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TECHNICAL DATA
APPLICATION RECOMMENDANAN
STANDARD SHEET SIZE
STANDARD TUBE SIZE
PIPE INSULATION
INSULATING FITTINGS
DUCTING INSULATION
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Description:
lnsolflex is a flexible and light weight elastomeric nitrite rubber material designed for
thermal insulation. Insolflex insulation is
black in colour, available in tubing and
sheet form. The extruded flexible tubings
are specially designed to fit the standard
diameters of steel and copper pipings.
Sheets are available in standard precut
sizes or in rolls.
Uses,'
Insoflex expanded closed cell structure
provides the ideal and most efficient
vapour barrier for the prevention of condensation or frost formation on cooling systems, chilled water and refrigerant lines.
Insoflex also retards heat loss for
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hot
water plumbing and heating, dual temperature piping and solar systems. lt protects
pipes by acting as a vibration damper and
giving protection against corrosion
by
atmospheric and industrial environment.
Insoflex inherent flexibility makes it ideally
suited for the insulation of large surface
area such as tanks, irregular shaped vessels, air-ducts and large diameter pipes.
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AVERAGE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density
" 0.08,=, 0.,1
.
Thermal Gonductivity at 20"C
mean temp.
Temperature Limits'C
TEST METHODS
RATING
( 5,-
2',gm/Cnfl
I lb/cuft,)
ASTM D 1667
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0 0374:W1mK
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ASTM C 177
(0.26BTU.in/nr.ff
.40"C to +105'C
Water Absorption ( % by weight )
ASTM D 1056
Water Vapour Permeability
Perm - in. Max
ASTM E 96
0.2
Ozone Resistance
Excellent
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Thermal Stability 7 days
4.5
ASTM C 548
(%shrinkage) 200'F
7 days
?20"F
Average Spread of Flame
Average time of burning
Average extend of buming
Flexibility
Weather and Ultraviolet Rays
Resistance
Chemical Resistance
Odour
Mildew Resistance
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,.,Negligible,
No FUngal Growth
The above average physical properties are values obtained in accordance with accepted test methods.
At-35", insoflex Closed Cell lnsulation becomes hard and as iemperature drops below
- 40' will be increasingly brittle; however this hardening characteristic does not affect
thermal or water vapour permeability.
The Fire Rating standard method of tests conducted under controlled laboratory conditions is a measure of a material to spread flame when compared to a known standard
and is not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.
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Thickness Recommendations for lnsulation of Ducting,
Tanks and Equipment of cooling systems
METAL SURFACE TEMPERATURE
DESIGN CONDITIONS
26.7:C {80"F)
50% RH
29.4"C (85'F)
70% RH
32,29C (90"F)
80o/o RH
32.2"C (90"F)
85% RH
ls'c6g"H
12"C (53.6'n
7"C(fr.6"H
2.5"C 86.5"F)
9mm
9mm
13mm
19mm
'25mm
13mm
13mm
19mm
25mm
31mm
13mm
19mm
25mm
3lmm
50mm
25mm
25mm
31mm
38mm
50mm
INSOFLEX
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closed cell rubins & Sheets lnsulation.
Thickness Recommendations to condensation in Pipe lnsulation of Cooling Lines
PIPELINE TEMPERATURE
DESIGN CONDITIONS
14.4'C
70c
2.5"C
-18'C
(58"F)
(u.6"F)
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(0"fl
MILD,CONDITION
10mm lD to 76mm IPS
9mm,
9mm
9mm
l9mm
26.7"C (80"F)
Above 76mm IPS to 127mm IPS
9mm
lgmm
13mm
25mm
50% RH
Above 127mm IPS to 254mm IPS
13mm
13mm
13mm
25mm
NORMALCONDITION
10mm lD to 76mm IPS
9mm
13mm
13mm
25mm
Above 76mm IPS to 127mm IPS
13mm
13mm
13mm
31mm
l3mm
'l9mm
31mm
29.4"C (85'F)
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PIPE SIZE
70% RH
Above 127mm IPS to 254mm IPS
SEVERE CONDITION
1Omm lD to 76mm IPS
13mm
'l3mm
19mm
19mm
38mm
25mm
25mm
38mm
32.2"C (90"R
Above 76mm IPS to 127mm IPS
13mm
80% RH
Above 127mm IPS to 254mm IPS
13mm
25mm
31mm
50mm
EXTREMELY SEVERE CONDITION
1Omm lD 76mm IPS
13mm
25mm
25mm
38mm
32.2"C (90"F)
Above 76mm IPS to 127mm IPS
19mm
31mm
3'lmm
50mm
E5% RH
Above 127mm IPS to 254mm IPS
25mm
31mm
38mm
50mm
.
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lnsulation for pipes of 1Omm lD to 76mm IPS are available in tubing form with wall thickness
of up to 25mm.
lnsulation above 76mm IPS are in precut sheets and available up to 38mm thickness.
lnsotlex thickness recommended within the specified temperature ranges will control
condensation on indoor piping under design conditions defined as follows:
MILLD
NORMAL
SEVERE &
EXTREMELY SEVERE
Air-Conditioned and arid areas.
Maximum severity of most indoor conditions seldom exceed
29.4"C and 70% RH.
Conditions of high humidity or poorly ventilated areas where
Temperature may be depressed below the ambient. Under
conditions of high humidity, additional thickness of insulation
STANDARD FLAT SHEETS
1.22 x 0.914
1.22 x 0.914
1.22 x 0.914
1.22 x 0.914
1.22 x 0.914
1.00 x 1.220
1.00 x 1.220
Standard Garfon size ; I 31 Omm x gg0rnm x 320mm (5 1 in x 39in x t 2.5i n)
GONTINUOUS ROLLS
Nominal Thickness
TotalArea Per Foll
Siae Per Roll
mm
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m
ft
3
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1.?2'x9.'14
4x30
6
114
1.22 x 9.14
4x30
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3/8
1.22 x 9.14
4x30
13
112
1.22 x,9.'14
15
5/8
19
3/4
25
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1.15
120
1
1.15
120
11.15
120
4x30
11.1s
120
1.82 x 9.14
4x 30
11.15
120
1.2
x 9,14
4x 30
11.15
120
1.22 x 9.14
4x30
11.15
120
1
31
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1.00 x 9.14
3.281 x 30
9.14
98.43
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3.281 x 30
9.14
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tubing insutation is easy and
quick to install. insoflex should only be applied
to pipes that are clean, dry and unheated , The
slip-on method is used to insulate new pipes
before they are installed or connected whereas
Make 90" cut with a sharp knife. the leanl
should be slightly longer then section to be
insulated to avoid stretching when joining the
the snap-on method is used when pipes have
been installed and connected. insoflextubing is
lightly powdered to permit the tubing to be
end.
slipped easily over the pipe. Seal pipe ends with
plugs while installing the tubing insulation to pre-
vent powder from entering the refrigeration system.
It is important not to compress the tubing mate-
rial as the insulation value may be degraded
Slip full lenglh ol insoflex tubing over entire
when compressed and condensation may occur
length of pipe.
on the compressed area. Select the right size
tubing insulation for the pipe to be insulated.
Avoid stretching the material over the pipe. The
length of the insulation tubing should cover the
section of the pipe to be insulated adequately, to
ensure there will be no strain on the surfaces
and joints. Seal all seams and butt joints with
adhesive.
insoflex tubing can be easily slipped over
bent tubing of 45" angle , elbow bend or coupling.
Slip rnsoflex tubing into position and tightly
Brush all joint and seams with even coat o{
againsl the 90" fittings.
adhesive.
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When adhesive is dry but tacky, joint seame by
pressing the surfaces together firmly.
Cut unslit insoflex tube lengthwise with
a
sharp knife.
Snap the insotlex over the pipe Coat slit
seams evenly wiih adhesive.
Hold the coated seams apart while the adhe
sive dries.
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with two layers stagger the
When adhesive is dry but facky to touch. press
together surface nearest to pipe first and then
joint outer edges of the two surface.
butt joints.
Snap the slit fitting cover in positing over the
Apply adhesive on the seams. Press the
ioint.
seams frrmly longether when adhesive has
dried. Brush in between overlap surface with
adhesive.
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Snap fitting cover in place and apply adhesive
to all surlaces to be joined,
press tubrng firmly together when adhesive is
dry but tacky to louch.
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adhesive to all sudace to be joined.
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lnsoflex
Sheets and roll insulation are extremely flexible and
especially adaptable to insulating duct work. Chillers,
tanks, vessels and large pipes. lt is the same high quality, elastomeric closed cell thermal insulation material as
lnsolflex tubing.
Method
Measure the size of sheets required for
insulation.
Cut the material to the measured size with
By using a sharp knife cut ,nsoflex sheet
a sharp knife and straight edge.
accurately and neatly
Ensure that cuts are as accurate as possi-
ble and with smooth edges to ensure full
contact with mating sheets when bonded
together.
Do not stretch sheets and always apply
with smooth skin surface facing out.
be insulated
oil free and
ion.
Place sheet in desired position before adhesive make initial contact as repositioning after
contacl is dilficult.
Join seams after insulation is in place by separating the cut edges and brushing a thin coal
of adhesive on both surfaces.
Seams of ducting joints can be insulated with
strips of insoflex
Half sections
oI insoflex tubing can also
used to insulate seams in ductings
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Chemicals
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Acetone
Ammonia Water
Aniline
Gonc%
100
30
100
Benzene
Boiling Water
100
Butyl Acetate
Butyl Alcohol
100
Caustic Soda
Chloric Acid
Cotton Seed Oil
Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl6ne Glycol
Formaldehyde
Glacial Acetic Acid
Temp
50
6
100
100
100
40
100
'R€sistance
E
room t€mp.
room temp.
E
room temp,
room temp.
100
100
1og1
room t€mp.
room temp.
room temp.
room temp.
room temp.
rooql temp.
room temp.
room tomp,
room temp.
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrogen Peroxide
Conc%
10
10
P
Kerosine
Lins€ed Oil
100
100
E
MEK
100
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Methyl Alcohol
Methylene Chloride
100
100
E
N
E
0c
Chemicals
P
itrobenzene
100
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Phosphoric Acid
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Steam
F
Sulfuric Acid
t0
E
Octane
80
G
Toluene
G
Water
85
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Tamp
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room temp,
room temp.
toom temp.
room temp.
room temp.
room tomp,
rcom temp.
room t6mp.
room temp.
Rosistance
E
E
P
G
F
E
P
G
E
120 0C
G
room temp.
room temp.
P
room temp.
(0-1 000c)
E
P
E
Remarks:E = Excellent,G = Good, F = Fair, P = Poor.
*insoflex isacotnpoundof speciallynon-polaretastomericmaterht$whichwillbehighlyreststanttothepolarchemicalsuchaswater.
moisture vapour, acid and base, But, it is moderate or poor
in
resistance to non polar chemical such as petrcleum oil,
For lurther informationon chemical resistance, please contaut lnsoflexdistrlbutors in your are€.
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