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 “knock out” the perforations on both ends of the box. The intent of our easy-open box ends is to facilitate quick access to insulation tubes…

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 engineered to thermally insulate commercial and industrial mechanical systems such as HVAC, VRF, refrigeration, and plumbing piping, equipment, and ductwork. Other similar elastomeric insulation products…

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 of air within a synthetic rubber base. The manufacture of flexible elastomeric foam insulation (also known as rubber) must comply with ASTM C534 Standard Specification…

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 system and insulation. Corrosion under insulation (CUI) can result from improper insulation thickness. Other related factors include energy efficiency, mold prevention, protection of surrounding surfaces…

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 Coverings and Linings, the new requirement states that duct insulation and adhesives must be “listed and labeled.” What exactly does this mean? Duct Insulation must…