3M Ceramic Fibers & Textiles

Built for hot

From rocket boosters and race cars to industrial furnaces and fuel cells, 3M™ Nextel™ Ceramic Fibers and Textiles are made to meet some of today's most demanding thermal, mechanical and electrical performance requirements.

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Discover the benefits of Nextel ceramic products in your industry

Imagine pushing the boundaries of what's possible with materials that can handle the most demanding environments. That's the power of 3M™ Nextel™ Ceramic Fibers and Textiles.

Lightweight yet remarkably strong and durable, Nextel ceramics can take the heat – literally. They excel in high-temperature applications where other materials fail. This translates to increased efficiency, extended lifespans, and enhanced safety for your equipment.

Nextel Ceramic Fibers and Textiles are available as rovings, yarns, sewing threads, fabrics, tapes, braided sleevings, and chopped fibre. Their adaptability extends to the development of continuous fibre reinforced composite materials, including Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs), Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs), and Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs).

The versatility of our Nextel ceramic products empowers you to design and build next-generation solutions for a broad range of applications across numerous industries.

Selecting the right material

Nextel products are available in four different fiber types to help meet the unique needs of your application. For detailed product information see the technical reference guide or contact us to discuss the best product for you.

3M Nextel Ceramic Fibers and Textiles Technical Reference Guide (PDF, 3.1 MB)

3M™ Nextel™ Fiber 312
Commonly used for:

Industrial insulation and expansion joint applications

Gas-fired infrared burners

Aerospace blankets and seals for burn-through applications
3M™ Nextel™ Fiber 440
Commonly used for:

Industrial insulation and expansion joint applications

Investment casting mold reinforcement

Rocket motor insulation blankets
3M™ Nextel™ Fiber 610
Commonly used for:

Hot gas washed exhaust components in aircraft

Industrial flame injectors

Heat treatment carriers
3M™ Nextel™ Fiber 720
Commonly used for:

Creep resistant, hot gas washed exhaust components in aircraft

High temperature load carrying components