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Intermittent Operating Temperatures to 300ºF (150ºC)

September 2, 2025

EPDM rubber compound is formulated in specific grades for numerous commercial and industrial uses. Each grade offers trade-offs when it comes to HVAC/R and Plumbing applications - differing performance characteristic…

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AEROFLEX EPDM™ versus Polyethylene (PE) Closed-Cell Pipe Insulation

August 1, 2025

Closed-cell elastomeric (rubber) is often compared to closed-cell polyethylene pipe insulation. In some cases, they are deemed equivalent since they are both closed cell and flexible. Let's look at what…

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Bonding AEROFLEX EPDM™ to Calcium Silicate and Phenolic Pipe Supports

July 1, 2025

Rigid calcium silicate (calsil) and phenolic pipe supports are commonly specified and installed as a component of insulated mechanical piping systems at hanger, strut, and pipe rack locations. Pipe supports…

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Buy American Act (BAA) v Build America, Buy America Act (BABA): Insulation Compliance Guide

June 3, 2025

The Buy American Act (BAA) and Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act are often misunderstood, and for good reason. While there are similarities in their requirements, the two federal regulations…

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Installing AEROFLEX Breathe-EZ® PSA Duct Liner Without Pins

May 1, 2025

Most duct liner specifications require that duct liner be mechanically fastened (pinned) to the sheet metal duct with weld pins. Pinning, which is in addition to the application of wet-applied…

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Compressive Strength of AEROFLEX EPDM™ Insulation

April 1, 2025

A common question that we receive about our EPDM elastomeric insulation is about its compressive strength (resistance). ASTM C165 “Standard Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of Thermal Insulations” is…

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Freeze Protection of Pipes with Mechanical Pipe Insulation

March 1, 2025

When pipes are exposed to freezing ambient temperatures, still fluids such as water will eventually freeze and cause system and property damage to the surrounding environment. While mechanical pipe insulation…

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How to Clean Up or Remove Aerocoat® Insulation Coating When Accidentally Spilled

February 1, 2025

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…

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How 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…

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Chemical 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…

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