Heat Shield Mat

RastaManBob · 26 Jul 2016 at 16:37

Hello,

I have a question regarding heat shield and although my use-case is not related to motors I gather that many people might have experience with it here!

I'm looking for a material that I can use as a surface protector for putting a pot of boiling water on (once taken off of the hob). Would there be any issue with a 100degC pan being sat directly on the heat shield mat? And would the shield absorb all of the heat or would it still heat (scorch?) the surface underneath? Does the item burn/discolour when a heat of this sort is applied?

The material looks perfect - cheap and easily workable - but it's no good if it won't protect the worktop!

The sort of thing I'm looking at is:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221191422247

It mentions 500degF (260degC) direct heat but I do not know how well it will protect the surface below from that temperature.

Thanks!

peterattheboro · 26 Jul 2016 at 17:03

What's wrong with something like this?

Finglonga · 26 Jul 2016 at 17:12

As above or the glass surface protectors, they are built for the job?

sovietspybob · 26 Jul 2016 at 17:33

You can also get self adhesive metal bars to stick to your worktops which work very well, we had some in the old house next to the cooker.

RastaManBob · 26 Jul 2016 at 17:39

Thanks for the replies. The example use given is a little oversimplification of the above. Those will not fit/work and instead I require a mat of some sort (even a good sized silicone version of the above which I can cut down might be fine but I've had less luck finding those before I stumbled upon the idea of the heat shield).

To put a bit more detail on this (though it will seem more bizarre). I'm actually putting the pot of boiling water within a fridge to cool it (more) rapidly. The (only) shelf in the fridge is half wire rack (fine) and the other half is just the base of the fridge (the 'step' at the back under which the compressor sits). This base needs covering. Additionally there are some electronics at the back of the shelf I'll need to ensure the pan does not touch as I slide it in. For this reason some sort of mat is preferable.

Based on the above, do you think exhaust heat shield mat will be suitable?

Thanks!