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AP Armaflex & AP Armaflex W ®

Tube Insulation

Superior Moisture Control, Mold-Resistant, Available Black or White

• Closed-cell, nonwicking
• GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®
• Microban® antimicrobial product protection
• The IAQ Insulation™
• Fiber-free
• 25/50 through 1" wall

FM Tube Insulation
APPROVED
AP Armaflex (and AP Armaflex W) Pipe (Tube) Insulation

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

Uses
fiber-free elastomeric foam and the world’s most recognized
brand in flexible mechanical insulation. • Retards heat gain and controls condensation drip from
• Proven: World’s first choice for insulating chilled water and chilled-water and refrigeration systems. Efficiently reduces
refrigeration lines heat flow for hot-water plumbing, liquid-heating and dual-
temperature piping
• Mold resistant: Made with Microban antimicrobial product
protection • Acceptable for use in air plenums and conforms to NFPA
• Indoor Air Quality-friendly: Fiber-free, formaldehyde-free, 90A and NFPA 90B requirements
low VOCs, nonparticulating. GREENGUARD Indoor Air The recommended temperature usage range for AP Armaflex
Quality Certified® Pipe Insulation is -297°F to +220°F (-183°C to +105°C). For
• Durable: No fragile vapor retarder use on cold pipes, thicknesses have been calculated to control
condensation on the insulation outer surface, as shown in
Description the table of thickness recommendations. AP Armaflex meets
the energy code requirements of ASHRAE 90.1, International
AP Armafex Pipe (Tube) Insulation is a black or white flexible Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and other building codes.
elastomeric thermal insulation. The expanded closed-cell
structure makes it an efficient insulation. It is manufactured Application
without the use of CFC’s, HFC’s or HCFC’s. All AP Armaflex
products are made with Microban® antimicrobial product AP Armaflex Pipe Insulation in unslit tubular form can be slipped
protection for added defense against mold on the insulation. onto piping before it is connected, or it can be slit lengthwise
and snapped over piping already connected. Fitting covers are
• Nominal wall thicknesses of 3/8˝, 1/2˝, 3/4˝ and 1˝ fabricated from miter-cut tubular form. In all cases, butt joints
(10, 13, 19 and 25mm) and seams are to be sealed with one of our Armaflex adhesives:
• Popular sizes up to 8˝ IPS* Armaflex 520, 520 Black or, where a low V.O.C. adhesive is
required, 520 BLV. 520 Adhesives are contact adhesives;
Factory Mutual (FM) Approvals therefore, in all cases, both surfaces to be joined are coated
with adhesive.
AP Armaflex is approved through continuing supervision by
Factory Mutual Approvals to consistently provide actual values For pipes greater than 8˝ IPS*, use AP/Armaflex Sheet/Roll
on these key performance criteria for mechanical system insulation (black only). For thicknesses greater than 1˝, sleeve
insulation: the insulation. See technical bulletin #030 for additional
information.
• Thermal Conductivity: 0.25 BTU-in/hr. ft2 °F
AP Armaflex normally requires no supplemental vapor-retarder
• Water Vapor Transmission: 0.05 perm-inch protection but additional vapor-retarder protection may be
• Fire Rating: will not contribute significantly to fire necessary when installed on very-low-temperature piping or
(simulated end-use testing) exposure to continually high humidity conditions.
As tested by ASTM E 84 “Method of Test for Surface Burning AP Armaflex is designed for installation above or below ground.
Characteristics for Building Materials” AP Armaflex Pipe For below ground applications, contact Armacell or see our
Insulation has a flame-spread index of less than 25 and a Technical Bulletin No. 7 on our website, www. armacell.com.
smoke-developed index of less than 50. Outdoors, a weather-resistant protective finish is to be applied
and Armaflex WB Finish is recommended.
AP Armaflex Black meets CAN/UL S102.
Note: Numerical flammability ratings alone may not define the
Armaflex insulation products must be installed according
performance of products under actual fire conditions. They are to “Installation of Armaflex Insulations” brochure.
provided only for use in the selection of products to meet limits Proper installation is required to assure Armaflex
specified. insulation performance.
AP/Armaflex FS pipe insulation is available in 1-1/2˝ and 2˝ wall
thicknesses with 25/50 rating for ID size range from 3/8˝ to 8˝ IPS*.
See AP Armaflex FS submittal.

* Black Only Specification Compliance

AP Armaflex Pipe Insulation developed to meet:

ASTM C 534, Type I — ASTM G-22
Tubular Grade 1 ASTM D 1056, 2B1
ALL ARMACELL FACILITIES ASTM E 84, NFPA 255, UL 723 MIL-P-15280J, FORM T (Black)
IN NORTH AMERICA ARE CAN/ULC S102 (Black) MIL-C-3133C (MIL STD 670B),
ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED.
UL 94 5V-5A, V-O, File E 55798 Black
NFPA 90A, 90B Grade SBE 3
UL 181 MEA 96-85-M
AP Armaflex Tube Insulation City of LA – RR 7642
ASTM G-21/C1338,
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Physical Properties
Notes
Specifications Values Test Method On the heating cycle, AP Armaflex
➀
Pipe Insulation will withstand
Thermal Conductivity, temperatures as high as 220°F
Btu • in./h • ft2 • °F (W/mK) (105°C). 520, 520 Black or 520
75°F Mean Temperature (24°C) 0.25 (0.036) BLV Adhesive may be used with
90°F Mean Temperature (32°C) 0.256 (0.037) ASTM C 177 or C 518 pipe insulation applications up to
220°F (105°C).
Water Vapor Permeability, At temperatures below -20°F
➁
Perm-in. [Kg/(s•m•Pa)] 0.05 (0.725 x 10–13) ASTM E 96, Procedure A (-29°C), elastomeric insulation
starts to become less flexible.
Flame Spread and Smoke 25/50* ASTM E 84 However, this characteristic does
Developed Index  CAN/ULC S102 (Black) not affect thermal efficiency
and resistance to water vapor
Mold Growth UL181 Meets requirements permeability of Armaflex
Fungi Resistance ASTM G21/C1338 Meets requirements insulation.
Bacterial Resistance ASTM G22 Meets requirements
➂ Reference only.
Water Absorption, % by Volume 0.2% ASTM C 209
1
* For 25/50 above 1˝ (25mm) Please
Upper Use Limit 220°F (105°C) — see our AP Armaflex FS submittal.
2
Lower Use Limit -297°F (-183°C)** — ** For applications of -40°F to
-297°F (-40°C to -183°C), contact
Ozone Resistance good — Armacell.

Sizes 
Wall Thickness, (nominal) Form 3/8˝, 1/2˝, 3/4˝, 1˝, (10, 13, 19 and 25mm)
Inside Diameter, Tubular Form 3/8˝ ID to 8˝ ID* (10mm ID to 203mm) —

Length of Sections, Feet, 6 (1.8m)

Tubular Form *Black Only
3
Density, Typical Range 3.0 - 6.0 lbs./ft.3 ASTM D 1622 or D 1667

Armaflex Pipe Insulation Thickness Recommendations

For Controlling Outer Insulation Surface Condensation
(Based upon available manufactured thicknesses and not intended to supercede any state or local building codes.)

Line Temperatures
Pipe Size
50°F (10°C) 35°F (2°C) 0°F (–18°C) –20°F (–29°C)
BASED ON NORMAL DESIGN CONDITIONS*
3/8˝ ID through 1-1/8˝ ID (10mm–28mm) Nom 3/8˝ (10mm) Nom 1/2˝ (13mm) Nom 3/4˝ (19mm) Nom 1˝ (25mm)
Over 1-1/8˝ ID through 2-1/8˝ ID (28mm–54mm) Nom 3/8˝ (10mm) Nom 1/2˝ (13mm) Nom 1˝ (25mm) Nom 1˝ (25mm)
Over 2-1/8˝ ID through 2-5/8˝ ID (54mm–67mm) Nom 3/8˝ (10mm) Nom 1/2˝ (13mm) Nom 1˝ (25mm) Nom 1-1/4˝ (32mm)
Over 2-5/8˝ ID through 6˝ IPS (67mm–168mm) Nom 1/2˝ (13mm) Nom 3/4˝ (19mm) Nom 1˝ (25mm) Nom 1-1/4˝ (32mm)
BASED ON MILD DESIGN CONDITIONS**
3/8˝ ID through 2-5/8˝ ID (10mm–67mm) Nom 3/8˝ (10mm) Nom 3/8˝ (10mm) Nom 1/2˝ (13mm) Nom 3/4˝ (19mm)
Over 2-5/8˝ ID through 6˝ IPS (67mm–168mm) Nom 1/2˝ (13mm) Nom 1/2˝ (13mm) Nom 1/2˝ (13mm) Nom 3/4˝ (19mm)
BASED ON SEVERE DESIGN CONDITIONS*
3/8˝ ID through 1-5/8˝ ID (10mm–42mm) Nom 3/4˝ (19mm) Nom 1˝ (25mm) Nom 1-1/2˝ (38mm) Nom 1-1/2˝ (38mm)
Over 1-5/8˝ ID through 3-5/8˝ ID (42mm–92mm) Nom 3/4˝ (19mm) Nom 1˝ (25mm) Nom 1-1/2˝ (38mm) Nom 1-3/4˝ (44mm)
Over 3-5/8˝ ID through 6˝ IPS (92mm–168mm) Nom 3/4˝ (19mm) Nom 1˝ (25mm) Nom 1-1/2˝ (38mm) Nom 2˝ (50mm)
For VERY SEVERE DESIGN CONDITIONS
which Armacell would consider temperatures Consult Armacell for recommended insulation thickness
above 90°F(32°C) and/or above 80% RH

NOTE: Thicknesses greater than 1˝ (25mm) are multiple-layer applications, see technical bulletin #30.
*BASED 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°C) and 70% RH. Armacell research and field experience
indicate that indoor conditions anywhere in the United States seldom exceed this degree of severity.
**BASED ON MILD DESIGN CONDITIONS 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 80°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 within the specified temperature ranges will control outer insulation
surface condensation indoors under severe design conditions, a maximum severity of 90°F (32°C) and 80% 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.

AP Armaflex Tube Insulation

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Armaflex Adhesives Armaflex WB Armacell Fabricated

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Armaflex® 520 and Armaflex 520 Black Finish Fittings

Adhesives are air-drying contact adhesives
that are excellent for joining seams and butt Armaflex WB Finish is a white water-based Armacell Fabricated Fittings are made-
joints of AP and NH Armaflex Pipe and Sheet latex enamel for use over all forms of Armaflex to-order and prefabricated using the world’s
Insulation and Tubolit Pipe Insulation. Where a insulations. It provides a protective semi-gloss highest quality, closed cell insulation.
low V.O.C. adhesive is required, use Armaflex finish for both indoor and outdoor applications. Available in wall thicknesses up to 2˝, these
520 BLV Adhesive. Armaflex WB Finish fittings are labor saving, easy to work with
brushes or rolls on and apply, and provide total Armaflex system
520 Adhesives meet MIL-A-24179A and easily. Its water integrity.
Amend-2 as Type II, Class 1. 520 Adhesives base formulation
when dried to a film meet codes and makes it fast-drying
specifications of less than 25 for flame spread without solvent fumes.
and less than 50 for smoke (ASTM E 84). Cleans up with soap and
warm water. Armaflex
WB Finish is supplied
in gallon and quart
containers.

Impervious to moisture. Outdoors, is

exceptionally durable and weather resistant to
ultraviolet (UV) and ozone. Outdoor surfaces Options include 90-degree elbows (2-piece
should be recoated every 2-4 years. and 3-piece), T’s, 45-degree elbows, grooved
fittings (AP Armaflex black) and grooved
couplings

Armaflex Low VOC Spray Contact Armafix IPH, NPH Insulation Tape
Adhesive, green in color, is supplied in 27
pound aerosolized canisters. The product
Pipe Hangers AP Armaflex® Insulation Tape is made of
contains no chlorinated solvents such as high-quality AP Armaflex insulation. Available
Uses
methylene chloride and does not contain in tape dispenser form, the expanded closed-
Armafix is used to support Armaflex and
ozone depleting compounds. Complies cell structure makes it an efficient insulation.
Armaflex NH (nonhaogen)insulated pipes with
with SCAQMD rule 1168 for volatile organic Made with Microban® antimicrobial product
pre-insulated hangers that retard heat gain
compound content less than 80 g/l. Dried film protection, our tape is also formaldehyde free,
and control condensation drip from chilled-
meets the fire building codes of low VOCs, fiber free, dust free and resists
water and refrigeration systems. See Armafix
flame spread index of less mold and mildew.
Submittal Sheet for details.
than 25 and smoke developed
index of less than 50. Painted aluminum or stainless steel jacket Provides a fast, easy method for insulating
Excellent for bonding Armaflex pipes and fittings. Reduces heat loss when
sheet and roll insulations Armaflex or
applied to hot-water lines that operate up to
to vessels, tanks, ducts NH/Armaflex 180°F (82°C). AP Armaflex Tape may be used
and mechanical equipment Supports
with AP Armaflex Pipe and Sheet Insulation.
Self-
operating at temperatures made
of CFC-free closure
below 180°F (82°C). PUR/PIP

Painted aluminum or stainless steel jacket

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