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What is HVAC Pipe Insulation?

October 28, 2020

What is HVAC pipe insulation? The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that residential and commercial buildings in the United States account for 39% of total energy consumption (2019). Heating,…

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Demystifying ASTM E84 25/50, UL 723 and NFPA 255

October 20, 2020

Currently, confusion exists in the U.S. mechanical insulation industry (closed cell elastomeric foam pipe, duct, and equipment insulation to be specific) about the differences between well-known fire behavior safety standards…

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What is Flexible Elastomeric Insulation?

October 14, 2020

Closed cell elastomeric insulation has been available in the United States since the 1950s. It’s also known as flexible elastomeric foam (FEF) insulation, UV resistant refrigerant line insulation, flexible…

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How to Choose the Right VRF and VRV Pipe Insulation

October 8, 2020

Choosing the right VRF and VRV pipe insulation system can deliver countless benefits. Although variable refrigerant flow (VRF) or variable refrigerant volume (VRV) systems have been available in other countries…

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Certificate of Compliance AEROFLEX EPDM^™ Closed Cell Elastomeric Foam Insulation

October 1, 2020

Certificate of Compliance Aeroflex® EPDM Closed Cell Elastomeric Foam Insulation

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Why EPDM Insulation?

October 1, 2020

When selecting a mechanical insulation type for your client project, knowing the differences between similar insulations, like EPDM insulation (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), matters. For example, if you are considering…

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Closed Cell Elastomeric Insulation Can Protect Pipes From Moisture And Mold

September 22, 2020

Closed cell elastomeric insulation can be more costly than other forms of well-known mechanical insulation types such as fiberglass. With this information, it makes sense to ask why anyone should…

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Outside Diameters for Jacketing of AEROFLEX EPDM^™ Pipe Insulation

September 1, 2020

Jacketing of AEROFLEX EPDM™ pipe insulation is often specified by mechanical engineers to protect the insulation from mechanical damage, to shield from direct UV exposure, to serve as an additional…

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Heat Tracing Systems with AEROFLEX EPDM^™ Closed Cell Elastomeric Insulation

August 1, 2020

Heat tracing systems, typically composed of electrical tapes & cables, are commonly installed directly on piping systems to increase or maintain the line temperature of pipes and vessels with low…

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Provide Exterior Protection and Meet Mandatory Energy Codes on Exterior Cellular Foam Insulation Applications

July 1, 2020

Aeroflex EPDM flexible closed-cell elastomeric insulation, also known as cellular foam, is inherently UV-resistant. Unlike traditional nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR)/PVC cellular foam rubber products, the application of a supplemental coating…

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