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Crosslinked polyethylene, commonly known as PEX, is a flexible polymer-based tubing material developed in Europe during the 1960s.…

Closed-cell elastomeric insulation supports cleanrooms with condensation control, IAQ benefits, and non-particulating performance.

We are occasionally asked what AEROFLEX® closed-cell elastomeric pipe sizes fit ductile iron pipe. Ductile iron pipe differs…

EPDM rubber compound is formulated in specific grades for numerous commercial and industrial uses. Each grade offers trade-offs…

When pipes are exposed to freezing ambient temperatures, still fluids such as water will eventually freeze and cause…

VRF (variable refrigerant flow) and VRV (variable refrigerant volume) systems (VRF/VRV), also known as ductless or mini-split systems,…

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning machines are employed in the healthcare field for disease detection, diagnosis, and monitoring…

Introduction In the world of HVAC systems, one essential factor is often overlooked: duct insulation. In this article…

HVAC air ducts transport conditioned air (heated and cooled) to spaces in buildings for the thermal comfort of…

While well-known metallic piping types, such as copper and carbon steel, have been commercially available for many years,…