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Pipe Condensation-Reducing Rubber Strips
Wrap pipes, tubing, and fittings to prevent condensation from forming. These strips are for use on copper, iron, and steel.
Rubber strips are bacteria and UV resistant to protect pipe from corrosion above and below ground.
Vinyl foam strips restrict absorption of water, air, and gas.
Strips that meet UL 94 HF-1 have passed a test for flammability.
| Thick. | Wd. | Lg., ft. | Temperature Range, °F | Flexibility | Backing Type | Color | Specifications Met | Each | |
Rubber | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/32" | 2" | 75 | -20° to 140° | Flexible | Adhesive | Gray | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/32" | 4" | 75 | -20° to 140° | Flexible | Adhesive | Gray | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/32" | 6" | 75 | -20° to 140° | Flexible | Adhesive | Gray | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
Vinyl Foam | |||||||||
| 1/8" | 2" | 30 | -40° to 180° | Flexible | Adhesive | Silver | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Butyl Rubber | |||||||||
| 1/8" | 2" | 30 | -30° to 175° | Flexible | Adhesive | Off-White | __ | 000000 | 00000 |
Cork/Rubber Blend | |||||||||
| 1/8" | 2" | 30 | 20° to 190° | Flexible | Adhesive | Black | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
Neoprene/Vinyl/Buna-N Foam | |||||||||
| 1/8" | 2" | 30 | -40° to 160° | Flexible | Adhesive | Black | UL 94 HF-1 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Ultra-Thin Low-Temperature Aerogel Pipe Insulation
- Temperature Range: -290° to 390° F
- Heat Flow Rate: 0.11 Btu @ 75° F
Able to withstand temperatures as low as -290° F, these super-thin, lightweight sheets are made of fiber-reinforced silica aerogel that can flex into tight spaces other insulation can't. Use in process piping and power-generating applications. Insulation can be layered, laminated, or wrapped in foil.
High-Temperature Ceramic Fiber Pipe Insulation
Shield against extreme heat with these flexible ceramic strips. They are often used to insulate hose, cables, and process piping.
Alumina oxide ceramic fiber has the lowest heat-flow rate of all the ceramic fiber materials.
Alkaline earth silicate ceramic fiber, also called AES, has a foil facing to reflect radiant heat.
Insulation with adhesive backing allows you to install without having to hold in place. Secure with band clamps or other parts of the assembly once in position. Apply while cool. Adhesive will start to wear off around 400° F, but this does not affect the insulation’s temperature rating.
- Temperature Range: -50° to 2300° F
- Heat Flow Rate: 0.48 Btu @ 800° F
- Density: 12 lbs./cu. ft.
- Color: White
| Wd. | Lg., ft. | R Value | Backing Type | Flexibility | Each | |
1/32" Thick. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1" | 50 | 0.07 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2" | 50 | 0.07 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 2 1/2" | 50 | 0.07 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3" | 50 | 0.07 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/16" Thick. | ||||||
| 1" | 50 | 0.1 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 50 | 0.1 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 2" | 50 | 0.1 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 2 1/2" | 50 | 0.1 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3" | 50 | 0.1 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
1/8" Thick. | ||||||
| 1" | 25 | 0.3 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 50 | 0.3 | Adhesive | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | 25 | 0.3 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 50 | 0.3 | Adhesive | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2" | 25 | 0.3 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 2" | 50 | 0.3 | Adhesive | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2 1/2" | 25 | 0.3 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3" | 25 | 0.3 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3" | 50 | 0.3 | Adhesive | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
1/4" Thick. | ||||||
| 1" | 25 | 0.5 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 62 1/2 | 0.5 | Adhesive | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2" | 25 | 0.5 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3" | 25 | 0.5 | Plain | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
- Max. Temperature: 2100° F
- Heat Flow Rate: 0.73 Btu @ 800° F
- Density: 8 lbs./cu. ft.
- Color: White
- Facing Color: Silver
| Wd. | Lg., ft. | R Value | Backing Type | Flexibility | Each | |
1/4" Thick. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1" | 12 | 0.3 | Plain | Flexible | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2" | 12 | 0.3 | Plain | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3" | 12 | 0.3 | Plain | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 12 | 0.3 | Plain | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 12 | 0.3 | Plain | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" Thick. | ||||||
| 1" | 12 | 0.7 | Plain | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2" | 12 | 0.7 | Plain | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3" | 12 | 0.7 | Plain | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 12 | 0.7 | Plain | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 12 | 0.7 | Plain | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" Thick. | ||||||
| 1" | 12 | 1 | Plain | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2" | 12 | 1 | Plain | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3" | 12 | 1 | Plain | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 12 | 1 | Plain | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 12 | 1 | Plain | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
- Temperature Range: See table
- Heat Flow Rate: 0.82 Btu @ 800° F
- Density: 35 lbs./cu. ft.
- Color: Off-White
| Wd. | Lg., ft. | Temp. Range, °F | R Value | Backing Type | Flexibility | Each | |
1/32" Thick. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1" | 25 | -40° to 1500° | 0.04 | Adhesive | Flexible | 000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | 25 | -50° to 1500° | 0.04 | Adhesive | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2" | 25 | -40° to 1500° | 0.04 | Adhesive | Flexible | 000000 | 00000 |
| 2 1/2" | 25 | -50° to 1500° | 0.04 | Adhesive | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3" | 25 | -40° to 1500° | 0.04 | Adhesive | Flexible | 000000 | 00000 |
1/16" Thick. | |||||||
| 1" | 25 | -40° to 1500° | 0.08 | Adhesive | Flexible | 000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 25 | -50° to 1500° | 0.08 | Adhesive | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2" | 25 | -40° to 1500° | 0.08 | Adhesive | Flexible | 000000 | 00000 |
| 2 1/2" | 25 | -50° to 1500° | 0.08 | Adhesive | Flexible | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3" | 25 | -40° to 1500° | 0.08 | Adhesive | Flexible | 000000 | 00000 |
1/8" Thick. | |||||||
| 1" | 25 | -40° to 1500° | 0.2 | Adhesive | Flexible | 000000 | 00000 |
| 2" | 25 | -40° to 1500° | 0.2 | Adhesive | Flexible | 000000 | 00000 |
| 3" | 25 | -40° to 1500° | 0.2 | Adhesive | Flexible | 000000 | 000000 |
1/4" Thick. | |||||||
| 1" | 25 | -40° to 1500° | 0.3 | Adhesive | Flexible | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2" | 25 | -40° to 1500° | 0.3 | Adhesive | Flexible | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3" | 25 | -40° to 1500° | 0.3 | Adhesive | Flexible | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Strength Basalt Pipe Insulation
- Max. Temperature: 1200° F
- Heat Flow Rate: 2.44 Btu @ 900° F
- Density: 1.75 lbs./cu. ft.
- Color: Brown
Superior in strength and durability, these thin strips insulate as well as protect personnel from accidental contact with hot pipes. Use for exhaust, hot water, and process pipes.
Economical Flexible Polyethylene Foam Pipe Insulation
Less flexible than rubber foam, this insulation restricts absorption of water, air, and gas. It is typically used in plumbing applications. Seal with contact adhesive (sold separately). To use outdoors, coat in acrylic paint.
- Temperature Range: -330° to 210° F
- Heat Flow Rate: 0.270 Btu @ 75° F
- Density: 1.5 lbs./cu. ft.
- Color: Black
- Specifications Met: ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke
Ultra-Thin Aerogel Pipe Insulation
- Temperature Range: 32° to 1200° F
- Heat Flow Rate: 0.16 Btu @ 75° F
- Density: 12.5 lbs./cu. ft.
- Color: Maroon
- Specifications Met: ASTM E84 0/0 for Flame and Smoke, ASTM C447
Lightweight and super thin, these fiber-reinforced silica aerogel sheets and strips flex into tight spaces other insulation can't. Use on process piping and in power-generating applications. Insulation can be layered, laminated, or wrapped in foil. They meet ASTM E84 0/0 standards for flame and smoke. They also meet ASTM C447, so they can be used at 1200° F continuously.
| Wd. | Lg. | R Value | Reinforcement Material | Flexibility | Performance Properties | Each | |
3/16" Thick. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2" | 58" | 1.2 | Fiberglass Fiber | Flexible | Flame Resistant | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 12" | 26" | 1.2 | Fiberglass Fiber | Flexible | Flame Resistant | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 58" | 60" | 1.2 | Fiberglass Fiber | Flexible | Flame Resistant | 0000000 | 000000 |
13/32" Thick. | |||||||
| 1 1/2" | 58" | 2.5 | Fiberglass Fiber | Flexible | Flame Resistant | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 26" | 2.5 | Fiberglass Fiber | Flexible | Flame Resistant | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 58" | 60" | 2.5 | Fiberglass Fiber | Flexible | Flame Resistant | 0000000 | 000000 |
Fiberglass Pipe Insulation
This common insulation material is typically used on hot and cold water lines and in process piping. To use outdoors, add metal jacketing.
Sheets/strips with foil facing reflect heat away from pipe. The foil facing is also known as FSK. Seal with reinforced HVAC tape (sold separately).
Sheets/strips with kraft paper facing have an all-service jacket (ASJ) made of kraft paper. Seal with reinforced insulation tape (sold separately).
- Temperature Range: -60° to 450° F
- Facing Temperature Range: -40° to 150° F
- Heat Flow Rate: 0.27 Btu @ 75° F
- Density: 3 lbs./cu. ft.
- Color: Yellow
- Facing Color: Silver
- Temperature Range: -60° to 450° F
- Facing Temperature Range: -40° to 150° F
- Heat Flow Rate: 0.27 Btu @ 75° F
- Density: 3 lbs./cu. ft.
- Color: Yellow
- Facing Color: White
Flexible Rubber Foam Pipe Insulation
Soft and easy to install, this insulation restricts absorption of water, air, and gas. It is often used on cold and hot water lines and refrigeration lines. Seal with contact adhesive (sold separately). To use outdoors, coat in acrylic paint.
- Temperature Range:
Plain Backing: -295° to 220° F
Adhesive Backing: 20° to 180° F - Heat Flow Rate: See Table
- Density: See Table
- Color: See Table
- Specifications Met: See Table
| Thick. | Wd. | Lg. | R Value | Heat Flow Rate | Density | Color | Flexibility | Specifications Met | Each | |
Plain Backing | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buna-N/PVC Foam | ||||||||||
| 1/4" | 36" | 4 ft. | 1 | 0.25 Btu @ 75° F | 4.5 lbs./cu. ft. | Black | Flexible | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 36" | 4 ft. | 1.5 | 0.25 Btu @ 75° F | 4.5 lbs./cu. ft. | Black | Flexible | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 36" | 4 ft. | 2 | 0.25 Btu @ 75° F | 4.5 lbs./cu. ft. | Black | Flexible | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 36" | 4 ft. | 3 | 0.25 Btu @ 75° F | 4.5 lbs./cu. ft. | Black | Flexible | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 36" | 4 ft. | 4 | 0.25 Btu @ 75° F | 4.5 lbs./cu. ft. | Black | Flexible | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 36" | 4 ft. | 6 | 0.25 Btu @ 75° F | 4.5 lbs./cu. ft. | Black | Flexible | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 000000 | 000000 |
Neoprene Foam | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 48" | 70 ft. | 2 | 0.27 Btu @ 75° F | 4 lbs./cu. ft. | Blue | Flexible | ASTM C534, UL Classified, UL 723 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 1" | 36" | 48 " | 4 | 0.27 Btu @ 75° F | 4 lbs./cu. ft. | Blue | Flexible | ASTM C534, UL Classified, UL 723 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 0000000 | 00000 |
Adhesive Backing | ||||||||||
Buna-N/PVC Foam | ||||||||||
| 1/8" | 2" | 30 ft. | 0.5 | 0.25 Btu @ 75° F | 4.5 lbs./cu. ft. | Black | Flexible | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 36" | 4 ft. | 1 | 0.25 Btu @ 75° F | 4.5 lbs./cu. ft. | Black | Flexible | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 36" | 4 ft. | 1.5 | 0.25 Btu @ 75° F | 4.5 lbs./cu. ft. | Black | Flexible | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 36" | 4 ft. | 2 | 0.25 Btu @ 75° F | 4.5 lbs./cu. ft. | Black | Flexible | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 36" | 4 ft. | 3 | 0.25 Btu @ 75° F | 4.5 lbs./cu. ft. | Black | Flexible | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 36" | 4 ft. | 4 | 0.25 Btu @ 75° F | 4.5 lbs./cu. ft. | Black | Flexible | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | 36" | 4 ft. | 6 | 0.25 Btu @ 75° F | 4.5 lbs./cu. ft. | Black | Flexible | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 0000000 | 000000 |
Neoprene Foam | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 36" | 48 " | 2 | 0.27 Btu @ 75° F | 4 lbs./cu. ft. | Blue | Flexible | ASTM C534, UL Classified, UL 723 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 0000000 | 000000 |