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SUPAFLEX DESCRIPTION
SUPAFLEX Closed Cell Tubing & Sheet Insulation is
a flexible and light –weight elastomeric thermal
insulation designed for insulating liquid cooling
TUBING:
and heating lines, ductworks, tanks and vessels.
SUPAFLEX Insulation is
The expanded closed cell structure forms a
highly flexible,
vapour barrier to prevent sweating or
elastomeric materials. It
condensation on cold lines. It also efficiently
is quick and easy to
retards heat loss on hot lines. Stable thermal
install on piping or
conductivity during service, due to its dense
tubing. The talcum
surface skins and closed cell characteristics.
powder on the thick
and inner skin help to
SUPAFLEX insulation is used for such systems as
speed up pre-assembly
plumbing, hot water heating, air conditioning and
lines or by using existing
refrigeration. It prevents heat gain and
lines using SUPAFLEX
condensation problems on chilled water
adhesive.
refrigeration pipelines, and it also prevents heat
loss from hot water plumbing, liquid and dual
temperature piping.

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EXCELLENT PRODUCT PERFORMANCE

Better thermal insulation
SUPAFLEX Insulation adopts special formula process, full closed cell structure, lower,
longer and more steady thermal conductivity, obviously energy saving effect.

Stronger fireproof performance

SUPAFLEX Insulation is non combustible material, has thermo stability, fireproofing of
high quality performance, fire prevention function is vastly improved.

Longer service life

Full closed cell of SUPAFLEX Insulation more efficiently resistance the moisture,
guarantee the long-term stability of physical properties, mostly prolong the service life.

Much easier installation

Wide application , easy installation, short construction period, high efficiency and more
economy.

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PHYSICAL PROPERTY
AVERAGE PHYSICAL PROPERTY RATING TEST METHOD
Cellular Structure Very Fine-Closed Cell
Density (kg/m³) 70-90 ASTM D1667
Thermal Conductivity Mean <=0.04 w/mᵒC
Temp @ 10ᵒC (<=0.0346 K ca/mhᵒC ASTM C518
Temperature Limits ᵒC -25ᵒC = 150ᵒC
Thermal Stability (% shrinkage)
7 days - 200ᵒF 4.5 ASTM C534
7 days - 200ᵒF 5.5
Class 0 BS 476 Part 6
Class 1 BS476 Part 7
Fire Resistance Self Extinguishing ASTM D – 635
V.O 5VA UL 94
Toxicity 4.9 NES 713
Water Absorption (%W/W <=4.37 ASTM C272
Water Vapour Permeability 0.29 ug. m/N.h ASTM E96
Kg/Pa.s.m 8.17 x 10.14
Mildew Resistance No Fungal Growth
Weather and Ultraviolet Good
Ozone Resistance Excellent ASTM D1171
Chemical Resistance Good
Odour Negligible
Flexibility Excellent
Elongation Excellent
Manufacturing Process Without CFC, Asbestos
Chlorine. Fiber

PROPERTIES
 Low thermal conductivity (K value) which makes efficient and effective in the
insulation of cooling or heating systems.
 It is suitable for application within the temperature range of -25ᵒC -+105ᵒC.
 SUPAFLEX Rubber Insulation has excellent ozone and ultraviolet resistance.
 It is CFC, asbestos, chlorine and fiber-free and does not cause skin allergy.
 It is also inert to most chemical agents and neutral to pipe metals.
 It is able to withstand tearing, rough handling and severe site conditions.
 At -25ᵒC, SUPAFLEX Closed cell Insulation becomes hard and as temperature drops
below 25ᵒC it becomes increasingly brittle; however, this hardening characteristics
does not affect the thermal efficiency or water vapour permeability. On heating
cycle, SUPAFLEX will with stand temperature up to 105ᵒC.
 The smooth surface materials gives the finished installation a neat and aesthetic
appearance. No coating is necessary in most indoor installation.
 The average physical properties and values obtained in accordance with the
accepted test method.

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APPLICATION & RECOMMENDATION
 Measure the size of the required for the installation of the insulation material. Cut the
material to the measured size specifically.
 Use a sharp knife with a straight edge. Make sure that you make your cuts as precise
as possible. The slightest difference in the discrepancy of an accurate cut can
compromise the integrity of your insulation. Also, a straight edge blade suits the
purpose better than the new serrated knives because it does not tear the fiber ending
of your insulation materials may result to poor thermal insulation, moisture and fungal
build up and cooling inefficiency.
 Do not stretch the sheets and always apply unto a dry, dust-free and greaseless
smooth surface facing the outmost side to maintain high adhesive strength.
 The surface of your ducting activity which you plan to insulate must be thoroughly
cleaned and in heated to ensure proper adhesion and installation.
 Joining seams may prove difficult once the adhesive begins to harden so affix the
pieces accurately, and neatly to refrain from making erroneous installation. It is also
recommended that to seal ducting joint that strips be used.
 Half sections of SUPAFLEX tubing may also be used to insulate the seams in the
ducting's.

THICKNESS RECOMMENDATION TO CONTROL CONDENSATION IN PIPE INSULATION OF COOLING LINES

DESIGN CONDITIONS PIPE SIZE PIPE LINE TEMPERATURE

14.4ᵒc 7ᵒc 25ᵒC -18ᵒC
58ᵒf (44.6ᵒF) (36ᵒF) (0ᵒF)
MILD CONDITION 10mm ID to 76mm IPS 9mm 9mm 9mm 19mm
26.7ᵒC (80ᵒF) Above 76mm IPS to 127mm IPS 9mm 9mm 9mm 25mm
50% RH Above 127mm IPS to 254mm IPS 13mm 13mm 13mm 25mm
NORMAL CONDITION 10mm ID to 76mm IPS 9mm 13mm 13mm 25mm
29.4ᵒC (85ᵒF) Above 76mm IPS to 127mm IPS 9mm 13mm 13mm 31mm
70% RH Above 127mm IPS to 254mm IPS 13mm 13mm 13mm 31mm
SEVERE CONDITION 10mm ID to 76mm IPS 13mm 19mm 19mm 38mm
32.2ᵒC (90ᵒF) Above76mm IPS to 127mm IPS 13mm 25mm 25mm 38mm
80% RH Above 127mm IPS to 254mm IPS 13mm 25mm 31mm 50mm
EXTREME SEVERE CONDITION 10mm ID to 76mm IPS 13mm 25mm 25mm 38mm
32.2ᵒC (90ᵒF) Above 76mm IPS to 127mm IPS 19mm 31mm 31mm 50mm
85% RH Above 127mm IPS to 254mm IPS 25mm 31mm 38mm 50mm

 Insulation Material above 76mm with thickness of 36mm are in pre-cut sheets.
Recommended thickness for various room conditions for best results are as follows:

MILD: Air conditioned and try areas.

NORMAL: Average room conditions (29.7ᵒC and room humidity of 70%)
EXTREME: Above normal temperatures and humidity. These conditions may
require additional insulation.

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 DESIGN CONDITIONS METAL SURFACE TEMPERATURE
15ᵒC (59ᵒF) 12ᵒC (53.6ᵒF) 7ᵒC (44.6ᵒF) 2.5ᵒC (36.5ᵒF) -18ᵒC (0ᵒF)
26.7ᵒC (80ᵒF) 9mm 9mm 13mm 19mm 25mm
50% RH
29.4ᵒC (85ᵒF) 13mm 13mm 19mm 25mm 31mm
70% RH
32.2ᵒC (90ᵒF) 13mm 19mm 25mm 31mm 50mm
80%
32.2ᵒC (90ᵒF) 25mm 25mm 31mm 38mm 50mm
85% RH

INSTALLATION
GOOD FOR HOT AND COLD
The physical property values obtained in accordance with
accepted test methods. At -25C insulation material becomes harder
and as temperatures drop lower becomes brittle but this does not
affect thermal efficiency nor vapour permeability. The fire rating
standard method tests conducted under controlled conditions in
secured confides measure the spread of a flame on a material to
compare and determine its hazard standard should an actual fire
occur.
SUPAFLEX Piping and Sheet Insulation is a precision-machined
mechanical insulation system developed specifically as a
lightweight non-fibrous alternative to conventional fibrous and
elastomeric products. The insulation system is safe and
recommended for all food/clean environments. Durable and SUPAFLEX tubing insulation is easy
efficient insulation products that provided years of maintenance and quick to install. SUPAFLEX should
free, reliable service. only be applied to pipes that are
clean, dry and unheated. The
slip-on method is used to insulate
PIPING AND TUBINGS INSTALLATION new pipes before they are installed
or connected whereas the snap-on
SUPAFLEX Pipe Insulators, provide a quick and efficient way method is used when pipes have
to insulate pipes for refrigeration, cooling and heating. Insulation al ready been installed and
connected. SUPAFLEX can be cut to
material should be fitted on pipes that are dry, clean and unheated. length or slit lengthwise with a sharp
There are two major methods of affixing pipe and tubing insulation knife. The inner surface of the tubing
material unto your desired fitting. The slip-on method, which is used is slightly powered to permit the
tubing to be slipped easily over the
mostly for new pipes before they are connected or installed. The pipe. Seal pipe with plugs while
other method, the snap on methods is for pipes that have already installing the tubing insulation to
been installed or connected. Tubing's can be easily cut and prevent powder from entering the
refrigeration's system.
fashioned into fittings for either joints like bends, Ts and elbows. For
screwed fittings, sleeve fitting covers should be made from tubing of It is more important to compress the
the same thickness as the used pipe. tubing material as the insulation
value maybe degraded when this
The inner diameter must be large enough to overlap the first happens and condensation may
occur on the compressed area.
insulation material on the pipe. It is important not to compress the Select the right size tubing insulation
tubing material as the insulation value maybe compromised and for the pipe to be insulated. Avoid
condensation may occur. Select the right size tubing insulation for stretching the material over the
pipe. The insulation tubing should
the pipe to be insulated. Avoid stretching the material over the pipe. cover the section of the pipe to be
The length of the insulation tubing should cover the section of the insulated adequately, to ensure
pipe adequately, this is to ensure that there will be no strain on the there will be no strain on the surface
and joints. Seal the seams and butts
surface joints of the tubing's and the pipe. Seal the seams and joints with adhesive.
accordingly.

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INSULATION FITTINGS
SUPAFLEX Tubing can be easily cut and fabricated into fittings for either sweat or
threaded joints like bends, Ts and elbows on both old and new existing lines. For screwed,
fittings, sleeved fitting cover should be fabricated from tubing of same wall thickness as
used on the pipe. The inner diameter of the fittings must be large enough to overlap the
insulation on the straight pipe.
DUCTING INSULATION
SUPAFLEX sheets and roll insulation are extremely flexible and especially adaptable elas-
tomeric closed cell thermal insulation materials as SUPAFLEX tubing.
METHOD
Measure the size of sheets required for insulation. Cut the materials to the measured size
with a sharp knife or straight edge. Ensure that cuts are as accurate as possible and with
smooth edges to ensure full contact with mating sheets when bonded together. Do not
stretch sheets and always apply with smooth skin surface facing out. The surface of duct-
work to be insulated must be thoroughly clean, dry, oil free and unheated to ensure
proper adhesion.

STANDARD PACKING
RUBBER INSULATION (QUANTITY: PIECES/CARTON)
I.D. SIZE 9mm 13mm 19mm 25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm
(3/8 in) NOM (1/2 in) NOM (3/4 in) NOM (1 in) NOM (1-1/4 in) NOM (1-1/2 in) NOM (2 in) NOM

1/4" 150 -- -- -- -- -- --
3/8” 120 80 49 30 30 -- --
1/2" 100 72 42 25 25 12 --
5/8” 80 56 36 24 24 10 8
3/4" 72 49 33 20 20 9 8
7/8” 56 42 24 20 20 8 6
1” -- 30 20 16 16 8 6
1-1/8” 42 30 20 16 16 8 6
1-3/8” 36 25 16 12 12 8 6
1-5/8” 30 20 16 12 12 6 5
1-7/8” 24 18 12 9 9 5 4
2-1/8” 18 15 9 9 9 5 4
2-3/8” 15 15 9 8 8 5 4
2-5/8” -- 13 8 6 6 -- --
2-7/8” -- 10 8 6 6 5 --
3-1/8” -- 10 6 6 6 -- --
3-1/2” -- 10 6 6 6 4 --
3-5/8” -- 10 6 -- -- -- --
4-1/2” -- -- -- 6 -- 4 2
5-1/2” -- -- -- 4 -- 2 1
6-1/2” -- -- -- 4 -- 2 1

RUBBER SHEETS FOAM TAPE

I.D. SIZE QUANTITY: PIECES / CARTON
1mt x 8ft 1mt x 10ft 3ft x 4ft 4ft x 30ft SIZE (THICKNESS X WIDTH X LENGTH) # OF ROLLS /
CARTON
1/2" -- -- 22 1 1/8 x 2 x 30 ft 24
3/4” -- -- 14 1
1/4 x 2 x 15 ft 24
1” -- -- 11 1
1-1/4” -- 1 9 -- 1/4 x 3/4 x 10ft 40
1-1/2” -- 1 7 --
2” 1 -- 6 -- 1/4 x 3/4 x 30 ft (FOAM GASKET) 72

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RUBBER DUCT INSULATION
 Flexible nitrile rubber duct insulation—easy to cut and supply
 Improved indoor air quality
 Available with aluminum foil or plain with an improved fire rating
 High flexibility for ease of fitting
 Closed-cell structure provides a build-in water vapour barrier throughout the material

Flexible duct insulation is a black, closed cell insulation material with a bright silver finish. It
is especially designed and produced for the thermal and acoustic insulation of
air-conditioning ducts. It reduces heat losses and the closed-cell structure prevents water
vapour transmission, thus avoiding the risk of corrosion.

Material Type: Elastomeric foam based on synthetic rubber.

Material Special Information: Self-adhesive coating: pressure-sensitive adhesive coating
on modified acrylate basis with mesh structure. Covered with polyethylene foil.
Application: Insulation of rectangular and cylindrical air ducts.

TECHNICAL DATA
PROPERTY VALUE / ASSESSMENT SPECIAL
TEMPERATURE RANGE REMARKS
MAX. SERVICE TEMPERATURE +110ᵒC
TEMPERATURE RANGE MIN. SERVICE TEMPERATURE -50ᵒC
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
ɬᵐ 0 ᵒc λ=
SHEETS 9 – λ ≤ 0.036 W/ / (m . k) [36 + 0.1 . ɬᵐ + 0.0008 . ɬᵐ²] / 1000

25mm
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY SHEETS λ ≤ 0.038 W/ / (m . k) [38 + 0.1 . ɬᵐ + 0.0008 . ɬᵐ²] / 1000

32 – 40mm
WATER VAPOUR DIFFUSION RESISTANCE TESTED
WATER VAPOUR DIFFUSION RESISTANCE ACCORDING
μ > 7,000
TO EN 13469

CEILING DIFFUSER

AVAILABLE SIZE OF
CEILING DIFFUSER
SIZE (mm)
150mm x 150mm (6”)
200mm x 200mm (8”)
250mm x 250mm (10”)
300mm x 300mm (12”)
350mm x 350mm (14”)
400mm x 400mm (16”)
450mm x 450mm (18”)
500mm x 500mm (20”)
550mm x 550mm (22”)
600mm x 600mm (24”)

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RUBBER INSULATION WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND ADHESIVE

AVAILABLE SIZE OF RUBBER INSULATION WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND ADHESIVE

SIZE 1 x 4 mt 1.2 x 10 mt

3/4 *

1 *
ALSO AVAILABLE;
1-1/2 *

2 *

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 ALUMINUM FLEXIBLE DUCT

PRODUCT DATA
SUPAFLEX flexible duct is manufactured by laminating foil with polyester film, or
one polyester film with one of metallised polyester film over a wire helix. Insulation
versions are also available , fibreglass covered with an outer jacket of either aluminum
foil or polyester. Configurations with perforations can also be made , ideal for reducing
air noise in low pressure and domestic air conditioning systems. Specifically designed to
provide effective and maintenance free life under normal conditions when properly
installed. Easy to transport, use and install. Special Attention is drawn to the flexible duct
making sure that the duct is fully extended and bends must be made with adequate
radius to prevent corrugation with excessive resistance to airflow.

Duct Grades 13 APM-ALUMINUM, foil and polyester

C5M- ALUMINUM foil and polyester with flame retardant adhesive.
M1- Metallised and clear polyester with flame retardant adhesive
Acoustic perforations available in 13APM and C5M grades.
JACKET GRADES 13AP- ALUMINUM foil and polyester.
MIJ- Metallised and clear polyester with flame retardant adhesive

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 PROPERTIES AND ADVANTAGES
ALUMINUM LAMINATED BODY
 Fire Resistant
 100% Non-Flammable
 Impermeable to UV Rays
 Highly Resistant to UV Rays
 Resistant to Chemicals
 Maintenance Free

ALUMINUM LAMINATED OUTER JACKET

 Certified Fire Resistant
 High Resistance to Wear and Tear
 Resistant to Chemical
 Maintenance Free

GLASS WOOL INSULATION

 Certified Heat Resistant
 Minimal Energy Loss
 Non-Condensation

SMOOTH INNER SURFACE

 Minimal Pressure Loss
 Low Operational Cost
 Anti-static / Dust Proof Interior

ALUMINUM FLEXIBLE AIRDUCT

Construction: ALUMINUM corrugated with continuous spiral lock seam joint.
Features: Lightweight, bendable, non-combustible
Standard Length: 3 meters, 6 meters, 10 meters, other length available upon request.
Diameter Range: 100mm-250mm (by increments of 25mm)
300mm-500mm (increments of 50mm)
Temperature: 0ᵒC – 300ᵒC
Colour: Silver
Applications: For high and low pressure ventilations systems.

INSULATED ALUMINUM FLEXIBLE AIRDUCT

Construction: ALUMINUM duct plain wrapped with insulation and outer jacket of metal-
lised and clear polyester reinforced by fibreglass filament.
Insulation: 25mm thick x 16kg, 24kg, 32kg fibreglass blanket 50mm x 16kg, 24kg, 32kg, also
available
Features: Lightweight. Available with a perforated internal surface (acoustic)
Standard Length: 3 meters, 6 meters, 10 meters, other length available upon request.
Diameter Range: 100mm-250mm (by increments of 25mm)
300mm-500mm (by increments of 50mm)
Temperature: 0ᵒC-300ᵒC
Colour: Silver
Applications: For high and low pressure ventilation systems.

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