Compressive Strength of AEROFLEX EPDM™ Insulation A common question that we receive about our EPDM elastomeric insulation is about its compressive strength (resistance). ASTM… Read More
Chemical Resistance of AEROFLEX EPDM™ Aeroflex USA manufactures the AEROFLEX® brand of EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) closed cell elastomeric insulation for North… Read More
Tolerances of Closed Cell Elastomeric Insulation Unlike traditional mechanical insulation materials, such as open-cell fibrous (fiberglass) and rigid closed-cell (cellular glass, phenolic, polyisocyanurate), closed… Read More
The Important of a Perm Rating An often overlooked technical performance characteristic of mechanical pipe and equipment insulation is water vapor permeability (WVP). ASTM… Read More
Insulation Adhesives and Austenitic Stainless Steel Austenitic stainless steel is often specified for high-performance industrial applications. Like other metallic piping types, such as copper… Read More
Calculation of R Value Thermal insulation for commercial and industrial mechanical systems (piping, ducts & equipment), also known as mechanical insulation, serves… Read More
Considerations to Prevent External Stress Corrosion Cracking with Austenitic Stainless Steel One of the greatest threats, sources of system failure, and maintenance/replacement costs to mechanical systems is corrosion to… Read More
Chemical Polarity of Closed-Cell Elastomeric Foam Insulation Closed-cell structured elastomeric foam insulation is widely recognized for its consistent performance managing thermal heat gain/loss and preventing… Read More