{"title":"Catalin Radio Heat Shields","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany of the Catalin Radios manufactures came with asbestos heat shields straight from the factory. When the health effects of asbestos became public, these heat shields were removed from the interior of the cabinets but were not replaced with a suitable alternative. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you play you Catalin radio(s) and do not have a proper heat shield in place, you will end up discoloring the Catalin or cause tube burns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalin Store now offers 2 choices of heat shield that will help prevent future heat damage.  \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"catalin-radio-cabinet-heat-shield-aluminized","title":"Catalin Radio Cabinet Heat Shield- Aluminized","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCabinet Heat Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the period of the 1930s-1945, most of the Catalin radios were made with asbestos heat shields to protect the Catalin cabinet from discoloring and tube burns. Over the years, these heat shields  were removed for health reasons but never replaced.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadio cabinet made with Catalin are highly susceptible to direct and radiant heat build up in the cabinet interior. Catalin cabinets are at risk of heat damage from direct heat (From a tube) of 160+ degrees F and radiant heat exceeding 250-450 degrees F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aluminized heat shield is rates as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Maximum Heat Protection when placed at 0.75\"(20mm) separation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Contact Maximum:  672°F (500°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadiant Heat Maximum 1,200°F (900°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis heat shield rating is higher than the risk level, but this additional protection accounts for the added risk of less separation between the heat source and the cabinet surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat Shield Size: Up to 9\" X 5\".  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalin Radio Cabinet Heat Shield- Aluminized \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catalin Store- Catalin Radio Cosmetic Restoration and Repair Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52865674510623,"sku":null,"price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/files\/1CatalinRadioCabinetHeatShieldDirectFlame.jpg?v=1788980450"},{"product_id":"catalin-radio-cabinet-heat-shield-zircoflex™-flexible-ceramic","title":"Catalin Radio Cabinet Heat Shield- Zircoflex™ Flexible Ceramic (Aerospace Technology)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCabinet Heat Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the period of the 1930s-1945, most of the Catalin radios were made with asbestos heat shields to protect the Catalin cabinet from discoloring and tube burns. Over the years, these heat shields were removed for health reasons but never replaced.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadio cabinet made with Catalin are highly susceptible to direct and radiant heat build up in the cabinet interior. Catalin cabinets are at risk of heat damage from direct heat (From a tube) of 160+ degrees F and radiant heat exceeding 250-450 degrees F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZircoflex™ Flexible Ceramic heat shield is cutting edge aerospace technology. It offers the best protection against the effects of heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Maximum Heat Protection when placed at 0.75\"(20mm) separation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDirect Contact Maximum:  932°F (500°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadiant Heat Maximum 1,652°F (900°C) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d8a6a64b-7fff-583a-07cf-1a0cceca54c4\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis heat shield rating is substantially higher than the risk level, but this additional protection accounts for the added risk of less separation between the heat source and the cabinet surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat Shield Size: Up to 9\" X 5\".  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalin Radio Cabinet Heat Shield- Zircoflex™ Flexible Ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catalin Store- Catalin Radio Cosmetic Restoration and Repair Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52865886257439,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/files\/1CatalinRadioCabinetHeatShieldZircoflexCeramic.jpg?v=1788984587"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/5848\/0443\/collections\/2CatalinRadioCabinetHeatShieldZircoflexCeramicReflectivity.jpg?v=1788985367","url":"https:\/\/www.catalinstore.com\/en-au\/collections\/catalin-radio-heat-shields.oembed","provider":"Catalin Store- Catalin Radio Cosmetic Restoration and Repair Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}