On April 8, 2024, the world will experience a total solar eclipse that will connect Alkegen’s two regional headquarters in Dallas, Texas and Buffalo, New York. This total solar eclipse is an extraordinary event that occurs when the moon completely obscures the sun, casting a shadow along a specific path on Earth. Witnessing this phenomenon firsthand is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we’re excited to share together.
Our Alkegen locations in Dallas and Buffalo are uniquely positioned to experience this celestial event together. We will hold viewing parties at our two regional headquarters in Dallas and Buffalo and several Alkegen plants located along the path of totality. This rare event promises a breathtaking spectacle that unites us in wonder and excitement.
From our high-temperature insulation materials used in heat shields to protect essential components during shuttle launches or filtration media working to pull oxygen out of the Martian atmosphere, our products enable the exploration and observation of celestial phenomena like never before. We take pride in knowing that our contributions to space exploration continue to inspire wonder and curiosity, both on Earth and beyond.
Read below to learn how our innovative technologies play a pivotal role in advancing humanity’s understanding of the cosmos.
Alkegen’s groundbreaking specialty materials are helping advance space exploration for the next generation.
Fiberfrax® Lo Con™ & Space Felt™
High temperature insulators for aerospace heat shields, nose cone ablative shields, igniter lines, and oxygen generators.
Fibermax® Mat
Aerospace insulation with extreme thermal stability up to 3000°F & exceptional resistance against corrosive agents.
Cryogenic Solutions
CRS Wrap®, CroTherm®, Cryo Lite®
Most efficient insulation solution for liquified hydrogen and oxygen tanks and pipelines for rocket launch sites.
Fiberfrax® & LyTherm® Papers
Providing thermal & fire protection in communication lines, data recorder boxes, onboard computers, exhaust ducts, and engine struts.
Saffil®
High-purity polycrystalline wool alumina fibers suited for hight temperature aerospace applications with extreme thermal stability up to 1600°C
LydAir
High efficiency filtration media on the Mars Moxie Perseverance Rover
Alkegen (then Lydall) supplied the National Aeronautics and Space Administration with HEPA-grade filtration media that’s being used to produce oxygen on Mars – an essential first step towards the development of sustained human presence on the planet. With Alkegen specialty filtration know-how, the MOXIE module is working to extract enough oxygen out of the Mars atmosphere to enable future manned landings and exploration.