Category
Insulation & Refractory
Subcategory
Cold / Cryogenic Insulation
Applicable standards
3
Issuing bodies
2
Description
Flexible closed-cell elastomeric foam for chilled water / refrigeration / HVAC piping.
Applicable Standards (3)
ASTM — 2 standards
ASTM C534 / C534M
Preformed Flexible Elastomeric Cellular Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form
Closed-cell elastomeric insulation (Armaflex-type) for refrigeration / chilled-water / dual-temp service.
ASTM C1534
Specification for Flexible Polymeric Foam Sheet Insulation Used as a Thermal and Sound Absorbing Liner for Duct Systems
Flexible elastomeric foam sheet insulation.
BSI — 1 standard
BS 5970
Code of practice for thermal insulation of pipework, ductwork, vessels and equipment in the temperature range −100 °C to +870 °C
Application code for hot and cold thermal insulation in industrial service.
Key requirements (6)
- Code of practice for thermal insulation of pipework, ducts, vessels.
- Covers hot insulation, cold insulation, personnel protection, frost protection.
- Thickness selection charts based on heat loss / surface temperature targets.
- Vapor barrier requirements for cold service detailed.
- Cladding / metal jacketing specifications.
- Personnel protection target: surface temperature ≤ 60 °C.