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Insultherm™ Braided Header Wrap
High Temperature Header and Exhaust Protection
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Insultherm™ Header Wrap and Exhaust Wrap
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Insultherm™ Head Wrap and Header Wrap SI is an extremely temperature-resistant braided wrap used in automotive and high performance headers and exhausts. Designed to allow just enough heat to escape when properly installed, this helps to improve automotive performance and staying power under normal to extreme conditions. |
- Header Wrap Insultherm™ (HF) is manufactured from texturized fiberglass yarns, and protects up to 1,000° F
- Header Wrap SI Insultherm™ (HS) is manufactured from texturized amorphous silica filament yarns, and protects up to 2,000° F
- Reduces under-hood temperatures by up to 70% and creates better exhaust flow
- Flexible material conforms easily to the shape of one or more pipes to reduce waste and provide maximum efficiency
- Cut- and abrasion-resistant fibers help protect finished metal by preventing scratching and damage caused from friction or loose debris
- RoHS compliant
- Halogen-Free
- Asbestos-Free
- Made in the U.S.A.

| Header Wrap SI | Header Wrap | |
Abrasion Properties |
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| Abrasion Resistance | Medium | Good |
| Abrasion Test Machine | Taber 5150 | Taber 5150 |
| Abrasion Test Wheel | Calibrase H-18 | Calibrase H-18 |
| Abrasion Test Load | 500g | 500g |
| Room Temperature | 75° F | 75° F |
| Humidity | 65% | 65% |
| Material Showing Visible Wear | 75 Test Cycles | 400 Test Cycles |
| Material Destroyed | 225 Test Cycles | 500 Test Cycles |
| Pre-Test Weight | 11,600.7 mg | 13,162.7 mg |
| Post-Test Weight | 9,518.62 mg | 11,614.3 mg |
| Test End Loss of Mass Point of Destruction | 2,082.08 mg | 1,548.4 mg |
Chemical Resistance |
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| Aromatic Solvents | n/a | n/a |
| Aliphatic Solvents | n/a | n/a |
| Chlorinated Solvents | n/a | n/a |
| Weak Bases | n/a | n/a |
| Salts | n/a | n/a |
| Strong Bases | n/a | n/a |
| Salt Water (O-S-1926) | n/a | n/a |
| Hydraulic Fluid (MIL-H-5606) | n/a | n/a |
| Lube Oil (MIL-L-7808) | n/a | n/a |
| De-Icing Fluid (MIL-A-8243) | n/a | n/a |
| Strong Acids | n/a | n/a |
| Strong Oxidants | n/a | n/a |
| Esters / Keytones | n/a | n/a |
| UV Light | n/a | n/a |
| Petroleum | n/a | n/a |
| Fungus (ASTM-D-2863) | n/a | n/a |
| Outgassing | n/a | n/a |
| Oxygen Index (ASTM D2863) | n/a | n/a |
Physical Properties |
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| Flammability | Non-Flammable | Non-Flammable |
| Recommended Cutting | Scissors | Scissors |
| Stock Colors | 1 | 2 |
| Wall Thickness | 0.0625 | 0.0625 |
| Specific Gravity (ASTM-D-792) | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Melt Point (ASTM-D-2117) | n/a | 1,200° F (649° C) |
| Maximum Continuous (MIL-I-23053) | 2,000° F (1,093° C) | 1,000° F (538° C) |
| Minimum Continuous | n/a | -70° F (-57° C) |
| Material | Amorphous Silica | Vermiculite Coated Fiberglass |
| PART # | WALL THICKNESS | WIDTH | SPOOL LENGTH | COLOR | WEIGHT | PRICE |
| Header Wrap - up to 1,000° F Continuous Protection | ||||||
| TX-MSHFN100 | 1/16" | 1" | 50' | Black, Natural | 0.75 lb | |
| TX-MSHFN200 | 1/16" | 2" | 50' | Black, Natural | 1.53 lbs | |
| TX-BSHFN100 | 1/16" | 1" | 100' | Black, Natural | 1.50 lbs | |
| TX-BSHFN200 | 1/16" | 2" | 100' | Black, Natural | 3.05 lbs | |
| Header Wrap SI - up to 2,000° F Continuous Protection | ||||||
| TX-MSHSN100-NT | 1/16" | 1" | 50' | Natural | 0.75 lb | |
| TX-MSHSN200-NT | 1/16" | 2" | 50' | Natural | 1.53 lbs | |
| TX-BSHSN100-NT | 1/16" | 1" | 100' | Natural | 1.50 lbs | |
| TX-BSHSN200-NT | 1/16" | 2" | 100' | Natural | 3.05 lbs | |
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