High Heat Resistant Material

[NDAV8R]

Hi Gang.
Lately between my upholstery projects, I have be the "Choosen One" for all our Welding projects at the Airport where I work. I have been doing alot of TIG welding on Chrome Moly, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and such. (Everything goes to get Tested, and Certified for the Feds, of course).
 When I am in the middle of running a very hot welding bead, I am constantly looking for a break from the intense heat.  Does anyone know of a High Temp Resistant material like kevlar or the likes of, that I can sew up for a welding sheilding glove or mit? I have seen the TIGFinger online, but I need more coverage. I don't need a lot of dextarity on the torch hand like I do on the other. I don't really need a pair of gloves, so I guess I can make one.
 I guess the next question would be the choice of thread, too. I have sewn up a seal on our local meat locker's smoker in the past, but no one knows the material.
Any Leads?

 Here is a Chrome Moly part that I welded up which holds a spray boom onto one of our King Airs.




Thanks.
NDAV8R

[hidebound]

     I repair turn out gear for the local fire department. They furnish nomex thread for the repairs. The gear is also made of Nomex. There are other brands of fire resistant material also. Research arc flash protection.
http://www.cansewspecialops.com/default.aspx

[Mojo]

How about a welders blanket cut to the dimensions you need ? I have seen some soft welders blankets before.

I have some special fiberglass thread has a melting point that is over a 1,000 degrees. If you need some let me know as I have a lot of it.

Chris

[MattMazzaro]

3M makes a "Welding Drape"  I would be happy to contact 3M to get a price on same for you, should you be interested -- here is a link to the item   I am sure it will be a bit on the pricey side, but so is Kevlar and Nomex material and thread --

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Health/Safety/Products/Related/?PC_7_RJH9U52300A9E023IJD0GR3O74_nid=2RBP1118VRgs651JNCZ61Cgl6J3BQC9J1Kbl

Regards,

Matt Mazzaro
http://www.miamicorp.com
800.543.0448

mmazzaro@miamicorp.com

[DBR1957]

Arcet (R-ket) carries gloves, blankets, etc. Look under the "Safety" header.

http://www.arcet.com/frameset.asp?mainframe=products&topframe=top