Aerocoat® Insulation Coating is intended to provide UV protection to AEROFLEX EPDM™ closed-cell elastomeric insulation when installed outdoors. Aerocoat may also be installed in interior environments for decorative purposes or…
Learn MoreBrand Name Change from Aerocel® to AEROFLEX®
January 1, 2025
Aeroflex USA renamed our EPDM closed-cell elastomeric insulation brand name from Aerocel® to AEROFLEX® in February 2023. While Aerocel data sheets and packaging continue to exist in the marketplace, there…
Learn MoreRedesigned AEROFLEX EPDM™ Tube Cartons
December 2, 2024
Aeroflex USA recently announced redesigned graphics for our Standard Unslit and Self-Seal tube cartons. An important aspect of this redesign was to better communicate to our customers how to successfully…
Learn MoreHow Pipe and Duct Insulation Meets Energy Codes
November 1, 2024
There are two model energy efficiency standards for commercial buildings: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings…
Learn MoreChemical Resistance of AEROFLEX EPDM™
October 1, 2024
Aeroflex USA manufactures the AEROFLEX® brand of EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) closed cell elastomeric insulation for North America. Available in preformed tubes, sheets, and rolls, our synthetic rubber is…
Learn MoreTolerances of Closed Cell Elastomeric Insulation
September 5, 2024
Unlike traditional mechanical insulation materials, such as open-cell fibrous (fiberglass) and rigid closed-cell (cellular glass, phenolic, polyisocyanurate), closed cell elastomeric foam insulation is flexible and comprised of many encapsulated spheres…
Learn MoreCalculating Insulation Thickness to Control Condensation
August 1, 2024
Preventing condensation from forming on the insulation surface of a below-ambient building mechanical system such as HVAC, refrigerant, and VRF/VRV piping is critical to the long-term performance of the mechanical…
Learn MoreListed & Labeled
July 1, 2024
The 2018 edition of the International Mechanical Code® added new language and requirements for duct insulation coverings (wrap) and linings (liner), including adhesives, contained within plenums. Within Section 604.3 Insulation…
Learn MoreWhat is GREENGUARD Gold Certification?
June 21, 2024
What is GREENGUARD Certification and why is it important? UL Solutions developed the GREENGUARD Certification program as a testing & certification solution towards improving indoor air quality for residential and…
Learn MoreCombustibility of Mechanical Insulation
May 1, 2024
Fire protection design for commercial buildings is critical to the life safety of building occupants and the building itself. Fire codes, fire protection standards, and building codes reference various terms…
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