Aerogel in Kolkata — Aerogel Insulation for Steel, Power, Haldia Petrochem and Buildings
Buying aerogel in Kolkata? Eastern India’s heavy industry — steel, power, petrochemicals and engineering — runs some of the hottest equipment in the country, and much of it sits in humid, riverside conditions. Wedge Industries Limited supplies WedGel silica aerogel blanket with thermal conductivity of 0.018 W/m·K at 25°C, grades from cryogenic to 650°C and thickness from 3 mm to 50 mm — about 10 mm of aerogel does the work of 40–50 mm of mineral wool.
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- Where aerogel is used in Kolkata
- Specifications
- Aerogel price in Kolkata
- Choosing the grade
- Supply and delivery
- FAQ
Aerogel in Kolkata: where it is used
Aerogel in Kolkata serves a wide industrial hinterland. At Haldia, refinery and petrochemical units use it on steam and process lines and on flanges and valves that are hard to insulate with rigid sections. In the Durgapur–Asansol steel and power belt, WedGel 650°C grades are used as backing insulation behind refractory, on exhaust ducts and on turbine casings where space is tight.
Closer to the city, foundries and engineering works in Howrah, Kalyani and Budge Budge use aerogel on furnaces, ovens and hot-oil lines, while hospitals, hotels and commercial towers use it for services in crowded plant rooms.
- Steam and process lines, flanges and valves at Haldia refinery and petrochemical units
- Backing insulation behind refractory and on ducts in the Durgapur–Asansol steel belt
- Turbine casings and high-pressure steam lines in thermal power stations
- Furnaces, ovens and hot-oil lines at foundries and engineering works in Howrah
- Hot and chilled services in Kolkata hospitals, hotels and commercial buildings
WedGel aerogel insulation specifications
Values from the WedGel catalogue 2026 (flexible aerogel blanket to ASTM C1728 Type III). A full technical data sheet and a batch material test certificate are supplied with every order.
| Property | WAG400 | WAG650 | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service temperature | −50 to +400°C | −50 to +650°C | up to +650°C |
| Thermal conductivity at 25°C | 0.018 W/m·K | 0.018 W/m·K | 0.029 W/m·K |
| Thermal conductivity at 200°C | 0.026 W/m·K | 0.028 W/m·K | 0.049 W/m·K |
| Density | 180 kg/m³ | 200 ± 40 kg/m³ | 170 ± 20 kg/m³ |
| Thickness | 3–20 mm | 3–50 mm | 5–20 mm |
| Fire class | A1 | A1 | A |
| Water behaviour | Hydrophobic (over 99% water repellency) | Hydrophobic | Hydrophobic |
Aerogel price in Kolkata
Indicative project prices (100 m² and above) per m², ex-works Faridabad, excluding 18% GST, freight and installation, updated 19-09-2026. US$ at ₹96. Freight from Faridabad to Kolkata is added at cost on the quotation.
| Thickness | Ambient grade (to 400°C) | 650°C grade |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mm | ₹1,350–1,750 ($14–18) | ₹1,650–2,150 ($17–22) |
| 6 mm | ₹1,550–2,000 ($16–21) | ₹1,900–2,450 ($20–26) |
| 10 mm | ₹2,450–3,150 ($26–33) | ₹2,950–3,850 ($31–40) |
Trade quantities (20–100 m²) are about 8–12% above the table; samples under 20 m² about 20–30% above; 1,000 m² and above is priced on request. Full breakdown: aerogel price in India.
Choosing the right aerogel grade for Kolkata jobs
- WedGel WAG400 — steam, hot water and thermic-fluid lines, ovens and dryers to 400°C.
- WedGel WAG650 — high-pressure steam, turbines, exhausts and furnace casings to 650°C.
- WedGel ECO — budget 650°C grade where thickness is less critical.
- WedGel 200 and WedGel 125LD — chilled water, cold chain, ducts and cryogenic service.
- WedGel WJ-Paste and WJ400 coating — flanges, valves and irregular surfaces.
- WedGel WAG 650EV and Fire Barrier AGF — EV battery and BESS thermal-runaway barriers.
Not sure of the thickness? Use the insulation thickness calculator or send the line temperature and size on WhatsApp.
Supply and delivery of aerogel in Kolkata
Aerogel for Kolkata is dispatched from Wedge Industries Limited’s Faridabad stock by surface freight or courier. Standard WedGel grades leave the works within 24–48 hours; project orders are scheduled in 10–15 days, and full project quantities can ship direct to site. Freight to Kolkata is quoted with the order.
For shutdown work at Haldia or Durgapur, material is planned and dispatched in advance so that it is on site before the plant comes down.
Areas served: Howrah, Haldia, Durgapur, Asansol, Kalyani, Budge Budge, Dankuni, Salt Lake, Kharagpur, Hooghly.
Why buy aerogel from Wedge Industries Limited
- Manufacturing and finishing at Faridabad (Delhi NCR), with group operations in the UK, Spain and China and exports to 45+ countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait.
- Standard WedGel grades ex-stock in 24–48 hours; project orders in 10–15 days.
- TDS with conductivity at your operating temperature, plus a batch MTC, on every order.
- Rolls, sheets, die-cut pads, laminated panels, removable jackets, paste and coatings from one supplier.
- GST invoice and a named estimator for every enquiry; export quotes in US$ on FOB or CIF terms.
Aerogel in Kolkata: frequently asked questions
What is the price of aerogel in Kolkata?
WedGel aerogel blanket costs about ₹1,350–₹3,850 per m² ($14–$40) for project orders of 100 m² and above, ex-works Faridabad and excluding 18% GST and freight. 5 mm ambient grade starts near ₹1,350/m²; 10 mm 650°C grade runs ₹2,950–₹3,850/m². Samples under 20 m² cost 20–30% more. Send the line list for a written Kolkata quotation.
Which aerogel grade should I use?
WedGel WAG400 for service from −50 to +400°C, WedGel WAG650 up to +650°C, WedGel ECO as the budget 650°C grade, and the WedGel 200 / 125 series for chilled and cryogenic lines. Send the operating temperature and Wedge Industries Limited specifies the grade and thickness.
How much thinner is aerogel than mineral wool?
In the same duty, roughly 10 mm of aerogel does the work of 40–50 mm of conventional insulation such as mineral wool or calcium silicate, which is why it is chosen for congested pipe racks, equipment guards and space-limited retrofits.
Can aerogel be used behind refractory in steel plants near Kolkata?
Yes. WedGel WAG650 blanket and the RP1000 rigid aerogel panel are used as backing insulation behind refractory linings and on furnace casings, reducing shell temperature in less thickness than conventional backing materials. Share the hot-face temperature and lining design for a recommendation.
Do you supply aerogel for Haldia refinery shutdowns?
Yes. For turnaround work the usual products are WedGel WAG400 and WAG650 blanket, removable aerogel jackets and WJ-Jelly or WJ-Paste for flanges and valves. Material is dispatched ahead of the shutdown window.
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Get a quote for aerogel in Kolkata
Send the operating temperature, pipe or equipment size, area in m² and delivery site. Wedge Industries Limited replies with grade, thickness and a priced proposal — usually the same day.