Advanced Microporous Insulation For Unmatched Fire Safety And Thermal Protection

High Temperature Insulation

MAXIMUM SAFETY, DELIVERED BY MICROPOROUS INSULATION SCIENCE

Unicorn provides advanced microporous insulation materials engineered from a blend of nano-porous silica, opacifiers, and high-temperature fibers. This unique composition creates an extremely low-conductivity insulation core specifically designed for fire protection and thermal runaway propagations.

Our microporous insulation materials create a highly efficient thermal barrier that dramatically slows heat transfer during a fire, preventing temperature rise and protecting critical components. Thanks to their ultra-low thermal conductivity, non-combustible composition, and proven stability at extreme temperatures, they ensure reliable passive fire protection in even the most demanding scenarios. Designed to integrate seamlessly into structural elements, our solutions help prevent fire propagation, protect assets, and enhance safety in residential, industrial, and commercial environments.

ENGINEERED FOR EXCEPTIONAL FIRE SAFETY WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING THERMAL AND FIRE PROTECTION PROPERTIES

Our microporous insulation materials deliver proven and uncompromising performance in the most demanding fire-protection environments. Built on an inorganic formulation of SiO₂, SiC and high-temperature fibers, they create a stable, non-combustible thermal barrier that remains reliable under extreme conditions and throughout the entire lifespan of the application.

Unmatched Thermal Resistance

Thanks to its ultra-low thermal conductivity, especially at elevated temperatures—our microporous boards and panels significantly outperform traditional insulation materials. This enables systems to meet stringent fire and insulation requirements, including fire protection class A1, UL 94-V0, EN 1363/1364, and the IMO 2010 FTP Code Part 1, among others.

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Exceptional Heat Tolerance

Engineered to withstand temperatures up to 1200°C, our materials provide robust protection under severe fire exposure, including typical fire curves such as ISO 834, UL 1709 (hydrocarbon curve)and other high-severity scenarios.

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Compact & Lightweight Design

Achieve superior protection with thinner, lighter layers for more compact and aesthetically pleasing systems.

Excellent Fire Performance

The product complies with the most stringent international fire safety standards, including the highest non-combustibility rating for building materials, Class A1, and the highest flame retardancy rating for plastic components, UL 94 V-0.

Tailored Solutions

We support full customization through formulation development, composite design, and pre-machined structural components ensuring perfect integration into your system.

We offer a comprehensive range of encapsulation options:

  • PET film-wrapped
  • Laminated with mica
  • Silicone frame lamination
  • Hydrophobic e-glass fabric
  • High-silica fabric combined with pre-machined structural components, ensuring seamless integration into your system.

Inherently Safe & Clean Material Profile

Our microporous insulation core material, featuring an inorganic, non-smoke-producing composition, releases no smoke, odors, or harmful substances during fire exposure. All materials comply with RoHS and other environmental standards, ensuring safety throughout the entire product’s lifecycle.

TYPICAL PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION APPLICATIONS ACROSS DIFFERENT MARKETS

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Fire rated doors

Elevator landing doors

Fire compartment doors

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Lithium-ion batteries and ESS systems

Thermal runaway protection for EV

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) fire propagation protection

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Structural fire protection

Piping systems

Ductwork

Cable enclosures

Nuclear power plants

Stay cable bridges

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Transportation

Marine: Fire doors, event recorders, A-Class decks, and bulkheads

Railway: Fire doors, thermal and fire barriers, batteries, and safety data recorders

Aerospace: Flight data recorders

DISCOVER OUR MICROPOROUS PRODUCTS USED FOR PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION

Board shape microporous insulation products

TT 950 swp

TT 950 swp for elevator landing doors offers a cost-effective solution that delivers excellent mechanical reaction and good thermal insulation properties. This microporous insulation panel can be combined with...

TT 950 swp for elevator landing doors offers a cost-effective solution that delivers excellent mechanical reaction and good thermal insulation properties. This microporous insulation panel can be combined with gypsum or fibre cement board and laminated with aluminum foil on one or both sides. The aluminum foil lamination provides effective water-repellent properties, reducing damage to the microporous material due to condensation.

Typical applications:

  • Elevator landing door
  • Industrial fire doors
  • Fire protection cabinet

TT 1000 classic

TT 1000 classic is a board-shaped microporous insulation material widely approved for insulation applications. With a continuous application temperature of up to 950℃ and a peak temperature of up...

TT 1000 classic is a board-shaped microporous insulation material widely approved for insulation applications. With a continuous application temperature of up to 950℃ and a peak temperature of up to 1200℃, it offers exceptional thermal performance. Its excellent handling and machining properties, combined with an extremely low thermal conductivity, enable superior insulation with reduced thickness. This allows for equipment design that maximizes energy efficiency, optimizes space utilization, and reduces overall weight.

Typical applications:

  • Aluminum industry: launders; holding and smelter furnace.
  • Ceramic and battery components: roller kiln, tunnel kiln.
  • Oil and Gas: cracking furnace; hydrogen reformer; distillation units.
  • Glass: melting furnaces; regenerators; refiners; forehearths.
  • Metallurgy: forging furnaces; reheating furnaces; heat barriers
  • Fuel cells: BOP and systems of SOFC, MCFC.
  • SOEC, TES (thermal energy storage), etc.
  • CSP: machined components in piping systems.

TT 1000 classic LB

TT 1000 classic LB is an ultra-thin microporous insulation panel with customized outer coverings. It is an ideal choice for creating excellent thermal insulation and fire protection properties for...

TT 1000 classic LB is an ultra-thin microporous insulation panel with customized outer coverings. It is an ideal choice for creating excellent thermal insulation and fire protection properties for lithium-ion batteries. Compared to aerogels, our product offers superior temperature resistance and thermal stability, lower thermal conductivity at high temperatures, and the advantage of being smoke-free.

Due to its best-in-class thermal insulation and fireproofing properties, TT 1000 classic LB is a new-generation thermal barrier that replaces aerogels and other traditional products in preventing thermal runaway in electric vehicles and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Typical applications:

  • Cell-to-cell thermal runaway protection
  • Fire protection and thermal insulation for packs and modules

Product options:

  • Naked panel
  • PET film encapsulation
  • Laminated with mica
  • Laminated with foam or silicone frame

TT 1000 fabric

TT 1000 fabric is a thin and lightweight microporous insulation panel that comes with an outer covering made of glass cloth. The wrapping material offers a clean, easy-to-handle surface...

TT 1000 fabric is a thin and lightweight microporous insulation panel that comes with an outer covering made of glass cloth. The wrapping material offers a clean, easy-to-handle surface with exceptional handleability. It can be customized in sizes to fit customer requirements. TT 1000 fabric is suitable for high-temperature applications where energy-saving insulation is required and elevator landing doors and fire-rated doors due to its excellent fire protection, thermal insulation, and easy-handling properties.

This product offers a variety of fiberglass cloth options and is easy to cut, allowing it to be shaped as needed.

Typical applications:

High temperature insulation:

  • Backup insulation in different type furnaces
  • Storage heaters

Fire protection:

  • Elevator landing doors
  • Energy storage containers
  • Industrial fire doors
  • Fire protection cabinets
  • Fire barriers

Flexible microporous insulation panel

TT 1000 sflex

TT 1000 sflex is a flexible, custom-made microporous insulation blanket for 3D shapes. It features good handling and cutting properties and outstanding insulation performance in limited thickness. The microporous...

TT 1000 sflex is a flexible, custom-made microporous insulation blanket for 3D shapes. It features good handling and cutting properties and outstanding insulation performance in limited thickness.
The microporous core is covered from all sides with glass cloth, which is seamed and quilted to achieve flexibility without damaging the microporous core. This process makes the blanket clean and easy to handle, providing flexible insulation in limited spaces.
The stitching can be one-directional or two-directional. Our blankets can be offered both as sheets and rolls.

Typical applications:

  • Petrochemical, gas and power plants: Process piping, high temperature pipe supports, pipe and valve insulation jackets
  • Transportation: Heat shields and insulation jacket systems (Cars, ships, trains, aerospace, etc.)
  • Industrial furnace insulation: Backup materials for various types of insulation
  • Fire protection: Jet fire protection systems for steel pipes; fire barriers systems; fire protection of electric cables and wires; air ducts; fire rated shutters and curtains.

Hydrophobic flexible microporous insulation panel

TT 1000 HY sflex

TT 1000 HY sflex is a flexible, custom-made insulation blanket with a water-repellent microporous core. It is an ideal solution for applications where the presence of liquids can be...

TT 1000 HY sflex is a flexible, custom-made insulation blanket with a water-repellent microporous core. It is an ideal solution for applications where the presence of liquids can be expected.

TT 1000 HY sflex also features good handling and cutting properties and provides flexible insulation for complex geometries. It is widely used when a large temperature reduction is required within limited spaces.

The stitching can be one-directional or two-directional. Our blankets can be offered both as sheets and rolls.

Typical applications:

  • Pipe insulation
  • 3D geometries thermal insulation
  • Fire protection for pipes or curved shapes

Machined parts

Machined parts

Unicorn specializes in providing customized microporous insulation solutions tailored to specific geometries and functionalities. This ensures a ready-to-install fit with desired performance characteristics for each unique application. Our components...

Unicorn specializes in providing customized microporous insulation solutions tailored to specific geometries and functionalities. This ensures a ready-to-install fit with desired performance characteristics for each unique application. Our components display exceptional thermal and mechanical properties and offer an array of shapes and coverings for integration into demanding products and assemblies.

Unicorn’s machined parts are fully customizable, starting from the selection of raw materials and continuing through to the finished shape. Our products primarily utilize high-quality silica as the main component while alumina serves as the base material to achieve temperature resistance up to 1200°C.

CASE STUDIES: ADVANCED MICROPORUS INSULATION AT WORK

EI 60 FIRE PROTECTION FOR ELEVATOR DOORS

Customer Background and Challenge

An international elevator OEM needed to reach EI 60 fire resistance in a slim door design, keeping structure robust and ensuring stable performance under the ISO 834 fire curve. Conventional insulation was too thick and mechanically unstable.


Unicorn Solution

Unicorn offers a multi-layer composite structure incorporating 13 mm microporous insulation material, offering:

  • High thermal resistance at extreme temperatures.
  • Excellent compression stability inside the steel door leaf.
  • Good strength facilitates installation and handling.
  • Clean, precise machining for fast integration.
  • Optional edge protection / foil encapsulation.

Test Results

Full-scale EN 81-58 fire tests confirmed:

  • 60 minutes of insulation and integrity.
  • Controlled backside temperatures.
  • No deformation or delamination during thermal shock.
  • Consistent repeatable performance.

Customer Benefits

  • EI 60 achieved with reduced thickness and lower weight.
  • Improved door movement and actuator lifetime.
  • Easy installation and reliable mass production.
  • Compact design without major structural changes.
  • Better overall cost.

EI 120 FIRE PROTECTION FOR ENERGY STORAGE CONTAINERS

Customer Background and Challenge

A well-known Chinese energy storage system integrator has won a bid for an overseas energy storage project, where the products must comply with EI 120 testing requirements. Traditional rock wool products struggle to meet these demands, as the customer requires a thinner solution with better thermal insulation performance.


Unicorn Solution

Unicorn supplied a complete thermal insulation system, including 20 mm TT 1000 microporous panels, offering:

  • The integration of the product solution is compliant with the EI 120 test as per EN 1364-1.
  • Custom product design and drawing services.
  • Custom machining for fast installation.

Customer Benefits

  • EI 120 achieved with compact structure.
  • Improved capacity for battery containers.
  • Meets stringent overseas environmental and safety requirements.
  • Easy installation and reliable mass production.
  • Better overall cost.

FAQ – FIRE PROTECTION WITH UNICORN MICROPOROUS MATERIALS

1. What fire ratings can Unicorn materials support?+
Our microporous insulation enables systems to achieve EI 30, EI 60, EI 90, and EI 120 ratings, compliance with specific test standards (e.g., EN 81-58, BS 476, GOST 30247.3, GB/T 27903) is determined by the customer’s construction and testing requirements. In building structure applications, our material is classified as Class A1 according to EN 13501-1. In Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) modules, our TT 1000 classic LB material has demonstrated no thermal runaway propagation in independent tests using 314 Ah cells.
2. What temperatures can TT 1000 withstand?+
TT 1000 is designed for peak temperature up to 1200℃ and has verified performance in hot-plate tests at 675 °C and 800 °C under load.
3. Do you have certifications for fire applications?+
Our product has obtained comprehensive fire safety certifications, including an A1 flammability report, UL Yellow Card, IMO FTP Code Part 1 (2010), and fire resistance/thermal insulation test reports compliant with EN 1363 and EN 1364 standards. All reports were issued by nationally accredited laboratories.
4. How do your materials compare to aerogels?+
Unicorn microporous insulation offers better high-temperature stability, no patent risks, higher mechanical strength, and more consistent quality versus aerogel-based products.
5. What product formats are available?+
Panels (0.8 mm to >20 mm), CNC-machined parts, 3D shapes, half-shells, and encapsulated solutions (PET, aluminum foil, mica sandwich).
6. What are your maximum production dimensions?+
Up to 1300 × 1000 mm depending on thickness and production line of rectangular board shape. For products with a glass cloth outer envelope, the maximum size is up to 3000 x 800 mm and varies according to their thickness and the production line used.
7. Does the material support mechanical load?+
Yes. We provide full compression-curve data and reinforced options for high-load environments.
8. How does the material age over time?+
Its fully inorganic composition ensures excellent long-term stability. Aging tests (Double-85) confirm strong performance when properly encapsulated.
9. Can Unicorn help define the right thickness or design?+
Yes — our technical team supports customers with design guidance based on temperature, fire curve, geometry, and available space.

Discover how Unicorn microporous insulation can provide superior fire resistance, prevent heat transfer, and protect critical components in your operation. Contact Unicorn Insulations today for a custom assessment and sample testing tailored to your fire safety needs.

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