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Wilson 36157 Welding Blanket 1200°F 8 ft × 8 ft
Vermiculite-coated fiberglass blanket withstands 1200 °F and includes grommets for vertical hanging during welding or furnace work
- Withstands 1200°F for demanding welding tasks
- Vermiculite-coated fiberglass resists abrasion and heat
- Grommets enable quick vertical hanging as curtains
- Heat disperses evenly across the entire surface
- Suits welding, furnace, pipe-wrap and machinery protection
Wilson 36157 Welding Blanket
The Wilson 36157 is a vermiculite-coated fiberglass welding blanket measuring eight feet by eight feet. It is designed for professional welders, shipyard crews and maintenance teams who need a large, reusable heat shield for hot-work operations. The grommeted edges allow quick hanging as a vertical curtain or flat deployment as a protective blanket. This product suits any industrial setting where sparks, slag or radiant heat threaten nearby equipment and personnel.
Thermals noise and power
The blanket carries a 1200°F working temperature rating and disperses heat evenly across its surface to maintain that rating under sustained exposure. Its advanced abrasion-resistant coating withstands repeated contact with rough metal, grinding debris and sharp edges without degrading. As a passive fabric barrier it generates no noise, draws no power and requires no external energy source to perform its protective function.
Working temperature rating
The single specification that decides suitability is the 1200°F working temperature limit. Processes that exceed this temperature — such as certain plasma cutting, thermite welding or high-temperature furnace operations — will require a higher-rated barrier. Buyers who need protection above 1200°F should select a different product. The blanket is not intended for electrical insulation, chemical splash containment or load-bearing applications.
Highlights
- Withstands 1200°F for demanding welding tasks
- Vermiculite-coated fiberglass resists abrasion and heat
- Grommets enable quick vertical hanging as curtains
- Heat disperses evenly across the entire surface
- Suits welding, furnace, pipe-wrap and machinery protection
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How do I hang the 36157 welding blanket vertically using its grommets?
Thread hooks, chains or wire rope through the perimeter grommets and secure them to a solid overhead structure; the most common error is spacing the supports too far apart, which lets the heavy vermiculite-coated fibreglass sag and creates gaps where spatter can pass.
What maintenance does the vermiculite-coated fibreglass blanket require after repeated welding exposure?
Brush off loose slag and spatter after each shift, inspect the coating for cracks or worn-through spots, and replace the blanket once the vermiculite layer is breached because the underlying fibreglass will then degrade rapidly.
At what point does the 1200°F working temperature limit become a concern during continuous furnace use?
The limit appears first as progressive darkening and stiffening of the vermiculite coating; sustained exposure near 1200°F accelerates this embrittlement, so plan replacement once the surface no longer flexes without cracking.
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