Carbon Fiber Welding Blankets | Knight Armor PANOX Felt

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What Makes PANOX Carbon Fiber Different

PANOX is an oxidized polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fiber — a new generation of welding protection material developed as a high-performance alternative to fiberglass. Here is what sets PANOX fiber by SGL Carbon from every other welding blanket material:

• Will not soften, melt, or burn — PANOX fiber maintains its structural integrity even at intermittent temperatures up to 3,000°F, where fiberglass and silica would fail
• Scratch-free surface — the soft felt texture protects delicate surfaces, finished panels, and precision components without scratching — unlike woven fiberglass which can abrade sensitive surfaces
• Softest heavy duty welding blanket available — flexible and easy to drape over irregular shapes and equipment
• No itch or irritation — carbonized felt does not produce the skin irritation associated with fiberglass blankets during handling and installation
• Non-melting protection — standard fiberglass can begin to soften under extreme heat — PANOX will not, maintaining a reliable barrier throughout the operation

Knight Armor Carbon Fiber Welding Blanket Applications

• Heavy arc welding and plasma cutting protection
• Auto body and collision repair industry — scratch-free panel protection during welding
• Precision equipment and machinery protection during nearby welding operations
• High-temperature industrial fabrication and structural steel welding
• Foundry and extreme heat environment protection
• Heat treating operations requiring continuous high-temperature exposure
• Applications where fiberglass blankets are causing surface scratching or abrasion
• Pipe and structural protection during plasma cutting operations

Carbon Fiber vs. Fiberglass vs. Silica — Which Do You Need?

All three materials meet FM Global and NFPA-701 standards — the difference is in temperature performance, surface characteristics, and cost:

• Carbon fiber (Knight Armor) — highest temperature rating at 3,000°F intermittent, scratch-free surface, no melt or burn. Best for demanding arc welding, plasma cutting, auto body, and precision equipment protection.
• Silica fabric (White Spark) — 1,800°F continuous, ideal for heat treating, foundries, and furnace applications. Woven construction provides excellent slag resistance.
• Fiberglass (Weld Armor / Arc-Tex) — most economical for general MIG, TIG, and stick welding spark and spatter protection at standard operating temperatures.

Related Welding Blanket Products

Need a different material or format? Steel Guard also manufactures:

• White Spark Silica Welding Blankets — 1,800°F rated silica cloth for heat treating and foundry applications
• Welding Blanket Rolls — welding protection material available by the roll for custom cut applications

Questions about Knight Armor carbon fiber welding blankets? Call us at 1-800-347-8368 or request a quote online — our team will help you select the right blanket for your application.