How to use an asbestos cord for stoves

The asbestos cord used in stoves and fireplaces reduces heat losses and ensures operational safety. Its use is very popular, as it is easy to work with, it is available for sale, and has a low cost.

Purpose of the asbestos cord for the furnace

An asbestos product is a good sealant used in furnaces. It prevents smoke from entering the room, and also isolates all furnace parts from air ingress. The core is a core entwined with asbestos filaments. But there are cords without a core. The product is designed for a temperature of +400 ̊С. It withstands large differences in humidity. Asbestos gasket has good flexibility and can adapt to any shape.

IMPORTANT! If firewood is used in the furnace, heating the surface to + 400 ... +450 ̊С, then an asbestos sealant will be quite enough. In this case, you do not need to overpay money by buying advertised fire-resistant products that can withstand up to +10000 ° C.

For furnaces, only asbestos products with the SHAU marking are applicable. They withstand heavy loads and are able to operate for a long time without compromising their properties. Asbestos seals are not susceptible to decay and mold, they are not afraid of rodents and they do not break.

How to use asbestos cord

It is not difficult to install the seal, but operation requires a certain sequence.

To install a fireproof seal on a metal stove or door:

  1. It is necessary to thoroughly clean the oven door and its surface from dirt, dust, and also remove the old sealing cord.
  2. If there is a special recess for the product, a layer of glue should be applied to it. If there is no groove, then glue is applied to the place where the cord will be attached.
  3. The sealant is distributed around the entire perimeter in the places where the adhesive was applied. At the junction, it is necessary to cut the product so that there is no gap.
  4. In order for the cord to attach well to the surface, close the oven door, which will press it down.

After 3 hours, it is recommended that the furnace is heated and that the fire-resistant cord is attached.

To seal the gaps on the cooking surface of the furnace, it should first be dismantled. Next, you need to clean the surface under the hob from the old mortar and dirt. After priming the cleaned surface with a mixture of water and glue. Apply a small layer of glue around the entire perimeter and glue the asbestos product. Within 7 minutes, the seal should be pressed firmly to the surface, after which the hob is installed in the oven. Existing cracks can be covered with clay or sealant.

ATTENTION! The product should be selected strictly the thickness that is needed. If it is too thin, there will be gaps, and because the seal is too thick, the door hinges will have to be rearranged. The diameter of the asbestos cord varies from 15 to 40 mm.

Qualitatively done work will help prevent a fire and help to avoid smoke in the room. Thanks to its natural components, asbestos seals are environmentally friendly.

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