When do you use rubber pipe insulation a
When do you use rubber pipe insulation as opposed to fiberglass pipe insulation? If so, how do you measure rubber pipe insulation and what is the best way to install it?
Rubber pipe insulation is used to retard heat gain and control condensation drip from cold-water plumbing, chilled water, and refrigeration lines. Aerocel-SSPT® Tube Insulation is designed for insulating warm or cold piping, duct, or equipment. It also efficiently reduces heat flow for hot water plumbing, liquid heating and dual temperature piping. Aerocel sheet is used to insulate large outside diameter pipes, chillers, vessels, and tanks, and can be used as a duct line or duct wrap. The recommended temperature usage range for Aerocel Insulation is -297 degrees Fahrenheit to 257 degrees Fahrenheit.
The tightly formed, closed-cell structure of Aerocel-SSPT® Tube Insulation makes it an efficient insulation, providing superior insulating capacity to many materials, including other elastomeric insulations.
You measure rubber pipe insulation just like you do fiberglass pipe insulation, by using pipe calipers. We also sell pipe calipers as well, http://www.idccorp.com/index~path~product~part~4992~process~search~ds~dept~text~pipe%20calipers however after using the pipe calipers; the difference is you will need a pipe conversion chart such as these for ½ inch thickness: ww.idccorp.com/webimages/aeroflex_conversion_0613.jpg , we can get other thicknesses for pipe sizes but we mainly stock ½ inch thick. Please call us for pricing and availability for other thicknesses at 1-800-327-8432.
Application
Aerocel- SSPT – utilizes a unique 2 step sealing system to insure a permanent seal. Step 1 is an acrylic adhesive seam seal. Step 2 is an EPDM flap that utilizes a cellular fusion adhesive (i.e. rubber adhesive). This adhesive chemistry bonds the EPDM to the tube ensuring a seal for the life of the system. Aerosel-SSPT is available in 3/8”, ½”, ¾” and 1” wall thicknesses and ID’s from 3/8” ID through 4” IPS. Aerocel is designed for installation above and below ground, indoors and outdoors. No protective finish is required.
Butt joints and other seams are to be sealed with contact adhesive. Fittings can be fabricated from straight tubing or sheet. Larger diameter, curved, or flat surfaces can be insulated by adhering properly fabricated sheet sections to them. Consult the Aeroflex Installation Handbook for more complete installation details and instructions.
In addition to the specifications listed, Aerocel also conforms to the following: ASTM C 543, NY City MEA #171-04-M, City of LA RR-8413, UL 181 Section 12 Mold Growth/Humidity, ASTM G 21 Fungal Resistance Test,
