Industrial
Vermiculite for Industrial
Withstands Extreme Heat
Absorbent & Protective
Lightweight & Non-Combustible
Why Industrial Leaders Trust Vermiculite
Vermiculite delivers reliable performance in industrial environments where heat resistance, absorbency, and material stability are critical.
It is used in high-temperature applications such as furnaces and kilns, as a molten metal covering agent in foundry operations, and as a safe, absorbent material for chemical handling and hazardous material packaging.
Its ability to withstand extreme heat while remaining lightweight and non-reactive makes it essential across a range of industrial processes.
Vermiculite is used where heat protection, absorbency, and safe material containment are critical to operational safety.
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Common Applications
Available Formats
- Bulk
- Super sacks
- Bagged (multiple sizes available)
Sizes and Gradations
Different industrial applications require specific particle sizes and performance characteristics. Whittemore offers a range of vermiculite grades designed for heat protection, absorbency, and material handling performance. Contact our team for detailed specifications and application guidance.
Super Fine
Typical size: 150–500 microns
Ideal for fine-grade industrial coatings, chemical carriers, and specialty foundry applications requiring uniform particle dispersion.
Micron (Ultra-Fine)
Typical size: <150 microns
Used in precision industrial coatings, fine chemical formulations, and high-performance barrier materials.
Fine
Typical size: ~0.5–1.5 mm
Used in industrial insulation mixes, refractory coatings, and absorbent formulations.
Medium
Typical size: ~1.5–3.0 mm
Versatile grade for foundry topping, thermal insulation systems, and bulk material handling applications.
Coarse
Typical size: ~3–6 mm
Used for high-temperature insulation fill, molten metal protection, and hazmat absorbent applications.
