Why do you need an asbestos-synthetic cord!? Asbestos is one of the materials that mankind has used for a long time to solve various problems. The demand for this mineral is primarily due to its truly unique heat-insulating properties, which were considered magical and even divine in ancient times. But with the development of science, the technical and operational characteristics, the composition of the mineral were studied, which made it possible to purposefully use asbestos-containing products, in particular, asbestos cords, in various spheres of economy. In this article, we will discuss in detail the properties, characteristics, areas of use, classification, selection criteria,
packaging, transportation and storage of the specified cord material. But to begin with, we will talk about asbestos, to which the specified type of corded products owes its properties and technical and operational characteristics. The word "asbestos" is a general name for a number of natural minerals (silicates) that consist of thin flexible fibers. Translated from Greek, it means "unquenchable", "indestructible" and reflects the main properties of the marked mineral. Synthetic asbestos is characterized by: high heat resistance (refractory) - it does not burn and retains its useful properties when exposed to high (up to 1500°C) temperatures; pronounced dielectric effect and lack of ability to accumulate static electricity; high adhesion; radiation resistance; resistance to oxidation. It will be a special cord material, the basis of which is asbestos fibers. Outwardly, they resemble ropes woven from several strands. Structurally, asbestos-synth cords are cores on which asbestos threads are wound. They are used mainly to solve tasks aimed at ensuring thermal insulation and increasing fire safety of machines, mechanisms, aggregates, and building structures. Asbo-Shinto cords are so widespread due to their properties and technical characteristics, which they inherited from Shinto - asbestos (modifications). Yes, we are talking about fire resistance (heat resistance) - asbo-synto cord withstands temperatures up to +1500 oС without loss of technical and operational characteristics, which allows it to be used in rocket engineering, pipeline construction, the field of public utilities when laying pipes of heating plants, etc.; vibration resistance; strength - asbo-sinto cords are characterized by a pronounced ability to withstand significant breaking loads; this especially applies to such products as asbo-shinto reinforced cord; resistance to temperature changes; moisture resistance - a cord made of Synto-asbestos has a special attitude to water: if it gets wet, it will not only not absorb, but also repel the liquid, and, accordingly, it will not swell and will not change the size of the diameter; flexibility, therefore the cord material under discussion is used for sealing and thermal insulation of technical products, structures of any shape; stability of dimensional characteristics; high wear resistance. Special mention should be made of the biological stability of asbo-synto cords, which is manifested by their invulnerability to the influence of harmful microorganisms (rotten bacteria, mold fungi). In addition, these cord products are not attractive to insects and rodents. Thicknesses from 7mm to 27mm