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    About Selecting Thermal Insulation
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    Compare R-value and temperature range to find the insulation material that best suits your application.

    Strong-Grip Pipe Insulation Tapes

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Pipe Insulation. Strong-Grip Pipe Insulation Tapes.
    Seal joints and gaps in your line in seconds. This tape wraps around irregular shapes, tight bends, small-diameter pipes, and other hard-to-reach areas where you need a quick fix.
    Vinyl Foam with Foil Jacket—Prevent condensation from forming. The foil jacket repels moisture while also shielding pipes from dirt, dust, and minor scuffs.
    Butyl—Flexible enough to wrap around pipe without tearing or cracking.
    Buna-N/Neoprene/Vinyl Foam—This combination repels moisture to prevent condensation, drip formation, and mold growth.
    Cork Rubber—A layer of cork resists oil, reduces vibration, and dampens sound.
    Adhesive Backing
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insulation
    R Value
    Heat Flow Rate
    @ Temp.
    Flexibility
    Each
    Vinyl Foam with Foil Jacket
    1/8"2"30-40 to 1802Not RatedFlexible6801K21000000
     
    Butyl
    1/8"2"30-30 to 17520.14 BTU/hr @ 75° FFlexible4476K200000
     
    Buna-N/Neoprene/Vinyl Foam
    1/8"2"30-40 to 160Not Rated0.3 BTU/hr @ 75° FFlexible6801K2200000
     
    Cork Rubber
    1/8"2"3020 to 190Not Rated0.25 BTU/hr @ 75° FFlexible93855K1100000
     

    Pipe Insulation Repair Strips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pipe Insulation Repair Strips.
    Protect and repair insulation with this cotton fiber and resin mesh. For small sections, dip the strip in warm water for five seconds then install. For large sections, apply dry to piping and spray with water. Strips harden in 10 minutes. Once hardened, they can be painted.
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Density,
    lb/ft³
    Begins to
    Harden, min.
    Reaches Full
    Strength, hr.
    Material
    Filler
    Material
    Flexibility
    Color
    Each
    0.025" Thick
    4"1526.71024CottonResinFlexibleWhite45545K4700000
    6"1529.41024CottonResinFlexibleWhite45545K480000
    8"1526.41024CottonResinFlexibleWhite45545K4600000
     
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