Welding Protection

Saving Lives. Saving Money.
Unprotected hot work is a leading cause of industrial fires — the proper use of hot work fabrics is an essential part of good safety management practices.

Hot Work Fabrics
AMI manufactures over 30 different high temperature fabrics (commonly called "fire blankets") for welding safety use, ranging in temperature resistance from 225°F (107°C) to 3000°F (1650°C). They are designed for a wide range of applications and levels of heat exposure, and are available with a variety of fibers and coatings.

Six Product Categories

• AMI-GLAS^® - 100% fiberglass
• AMI-TUF^® - Silicone-coated AMI-GLAS®
• VEXTRA^® - Vermiculite-Coated AMI-GLAS®
• CARBO-GLAS^® - Carbon-Fiberglass Composite
• GOLDENGLAS^® - Neoprene-Coated AMI-GLAS^®
• AMI-SIL^® - Essentially Pure Amorphous Silica

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To date, 17 of our fabrics have been tested to the ANSI/FM4950 Standard, which rates hot work fabrics by severity of use. The rating helps professionals determine which level of fire protection is needed for a specific hot work operation. For more information about our FM Approvals click here, and for information on the NFPA 51B Requirements for FM Approved Hot Work Fabrics click here.