PEX Tubing and Closed-Cell Elastomeric Insulation: A Practical Pairing for HVAC and Plumbing Applications Crosslinked polyethylene, commonly known as PEX, is a flexible polymer-based tubing material developed in Europe during the 1960s.… Read More
Why Closed-Cell Elastomeric Insulation Is a Smart Choice for Hygienic Facilities Closed-cell elastomeric insulation supports cleanrooms with condensation control, IAQ benefits, and non-particulating performance. Read More
About Ductile Iron Pipe We are occasionally asked what AEROFLEX® closed-cell elastomeric pipe sizes fit ductile iron pipe. Ductile iron pipe differs… Read More
Intermittent Operating Temperatures to 300ºF (150ºC) EPDM rubber compound is formulated in specific grades for numerous commercial and industrial uses. Each grade offers trade-offs… Read More
Freeze Protection of Pipes with Mechanical Pipe Insulation When pipes are exposed to freezing ambient temperatures, still fluids such as water will eventually freeze and cause… Read More
VRF/VRV Pipe Insulation Considerations VRF (variable refrigerant flow) and VRV (variable refrigerant volume) systems (VRF/VRV), also known as ductless or mini-split systems,… Read More
AEROFLEX® and MRI Quench Piping Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning machines are employed in the healthcare field for disease detection, diagnosis, and monitoring… Read More
AEROFLEX Breathe-EZ™ Duct Insulation: A Simple Solution for Improved HVAC Systems Introduction In the world of HVAC systems, one essential factor is often overlooked: duct insulation. In this article… Read More
Fiber-Free Duct Insulation HVAC air ducts transport conditioned air (heated and cooled) to spaces in buildings for the thermal comfort of… Read More
Does Plastic Piping Need to be Insulated? While well-known metallic piping types, such as copper and carbon steel, have been commercially available for many years,… Read More