A purification component comprises at least one block for purifying exhaust gases, and a casing that defines a circulation channel for the exhaust gases extending along a longitudinal axis, and in which the purification block is housed. The casing comprises an inlet portion, an outlet portion, and a central portion arranged between the inlet portion and the outlet portion, and with the central portion surrounding the purification block. A thermal insulator covers the whole of the casing. The thermal insulator comprise a first part, having a first temperature resistance, arranged radially facing the purification block, and a second part, having a second temperature resistance greater than the first temperature resistance, covering at least the inlet portion of the casing.

A tubular member for an exhaust gas treatment device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention includes: a tubular main body made of a metal; and an insulating layer formed at least on an inner peripheral surface of the tubular main body. The insulating layer contains glass containing a crystalline substance, and the insulating layer has a porosity of from 1% to 12%.

A method of manufacturing a tubular member for an exhaust gas treatment device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, the tubular member including a tubular main body made of a metal and an insulating layer formed on at least an inner peripheral surface of the tubular main body, the insulating layer containing glass, includes steps of: forming a coating film by spraying a coating liquid for insulating layer formation onto the inner peripheral surface of the tubular main body; and firing the coating film to obtain the insulating layer. The spraying is performed while the tubular main body is rotated with a length direction thereof being a rotation axis.

A tubular member for an exhaust gas treatment device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention includes: a tubular main body made of a metal; and an insulating layer formed at least on an inner peripheral surface of the tubular main body. The insulating layer contains glass containing a crystalline substance, and the insulating layer has a porosity of from 1% to 12%.

A sensor table mounting system includes an insulating blanket assembly and a senor table. The insulating blanket assembly is configured to surround an external housing surface of an exhaust aftertreatment component housing. The insulating blanket assembly includes an inner blanket surface, an outer blanket surface, and a first restraint. The outer blanket surface is opposite the inner blanket surface. The first restraint includes a first restraint first end that is fixed to the outer blanket surface. The sensor table includes a platform, a first standoff, a second standoff, a first footing, and a second footing. The first footing is offset from the platform by the first standoff and configured to be coupled to the first restraint. The second footing is offset from the platform by the second standoff and configured to be coupled to the first restraint.

A component of an exhaust system for an internal combustion engine. The component comprises an exhaust system structure having an interior through which exhaust gases flow and an exterior, and a thermal insulating wrap for thermally insulating at least a portion of the exterior of the exhaust system structure. The thermal insulating wrap comprises an aqueous mixture comprising an inorganic binder and inorganic filler particles, and a fabric comprising inorganic fibers. The fabric is impregnated with the aqueous mixture so as to form a pliable binder wrap. The pliable binder wrap is wound completely around at least a portion of the exhaust system structure. It can be desirable for the component to further comprise at least one thermal insulator comprising inorganic fibers, where the thermal insulator is disposed between the pliable binder wrap and the exterior of the exhaust system structure.

An exhaust component assembly includes a heat shield formed from a composite material and a mounting structure that attaches the heat shield to an outer housing of an exhaust component. The mounting structure comprises an insulator located between an outer surface of the outer housing an inner surface of the heat shield. A method of assembling the composite heat shield to the outer housing of the exhaust component assembly is also disclosed.

A purification component comprises at least one block for purifying exhaust gases, and a casing that defines a circulation channel for the exhaust gases extending along a longitudinal axis, and in which the purification block is housed. The casing comprises an inlet portion, an outlet portion, and a central portion arranged between the inlet portion and the outlet portion, and with the central portion surrounding the purification block. A thermal insulator covers the whole of the casing. The thermal insulator comprise a first part, having a first temperature resistance, arranged radially facing the purification block, and a second part, having a second temperature resistance greater than the first temperature resistance, covering at least the inlet portion of the casing.

An exhaust component assembly includes a heat shield and a mounting structure to attach the heat shield to an outer housing of an exhaust component. The mounting structure comprises a primary insulator located between an outer surface of the outer housing and an inner surface of the heat shield and at least one secondary insulator positioned adjacent to the primary insulator. A method of assembling the heat shield to the outer housing of the exhaust component assembly is also disclosed.

An exhaust insulation system and associate methods are described that include multiple layers. In one example, a system includes a base insulation layer, a polyimide layer at least partially surrounding the base insulation layer, and an outer fabric layer, wherein the fabric is impregnated with a resin.