How to Install Rubber Closed Cell Elastomeric Insulation in Tube & Sheet Form How to Install Rubber Closed Cell Elastomeric Insulation in Tube & Sheet Form Scope About Gulf-o-Flex This guide is designed for the installation technique of elastomeric closed cell pre formed Insulation in tube or sheet form. It is recommended for elastomeric based insulation which encompasses service temperature of -40o C to +120o C. Gulf-o-Flex is the pioneer in the field of elastomeric insulation products for the last two decades. Our product range includes, Flexible Pipes and Sheets for different thermal insulation purposes. “Proper installation is critical to the insulation system’s performance. The insulation must be sized properly and the entire system must be closed to outside air penetration for proper performance. Using simple installation techniques, it is easy to seal the entire system, which is critical for condensation control applications. All Butt and Longitudinal Seams should be sealed by use of either a solvent based contact adhesive, applied Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA). The use of electrical or duct tape is not recommended. When using a contact adhesive, the adhesive should be applied to both surfaces. The insulation must also be sealed around all Tees, 90s, Fittings, Valves and at the end of the pipe runs to prevent ambient air for entering the system.” We are an ISO 9001:2008 certified company and products are manufactured in compliance with the standards of AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TE S T I N G AND MATERIALS (ASTM) C 5 1 8 . Installation Gulf-o-Flex slides easily over pipes or tubing for quick installation. Slitting can be done with a sharp knife. All seams and butt joints should be sealed with an approved contact adhesive (Gulfo-Glue is available on request) making sure both surfaces to be joined are coated with adhesive. Fittings are fabricated from Miter. How to Install Elastomeric Insulation Butt Joint How to unite Butt Joints with the help of adhesive i.e. Gulf-o-Glue Adhesive with the help of brush Seams How to join seams by Pre-Slit and Pre-Glued Insulation on straight pipe Miter Box A Miter Box is a wood working tool use to guide a hand saw - to make precise miter cuts in a board. For making number of cuts, see the figure 1.1. Use Miter Box for Making Cuts Fig. 1.1 How to Install Elastomeric Insulation Elbows, Tees & Valves How to join Elbows, Tees and Valves with the help of adhesive i.e. Gulf-o-Glue 45o miter cut for 90o ell Length Contact Adhesive ( TEE & VALVE ) Contact Adhesive 45o miter cuts 1/3 2/3 Length ( CROSS ) Length 1/2 45o miter cuts Contact Adhesive ( 45o ELBOWS ) 1/2 221/2 miter cut for 45o ell Contact Adhesive Duct Covering How to install sheet for duct covering Measuring Sheet Pasting Sheet Sheet Cutting Duct Covering Finish www.gulfoflex.com