A common question that we receive about our EPDM elastomeric rubber is “what is its density?” According to ASTM C534 “Standard Specification for Preformed Flexible Elastomeric Cellular Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form,” density is not considered a performance property… Learn More

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 conditioned air to the building’s occupant spaces and equipment. U.S. commercial energy codes and standards, such as ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except…

Refrigerant pipe insulation is a critical component of refrigeration systems. Refrigeration systems, also known as below-ambient, vary by application (commercial and industrial), temperature requirements (high & low), refrigerant types (traditional and natural), and operating environments. Common refrigeration system applications include supermarkets, cold storage, food processing, beverage dispensing lines, ice rinks, morgues, laboratories, chillers, data centers,…

Closed cell elastomeric insulation, also known as rubber, has been commercially available for almost 70 years. It’s commonly specified to insulate below-ambient (cold) mechanical systems such as HVAC, VRF/VRV, refrigeration, chilled water, medical gas, and cold water plumbing piping. The original formulation, and the vast majority of closed cell elastomeric insulation available today, is known…

The evolution of thermal insulation dates back to prehistoric times when people gathered natural materials to insulate their shelters and clothing. It was not until the industrial revolution of the early 20th century that artificial thermal insulation materials, like pipe insulation, were developed due to their favorable durability, fire and water resistance. The term insulate…

Flexible elastomeric pipe insulation has been available in the United States since the early 1950s. Essentially, flexible elastomeric pipe insulation is a synthetic rubber composed of closed-cell structure available in factory-made tubes, sheets or rolls. The outer edge consists of a smooth surface or “skin” which serves as a built-in vapor retarder. Due to flexible…

What do you need to look for in the best AC refrigerant line pipe insulation for your client’s project? HVAC systems utilize piping to transfer cool/cold and warm/hot fluids to ultimately deliver conditioned air to a building’s occupant spaces. AC refrigerant line pipe insulation saves energy by preventing heat gain of the refrigerant while controlling…

The most important contributions that plumbing equipment insulation can make to domestic water equipment systems are energy conservation and condensation control. Plumbing equipment insulation typically is installed on the following plumbing system components: Domestic water boiler breechings Domestic water heat exchangers Domestic water converters Domestic hot and cold water pumps Domestic chilled water pumps Domestic…

The need for UV-resistant refrigeration pipe 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 conditioned air to the building’s occupant spaces and equipment. U.S. commercial energy codes and standards, such as ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise…