What is the difference between a welding fire blanket and an ordinary fire blanket?

A fire extinguishing blanket is one of the four sets of modern fire prevention, made of fiber insulation refractory fiber, it is highly resistant to high temperatures and is widely used in kitchens, schools, shopping malls, and other places. And welding fire blanket is safety equipment designed for welders. Whether welding fire blanket or ordinary fire blanket, this firefighting equipment help ensure that welders are not burned by the molten metal splashing everywhere during the welding process. But what is the difference between a welding blanket and a regular fire blanket and what are their respective uses?

Here is the list of contents

• What is a welding blanket?

• What is an ordinary fire blanket?

• What is the difference between the two?

What is a welding fire blanket?

A welding fire blanket protects the welder and its surrounding area during the welding process. It consists of expanded vermiculite, flexible protective material and inorganic heat resistant fiber material, which are necessary to maintain the structural integrity of the blanket. However, different categories of welding fire blankets exist because of different welding techniques.

Welded fire extinguishing blankets can be made from a variety of materials such as silicates, aluminum paper, polyurethane, graphite, clay, and other coverings preferred depending on the characteristics of the technology. Some welding blankets can be used for horizontal or vertical applications, providing protection for high or low-intensity welding operations or cutting work. Some welding fire blankets can also have higher performance, such as thermal or electrical insulator fire blankets. The following are the general properties of welding fire blankets.

What is an ordinary fire blanket?

A general fire blanket is a safety device used to extinguish initial fires. It is made of a layer of flame retardant material that is placed over the fire to suffocate it. Most fire blankets in kitchens and homes are made of fiberglass. They are folded into a quick release device for easy storage. These nonflammable blankets can stop fires of up to 150 °C to 1200 °C. Ordinary fire blankets are perfect for emergencies. This is because they are designed with a quick release feature.

What is the difference between the two?

l Welding fire blankets have fabrics that can be uncoated or coated, and they protect against slag from welding or metal cutting applications.

l Welding fire blankets can come into direct contact with the weld material to gradually reduce the temperature of the welding object. This is done to obtain the best possible welding quality.

l The raw materials used in welding blankets include a special mineral, such as vermiculite, which can do the job with a high degree of insulation.

l Welding fire blankets are used to repel sparks, slag and molten metal from welding points. They also serve as insulation for hot debris. Welding fire blankets are designed not only to protect welders from spatter and sparks, but also from fire and high temperatures.

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