Saving Lives. Saving Money.
Unprotected hot work is a leading cause of industrial fires — the proper use of hot work fabrics is an essential part of good safety management practices.
Hot Work Fabrics
AMI manufactures over 30 different high temperature fabrics (commonly called "fire blankets") for welding safety use, ranging in temperature resistance from 225°F (107°C) to 3000°F (1650°C). They are designed for a wide range of applications and levels of heat exposure, and are available with a variety of fibers and coatings.
Six Product Categories
- AMI-GLAS® - 100% fiberglass
- AMI-TUF® - Silicone-coated AMI-GLAS®
- VEXTRA® - Vermiculite-Coated AMI-GLAS®
- CARBO-GLAS® - Carbon-Fiberglass Composite
- GOLDENGLAS® - Neoprene-Coated AMI-GLAS®
- AMI-SIL® - Essentially Pure Amorphous Silica
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To date, 17 of our fabrics have been tested to the ANSI/FM4950 Standard, which rates hot work fabrics by severity of use. The rating helps professionals determine which level of fire protection is needed for a specific hot work operation. For more information about our FM Approvals click here, and for information on the NFPA 51B Requirements for FM Approved Hot Work Fabrics click here.
Auburn Manufacturing, Inc. (AMI) is the industry leader in the manufacture of high performance coated textiles and composite fabrics for extreme temperature applications. We also manufacture end-use products including welding blankets, curtains and pads.
AMI sells through distributors and also to manufacturers for end-use applications. We are a rich resource committed to helping end users get a specific fabric.
Located in Maine
We are proud to be based in South Central Maine. The state has a strong tradition of quality and craftsmanship plus a sophisticated telecommunications infrastructure that enables us to serve our customers worldwide with efficiency and competitive pricing. Click here for a location map/driving directions.
ISO 9001 Certified
AMI is ISO 9001 certified. Certification means we have establi
SHEd and apply a quality system for the design, manufacture, and finishing of high temperature textiles, including tapes, ropes and coated/non-coated fabrics. It is further assurance for our customers that we always meet the highest quality standards.
AMI is a certified Women's Business Enterprise.
AMI is certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the leading certifier of women-owned businesses that sell to corporations and government organizations. WBENC certification is one of the most widely recognized and respected certifications in the country. It provides a national standard of certification and is recognized and accepted by the majority of top corporations across the U.S. To be certified as a WBE, a company must be an independent business concern that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens or legal Resident Aliens, whose business formation and principal place of business is in the U.S. or its territories, and whose management and daily operation is controlled by one or more of the women owners. To review AMI's current WBENC certification, click here.
Rapid Delivery — Worldwide
With two manufacturing facilities in Maine and a nationwide distribution and warehousing network, we’re able to fill all orders with speed and reliability wherever our customers are located.
Freight Paid for complete orders shipped ground from company warehouse to continental US Destinations - unless otherwise noted.
Customer Support
Whenever you need help, our knowledgeable customer service representatives and highly trained technicians have the experience needed to assist you with selecting precisely the right product for your application. Click here to learn more about our Technical Support.
