Flame retardant fabric for zinc foundries

The viscosity of zinc in liquid state makes it difficult to prevent burns it causes.

The melting point of zinc is 420 °C. As a result, its viscosity in the liquid state is very high, even higher than that of aluminum. Consequently, when splashing occurs, zinc becomes one of the most challenging metals from which to protect workers.

This metal and its alloys—mainly with nickel—present a high level of risk, as they tend to adhere to almost any type of fabric. When a splash adheres to the fabric, the transfer of heat to the worker’s skin is lower than in the case of aluminum, although it remains equally dangerous.

The flame retardant fabric for zinc foundries developed by Marina Textil are designed to provide effective protection against these risks, as well as against other less frequent hazards that may arise in such industrial environments, including convective heat, electric arc exposure, and liquid chemical splashes.

The weight and configuration of the textile solution will depend on the type of plant, foundry, or galvanizing facility, as well as on its level of automation. Below are the flame retardant fabric developed by Marina Textil for zinc foundries. Click on any of them to learn more about their specifications.