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About Selecting Thermal Insulation

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

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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.

Sheets/Strips

Sheet/Strip

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

Thick.	Wd.	Lg., ft.	R Value	Flexibility		Each
1/4"	36"	4	1	Flexible	93265K44	000000
3/8"	36"	4	1.5	Flexible	93265K45	00000
1/2"	36"	4	2	Flexible	93265K46	00000
3/4"	36"	4	3	Flexible	93265K47	00000
1"	36"	4	4	Flexible	93265K48	00000

Contact Adhesive (16-fl. oz. Brush-Top Can)	4463K211	Each	000000
White Acrylic Coating (1-qt. Can)	4530K183	Each	00000

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.

Sheets/Strips

Sheet/Strip

Temperature Range:
Plain Backing: -295° to 230° F
Adhesive Backing: -30° to 180° F
Heat Flow Rate: See Table
Density: See Table
Color: See Table
Specifications Met: See Table

Plain Backing
Thick.	Wd.	Lg.	R Value	Heat Flow Rate	Density	Color	Flexibility	Specifications Met		Each
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	9349K9	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	9349K1	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	9349K2	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	9349K3	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	9349K4	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	9349K5	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	9349K103	000000
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	9349K14	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	9349K11	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	5541K11	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	9349K26	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	9349K28	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	9349K22	000000
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	9349K33	000000
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	9349K24	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	9349K35	000000

White Acrylic Coating (1-qt. Can)	4530K183	Each	000000
Contact Adhesive (16-fl. oz. Brush-Top Can)	4463K211	Each	00000

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.

Alumina Oxide Ceramic Fiber

Temperature Range: -50° to 2300° F
Heat Flow Rate: 0.48 Btu @ 800° F
Density: 12 lbs./cu. ft.
Color: White

1/32" Thick.
Wd.	Lg., ft.	R Value	Backing Type	Flexibility		Each
1"	50	0.07	Plain	Flexible	87575K81	000000
2"	50	0.07	Plain	Flexible	87575K82	00000
2 1/2"	50	0.07	Plain	Flexible	87575K35	00000
3"	50	0.07	Plain	Flexible	87575K83	00000
1/16" Thick.
1"	50	0.1	Plain	Flexible	87575K84	00000
1 1/2"	50	0.1	Plain	Flexible	87575K36	00000
2"	50	0.1	Plain	Flexible	87575K85	00000
2 1/2"	50	0.1	Plain	Flexible	87575K37	00000
3"	50	0.1	Plain	Flexible	87575K86	00000
1/8" Thick.
1"	25	0.3	Plain	Flexible	87575K87	00000
1"	50	0.3	Adhesive	Flexible	87575K23	000000
1 1/2"	25	0.3	Plain	Flexible	87575K38	00000
1 1/2"	50	0.3	Adhesive	Flexible	87575K24	000000
2"	25	0.3	Plain	Flexible	87575K88	00000
2"	50	0.3	Adhesive	Flexible	87575K25	000000
2 1/2"	25	0.3	Plain	Flexible	87575K39	00000
3"	25	0.3	Plain	Flexible	87575K89	00000
3"	50	0.3	Adhesive	Flexible	87575K26	000000
1/4" Thick.
1"	25	0.5	Plain	Flexible	87575K32	000000
1"	62 1/2	0.5	Adhesive	Flexible	87575K27	000000
2"	25	0.5	Plain	Flexible	87575K33	000000
3"	25	0.5	Plain	Flexible	87575K34	000000

Alkaline Earth Silicate Ceramic Fiber with Aluminum Foil Facing

Max. Temperature: 2100° F
Heat Flow Rate: 0.73 Btu @ 800° F
Density: 8 lbs./cu. ft.
Color: White
Facing Color: Silver

1/4" Thick.
Wd.	Lg., ft.	R Value	Backing Type	Flexibility		Each
1"	12	0.3	Plain	Flexible	9379K13	000000
2"	12	0.3	Plain	Flexible	9379K14	00000
3"	12	0.3	Plain	Flexible	9379K15	00000
6"	12	0.3	Plain	Flexible	9379K16	00000
12"	12	0.3	Plain	Flexible	9379K17	00000
1/2" Thick.
1"	12	0.7	Plain	Flexible	9379K91	00000
2"	12	0.7	Plain	Flexible	9379K92	00000
3"	12	0.7	Plain	Flexible	9379K93	00000
6"	12	0.7	Plain	Flexible	9379K11	00000
12"	12	0.7	Plain	Flexible	9379K12	00000
1" Thick.
1"	12	1	Plain	Flexible	9379K18	00000
2"	12	1	Plain	Flexible	9379K19	00000
3"	12	1	Plain	Flexible	9379K21	00000
6"	12	1	Plain	Flexible	9379K22	00000
12"	12	1	Plain	Flexible	9379K23	00000

Calcium Aluminum Silicate Ceramic Fiber

Temperature Range: See table
Heat Flow Rate: 0.82 Btu @ 800° F
Density: 35 lbs./cu. ft.
Color: Off-White

1/32" Thick.
Wd.	Lg., ft.	Temp. Range, °F	R Value	Backing Type	Flexibility		Each
1"	25	-40° to 1500°	0.04	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K1	000000
1 1/2"	25	-50° to 1500°	0.04	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K21	00000
2"	25	-40° to 1500°	0.04	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K4	00000
2 1/2"	25	-50° to 1500°	0.04	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K22	00000
3"	25	-40° to 1500°	0.04	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K7	00000
1/16" Thick.
1"	25	-40° to 1500°	0.08	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K2	00000
1 1/2"	25	-50° to 1500°	0.08	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K23	00000
2"	25	-40° to 1500°	0.08	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K5	00000
2 1/2"	25	-50° to 1500°	0.08	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K24	00000
3"	25	-40° to 1500°	0.08	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K8	00000
1/8" Thick.
1"	25	-40° to 1500°	0.2	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K3	00000
2"	25	-40° to 1500°	0.2	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K6	00000
3"	25	-40° to 1500°	0.2	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K9	000000
1/4" Thick.
1"	25	-40° to 1500°	0.3	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K14	000000
2"	25	-40° to 1500°	0.3	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K15	000000
3"	25	-40° to 1500°	0.3	Adhesive	Flexible	4057K16	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.

Thick.	Wd.	R Value	Flexibility	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
3/64"	1"	0.03	Flexible	15, 25, 50, 100	1727T12	00000
3/64"	2"	0.03	Flexible	15, 25, 50, 100	1727T14	0000

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.

3/16" Thick.
Wd.	Lg.	R Value	Reinforcement Material	Flexibility	Performance Properties		Each
1 1/2"	58"	1.2	Fiberglass Fiber	Flexible	Flame Resistant	9590K12	000000
12"	26"	1.2	Fiberglass Fiber	Flexible	Flame Resistant	9590K31	00000
58"	60"	1.2	Fiberglass Fiber	Flexible	Flame Resistant	9590K13	000000
13/32" Thick.
1 1/2"	58"	2.5	Fiberglass Fiber	Flexible	Flame Resistant	9590K21	00000
12"	26"	2.5	Fiberglass Fiber	Flexible	Flame Resistant	9590K32	00000
58"	60"	2.5	Fiberglass Fiber	Flexible	Flame Resistant	9590K22	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).

Sheets/Strips with Foil Facing

Sheet/Strip with Foil Facing

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

Thick.	Wd.	Lg., ft.	R Value	Flexibility		Each
1"	36"	20	3.7	Flexible	9333K71	0000000
1 1/2"	36"	20	5.6	Flexible	9333K73	000000
2"	36"	20	7.4	Flexible	9333K75	000000

Reinforced HVAC Tape (3" × 30 ft.)

76145A19

Each

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Sheets/Strips with Kraft Paper Facing

Sheet/Strip with Kraft Paper Facing

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

Thick.	Wd.	Lg., ft.	R Value	Flexibility		Each
1"	36"	20	3.7	Flexible	9333K91	0000000
1 1/2"	36"	20	5.6	Flexible	9333K93	000000
2"	36"	20	7.4	Flexible	9333K95	000000

Reinforced Insulation Tape (3" × 30 ft.)

76755A67

Each

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Ultra-Thin Low-Temperature Aerogel Pipe Insulation

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.

3/16" Thick.
Wd.	Lg.	Temp. Range, °F	R Value	Heat Flow Rate	Reinforcement Material	Flexibility		Each
12"	26"	-290° to 390°	1.9	0.11 Btu @ 75° F	Fiberglass Fiber	Flexible	9590K1	000000
58"	60"	-290° to 250°	1.6	0.12 Btu @ 75° F	Fiberglass Fiber	Flexible	9590K28	000000
13/32" Thick.
12"	26"	-290° to 250°	3.2	0.12 Btu @ 75° F	Fiberglass Fiber	Flexible	9590K25	00000
58"	60"	-290° to 250°	3.2	0.12 Btu @ 75° F	Fiberglass Fiber	Flexible	9590K26	000000

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.

Vinyl foam strips restrict absorption of water, air, and gas.

Strips that meet UL 94 HF-1 have passed a test for flammability.

Vinyl Foam
Thick.	Wd.	Lg., ft.	Temperature Range, °F	Flexibility	Backing Type	Color	Specifications Met		Each
1/8"	2"	30	-40° to 180°	Flexible	Adhesive	Silver	__	6801K21	000000
Butyl Rubber
1/8"	2"	30	-30° to 175°	Flexible	Adhesive	Off-White	__	4476K2	00000
Cork/Rubber Blend
1/8"	2"	30	20° to 190°	Flexible	Adhesive	Black	__	93855K11	00000
Neoprene/Vinyl/Buna-N Foam
1/8"	2"	30	-40° to 160°	Flexible	Adhesive	Black	UL 94 HF-1	6801K22	00000