Subject: NRC 1.36 Approvals for PTFE Coated Fiberglass Thread and Tie Cord

We are pleased to announce that W.F. Lake Corp’s. R753-24 PTFE Coated Fiberglass Sewing Thread and our E761-1330 Round Braided, PTFE Coated Fiberglass Tie Cord have both been tested and approved for use in applications requiring nonmetallic, sewn thermal insulation for austenitic stainless-steel components. These newest approvals cover NRC 1.36, ASTM C795 and Mil DTL 24244. 

Our latest approvals include:

ASTM C795 – Standard Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Contact with Austenitic Stainless Steel.

                –R753-24, PTFE Coated Fiberglass Sewing Thread

                –E761-1330, Braided PTFE Coated Fiberglass Tie Cord (Round).

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

NRC 1.36 – Nonmetallic Thermal Insulation for Austenitic Stainless Steel.

                –R753-24, PTFE Coated Fiberglass Sewing Thread

                –E761-1330, Braided PTFE Coated Fiberglass Tie Cord (Round).

Mil DTL 24244 – Insulation Materials, Thermal, with Special Corrosion and Chloride Requirements.

                –R753-24, PTFE Coated Fiberglass Sewing Thread

                –E761-1330, Braided PTFE Coated Fiberglass Tie Cord (Round).

W.F. Lake Corp. remains committed to developing the highest quality Teflon* Coated Fiberglass Sewing Thread and Teflon* Coated Fiberglass Draw Cords, Tie Cords and Lacing Tape available.  As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified U.S. manufacturer, we remain committed to continuous improvement throughout our entire organization.

                                                                                                                                                *Reg. Chemours