Rigid calcium silicate (calsil) and phenolic pipe supports are commonly specified and installed as a component of insulated mechanical piping systems at hanger, strut, and pipe rack locations. Pipe supports…
Read MoreThe Buy American Act (BAA) and Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act are often misunderstood and for good reason. While there are similarities with their requirements, both federal regulations are…
Read MoreMost duct liner specifications require that duct liner be mechanically fastened (pinned) to the sheet metal duct with weld pins. Pinning, which is in addition to the application of wet-applied…
Read MoreA common question that we receive about our EPDM elastomeric insulation is about its compressive strength (resistance). ASTM C165 “Standard Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of Thermal Insulations” is…
Read MoreWhen pipes are exposed to freezing ambient temperatures, still fluids such as water will eventually freeze and cause system and property damage to the surrounding environment. While mechanical pipe insulation…
Read MoreAerocoat® Insulation Coating is intended to provide UV protection to AEROFLEX EPDM™ closed-cell elastomeric insulation when installed outdoors. Aerocoat may also be installed in interior environments for decorative purposes or…
Read MoreThere are two model energy efficiency standards for commercial buildings: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings…
Read MoreAeroflex USA manufactures the AEROFLEX® brand of EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) closed cell elastomeric insulation for North America. Available in preformed tubes, sheets, and rolls, our synthetic rubber is…
Read MoreUnlike traditional mechanical insulation materials, such as open-cell fibrous (fiberglass) and rigid closed-cell (cellular glass, phenolic, polyisocyanurate), closed cell elastomeric foam insulation is flexible and comprised of many encapsulated spheres…
Read MorePreventing condensation from forming on the insulation surface of a below-ambient building mechanical system such as HVAC, refrigerant, and VRF/VRV piping is critical to the long-term performance of the mechanical…
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