Advanced Composites
It All Started with a Mixture — and Became the Foundation for Performance
DURA TEMP was founded on innovation. In the early days of glass manufacturing, safer, more durable materials were required to replace asbestos as a contact surface for hot glass. This led to a series of pioneering patents in high-temperature composite technology — forming the foundation of what would become DURA TEMP.
Continuous Innovation
Over four decades, DURA TEMP has refined and expanded these original materials — developing proprietary composites designed to meet the extreme demands of modern glass manufacturing and beyond.
From the first molded ware contact pads to today’s engineered sheet materials, machined parts, and custom-molded components, our advanced composites remain the foundation for product families used across multiple industries.
Applications and Product Families
Our engineered materials power a wide range of DURA TEMP products, including:
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Sheet Materials & Cut Parts – High-performance composite sheets for machining and fabrication.
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Molded Pockets, Pads & Fingers – Durable wear-resistant contact points for hot glass handling.
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Custom Components – Tailored composite solutions for specialized thermal, mechanical, or non-abrasive applications.
As we continue to evolve, our materials open the door to new product development — delivering enhanced performance, longer life, and reduced maintenance in challenging environments.
A Legacy of Proven Innovation
Our work builds upon decades of research and intellectual property, including the following early US Patents that defined heat-resistant composite technology:
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METHOD OF COATING HOT GLASS CONTACTING SURFACES
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HEAT-RESISTANT COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR HOT GLASS HANDLING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME USING A
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HEAT-RESISTANT VACUUM PAD AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
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HEAT-RESISTANT MOLDING COMPOSTION AND MOLDED PARTS FOR HANDLNG HOT GLASS ARTICLES
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REPLACEABLE FINGER ELEMENTS FOR TRANSPORTING HOT GLASS ARTICLES
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MOLDED TAKE-OUT TONG INSERTS FOR HANDLNG HOT GLASS ARTICLES
These innovations remain embedded in the DNA at DURA TEMP — where chemistry, engineering, and real-world application converge to create lasting performance.
Ready to Create What’s Next?
Whether improving a current process or exploring a new product idea, DURA TEMP’s material expertise helps transform concepts into durable, high-performance solutions.
📩 Contact us today at sales@duratemp.com to discuss your project or request a sample.