Archive for August 2021

Flexible elastomeric pipe insulation has been available in the United States since the early 1950s. Essentially, flexible elastomeric pipe insulation is a synthetic rubber composed of closed-cell structure available in factory-made tubes, sheets or rolls. The outer edge consists of a smooth surface or “skin” which serves as a built-in vapor retarder. Due to flexible…

What do you need to look for in the best AC refrigerant line pipe insulation for your client’s project? HVAC systems utilize piping to transfer cool/cold and warm/hot fluids to ultimately deliver conditioned air to a building’s occupant spaces. AC refrigerant line pipe insulation saves energy by preventing heat gain of the refrigerant while controlling…

The most important contributions that plumbing equipment insulation can make to domestic water equipment systems are energy conservation and condensation control. Plumbing equipment insulation typically is installed on the following plumbing system components: Domestic water boiler breechings Domestic water heat exchangers Domestic water converters Domestic hot and cold water pumps Domestic chilled water pumps Domestic…

The need for UV-resistant refrigeration pipe insulation is common for installations on building exteriors, such as rooftops, to convey refrigerants between large roof-top HVAC systems and interior equipment to provide conditioned air to the building’s occupant spaces and equipment. U.S. commercial energy codes and standards, such as ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise…