January, 2003 – Niagara Falls, New York - Unifrax Corporation, a global leader in the development and manufacture of high temperature ceramic fiber and soluble fiber products, introduces Foamfrax® Insulation Full Thickness Lining System, an advanced high temperature technology for furnace lining applications. As with Foamfrax Insulation, this full thickness application method offers exceptional energy savings, installation speed and lining performance for full thickness applications.

Foamfrax Insulation, a monolithic insulation system, is a three-component system of specially conditioned bulk ceramic or soluble fibers, an inorganic binder, and an organic foaming binder. The installation process combines the bulk fiber material with the inorganic and organic binders in a patented mixing mechanism creating a homogeneous foam/fiber mixture. The Foamfrax installation machinery propels this mixture through a feed hose and nozzle, and the material is gunned onto the target surface. The proprietary Foamfrax binder system and patented installation method completely encapsulate the fibers with the foaming binder, significantly reducing airborne fiber levels during installation. Foamfrax Insulation can be gunned directly onto metal, refractory or fiber surfaces at installation rates in excess of 1,000 board feet/hour, dramatically reducing downtime. Foamfrax Insulation can also be installed as a full-thickness system in units operating at temperatures up to 2450F.

Unifrax insulation products have been providing innovative heat management solutions for a broad range of industries for more than 50 years. Unifrax is committed to solving high-temperature application problems and providing exceptional value to our customers. This commitment is evident in Unifrax Corporation’s broad line of quality products and services, our investment in advanced technology, our state-of-the art manufacturing facilities, and our extensive research and development efforts. Fiberfrax ceramic fiber products from Unifrax are known for their quality performance in the markets we serve.

Unifrax Corporation is headquartered in Niagara Falls, New York, with European headquarters in Rueil-Malmaison, France. The company manufactures insulation products used in various applications and industries including metal production, ceramic and glass, automotive, fire protection, building and construction and aerospace. Unifrax employs more than 1000 people worldwide in manufacturing facilities in eight countries as well as at various regional sales offices located throughout the United States and Canada, France, UK, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, China, India, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina and Australia.

Product Information Sheets for Foamfrax Insulation contain typical thermal and mechanical properties as well as a complete list of applications. These Product Information Sheets are available by contacting Unifrax Corporation, 716-278-3800, USA, or visiting our website at www.unifrax.com. For more information contact Brian Bradley at 716-278-3806, or Virginia Palumbo at 716-278-3832. Email: info@unifrax.com.