supplied with holder – ready to use immediately

Benefits

  • Easy to apply directly to surfaces
  • Clear, permanent color change for reliable monitoring
  • Versatile use across various industries
  • Perfect for on-site checks without additional measuring devices

Typical Applications

  • Foundry industry
  • Glass production and processing
  • Iron and steel industry
  • Welding technology
  • Paper and textile industry
  • Plastics and rubber industry
  • Chemical engineering

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KAGER introduces innovative high-temperature system solution: PCW semi-finished products & Type 1800 Pro adhesive
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KAGER introduces innovative high-temperature system solution: PCW semi-finished products & Type 1800 Pro adhesive

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

New from KAGER: Textile Gaskets for Up to 700 °C
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New from KAGER: Textile Gaskets for Up to 700 °C

Working in boiler construction, turbine engineering or chemical processing? KAGER now offers textile sealing tapes and gaskets designed to withstand temperatures up to 700 °C.

👉 Available as flat gaskets, tapes, or cords
👉 Materials: Graphite, Aramid, PTFE, Carbopan
👉 Ideal for thermal and chemical resistance applications

Our Hi-Tex gaskets deliver durability, flexibility, and resistance – without mineral fillers or heavy metals. Reduce downtime and energy loss with KAGER’s high-performance sealing solutions. 📞 Let our team help you choose the right material.
Learn more https://www.kager.de/en/hochtemperaturprodukte/isolationsmaterialien

Kager Industrieprodukte GmbH - Where Experience Meets Innovation for Over 50 Years
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Kager Industrieprodukte GmbH – Where Experience Meets Innovation for Over 50 Years

When it comes to high-temperature applications, few companies in Germany have as much expertise as Kager Industrieprodukte GmbH. For more than 50 years, Kager has been a trusted partner for industry, research, and development – specializing in materials and products that perform under extreme thermal conditions.

But Kager offers more than just technical know-how. The company’s identity is deeply rooted in a philosophy of fairness – towards customers, suppliers, and employees alike. This principle creates trust and long-standing partnerships that stand the test of time.

What truly sets Kager apart is its unique blend of decades-long experience and a constant drive for innovation. Whether it’s ceramics, high-temperature adhesives, or insulation materials – Kager stays curious, adaptable, and ready to explore new paths with its customers.

High-temperature solutions are our world – fairness is our principle.

High-temperature industrial fabrics up to 1300°C
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High-temperature industrial fabrics

High-Performance Fabrics in Industry: An Overview of E-Glass Fiber Fabrics, Silica Fabrics, Basalt Fiber Fabrics, and Alumina Fiber Fabrics

In modern industry, high-performance fabrics are essential when it comes to heat protection, insulation, and mechanical strength. Materials such as E-glass fiber fabric, silica fabric, basalt fiber fabric, and alumina fiber fabric have proven to be key components across various applications. In this article, we explore their properties, differences, and typical industrial uses.

1. E-Glass Fiber Fabric: The Versatile Standard

E-glass fiber fabric is primarily composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and is known for its excellent electrical insulation properties, good temperature resistance (up to around 550 °C / 1022 °F), and high mechanical strength. It is available in fabrics, tapes, or mats.

Typical applications:

  • Thermal insulation in construction
  • Fire protection systems
  • Components in shipbuilding and automotive manufacturing
  • Reinforcement of plastics (GFRP – glass fiber reinforced plastics)

Thanks to its good price-performance ratio, E-glass fiber fabric is widely used and often the first choice for standard applications.

2. Silica Fabric: The High-Temperature Specialist

Silica fabric is made from amorphous silicon dioxide with a very high purity (> 94% SiO₂), offering outstanding heat resistance up to 1000 °C (1832 °F). Through a special manufacturing process, standard E-glass is transformed into high-temperature resistant silica fabric.

Typical applications:

  • Thermal protection blankets and insulating mats
  • Heat shields in the metal industry
  • Fire curtains and protective clothing

Silica fabric is used whenever extremely high temperatures are present and E-glass fiber fabric is no longer sufficient.

3. Basalt Fiber Fabric: Naturally Robust

Basalt fiber fabric is made from melted, natural basalt rock. These fibers offer excellent temperature resistance (up to around 750 °C / 1382 °F), high mechanical strength, and remarkable corrosion resistance.

Typical applications:

  • Heat and fire protection in aerospace
  • Flame-resistant protective clothing
  • Structural reinforcement in construction

Basalt fiber stands out not only for its physical properties but also for its environmental friendliness – an increasingly important factor in modern industrial applications.

4. Alumina Fiber Fabric: For Extreme Temperatures

Alumina fiber fabric (also called aluminum oxide fiber fabric) belongs to the group of ultra-high-temperature textiles. It withstands temperatures up to 1600 °C (2912 °F) and offers excellent chemical resistance and low thermal conductivity.

Typical applications:

  • Insulation in high-temperature furnaces
  • Protective curtains and heat shields in metallurgy
  • High-temperature gaskets and seals

Due to its unique properties, alumina fiber fabric is used primarily in the most demanding industrial processes where conventional materials fail.

Choosing the Right High-Performance Fabric

Choosing the right high-performance fabric is crucial for the efficiency, safety, and durability of industrial applications. While E-glass fiber fabric is versatile and cost-effective, silica fabric offers superior heat resistance. Basalt fiber fabric impresses with its robustness and sustainability, and alumina fiber fabric is indispensable for extreme high-temperature environments.

Key selection criteria include temperature resistance, mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and cost-effectiveness. The technical consultants of Kager team are happy to support you in the correct choice of material.

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The Joule-Thomson Effect in Action: How the KAGER COLDER Delivers Precision Cold Air
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The Joule-Thomson Effect in Action: How the KAGER COLDER Delivers Precision Cold Air

In many industrial and laboratory processes, precise cooling is essential – but using liquid coolants can be costly, messy, or even hazardous. That’s where the KAGER COLDER cold air gun comes in: a clean, efficient, and maintenance-free solution for targeted ultra-cold airflow powered by compressed air.

Clean cooling through Joule-Thomson physics

The KAGER COLDER operates on the Joule-Thomson principle, where compressed air expands rapidly and produces an intense cold air stream (as low as -55 °C) – without electricity or refrigerant gases. This makes it a powerful, eco-friendly alternative to liquid coolants in production, assembly, or lab environments.

Compact and versatile for every application

Thanks to its slim design, magnetic holder, and flexible tubing, the COLDER can be precisely positioned – even just 20 mm from the surface. It’s ideal for electronics, metal machining, soldering, welding, or temperature testing – all without sticky residues or corrosion risks.

Adjustable cold, stable performance

Available in four models with air flow rates from 45 to 600 l/min, the COLDER allows easy adjustment of the outlet temperature using a set screw. Under constant input conditions, the temperature remains highly stable – with only ±0.6 °C fluctuation.

A clean and sustainable cooling solution

By replacing liquids with air, the COLDER offers:
✅ No contamination
✅ No disposal issues
✅ No corrosion risks
✅ Perfect for dry processing or lab use

Discover the benefits of COLDER and upgrade your cooling processes

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