A specialty insulation material made from natural phlogopite — a magnesium-rich mica — through grinding, pulping and forming. The only natural mica paper that performs reliably at 700 °C continuous service, outperforming muscovite by 100–200 °C. Flexible, thin, and the go-to material for fire-resistant tapes and furnace insulation.
Phlogopite mica paper is a specialty high-temperature insulation material manufactured from natural phlogopite — a magnesium-rich variant of natural mica — through grinding, pulping and wet-laid forming. Its distinctive amber-to-brown color comes from the mineral's natural magnesium and iron content.
Phlogopite delivers a unique combination of heat resistance and electrical insulation that remains stable in harsh environments where standard muscovite mica paper would degrade. With a thin, flexible structure (typically 0.05–0.2 mm in thickness), it integrates easily into complex assemblies — from coil windings to furnace linings — making it a foundational material in industrial insulation systems.
At SZX New Materials, our phlogopite mica paper is manufactured in nominal grammages from 65 g/m² to 160 g/m², with custom widths and slitting available. It is also the base material for our fire-resistant mica tapes used in IEC 60331 / BS 6387 compliant cables.
We offer a specialized phlogopite grade engineered specifically for fire-resistant cable tapes — optimized binder content, higher tensile strength, and tighter thickness tolerance. Ask our team about specification sheets for the fire-tape grade.
The magnesium-rich crystal structure delivers measurable high-temperature performance — verified per batch in our QC laboratory.
Reliable operation up to 700 °C continuous (800 °C short-term peak) — outperforming muscovite mica paper by 100–200 °C. Ideal for high-temperature industrial processes.
Dielectric strength of 12–25 kV/mm and volume resistivity ≥10¹³ Ω·cm, ensuring safe operation in high-voltage equipment even at elevated temperatures.
Low thermal conductivity of 0.12–0.18 W/(m·K) minimizes heat transfer and reduces energy loss in furnaces, motors, and power-system insulation structures.
Tear-resistant and easy to cut, wrap or laminate. Conforms to irregular surfaces such as motor windings, furnace linings, and cable geometries.
Resists moisture, oil, and weak alkali. Maintains integrity in humid or industrial environments — extending equipment service life significantly.
Standard nominal weight range from 65 to 160 g/m². All values are verified in our in-house QC laboratory per production batch. Custom specifications, including fire-tape grade, available on request.
| Nominal Weight (g/m²) |
Avg. Tolerance (%) |
Individual Tolerance (%) |
Air Permeability (s/100ml) |
Penetration Time (Time) |
Water-Extract Conductivity (μS/cm) |
Mass Loss (%) |
Tensile Strength (N/cm) |
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | ±3 | ±5 | ≤300 | ≤9 | 10 | 0.3 | ≥7 | ≥16 |
| 75 | ±3 | ±5 | ≤320 | ≤10 | 10 | 0.3 | ≥7 | ≥16 |
| 100 | ±3 | ±5 | ≤340 | ≤11 | 10 | 0.3 | ≥7 | ≥16 |
| 120 | ±3 | ±5 | ≤380 | ≤17 | 10 | 0.3 | ≥9 | ≥16 |
| 150 | ±3 | ±5 | ≤450 | ≤22 | 10 | 0.3 | ≥12 | ≥16 |
| 160 | ±3 | ±5 | ≤500 | ≤25 | 10 | 0.3 | ≥12 | ≥16 |
From power plant generators to jet engine components — phlogopite is the material of choice wherever sustained temperatures exceed 500 °C.
Used as insulation material in high-temperature motors, transformers, and generators — especially in power plants and heavy-duty industrial machinery where sustained thermal loading demands phlogopite's performance envelope.
Lining material for kilns, smelting equipment, and heat-treatment furnaces — providing thermal insulation and protecting structural components from extreme heat in metal processing operations.
Integrated into engine components, exhaust systems, and battery insulation — where heat resistance and vibration resistance are both mission-critical. Especially favored in EV traction motor insulation.
Applied in heating elements, boilers, and thermal reactors — improving efficiency and safety through reliable, long-life insulation at operating temperatures where muscovite would degrade.
Phlogopite mica paper sits in a unique position in our mica paper lineup: it bridges the gap between standard muscovite (up to 500 °C) and calcined/synthetic premium grades (900–1200 °C).
If your application operates reliably between 500 and 700 °C continuous, phlogopite delivers the best cost-to-performance ratio — no expensive heat treatment required, no synthetic crystal manufacturing cost, just natural mineral mica performing at its best.
It's also the industry-standard base material for fire-resistant cable tapes — which require both thermal survival AND mechanical robustness during cable production winding operations.