Posts by James George
What to know about ASTM E84 25/50-Rated Pipe and Duct Insulation
Fire safety standards are developed to protect the lives of building occupants and are commonly adopted as local residential and commercial building codes. An important fire safety standard in the building industry is known as ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for…
Learn MoreBest Refrigeration Pipe Insulation
When evaluating the best refrigeration pipe insulation for your project, there are many things to consider. Such factors include… Line (operating) temperature Upper ambient temperature range Upper relative humidity range Thermal conductivity and permeability Application – interior, exterior, subject to foot traffic and mechanical damage Space restrictions (between pipes, other objects, retail grocery cases) Material…
Learn MoreChoosing the Right Chilled Water Insulation
With so many options to choose from, it can be a true challenge to choose the best chilled water insulation for your client projects. The intent of this post is to help you sort through the key performance characteristics in order to determine the most favorable chilled water insulation to meet your owner’s project requirements…
Learn MoreThe Importance of AC Return Line Insulation
AC return line insulation is a critical component of HVAC systems which utilize piping to transfer cool/cold and warm/hot fluids and ultimately deliver conditioned air to a building’s occupant spaces. The right AC return line insulation saves energy by preventing heat gain to the refrigerants, controls condensation, protects the piping from corrosion, and provides personnel…
Learn MoreOutside Diameter of Aeroflex® AEROFIX® Insulated Pipe Supports
Size schedule of Aerofix insulated pipe supports for pipe hanger accessory selection.
Learn MoreWhy specify Indoor Advantage Gold[TM] insulation?
Remember the term “sick building syndrome” or SBS? SBS occurs when building occupants experience acute health effects due to time spent in a building. Many times, these negative health effects go undiagnosed because they dissipate when the occupant leaves the building, but they reoccur when the occupant returns. Symptoms can include difficulty with concentration, dizziness,…
Learn MoreWhy Low VOC Insulation Adhesives?
Adhesives, such as low VOC insulation adhesives, play a critical role in the installation of common mechanical pipe insulation applications such as: VRF pipe insulation VRV pipe insulation Refrigeration pipe insulation Refrigerant pipe insulation Chilled water insulation HVAC refrigerant pipe insulation HVAC refrigerant line insulation AC return line insulation Plumbing pipe insulation Of course, insulation…
Learn MoreDesign Considerations for FDA, USDA & Pharmaceutical Piping Systems
Process control is a major design objective of mechanical insulation for FDA and USDA facility piping applications. Pipe insulation maintains system operating temperatures, conserves energy, controls condensation, maintains hygiene, and can protect expensive piping equipment from corrosion under insulation (CUI).
Learn MoreYield of AEROFLEX® Sheet & Roll Insulation on Piping
Chart for estimating, ordering and minimizing waste when insulating large pipes with Aeroflex® EPDM Sheet & Roll.
Learn MoreAchieving the Proper Fit of AEROFLEX EPDM™ Insulation on Pipes
With so many piping types (metallic and plastic) available on the market with varying outside diameters (OD’s), it can be a challenge to achieve the right fit with preformed pipe insulation. Like most American mechanical insulation manufacturers, Aeroflex USA’s AEROFLEX® brand of EPDM closed cell foam pipe insulation tubes are manufactured with inside diameter (ID)…
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