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AP Armaflex Pipe (Tube) lnsulation is the original closed cell,

fiber-free elastomeric foam and the world's most recognized
brand in flexible mechanical insulation.
o Proven: World's first choice for insulating chilled water and

refrigeration lines

Mold resistant: Made with Microban antimicrobial product

lndoor Air Quality-friendly: Fiber-free, formaldehyde-free,
low VOCs, nonparticulating

o Durabler No fragile vapor retarder

Description

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AP Armafex Pipe (Tube) lnsulation is a black flexible

elastomeric thermal insulation. The expanded closed-cell
structure makes it an efficient insulation. lt is manufactured
without the use of CFC's, HFC's or HCFC's. All AP Armaflex
products are made with Microban@ antimicrobial product
protection for added defense against mold on the insulation.

. Nominal wall thicknesses of 3/ff, lf

,3/4:,1" andl-1/T

(10,13,19,25 and 38mm)

. Popular sizes up to 6'lPS

Faetori Mutual (FM)'Approvals

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AP Armaflex is approved through continuing supervision by

Factory Mutual Approvals to consistently provide actual values

on these key performance criteria for mechanical system
insulation:

r Thermal Conductivity: 0.25 BTU-in/hr.tt2 "F

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Uses

r Retards

heat gain and controls condensation drip from

chilled-water and refrigeration systems. Efficiently reduces
heat flow for hot-water plumbing, liquid-heating and dualtemperature piping

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protection

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Water Vapor Transmission: 0.05 perm-inch

r Fire Rating: will

not contribute significantly to fire

(simulated end-use testing)

As tested by ASTM E 84 "Method of Test for Surface Burning

Characteristics for Building Materials" and CAN/ULC S-102,
AP Armaflex Pipe lnsulation in wall thicknesses throughl-1/2"
(38mm) has a flame-spread index of less than 25 and a smokedeveloped index of less than 50.
Note: Numerical flammability ratings alone may not define the
performance of products under actual fire conditions. They are provided
only for use in the selection of products to meet limits specified.

in wall thicknesses through 1{/Z (38mm) for use

in air plenums and conforms to NFPA 90A and NFPA 90B

requirements
The recommended temperature usage range forAP Armaflex
Pipe lnsulation is -297"F to +220'F (-183"C to +105"C). For use
on cold pipes, thicknesses have been calculated to control
condensation on the insulation outer surface, as shown in
the table of thickness recommendations. AP Armaflex meets
the energy code requirements of ASHRAE 901, ASHRAE 90.2
lnternational Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and other
building codes.

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AP Armaflex Pipe lnsulation in unslit tubular form can be slipped

onto piping before it is connected, or it can be slit lengthwise
and snapped over piping already connected. Fitting covers are
fabricated from miter-cut tubular form. ln all cases, butt joints
and seams are to be sealed with one of our Armaflex adhesives:
Armaflex 520,520 Black or, where a low VO.C. adhesive is
required, 520 BLV 520 Adhesives are contact adhesives;
therefore, in all cases, both surfaces to be joined are coated

with adhesive.
For pipes greater than 6" lPS, use AP/Armaflex SheeVRoll
insulation. For thicknesses greater than 1", sleeve the insulation.
See technical bulletin #030 for additional information.
AP/Armaflex pipe insulation is available in1-1/T wall thicknesses
with 25150 rating for lD size range from 7/t to 4'lPS.
AP Armaflex normally requires no supplemental vapor-retarder

protection but additional vapor-retarder protection may be

necessary when installed on very-low-temperature piping or
exposure to continually high humidity conditions.
AP Armaflex is designed for installation above ground.
Outdoors, a weather-resistant protective finish is to be applied
and ArmaflexWB Finish is recommended.

Armaflex insulation products must be installed according

to "lnstallation of Armaflex lnsulations" brochure.
Proper installation is required to assure Armaflex
insulation performance.

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AP Armaflex Pipe lnsulation developed to meetl

ASTMC534,Typel-

ASTM D.1056,281

Tubular Grade 1
ASTM E 84, NFPA255,UL723
CAN/ULC S102
UL 94 5V-5A, V-O, File E 55798

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NFPA 9OA, 9OB

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ASTM G-21lC'1338,
ASTM G-22

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Notes
O On the heating cycle, AP Armaflex
Pipe lnsulation will withstand

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temperatures as high as 220'F

(105"C). 520,520 Black or 520 BLV
Adhesive may be used with pipe
insulation applications up to 220"F

ASTM C 177 or C 518

(105.C).

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(38mm)

AST E 96, Procedure A

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ASTM G22

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Meets requirements
Meets requirements

Water Absorfiion, 7o by Volume

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ASTM C 209

Upper Use Limito

220"F (105'C)

UL181

However, this characteristic does

not affect thermal efficiency
and resistance to water vapor

ASTM E 84
CAN/ULC 5102

Mold Growth
Fungi Resistance
Bacierial Resistance

At temperatures below -20"F

(-29'C), elastomeric insulation
starts to become less flexible.

permeability of Armaf lex insulation.

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* For applications
ol -40'F to -2W"F
(-40'C to {83"C), contact Armacell.
Performance approved through
continuing supervision by Factory
Mutual Approvals.

Lower Use Limit@

Ozone Resistance

Sizes
Wall Thickness, (nominal) Form

3/{, 1/T, 3/{,

1',

1-1/r (0,

13, 19, 25 and

38mm)

Inside Diameter, TUbular Form

3/tr lD to 6" IPS (10mm lD to 168mm)

IPS (22mm to
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Length of Sections, Feet,

Tirbular Form
Density, $pical Range@

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For Controlling Outer lnsulation Surface Condensation

(Based upon available manufactured thicknesses and not intended to supercede any state or local building codes)

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Size

BASED ON NORMAL DESIGN CONDITIONSlD through 1-1/S' lD (10mm-28mm)

Over 1-1lS lD through 2-1/g'lD (28mm-54mm)
Over 2-1
lD through 2-5/{ lD (54mm-67mm)

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Nom 3/8" (10mm)
Nom 3/S (10mm)

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1/Z(13mm)
1/Z(13mm)
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Nom 1"(25mm)
Nom 1-114. (32mm)
Nom 1-114'(32mm)

1"(25mm)
1"(25mm)
1"(25mm)

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3/8'lD through 2-5/{ lD (10mm-67mm)

Over 2-5/8'lD through 6" IPS (67mm-168mm)

Nom 3/8"(10mm) ] Nom 1/2"(13mm)

Nom 1/Z (13mm) ; Nom 1/2" (13mm)

BASED ON SEVERE DESIGN CONDTTTONS- I

3/8'lD through 1-5lf lD (10mm-42mm) i Nom 3/4.'(19mm)
Over 1-5lS lD through 3-5/g'lD (42mm-92mm) j Nom 3/4'(19mm)

Nom 1"(25mm)
Nom 1"(25mm)

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Nom 1-1lZ (38mm) I Nom 1-1lZ (38mm)

Nom 1-llZ (38mm) i Nom 1-3/4'(44mm)

NOTE: Thicknesses greater than 1" (25mm) are multiple-layer applications, see technical bulletin #30.
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ON NORMAL DESIGN CONDITIONS AP Armaflex in the thicknesses noted and within the specified temperature ranges will control outer insulation
surface condensation indoors under. normal design conditions, a maximum.severity of 85"F (29'G) and 70% tiH. Armacell-research and field experience
indicate that indoor conditions anywhere in the United States seldom exceed this degree of severity.

*BASED ON MILD DESIGN COND|IIONS AP Armaflex in the thicknesses noted and within the specified
temperature ranges will control outer insulation surface
condensation indoors under mild design conditions, a maximum severity of 8O"F (27"C) and 50% RH. Typical of these Conditions are most air-conditioned
spaces and arid climates.

*BASED ON SEVERE

DESIGN CONDITIONS AP Armaflex in the thicknesses noted and wiihin the specified temperature ranges will control outer insulation
surface condensation indoors under severe design conditions, a maximum severity of 90'F (32'C) and 8O% RH. Typical of these conditions are indoor areas in
which excessive moisture is introduced or in poorly ventilated confined areas where the temperature may be depressed below ambient.

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Phone: +9714 6091866

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