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 line…
Learn More Insulation Adhesives and Austenitic Stainless Steel
March 31, 2023
Austenitic stainless steel is often specified for high-performance industrial applications. Like other metallic piping types, such as copper and iron, stainless steel is susceptible to a type of corrosion known…
Learn More Energy Standards and Codes | Mechanical Insulation
March 3, 2023
Energy, whether it be traditional or clean, is a precious resource, drives economies, and meets a basic human need for thermal comfort while powering our lives. The U.S. Energy Information…
Learn More When conducting a post-installation inspection of AEROFLEX® EPDM™ mechanical insulation, it is critical not to physically damage the insulation. When mechanical impacts, such as fingers/hands, tools, and foot traffic break…
Learn More Asbestos-Free
February 1, 2023
The purpose of this technical bulletin is to confirm that ALL Aeroflex USA AEROFLEX EPDM™ closed-cell elastomeric insulation and accessories (adhesives, coatings, tapes, insulated pipe supports, and talc) do not…
Learn More With frigid arctic winter blasts on the increase in the United States, property damage caused by frozen pipes runs into the hundreds of millions of dollars. Property owners and property…
Learn More Silicone-Free
January 1, 2023
Certain high-tech projects specify “silicone-free” products. The overarching concern to high-tech facility owners is that some silicones are known to particulate and contaminate critical manufacturing processes. Aeroflex USA’s AEROFLEX® brand…
Learn More WHY THERMAL INSULATION? Mechanical insulation effectively reduces heat exchange between a pipe, duct, or equipment and its environment. An insulation’s thermal efficiency is measured by thermal conductivity (K-value). The lower…
Learn More Rubber Versus Foam Pipe Insulation: Which is better?
November 18, 2022
There are many types of commercial and industrial mechanical pipe insulation types to choose from. Each type offers advantages and disadvantages depending on the application. Determining owner project and performance…
Learn More Insulation That Prevents Moisture and Mold on Pipes and Ducts
November 11, 2022
Molds belong to the fungi kingdom, and unlike plants, they lack chlorophyll and must survive by digesting plants and other organic materials. Molds generate tiny spores to reproduce, and these…
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