The National Insulation Association (NIA) first established the Premier Industry Manufacturer Program™ award 7 years ago with the help of Associate (Manufacturer) members. It has been designed to recognize and…
Learn MoreWhy a Mechanical System Should be Shut Down Prior to and During the Installation of Insulation
April 1, 2026
It's understandable when building owners object to shutting down existing mechanical piping, equipment, and duct systems for maintenance in their facilities. There is a direct correlation between downtime and lost…
Learn MoreAeroflex USA Receives National Insulation Association® (NIA) 2025 Safety Excellence Award at Platinum Level
March 27, 2026
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…
Learn MoreAbout Ductile Iron Pipe
March 1, 2026
We are occasionally asked what AEROFLEX® closed-cell elastomeric pipe sizes fit ductile iron pipe. Ductile iron pipe differs from standard carbon steel pipe in that it is less susceptible to…
Learn MoreCondensation Control | A Design Requirement for Below-Ambient (Cold) Mechanical Systems
February 1, 2026
Since water vapor will always be present within the building envelope, it is imperative to adequately protect building mechanical systems (piping, ductwork, and equipment) from the undesirable effects of excess…
Learn MoreASTM International is a global nonprofit standards setting organization for numerous construction products. Mechanical insulation for piping, ductwork, and equipment is no exception. Standard specifications have been established by ASTM…
Learn MoreProto PVC Fitting Sizes for AEROFLEX EPDM™ Pipe Insulation
December 1, 2025
WARNING: AEROFLEX EPDM pipe OD's are larger than fiberglass; recommended PVC fitting sizes in chart may be larger than for the same fiberglass pipe size. Outside diameters calculated using maximum…
Learn MoreWARNING: Fitting size #30 - only 45º and short-radius 90º elbows available - no tees or valves. AEROFLEX EPDM™ pipe OD's are larger than fiberglass; recommended PVC fitting sizes in…
Learn MoreTechnical Performance Comparison AEROFLEX EPDM™ v NBR/PVC Closed-Cell Elastomeric Insulation
November 1, 2025
The intent of this technical bulletin is to illustrate, without bias, the technical performance characteristics of EPDM and NBR/PVC closed-cell elastomeric insulation for building mechanical systems: piping, ducts, and equipment.…
Learn MoreAsbestos, Formaldehyde, Lead, Mercury & Mercury Compounds
October 1, 2025
The purpose of this technical bulletin is to confirm that AEROFLEX EPDM™ closed-cell elastomeric insulation and accessories are free of the following chemical substances: Asbestos Formaldehyde Lead Mercury Mercury Compounds
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