What Are Top Five Industries Where Mica-Based Products Used?

 

Mica is a naturally occurring element with amazing physical and chemical properties. It is converted into a wide range of insulation products from its raw form. The key properties of mica include thermal stability, dielectric strength, durability, elasticity, reflective and refractive capabilities, cleavability, chemical resistance, and light weight. These properties make mica an ideal insulation solution for a wide range of industries. Read below about the five most common industries where many micaproducts are used.  



 

1. Electrical Vehicle industry

 

The electric vehicle industry is one of the major industries where a wide range of mica-based insulation products are used. The main use of mica insulation in the electric vehicle industry is to create high-voltage battery pack systems, thermal battery systems, and platforms for heat protection and runway loss. Apart from these, a wide range of mica-based insulation products including mica gaskets, mica covers, mica car battery insulation sleeves, and thermal spacers are used in the automotive industry for the insulation of various internal and external automotive components.

 

2. Aerospace Industry

 


Mica’s light weight, thermal stability, dielectric strength, durability, elasticity, chemical inertness, and tensile strength all make it ideal for insulation in the aerospace industry. The common application of mica-based insulation products in the aerospace industry includes thermal insulation and fire protection of black boxes, insulation of aircraft thrust reverser systems, flame retardant barriers for aircraft bodies, electric and thermal insulation of aircraft batteries and various other electrical components.     

 

3. Foundry and Steel Industry 

 

Mica sheets have been used in the foundry and steel industry for construction and high-temperature thermal insulation. Especially rigid mica sheets that are used for the construction of the furnace floors and the lining material in furnaces. In the steel manufacturing industry, both flexible and rigid mica sheets are used in the construction of machinery and insulation for tools.  

 


4. Electrical Industry 

 

The electrical industry has benefited greatly from mica. The exceptional dielectric properties of mica result in a wide range of mica-based insulation products such as mica tape, mica cable, and mica board. Mica is used for the electrical insulation of various components of circuit boards, insulation of the high voltage electrical wire, and provides a stable structure for high-temperature wires.

 

5. Consumer Application

 

Mica insulation is used to make products safe for consumer use in a wide range of consumer applications. Hairdryers, microwave ovens, toasters, convection heaters, and various other home appliances with heating elements require thermal and electrical insulation to meet stringent safety standards.

 

If you are looking for mica products and parts for industrial insulation applications, Axim Mica is a leading ISO-certified manufacturer and supplier of mica-based insulation products to over 50 industries. 


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