Nano Microporous Panels for High Temperature Industry

Innovative Thermal Barriers & Energy Efficiency Solutions for Industrial Factories and Companies Across Belgium

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Featured High-Temperature Nano Insulation Solutions

Explore our advanced catalog engineered to reduce thermal losses in heavy industrial process envelopes.

Flexible nano thermal insulation mat

Belgium Flexible Nano Thermal Insulation Mats

High-temperature flexible mats engineered for complex curvatures in Antwerp refining columns and pipeline networks.

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Modular thermal insulation decorative wall panel

Modular Thermal Insulation Decorative Panels

Advanced exterior cladding panels providing optimal heat containment and structured decorative aesthetics.

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China prefabricated vacuum insulation wall

Brussels Prefabricated Unit Vacuum Insulation Walls

High-performance prefabricated wall elements built for low-energy industrial structures and cleanrooms.

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Prefabricated vacuum insulation decoration integrated wall panel

Ghent Integrated Vacuum Cladding Panels

Structural elements combining high-efficiency core vacuum insulation with architectural protective cladding panels.

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Decarbonizing Belgian Industry

Belgium's Industrial Energy Transition and Thermal Challenges

Belgium's major industrial hubs—ranging from the massive chemical cluster in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to the steel plants of Ghent and the glass manufacture in Wallonia—are facing unprecedented regulatory pressures to comply with the European Green Deal and regional emission target directives. Reducing greenhouse gases starts with minimizing energy loss in high-temperature applications.

Traditional insulation materials like mineral wool or calcium silicate require thick layers that demand valuable physical space in industrial setups. Nano microporous panels offer an alternative with extremely low thermal conductivity, allowing companies in Liège and Charleroi to retrofit their furnace linings, pipelines, and reaction vessels with thinner profiles, increasing inner volume while significantly reducing fuel consumption.

Industrial thermal retrofit in Belgium

Core Thermal Science

Understanding Nano-Microporous Insulation Principles

How sub-micron structures restrict thermal energy transfer across high-temperature interfaces.

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Knudsen Effect Insulation

By engineered control of pore diameters down to approximately 20 nanometers, the mean free path of air molecules is restricted. This effectively eliminates gaseous thermal convection within the silica core matrix, even at operating temperatures approaching 1000°C.

02

Solid-Conduction Blockage

Composed of point-contact fumed silica nanoparticles, the solid thermal conduction pathway is restricted. Heat traveling through the solid skeleton encounters high thermal resistance, maintaining structural integrity without thermal transfer.

03

Infrared Radiation Control

By blending specific opacifiers (such as silicon carbide or titanium dioxide) into the nano silica matrix, high-temperature infrared radiation is scattered and reflected, preventing radiative heat transfer at extreme temperatures.

Tailored Engineering

Customized Thermal Design & Fabrication Services

We provide specialized OEM & ODM thermal insulation profiles customized for complex industrial requirements.

New Energy Vehicles Battery Insulation

New Energy Vehicles Battery Insulation

Ultra-thin microporous safety barriers designed for thermal runaway containment in EV battery packs.

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High Temperature Nano Microporous Waterproof Panel

High Temp Microporous Waterproof Panel

Hydrophobic nano insulation layers designed for high-humidity steel mills and marine engine rooms.

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High Temperature Nano Microporous Insulation for Elevator Doors

Elevator Fireproof Door Insulation Panels

Fire-rated microporous panels offering thin profile barriers for commercial and industrial structures.

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Fumed Silica Special Shaped VIPs

Fumed Silica Special Shaped VIPs

Custom cylindrical, bent, and dimensional geometries tailored to seal complex pipes and junctions.

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Custom Round High temperature Flexible Nano Blanket

Custom Round Flexible Nano Blankets

Round configurations designed to line circular high-temperature vessels and furnaces.

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Low thermal conductivity VIP fumed silica

Low Conductivity VIP Fumed Silica

Optimized envelope materials designed for vacuum cold chain containers and storage vessels.

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Low Temperature Cold Chain Logistics Fumed Silica

Cold Chain Fumed Silica Panels

High-efficiency temperature control systems designed for pharmaceutical shipping containers.

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Big or Customized Size fumed silica vacuum insulation panel

Custom Large Scale Fumed Silica Panels

Large dimension panels engineered for industrial cold storage rooms and logistics hubs.

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Nano microporous panel manufacturing

Sino-European Collaboration

Why Belgian Industries Choose Our Advanced Chinese Manufacturing

As global energy prices fluctuate, Belgian manufacturing operations require high performance coupled with cost-efficient raw material procurement. Our large-scale, automated production facilities in China allow us to provide significant cost benefits without compromising on quality control.

  • CBVAC Group Foundation: Capitalizing on decades of industrial vacuum and material science expertise to deliver high-quality thermal insulation boards.
  • Substantial Cost Efficiency: Advanced manufacturing processes translate to a 30-40% reduction in thermal insulation installation capital costs compared to local alternatives.
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges Logistics: Direct maritime shipping routes enable efficient delivery to the industrial centers of Belgium.

ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE?

Zerothermo Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CBVAC Group and a national high-tech enterprise, is headquartered in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area with its production base located in Nanchong City, Sichuan Province. This facility stands as one of China’s largest comprehensive production centers for vacuum technology application products.

We specialize in researching, designing, and manufacturing high-temperature nano microporous boards and vacuum insulation systems. Our products are exported to industrial end-users across Europe, the Americas, and Southeast Asia.

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    Non-standard Flanges & Accessories

    Custom dimensions built to precise engineering standards for complex heat insulation shells.

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    Shaped Flanges & Enclosures

    Square, oval, and complex shapes customized to fit industrial chambers and pipes.

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    Large Diameter Insulation Systems

    Engineered panels covering up to 60-inch diameters for metallurgical processes.

330+
Patents & Core IP
1100°C
Peak Insulation Stability
3+
State-of-the-Art R&D Centers
400,000 m²
Annual Manufacturing Capacity

Industrial Scenarios

Tailored Solutions for Belgian High-Temperature Sectors

How we apply microporous thermal technology across key Belgian industries.

Iron & Steel (Ghent & Liège)

Used as back-up insulation in steel ladles, tundishes, and annealing furnaces. Implementing thin microporous panels increases molten metal storage volume while lowering furnace wall surface temperatures.

Petrochemical & Refining (Antwerp)

Applied to cracking heaters, reform furnaces, and transfer pipelines. Our high-temperature panels maintain process control stability and limit energy radiation losses to the environment.

Glass Melting Facilities (Hainaut)

Protects furnace brickwork against thermal shock and wear. The high resistance of microporous cores ensures uniform temperature profiles, improving output quality and reducing scrap rates.

Versatile Application Areas

Macro Industry Integration

Providing solutions across diverse sectors from cold-chain distribution to high-temperature thermal barriers.

Pharmaceutical Cold Chain

Pharmaceutical Cold Chain

Reliable vacuum insulation panel systems designed for biomedical and vaccine transportation.

Architecture

Architecture & Cladding

Providing high-efficiency thermal insulation solutions for building envelope systems, empowering the construction sector to reduce carbon emissions and achieve carbon neutrality.

High-Temperature Industry

High-Temperature Industry

Delivering high-efficiency refractory backup insulation to petrochemical, cement, and metallurgical kilns.

Culture and Tourism

Culture and Tourism

Integrating vacuum insulated glazing and core panels into eco-friendly temporary and modular mobile homes.

Proven Success

Recent Project Cases serving Belgium

Explore real-world industrial installations optimizing process thermal efficiency.

Antwerp Petrochemical Cracker Retrofit

Antwerp Petrochemical Complex Retrofit

Upgraded backup insulation profiles for ethylene cracking chambers, reducing gas fuel usage by 6.8%.

Ghent Foundry Ladle Expansion Project

Ghent Foundry Ladle Insulation Upgrade

Replaced old calcium silicate linings with 25mm microporous boards, increasing ladle capacity by 9%.

Liège Glass Melting Furnace Optimization

Liège Glass Melting Furnace Renovation

Retrofitted thermal insulation on container furnace side walls to lower heat loss and extend refractory lifespan.

Brussels Cold Chain Pharma Distribution Hub

Brussels Vaccine Cooler Logistics Hub

Constructed customized fumed silica vacuum insulation shippers for pharmaceutical distribution across EU.

Core Competencies

Why Zerothermo is Your Strategic Partner

Delivering end-to-end technical performance, scaled manufacturing, and logistics support.

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    World-Class Quality & Unparalleled Standards

    Every batch undergoes laser thermal checks to guarantee a thermal conductivity rating of ≤ 0.020 W/(m·K) at 600°C.

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    Custom-Tailored Solutions & Swift Execution

    Our engineering team delivers full thermal insulation schematics and rapid mechanical mock-ups within 5 business days.

  • 03

    Scalable Production & Uncompromised Quality

    Operating out of one of China's largest facilities to fulfill high-volume orders for major industrial infrastructure builds.

  • 04

    Streamlined Logistics & Global Reach

    Coordinated shipping to critical Belgian freight hubs, ensuring smooth customs processing and prompt port clearance.

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    Your Trusted Long-Term Partner

    Offering ongoing site audits, temperature measurement runs, and post-installation technical evaluations.

Data Verification

Technical Specification Matrix

Comparing properties of our high-temperature microporous panels against common alternative options.

Thermal Properties Ceramic Fiber Board Calcium Silicate Board Zerothermo Nano Microporous Panel
Thermal Conductivity (at 800°C) ~0.12 - 0.16 W/m·K ~0.14 - 0.18 W/m·K ≤ 0.032 W/m·K
Max Service Temperature 1260°C 1000°C 950°C - 1050°C
Nominal Density 280 - 320 kg/m³ 240 - 280 kg/m³ 320 - 450 kg/m³
Required Insulation Thickness 100 mm (Baseline) 110 mm 25 - 35 mm (Saves ~70% space)
Compressive Strength Low (~0.2 MPa) Medium (~0.5 MPa) High (≥ 1.0 MPa)

Complete Catalog

Additional High-Performance Insulation Products

Explore our full line of vacuum and microporous solutions to find the right fit for your application.

China reinforced vacuum insulation panel

Reinforced Vacuum Insulation Panels

Structural cores designed to maintain excellent thermal barrier properties under elevated loads.

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Cheap building heat shield materials thermal wall vacuum insulated panel

Thermal Wall Vacuum Insulated Panels

High-efficiency thermal wall core materials optimized for structural heat shield installations.

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Custom High Temperature Nano Microporous Panel

Custom High Temperature Microporous Panels

Configurable microporous cores built to perform reliably in extreme temperature environments.

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China cold chain logistics fumed silica insulation panel

Cold Chain Fumed Silica VIPs

Thermal barrier panels designed for temperature-sensitive shipping and storage containers.

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China fumed silica vacuum insulation panel for cooler container

Fumed Silica Cooler Container VIPs

Large-format vacuum insulation panels tailored to protect active and passive shipping containers.

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VIP fumed silica vacuum insulation panel with PET film

PET Film Fumed Silica VIPs

Laminated protective barrier film systems optimized for long-term vacuum retention.

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Insulated cooler box for vaccine and food storage

Vaccine & Food Insulated Cooler Boxes

Rugged transit containers equipped with high-efficiency fumed silica vacuum insulation.

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Custom Round High temperature Flexible Nano insulation blanket Mat panels

Custom High Temp Flexible Nano Blankets

Flexible thermal insulation mats tailored for application around curved industrial vessels.

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China fumed silica VIPs vacuum insulation panel factory

Shaped VIPs with Protective PET Laminate

Specialty geometries designed to insulate valves, pumps, and complex process junctions.

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Vacuum insulation panel based on fiberglass core material

Fiberglass Core Vacuum Insulation Panels

Ultralow thermal conductivity core panels designed for refrigeration and thermal envelope systems.

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China aluminium foil thermal insulation board factory

Aluminium Foil Thermal Insulation Boards

Radiant barrier foil systems laminated over high-density thermal foam cores.

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China PU Foam Vacuum Insulation Panels

PU Foam Core Vacuum Insulation Panels

Polyurethane composite VIPs designed for cold chain transport boxes and logistics refrigeration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Technical Q&A: Microporous Panels

Clear answers to common questions about nano microporous panels in high-temperature applications.

What makes nano microporous insulation superior to calcium silicate or mineral wool?
Nano microporous insulation features average pore sizes (around 20 nm) that are smaller than the mean free path of air molecules. This structure blocks convective thermal transfer, resulting in a thermal conductivity coefficient 4 to 5 times lower than traditional mineral fibers at high operating temperatures. This allows you to achieve equivalent thermal resistance with only a fraction of the thickness.
How do these panels perform in high-humidity industrial environments?
While standard microporous silica is hydrophilic, we produce hydrophobic versions treated with special silicon coatings. These hydrophobic panels repel water vapor and liquid moisture, preventing degradation and maintaining thermal performance in damp industrial environments.
What is the typical lifespan of a nano microporous panel in a furnace application?
When installed as backup insulation behind a protective primary refractory layer (such as alumina firebrick or castable lining), our panels are not exposed to mechanical wear or direct chemical attack. Under these conditions, they will match the lifetime of the main furnace refractory structure without requiring maintenance.
Can the panels be customized to fit irregular furnace shapes or piping?
Yes. We offer fully customized manufacturing services. Panels can be pre-cut, CNC machined, or wrapped in flexible fiberglass cloths. We can also provide cylindrical or curved profiles to fit pipes, chimneys, and round chemical reactor vessels.
What is the typical shipping lead time from China to ports in Belgium?
Standard ocean freight from our manufacturing base to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges takes approximately 30 to 35 days. For urgent engineering requirements, air freight can deliver custom-made samples and prototype runs within 7 to 10 days.
Are the raw materials used in these panels safe and environmentally friendly?
Yes, our panels are composed primarily of inorganic fumed silica, opacifiers, and structural reinforcing filaments. They do not contain organic binders, toxic chemicals, or respirable crystalline silica. The materials are fully non-combustible and meet strict European health, safety, and environmental standards.
How do microporous panels help reduce Scope 1 carbon emissions?
By significantly reducing heat loss through furnace walls, the amount of fuel (natural gas or electricity) required to maintain operating temperatures is reduced. This direct drop in fuel consumption translates into a proportional reduction in Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions, helping Belgian factories stay within EU ETS emission caps.
What compressive loads can these insulation panels withstand?
Our standard high-temperature panels are formulated to withstand compressive pressures of ≥ 1.0 MPa at 10% deformation. For applications subject to higher mechanical loads, we offer reinforced grades engineered to support heavier refractory brickwork.

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