Kao-Lok Anchors, Speed Clips,

and Ceramic Cone Anchors

Product Information
Features
• Studs and washers available in 304SS, 310SS, 330SS, and
Inconel 601 for use up to 2050°F (1121°C)
• Design of Kao-Lok anchor permits quick installation
• Ceramic cone anchor available as closure to increase use temper-
atures up to 2300°F (1260°C)
Physical Characteristics
Standard sizes
Kao-Lok Studs 1½” - 16” (37.5mm - 400mm)
1
/ 8” x ¼” (3.125mm x 6.25mm)
Kao-Lok Washers 1” x 1½” (25mm x 400mm)
16 gauge
Kao-Lok Speed Clips 1½” square (37.5mm)
Kao-Lok Anchors are designed to be used with Kaowool Blanket 26 gauge
wallpaper furnace linings. Stud lengths 3½"(87.5mm) and longer Ceramic Cone Anchor 1” and 2” with plug (25mm and 50mm)
1” and 2” without plug (25mm and 50mm)
have five notches which allow adjustment in compressing the blan-
Ceramic Washer 4” diameter x 5 /8” I.D. x 5/ 16” thick with 1 /8” slot
ket when installing the Kao-Lok Washer or the cone anchor. Stud
(100mm x 15.6mm x 7.8mm with 3.125mm)
lengths less than 3½" (87.5mm) have only two notches.
Maximum Temperature Rating*
Kao-Lok Washers are available in the same refractory stainless 304SS: 310SS: 330SS: Inconel 601:
steels as the Kao-Lok Stud. The design of the washer allows for ease 1200°F 1800°F 1950°F 2050°F
of handling. When properly installed, the washer will remain in place (649°C) (982°C) (1066°C) (1121°C)
on roofs and in severe vibration applications.
* These stated temperature service limits can be influenced by a number of conditions such as atmos-
phere and cycling. Consult your Thermal Ceramics sales representative or distributor for a specific
To raise the use limit of Kao-Lok Anchor Systems, ceramic cone alloy recommendation for your application.
anchors can be used in lengths of 1" and 2" (25mm and 50mm), with
or without plug, to service temperatures up to 2300°F (1260°C). The
cone anchor is made from a 50% Al2O3 , 47% SiO composition. The
void in the cone anchor is normally packed with Kaowool Bulk or
Kaowool Moldable. A 4"(100mm)-diameter washer with a 15 /8"
(40.6mm) I.D. hole with a stress relief slot is available for use with the
cone anchors to cover a larger surface area to spread the weight and
load of the insulation materials.

Kao-Lok Anchor, Washer, and Cone Anchor Systems offer ease of

installation which translates to overall lower costs because of
reduced labor time to install the anchors. Kao-Lok Anchor Systems
have been one of the preferred methods of installing ceramic fiber
wallpaper lining systems for more than 30 years.

Kao-Lok Speed Clips are available in the following metals: mild steel,
304SS, 310SS, 330SS, and Inconel 601. These 1½" (37mm) -
square 26-gauge thick interference-fit washers are very useful when
installing ceramic fiber linings using Kao-Lok Studs. They can be
used as washers in some applications, but their chief use is to retain
Kaowool on the studs until additional layers of Kaowool can be
impaled on the studs and locked in place with the Kao-Lok Washer.

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Product Information
Chemical Analysis (approximate % weight)
Inconel
304SS 310SS 330SS 601
Carbon 0.08 max 0.25 max 0.20 max 0.10
Manganese 2.00 max 2.00 max 2.00 max 1.00
Silicon 1.00 max 1.50 max 1.00 max 0.50
Phosphorus 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.045 max –
Sulphur 0.030 max 0.030 max 0.030 max 0.015
Chromium 18 - 20 24 - 26 15 - 17 23
Nickel 8 - 10 19 - 22 34 - 36 60
Iron bal bal bal bal
Special Installation Information
Select a stud ½" to 1" (1.25cm to 2.5cm) longer than the thickness of the desired lining. Make certain to get adequate
compression of the Kaowool Blanket before rotating the Kao-Lok Washer. This compression will prevent the washer from
working loose in high vibration applications or overhead installations.
Kao-Lok Ceramic Cone Anchor Lining Thickness Range
Kao-Lok Stud Length, in (cm) 1” series (2.5cm) 2” series (5cm)
3½ (8.75) 4 - 4½ (10 - 11.25) 4 - 5½ (10 - 13.75)
4½ (11.25) 5 - 5½ (12.5 - 13.75) 5 - 6½ (12.5 - 16.25)
6 (15) 6½ - 7 (16.25 - 17.5) 6½ - 8 (16.25 - 20)
8 (20) 8½ - 9 (21.25 - 22.5) 8½ - 10 (21.25 - 25)

The values given herein are typical average values obtained in accordance
with accepted test methods and are subject to normal manufacturing varia-
tions. They are supplied as a technical service and are subject to change
without notice. Therefore, the data contained herein should not be used for
specification purposes. Check with your Thermal Ceramics office to obtain
current information.

Thermal Ceramics is a trademarks of The Morgan Crucible Company plc.

Kao-Lok and Kaowool are trademaks of Thermal Ceramics Inc.

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