The Ultimate in Thermal Protection

Custom molded or flat stock, Thermal Insulation Materials by Blachford protect components from high-temperature, radiant engine energy and are available in both high and low volumes, in a range of thicknesses, with peal & stick and pressure sensitive adhesives.

  • Both high and low volume options

  • Protects against high temperatures

  • Flexible with optional high-strength adhesive backing

The Ultimate in Thermal Protection

Custom molded or flat stock, Thermal Insulation Materials by Blachford protect components from high-temperature, radiant engine energy and are available in both high and low volumes, in a range of thicknesses, with peal & stick and pressure sensitive adhesives.

  • Both high and low volume options

  • Protects against high temperatures

  • Flexible with optional high-strength adhesive backing

PERFECTING THE SCIENCE OF SOUND

Thermal Insulation Material Solutions

Thermal Materials Solutions

Thermal B

Thermal Insulation Material

Thermo-B is a radiant heat shield facing with a peel and stick feature typical substrates such as steel, aluminum, painted surfaces and moderate to high surface energy plastics.

Features

  • Both high and low volume
  • Peel & stick feature: Works well on steel, aluminum, painted surfaces and moderate – high surface energy plastics
  • Flexible
  • ~5mm thick
  • High Temperature (up to 350°F continuously)

Typical Applications

  • Under the hood treatment to protect components from radiant energy from engine

Tooling

  • Low Cost
  • Water Jet
  • Steel Rule Die

MilShield

Thermal Insulation Material

MilShield is a light-weight, highly formable, resilient heat shield solution. It provides thermal protection for interior applications, yet is resilient enough to provide protection for exterior automotive conditions. It is available in two compositions, Aluminum/Foam/Aluminum or Aluminum/Foam/PSA.

Features

  • Both high and low volume
  • Can be attached via pins, peel & stick adhesive, projection studs or mechanical fasteners
  • ~4mm thick
  • High Temperature (up to 1300°F continuously)

Typical Applications

  • Engine or Muffler Baffles
  • Firewall Protection
  • Interior Thermal Protection

Tooling

  • Low Cost
  • Water Jet
  • Steel Rule Die

MilShield Lite

Thermal Insulation Material

MilShield Lite is a light-weight, highly formable, resilient heat shield solution. The difference between MilShield Lite and regular MilShield is the thinner aluminum facing.

Features

  • Both high and low volume
  • Can be attached via pins, peel & stick adhesive, projection studs or mechanical fasteners
  • ~4mm thick
  • 2.0 mil Aluminum facing

Typical Applications

  • Engine or Muffler Baffles
  • Firewall Protection
  • Interior Thermal Protection

Tooling

  • Low Cost
  • Water Jet
  • Steel Rule Die

Aluminized Fiberglass Cloth

Thermal Insulation Material

Aluminized fiberglass cloth is a heavy weight, plain weave fiberglass fabric that is heat-treated and laminated on one side with aluminum foil. This fabric is excellent for use in thermal insulation products such as pipe wrapping, turbine blankets, engine exhaust covers and insulation blankets.

Features

  • Both high and low volume
  • High Temp: 1,000°F
  • Tensile Strength: Warp – 200 lbs/in, Fill – 100 lbs/in
  • Weight: 21 oz/yd²

Typical Applications

  • Pipe Wrapping
  • Turbine Blankets
  • Engine Exhaust Covers
  • Insulation Blankets

Tooling

  • Low Cost
  • Water Jet
  • Steel Rule Die

MilCore

Thermal Insulation Material

MilCore is an extremely lightweight and cost effective thermal insulation. It is a combination of a NBR/PVC closed cell foam and a black spunbond fabric facing. Together these two materials form a composite that can be used in tough environments while still being easy to install and having the ability to conform to various applications.

Features

  • Both high and low volume
  • Temp Range: -40° to 220°F
  • Tensile Strength: 30 psi min
  • Density: 3-5 lbs/ft³

Typical Applications

  • Cab Insulation
  • Protective Padding
  • Sport & Leisure

Tooling

  • Low Cost
  • Water Jet
  • Steel Rule Die

MilQuell

Thermal Insulation Material

MilQuell is a new composite where the base is comprised of a white horizontally lapped proprietary fiber blend. It is designed to be a flame blocking/resistant product first, but thanks to the nature of the fiber, the composite also provides good acoustic properties. MilQuell is an extremely versatile material allowing it to be used in a variety of applications. The fiber content can be adjusted to various densities, thicknesses, produced with a pressure sensitive adhesive, and have a facing added to provide further benefits.

Features

  • Both high and low volume
  • Thickness: 6.0 mm to 25 mm
  • Tensile Strength: > 10 N/cm²
  • Density: 340 to 1,200 gsm ± 10%

Typical Applications

  • Vehicle Engine Bay
  • Acoustic & Thermal
  • Enclosures

Tooling

  • Low Cost
  • Water Jet
  • Steel Rule Die

MilQuell-MPF

Thermal Insulation Material

MilQuell-MPF is a new composite where the base is comprised of a white horizontally lapped proprietary fiber blend. It is designed to be a flame blocking/resistant product first, but thanks to the nature of the fiber, the composite also provides good acoustic properties. MilQuell is an extremely versatile material allowing it to be used in a variety of applications. The fiber content can be adjusted to various densities, thicknesses, produced with a pressure sensitive adhesive, and have a facing added to provide further benefits. It can be produced with a variety of pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) for varying mating substrate installation. If needed, MilQuell can be produced with sealed edges using our MilPress process. MilQuell-MPF is provided with a microperforated foil facing.

Features

  • Both high and low volume
  • Thickness: 0.80 in
  • Tensile Strength: > 10 N/cm²
  • Mass/Unit Area: 340 gsm to 1200 gsm ± 10%

Typical Applications

  • Vehicle Engine Bay
  • Acoustic & Thermal
  • Enclosures

Tooling

  • Low Cost
  • Water Jet
  • Steel Rule Die

Need a Custom Solution to Solve Your Specific Challenge?

Customers Who Trust Blachford Acoustics Group

“Blachford eliminated SKUs. Across product families, the reduction of one SKU is a $10k savings. Blachford eliminated 14 SKUs.”

– Noise Control Research Engineer – Construction Equipment Manufacturer

“The first project with Blachford, it was a definite quality improvement, and it was over a million dollar yearly cost savings for just the purchase parts themselves. We went from 28 (SKU) parts to 14.”

– Design Engineer – Heavy Equipment Manufacturer

“Noise is important to brand image. It is one of the top factors along with driveability and reliability. Acoustics – it’s a 4 out of 5, it might even be a 5 in importance projecting the image, the brand, and the quality that we want projected to the market.”

– Design Engineer – Truck Manufacturer

“Our ten-fold growth prior to our acquisition was expedited by our working relationship with Blachford.”

– Design Engineer

“For our shareholders, we have to produce a product at the lowest cost, at the right level of quality and sell it at the highest price we can. We look for suppliers who can help us do that. Blachford helps us do that.”

– Global Procurement Manager – Construction Equipment Manufacturer

“When a company does a spec, boundary conditions like humidity that day, temperature, that all matters. ASPM national or international spec. We try to verify where we can, but we don’t even have the equipment they have. We trust their specifications. Blachford brings innovative ideas, processes, materials, and offerings we value.”

– Design Engineer – Truck Manufacturer

“Then, bringing them in at the beginning with our new product design, it probably saved 6-12 months of development. We didn’t just wa nt the spec sheet value. We wanted customers to get in the machine and experience the difference.”

– Design Engineer – Heavy Equipment Manufacturer

“If we have an acoustics issue, we will reach out to Blachford since they are the experts. It saves us money because we do not have to keep an acoustic expert on site with an annual salary, with benefits, of $125K.”

– Design Engineer – Truck Manufacturer

“As a mechanical engineer, we make stuff that is practical and affordable and Blachford’s materials routinely help me reach these goals.”

– Design Engineer

“We [purchasing department] reported savings of $100k annually from moving to the die-cut solution using Blachford.”

– Design Engineer – Truck Manufacturer

Customers Who Trust Blachford Acoustics Group

“Blachford eliminated SKUs. Across product families, the reduction of one SKU is a $10k savings. Blachford eliminated 14 SKUs.”

– Noise Control Research Engineer – Construction Equipment Manufacturer

“The first project with Blachford, it was a definite quality improvement, and it was over a million dollar yearly cost savings for just the purchase parts themselves. We went from 28 (SKU) parts to 14.”

– Design Engineer – Heavy Equipment Manufacturer

“Noise is important to brand image. It is one of the top factors along with driveability and reliability. Acoustics – it’s a 4 out of 5, it might even be a 5 in importance projecting the image, the brand, and the quality that we want projected to the market.”

– Design Engineer – Truck Manufacturer

“Our ten-fold growth prior to our acquisition was expedited by our working relationship with Blachford.”

– Design Engineer

“For our shareholders, we have to produce a product at the lowest cost, at the right level of quality and sell it at the highest price we can. We look for suppliers who can help us do that. Blachford helps us do that.”

– Global Procurement Manager – Construction Equipment Manufacturer

“When a company does a spec, boundary conditions like humidity that day, temperature, that all matters. ASPM national or international spec. We try to verify where we can, but we don’t even have the equipment they have. We trust their specifications. Blachford brings innovative ideas, processes, materials, and offerings we value.”

– Design Engineer – Truck Manufacturer

“Then, bringing them in at the beginning with our new product design, it probably saved 6-12 months of development. We didn’t just wa nt the spec sheet value. We wanted customers to get in the machine and experience the difference.”

– Design Engineer – Heavy Equipment Manufacturer

“If we have an acoustics issue, we will reach out to Blachford since they are the experts. It saves us money because we do not have to keep an acoustic expert on site with an annual salary, with benefits, of $125K.”

– Design Engineer – Truck Manufacturer

“As a mechanical engineer, we make stuff that is practical and affordable and Blachford’s materials routinely help me reach these goals.”

– Design Engineer

“We [purchasing department] reported savings of $100k annually from moving to the die-cut solution using Blachford.”

– Design Engineer – Truck Manufacturer

It’s Easy to Get Started

STEP 1:

COMPLETE OUR GET STARTED FORM

Give us some basic information about your sound, vibration or thermal reduction goals.

STEP 2:

COLLABORATE WITH OUR EXPERTS

Our team of engineers will work with you to uncover all issues and identify possible solutions.

STEP 3:

GET BEST-IN-CLASS, UNRIVALED SOLUTIONS

We will design, fabricate and lab test solutions to improve the performance of your products.