Flex metal refractory lining is the direct counterpart of hex metal, it performs all the same functions of reinforcement of thin wall refractory linings, while its design allows free form rolling to very small diameters. Hex metal becomes impractical to use when the section of plant being protected is of small diameter, the free rolling capabilities of flex metal allows plant as small as 150mm to lined. Typical applications include air distributors, cyclone diplegs, fan cases and all plants where the practicality of free rolling material is beneficial to maintenance activities.

Applications of Flex Metal

Since hexmesh’s flexibility allows it to be rolled, it easily conforms to circular shapes. It is ideal for lining ducts, furnaces, reactor vessels, cyclones, flue gas lines and other high temperature equipment of virtually any shape.

FOR REFRACTORIES
The flexibility, high strength and erosion resistant characteristics of Hexmesh make it an excellent choice for refractory linings in furnaces, reactors, cyclones, ducts and flues.
FOR FLOORS
Hexmesh provides long term protection for armor applications inside industrial floors. Specifically, loading docks, ramps, high traffic aisles for forklifts and trucks. Hot floors for foundries, forge shops and steel mills. Refuse and recycle disposal plant floors and almost anywhere floors are subject to severe impact and rolling loads. All will benefit with Hexmesh

Hot gaseous substances cannot erode the refractory because they are reflected away from the surface by the metal honeycomb- shaped grid.

Standard Bonding Hole Pattern	Lance Pattern

Typical Service Temperature

Anchorage Material		Chemical Composition								Typical Service Temperature
AISI	DIN	C%	Si%	Mn%	P%	S%	Cr%	Ni%	others
304	1.4301	≤0.08	≤1.00	≤2.00	≤0.45	≤0.30	18.0—20.0	8.0—10.0	N	800℃
316	1.4401/1.4436	≤0.08	≤0.75	≤2.00	≤0.45	≤0.30	16.0—18.0	10.0—14.0	N:Mo	800℃
321	1.4541	≤0.08	≤0.75	≤2.00	≤0.45	≤0.30	17.0—19.0	9.0—12.0	Ti	800℃
310S	1.4845	≤0.08	≤1.50	≤2.00	≤0.45	≤0.30	24.0—26.0	19.0—22.0	—	1150℃
Inconel 601	2.4851	≤0.10	≤0.50	≤1.00	—	≤0.15	21.0—25.0	58.0—63.0	Al:Cu	1200℃
Inconel 800	1.4876	≤0.10	≤1.00	≤1.50	≤0.45	≤0.15	19.0—23.0	30.0—35.0	Al:Ti	1200℃
410S	1.4001	≤0.08	≤1.00	≤1.00	≤0.40	≤0.30	11.5—13.5	≤0.60	—	750℃
CARBON STEEL		VARIOUS								550℃