jelowry87

Would a thin layer of heat resistant/fire proof carpet work? Like something very very thin. I dont think it would get as hot as the plastic by any means.

Okay. The heat source is a heat lamp that is about a 1 1/2 - 2 feet above the metal platform. The metal will not be allowed to cool down and I can not replace the metal with ceramic nor paint unless there is a invisible paint that would allow the metal to not get hot. So basically the heat lamp and the metal base are the two factors that need to remain constant. The heat lamp and the metal are almost exactly the same as the ones they have in restaurants in the kitchen. The heat lamps in there get up to 195°F and the metal (chrome) window is the main source that gets hot from the heat lamp. Some material that would not get hot on the bottom while sitting on a platform, and receiving heat from the heat lamp is what I am looking for.

Haha no I am not a gardener and at first I thought the main reason the bottom was getting hot was because of the heat transfer but then I realized that the metal the object has to sit on gets almost equally as hot. So I think having a material that DOES actively cool down when it senses heat would be ideal, but sounds pricey. Hey Klaynos, what kind of substance would be needed to cool down a heat source or are you referring to actually cooling down the source of heat by some electrical/manual means.

I am referring to 195 degrees Fahrenheit and not Celsius. I should have specified in the beginning and I am basically trying to make a round polypropylene plastic that when heated does not get hot on the bottom. The main source of the heat would be coming from above the object. I am allowing the top of the object to get hot but I need to keep the bottom at a regular temperature. I need to find a material that I can sub on the bottom part that will not get hot. Thats another reason why I was considering the option of possibly finding a paint or ceramic that will last for a long time, (if not forever) that can withstand the heat at the lowest cost possible. I technically do not even have to have the whole bottom covered if it gets too expensive, but I am open to all options and opinions as well. I also appreciate everyone's imput and feedback on the subject.

Yea that is true, but there has to be someway around it. Even if the material gets a little warm then that would be fine. Comes to my next thought: There has to be a metal that cools down when it feels heat. That could be very useful as well as long as it is not expensive, which it does sound like it could be.

Hey pwagon thanks for the response. The material that I am looking to work with is on the lines of plastic polypropylene. The product needs to be sturdy, not bend, and about 1/2 inch to 1 inch thick. I want to shape this product into an oval shape and be able to have it sit on hot 195 degree metal for at least 10 minutes without the bottom getting hot. I want to be able to easily pick the product up from the bottom without burning my hand or any warmth at all. Having this product shaped in the right heat resistant material would be very ideal but also if there is paint that would last a long time under 195 degree circumstances would be great as well. Any Ideas help and I am open to suggestions.

Hey everyone, I have a project that I am working on and I am in search of any material that is completely heat resistant up to about 150 degrees and does not change form, if there is such a substance out there. If anyone knows if there is a good heat resistant pant out there that would be awesome as well. Glad my title is grammatically correct...are* Thanks, -Jason-