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Asbestos Rope 1/2 Inch (MPN: AR-12-IN) is an industrial-duty component engineered for continuous factory operations, piping systems, and machinery maintenance in Kenya. Key verified ratings include Product Name: Asbestos Rope 1/2 Inch (12mm), Material Composition: High-Purity Chrysotile Asbestos Fiber, Nominal Size / Diameter: 1/2 Inch (12.7 mm Square/Round). Standard plant applications include Industrial Steam Boiler Inspection Doors, Furnace Inspection Ports & Sight Holes, Kiln Expansion Joints & Flue Ducting. Held at our STARNEX counter on Enterprise Road, Nairobi Industrial Area for immediate collection or same-day dispatch. When requesting a quotation, please specify required quantity, operating voltage/phase, pipe connection size, and delivery destination.

Brand:Generic / Unbranded
Part Number (MPN):AR-12-IN
STARNEX SKU:STX-GSK-AR12-016
Product Name:Asbestos Rope 1/2 Inch (12mm)
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Asbestos Rope 1/2 Inch (12mm) dense braided thermal insulation lagging rope coil
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Asbestos Rope 1/2 Inch

MPN:AR-12-IN
PO Ref / SKU:STX-GSK-AR12-016
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Product Name:Asbestos Rope 1/2 Inch (12mm)
Material Composition:High-Purity Chrysotile Asbestos Fiber
Nominal Size / Diameter:1/2 Inch (12.7 mm Square/Round)
Maximum Operating Temperature:550°C (1022°F) Peak Thermal Rating
Also known as:Asbestos Rope 12mm·Asbestos Boiler Packing·1/2 Inch Asbestos Cord·Thermal Asbestos Seal
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Asbestos Rope 1/2 Inch (MPN: AR-12-IN) is an industrial-duty component engineered for continuous factory operations, piping systems, and machinery maintenance in Kenya. Key verified ratings include Product Name: Asbestos Rope 1/2 Inch (12mm), Material Composition: High-Purity Chrysotile Asbestos Fiber, Nominal Size / Diameter: 1/2 Inch (12.7 mm Square/Round). Standard plant applications include Industrial Steam Boiler Inspection Doors, Furnace Inspection Ports & Sight Holes, Kiln Expansion Joints & Flue Ducting. Held at our STARNEX counter on Enterprise Road, Nairobi Industrial Area for immediate collection or same-day dispatch. When requesting a quotation, please specify required quantity, operating voltage/phase, pipe connection size, and delivery destination.

Brand:Generic / Unbranded
Part Number (MPN):AR-12-IN
STARNEX SKU:STX-GSK-AR12-016
Product Name:Asbestos Rope 1/2 Inch (12mm)
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01 · Technical overview

Functional engineering application

The Asbestos Rope 1/2 Inch (12mm) is a heavy-duty, dense braided thermal packing rope designed for high-temperature static sealing in industrial steam boilers, furnace doors, kiln inspection ports, and exhaust pipe joints. Manufactured from premium grade chrysotile asbestos fibers braided into a resilient square/round cross-section, this packing delivers exceptional thermal resistance, mechanical durability, and resistance to flame impingement up to 550°C. Engineered specifically for heavy industrial environments in Kenya—such as tea factory boilers, sugar mill steam systems, and commercial incinerators—the 1/2 inch asbestos rope effectively prevents steam leakage, flue gas escape, and thermal energy loss around firedoors and expansion joints. Supplied in full rolls or cut-to-length meter parcels by STARNEX Industrial Spares with guaranteed high density and E-TIMS tax invoice documentation.

Heavy-duty 1/2 inch (12mm) braided asbestos thermal packing rope rated up to 550°C for boiler doors, furnaces, and steam flanges in Kenya.

Key technical advantages
Dense multi-ply braided structure preventing unraveling under high mechanical vibration
High thermal threshold up to 550°C peak temperature resistance
Excellent compressibility ensuring tight seal against pitted or uneven boiler door flanges
Incombustible material that will not ignite or emit toxic smoke during thermal spikes
Resistant to superheated steam, hot flue gases, and industrial combustion byproducts
Flexible handling allowing easy bending around sharp boiler inspection door corners
Reduces thermal radiation loss around furnace sight holes and flue connections
Long shelf life without hardening, drying out, or embrittlement
Target equipment applications
Industrial Steam Boiler Inspection DoorsFurnace Inspection Ports & Sight HolesKiln Expansion Joints & Flue DuctingTea Drying Kiln Air DuctsCommercial Incinerator Door SealsHot Gas Exhaust Pipe ConnectionsSugar Mill Evaporator Door Seals

Quotation & fulfilment

AvailabilityCounter stock
Pickup locationEnterprise Rd, Nairobi
Dispatch windowSame day
Tax invoiceKRA ready
02 · Datasheet

Parametric technical attributes

AR-12-IN technical parameters
Generic AR-12-IN
IDENTIFICATION
Component TypeAsbestos Rope 1/2 Inch
Manufacturer / BrandGeneric
Part Number (MPN)AR-12-IN
Stock Keeping Unit (SKU)STX-GSK-AR12-016
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
Product NameAsbestos Rope 1/2 Inch (12mm)
Construction StyleMulti-Ply Square Braided Rope
Density0.9 - 1.1 g/cm³ High Density
Tensile StrengthHigh Mechanical Compression Strength
Chemical ResistanceResistant to mild acids, alkalis, steam, and flue gas
Colour / AppearanceOff-White / Natural Grey
Packaging Format5 kg / 10 kg Coil or Per Meter
CONSTRUCTION & CONNECTION
Material CompositionHigh-Purity Chrysotile Asbestos Fiber
Nominal Size / Diameter1/2 Inch (12.7 mm Square/Round)
PERFORMANCE & RATINGS
Maximum Operating Temperature550°C (1022°F) Peak Thermal Rating
Continuous Operating Temperature450°C (842°F)
COMPLIANCE & STANDARDS
Compliance StandardsBS 4410 / DIN 3752 Industrial Standard
Country of OriginIndia / Export OEM Grade
COMPLIANCE & LOGISTICS
Stock AvailabilityOn request
03 · Compatibility

System fitment & verified replacements

Interchangeable models

Direct Replacement:Klinger / Garlock High Temp Asbestos Packing
Equivalent Alternatives:
  • Ceramic Square Rope 12mm
  • Fiberglass Braided Packing 12mm
  • Teadit Asbestos Packing

Commonly installed on equipment from

RielloBalturBaiteWeishauptCochran BoilersMarshall Boilers
04 · Frequently asked

Common questions on this part

The 1/2 inch Asbestos Rope handles continuous temperatures up to 450°C and peak surges up to 550°C.

Yes, it is widely used across Kenyan tea factories and hotel boilers to seal boiler inspection doors and flue dampers.

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