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What is GREENGUARD Gold Certification?
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 commercial indoor environments. It is well documented that there can be hundreds of airborne chemicals, known as volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), present in the indoor…
Learn MoreAeroflex USA Awarded 2024 Premier Industry Manufacturer by the National Insulation Association® (NIA)
The 2024 Premier Industry Manufacturers are: Aeroflex USA Armacell Johns Manville Knauf Insulation, Inc. Owens Corning ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation This award was first presented 5 years ago to recognize and distinguish exemplary manufacturing companies as insulation industry advocates and leaders. Available exclusively within NIA, the award spotlights Associate (Manufacturer) companies for demonstrating leadership, dedication,…
Learn MoreAeroflex USA Receives National Insulation Association® (NIA) 2023 Safety Excellence Award at Platinum Level
NIA’s Safety Excellence Award is the only national award for outstanding safety performance in the mechanical insulation industry. The award program recognizes top companies that have established structured safety programs to ensure the well-being of their employees and create safe working environments. NIA’s Safety Excellence Award program honors four levels of excellence: Platinum, Gold, Silver,…
Learn MoreInsulation Adhesives and Austenitic Stainless Steel
Austenitic stainless steel is often specified for high-performance industrial applications. Like other metallic piping types, such as copper and iron, stainless steel is susceptible to a type of corrosion known as external stress corrosion cracking (ESCC). With system cycling temperatures in the 140°F to 250°F range, the lower temperatures can generate moisture and the upper…
Learn MoreEnergy Standards and Codes | Mechanical Insulation
Energy, whether it be traditional or clean, is a precious resource, drives economies, and meets a basic human need for thermal comfort while powering our lives. The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s 2018 Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey estimates that commercial buildings consume 39% of total energy in the United States[1]. There are two model energy…
Learn MoreThermal Conductivity of AEROFLEX EPDM™ Closed Cell Elastomeric Insulation
An insulation’s primary purpose is to reduce heat transfer between one surface and another or a surface to the surrounding environment. Thermal conductivity, also known a K-Value, measures an insulation’s ability to reduce heat transfer… Learn More
Learn MorePerformance Benefits of Closed Cell Elastomeric Foam Insulation
Closed cell elastomeric insulation has been commercially available in the United States since the 1950s. It is also commonly known as: Closed cell elastomeric thermal insulation Closed cell elastomeric rubber insulation Closed cell elastomeric foam insulation Flexible closed cell elastomeric insulation Closed cell elastomeric nitrile rubber insulation EPDM closed cell elastomeric foam insulation Essentially, closed…
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