Thermal Insulation Coatings

DY-23

Aerogel Thermal Insulation Coating

Water-based aerogel thermal insulation coating for compatible industrial equipment, pipes and complex external surfaces.

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DY-23 aerogel thermal insulation coating package

Aerogel Insulation Coating for Industrial Equipment

DY-23 is an aerogel thermal insulation coating for compatible industrial equipment and complex external surfaces that require coating-based thermal management. The water-based industrial aerogel coating can be considered where a continuous applied layer is more practical than fitting a separate insulation blanket around geometry, penetrations or irregular details. Typical review areas include boilers, industrial kilns, rotary kilns, heating equipment and pipe-like surfaces listed in the current product information. Selection should confirm service temperature, substrate, existing surface condition, required build-up, access and drying window. The coating and DY-88 aerogel blanket are different physical systems, so the choice should follow equipment geometry, installation design and project conditions.

A water-based coating combining nano-aerogel, ceramic microspheres, inorganic fibres, potassium titanate whiskers and rare-earth oxides.

Problems addressed

Industrial heat lossHot external equipment surfacesComplex equipment geometry

Aerogel Coating vs Aerogel Blanket

When this product direction fits

Thermal-management materials for equipment, pipework and building assemblies where heat-transfer control is required.

How this system differs

This series manages heat transfer; it does not replace a structural repair, leak repair or corrosion-control system where those problems are active.

What must be confirmed

Suitability depends on the actual substrate, medium, concentration, temperature cycle, exposure mode and application window. Final system selection and project-specific instructions require technical review.

Aerogel Coating or Aerogel Blanket?

DY-23 is an applied aerogel coating suited to compatible equipment and complex surfaces. DY-88 is a flexible blanket that is cut, fitted and secured as part of an insulation assembly. Geometry and installation design guide selection.

Compare the DY-88 aerogel insulation blanket

Product features and advantages

Low thermal conductivity

Thick-film application

Water-based system

Suitable for metallic and refractory substrates listed in the source

Typical application context

Pipe and Complex-Surface Insulation

Power & Energy · Steel · Cement: application review for Boiler · Industrial kiln · Rotary kiln.

Thermal-management materials for equipment, pipework and building assemblies where heat-transfer control is required. Confirm the substrate, exposure and maintenance access before final selection.

Suitable equipment

BoilerIndustrial kilnRotary kilnHeating furnaceHigh-temperature equipment

Industries

Power & Energy

Steel

Cement

Petrochemical & Refining

Substrates and areas

Carbon steel · Stainless steel · Refractory brick · Castable refractory

Operating conditions

-50°C to 600°C stated service range

DY-23

Technical parameters

Only values available in the reviewed product source are shown.

Technical parametersValueSource

Recommended Total Thickness3-15 mm

Full Cure TimeAt least 72 h

Container StateUniform slurry after stirringGB/T 6753.3-1986

AppearanceWhite; smoothGB/T 1729-1979

Solid Content≥70%GB/T 1725-2007

Density0.52 g/mlGB/T 6750-2007

Hardness4HGB/T 6739-2006

Thermal CyclingNo abnormalityGB/T 9278-2008

Heat Storage Stability30 d; no abnormalityGB/T 6753.3-1986

AdhesionGrade 1GB/T 9286-1998

Water Resistance168 h; no blistering, cracking or delaminationGB/T 1733-1993

Alkali Resistance168 h; no blistering, cracking or delaminationGB/T 9755-2001

Salt Spray Resistance500 h; no blistering, rust, cracking or delaminationGB/T 1771-2007

Aging Resistance1000 h; no blistering, cracking, delamination or obvious discolourationGB/T 23987-2009

Scrub Resistance≥5000 cyclesGB/T 9266-2009

Thermal Conductivity0.03 W/(m·K)GB/T 22588-2008

Theoretical Coverage1.2 kg/m² per 1 mm thicknessFactory test

Application and Inspection

Confirm substrate condition, contamination, corrosion, defects and access before work starts.

Remove oil, dust and loose material; prepare cleanliness and profile to the reviewed product procedure.

Check compatibility of retained coatings and complete a representative trial area when the existing system is uncertain.

Prepare and mix only according to the product source; do not improvise ratio, thinner or pot life.

Build a continuous system in controlled layers, with special attention to edges, welds, joints and shadow zones.

Protect the applied area through curing, then inspect continuity, visible defects and recorded source-backed acceptance items.

Source-specific procedure

Surface Preparation

Metal to Sa 2.5 or St 3 for local repair; non-metal surfaces clean, sound and free of coke or dust.

Application Environment

5-60°C; relative humidity ≤85%; substrate ≥3°C above dew point.

Mixing

Stir single-component paste until uniform.

Application Tools

Brush, trowel, scraper or texture application.

Thickness per Coat

Build in multiple coats; do not apply the total thickness in one pass.

Curing

At least 72 h before service.

Packaging, storage and transport

Packaging15 kg/pail

StorageCool, dry and ventilated area; 5-40°C

Shelf Life12 months

TransportProtect from contamination and unsuitable temperature

Official product source: Aerogel thermal insulation energy-saving coating -50°C to 600°C / DY-23 source document

Quality checks

Check surface-preparation records, environmental conditions, layer continuity, edges, welds and visible defects. Use only acceptance criteria stated in the reviewed product or project documents.

Maintenance and repair

Inspect representative high-risk locations during planned maintenance. Clean the area, identify the cause of damage, feather sound edges and verify compatibility before local repair.

Scope and limitations

Technical documents

Documents for project evaluation

TDS, SDS, MSDS, test reports and other project-related technical documents are available based on specific project requirements. Please contact us through WhatsApp.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is aerogel insulation coating?

It is an applied insulation coating containing aerogel within a formulated system. It is built in controlled layers on compatible prepared surfaces.

Aerogel coating or aerogel blanket—which should be used?

Coating is applied continuously to compatible surfaces; blanket is cut and fitted as a separate layer. Equipment geometry, service conditions and installation design determine the appropriate form.

Where can sprayable aerogel insulation be applied?

DY-23 can be reviewed for the compatible industrial equipment and substrates listed in its product information, subject to temperature, preparation and application access.