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Specifying UV-Resistant Refrigerant Line Insulation

January 19, 2021

The need for UV-resistant refrigerant line insulation is common for installations on building exteriors, such as rooftops, to convey refrigerants between large roof-top HVAC systems and interior equipment to provide…

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How to Choose the Best Plenum-Rated Pipe and Duct Insulation

January 14, 2021

Plenum spaces in buildings are designed to discreetly house building systems such as HVAC equipment & return airflow, pipe runs, and digital cables. Although air plenums are typically out-of-sight, typically…

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Pipe Hanger Supports Critical to High-Performance Insulation System Design

January 1, 2021

A common failure point of mechanical insulation on cold (below-ambient) piping systems is at the hanger locations due to compression of insulation subjected to inadequate support or no insulation at…

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Nesting (Layering) Chart for AEROFLEX^® Pipe Insulation

December 1, 2020

Certain HVAC, refrigeration and plumbing pipe insulation applications require more than a single layer of Aeroflex® EPDM flexible elastomeric insulation to control condensation in demanding conditions such as a cold…

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Key Considerations for Refrigerant Piping Insulation

November 30, 2020

Refrigerant piping insulation is crucial for refrigeration systems. Refrigeration systems, also known as below-ambient systems, vary by application (commercial and industrial), temperature requirements (high & low), refrigerant types (traditional and…

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A Proven Solution for Hydronic Pump Insulation

November 23, 2020

Looking for a solution for hydronic pump insulation? Let's start with hydronic pumps. Hydronic heating and cooling systems circulate water through a building’s piping systems to deliver heating and cooling…

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Guide to Mold Resistant Insulation

November 18, 2020

Mold resistant insulation is an important consideration to prevent the dangers of mold. Molds belong to the fungi kingdom, and unlike plants, they lack chlorophyll and must survive by digesting…

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Why Use Plumbing Insulation?

November 10, 2020

Wondering why to use plumbing insulation? Plumbing piping systems, commonly known as domestic hot and cold water service systems, convey water to fixtures and equipment for various purposes in residential,…

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Differences Between NFPA 90A and 90B

November 3, 2020

Two applicable fire safety standards for HVAC systems in the built environment are NFPA 90A and NFPA 90B. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global organization established in…

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Why Closed-Cell Flexible Elastomeric Foam Insulation on Cold Systems?

November 1, 2020

Mechanical insulation on cold (below-ambient) mechanical systems such as chilled water, brine and refrigerant piping/equipment is an important component to ensure that a project team’s basis of design (BOD) and…

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