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…
Learn MoreWhat 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,…
Learn MoreDemystifying 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…
Learn MoreWhat 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…
Learn MoreHow 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…
Learn MoreCertificate of Compliance Aeroflex® EPDM Closed Cell Elastomeric Foam Insulation
Learn MoreWhy 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…
Learn MoreClosed 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…
Learn MoreOutside 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…
Learn MoreHeat 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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