Fuel Tank Heat Shield

[duckytran]

Any recommendation on an aftermarket product to add heat shield to a K75 tank? I recall seeing a thread where an aftermarket product was being applied to the bottom of the tank.

[johnny]

greetings...

you can take your tank to a ceramic heat shield applicator and have them do just the bottom of the tank...

ride dangerously...

j o

 

[duckytran]

greetings...

you can take your tank to a ceramic heat shield applicator and have them do just the bottom of the tank...

ride dangerously...

j o

Thanks, but I recall someone using an off the counter product that has adhesive on one side. You can simply cut to shape and apply it. Prob a cheaper solution.

[Laitch]

you can take your tank to a ceramic heat shield applicator and have them do just the bottom of the tank...

That'll also protect it from the negligent discharge of a cosmic ray-gun.

[BrickMW]

Try Thermo-tec

[BrickMW]

Try Thermo-tec

EDIT **This product is NOT rated to protect against cosmic ray-gun discharge - be it negligent or otherwise...** :yes

[duckytran]

Try Thermo-tec

I saw that and may end up using it. I thought there's something out there a little thicker in insulation.


Thanks.

[rbm]

Search for Johnny Blanket.  This is basically using a roll of thermal blanket for HVAC applications from Home Depot and cutting it up to place under the tank.  This deflects the engine heat away from the tank and keeps the fuel cooler.

[Blue]

I am running Phenolic-Impregnated Carbon Ablator on my K1100RS.

[alexg]

Search for alumina blanket insulation with Foil; There are several options. I like alumina instead of glass fiber due to EHS considerations.

[duckytran]

I am running Phenolic-Impregnated Carbon Ablator on my K1100RS.

Your K1100RS hasn't blown up like some of the earlier SpaceX rockets?  :yes

[jay1622]

I've got two layers of this under my tank. Easy to work with, easy to cut, the adhesive works very well, and it keeps its shape.


Thermo-Tec 13575 12" X 24" Adhesive Backed Heat Barrier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00029KC2K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Ew0UzbZQCFJ1H

[duckytran]

I've got two layers of this under my tank. Easy to work with, easy to cut, the adhesive works very well, and it keeps its shape.


Thermo-Tec 13575 12" X 24" Adhesive Backed Heat Barrier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00029KC2K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Ew0UzbZQCFJ1H

Thanks Jay. I'm heading down that same path. Looks like it's the most cost effective option.

[jay1622]

FWIW... Get more than you think you'll need, and clean the underside as absolute best you can. It will fall if you don't, and serve as a blanket for an already-hot motor.

[duckytran]

FWIW... Get more than you think you'll need, and clean the underside as absolute best you can. It will fall if you don't, and serve as a blanket for an already-hot motor.

Thanks for the advice Jay.