THE PRODUCT 1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2
APPLICATION RECOMMENDATION 3
STANDARD INSULATION SIZES 4.5
PIPE INSULATION S.7
DUCTING INSULATION S
insulflex'
High Quality Closed cellTubing
And Sheet lnsulation
For Air Conditioning, Heating,
Refrigeration and
DualTemperature Lines
Desiription:
inSUIfIeX"is a flexible and light
weight elastomeric nitrile rubber material
designed for thermal insulation. lnsulflex
insulation is black in colour, available in
tubing and sheet form. The extruded
flexible tubings are specially designed
to fit the standard diameters of steel and
copper pipings. Sheets are available in
standard precut sizes or in rolls.
Uses:
lnsulflex expanded closed cell structure
provides the ideal and most efficient
vapour barrier for the prevention of
condensation or frost formation on
cooling systems, chilled water and
refrigerant lines.
lnsulflex also retards heat loss for hot
water plumbing and heating, dual
temperature piping and solar systems.
lt protects pipes by acting as a vibration
damper and giving protection against
corrosion by atmospheric and industrial
environment.
lnsulflex inherent flexibility makes it
ideally suited for the insulalion of large
surface area such as tanks, irregular
shaped vessels, air-ducts and large
diameter pipes.
FSfSWffieX* Tubins sizes
INSULFLEX COPPER PIPE IRON PIPE TUBING - UNIT LENGTH 2
Nominal Nominal 6mm Nominal 1Omm Nominal 1Smm
Nominal Size OD Nominal Size IPS
NO. lnsulation Size lD wall wall wall
mm inch mm inch mm inch of Pcs Total Mtrs
'lo. No. ol Pcs TotalMtts No. of Pcs Total Mtrs iJo. I
Per Ctn Pet Ctn PerCtn PerCtn PerCtn Per Ctn Per
1 b 1/4 t) 1/4 250 500 t06 336 100 200
2 10 3/8 10 318 200 400 120 240 90 180 3
3 13 1t2 lo 1/2 6 114 150 300 100 200 70 140 7
4 16 5/B lb 5/8 10 3/B 120 240 90 180 63 126 3
5 19 3t4 19 314 100 200 72 144 112 2l
6 22 7/8 22 7/8 13 1/2 90 180 65 130 42 B4 2'
,l
7 25 25 1 BO 160 49 98 JO 72 2I
8 2B 1118 28 11/B 19 314 49 98 36 2t
9 32 11/4 .12 11/4 42 98 30 60 2t
10 35 1 3/8 35 1 3/8 25 1 36 72 30 60
11 42 1 5/8 42 1 5/8 32 1114 30 60 25 50 '!r
12 48 1 7t8 48 1 718 38 1 1/2 28 bb 20 40 1:
13 51 2 51 2 24 48 20 40 1,
4 54 2118 54 2 1t8 2A 40 1B 36
15 60 23/8 60 2318 51 2 2A 40 18 36 c
6 67 2 5t8 67 2 5/8 1B .Jb 13 z6 E
7 IO 27/8 IJ 2 7/8 64 21I2(ASTM) 1B 36 {a 26 E
8 76 3 76 a 64 21t2(8.5.) 1B JO 12 24 E
'19 7g 3 1iB 79 3 1lB 15 30 12 24 e
20 89 31/2 89 3 1/2 to 3 J5 30 12 24 e
21 100 4 100 4 12 24 E
22 115 4 112 115 4112 102 4 12 24 €
Standard Carton size 2m length - 2080mm x 400mm x 330mm (82in x 16in x 13in)
6ft length - 1905mm x 400mm x 330mm (75in x 16in x 1 Sin)
Precut sheets in standard length of 1220mm are available for pipes above 76mm IPS . Quantity per carton based o'
ilal 19mm Nominal 25mm Nomlnal 32mm
wall wall wall
,cs TotalMtts No. of Pcs Total Mtrs No. ofPes ToIal Mtts
h PerCtn Pet Ctn Per Ctn PetCln Per Ctn
96
72 30 60
60 28 56
60 24 48
52 20 40
48 20 40
40 1B 36 12 24
40 1B 36 12 24
4A 16 32 12 24
36 15 30 12 24
32 12 24 10 20
24 10 20 I 18
24 I 1B B 16
ftnSWIfIeX'sheet sizes
24 o 18 6 12 STANDARD FLAT SHEETS
18 I 1B 6 12 rN,etddaltT.hiehess Size Total Area Per Ctn
16 B '16 tl
.:iiah.:,'. m ft nf fF
16 I .16
b 12
tir,,:ililg:l 1 .22 x 0.914 4x3 ::,:.:,: Ut,l::€o 89.20 960
16 8 16 6 12
o ),;;:l!'[.::..:'; 1.22x0.914 4x3 r'.i'40: M.60 480
12 6 12 10
-:i'rr9,:.:;t l.l.l38:r 1.22 x0.914 4x3 '26::,..:. 28.99 312
5
12 12 5 10
ri:itJ3r,il 1.22 x 0.914 4x3 22.30 240
12 b 12 10
ii.r.].,:a,il1i5lr..,t.::l 1.22 x 0.914 4x3 :l::rr:rtlili6: 17.84 192
5
12 6 12 5 10
,:'r:.,1lgi.iir.' .,:3/4.,,:.:. 1.22xO.914 4x3 ::trlt:::::1,4llii1- 1s,61 168
ll::'l
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1: 1.22 x0.914 4x3 :19,,. 11.15 120
::t':€l:l ..*..:Ih::.'t, 1.00 x 1.220 3.281 x 4 o 9.76 104
2m length tubing ,r,',:.38:,,. 1....:1j2:.:.: 1.00 x 1.220 3.281 x4 8.54 91
. Standard Carton size : 1311mm x 990mm x 320mm (51in x 39in x 2.5in) 1
frnSUtfteX' Insutation Adhesive
Quantity Per Carton CONTINUOUS ROLLS
Nominal Thickness Total Area Per Roll
1,!tl,.9l,i,11 .i
tl l8Tins mm inch ia:,1:.1::l,ir:i.fi,,,.r:
tl:t .,,: ':.a.,;.in::: m'1 fF
1/8 ::;,r{ Xlig0::i..:r, 1 1.15 120
i nSW[fFeX" Insutation Tape 6 1/4 rl:1:2:X:9:14: ,rll:4-^0 11.15 120
o 3ia 11.15 120
Nominal Thickness Quantity /
mm inch (m-b'x,m) riaiix ,
Carton 13 1/2 11.15 120
3 ltB i'24'ix.'..9:;,141 48 15 5/B 11.15 120
J 1/8 :::48,i,:9.14:', llrieiX.3O:l 24 19 3/4 l:122a,ql4:: 1 1.15 120
25 1 1.:*X9.?4.:, ,t::l'i:rr,.4ix:r30].1::
I 1.15 120
31 1 1/4 9.14 98.43
'rli:octrtxiig14
38 1 1/2 l:r,,,]:'@,'X {4lt 9.14 98.43
inSU$IeX" tubing insulation is easy and quick to install. lnsulflex should only be
applied to pipes that are clean, dry and unheated. The slip-on method is used to insulate
new prpes before they are installed or connected whereas the snap-on method is used
when pipes have been installed and connected. lnsulflex tubing can be cut to length or slit
lengthwise with a sharp knife. The inner surface of tubing is lightly powdered to permit the
tubing to be slipped easily over the pipe. Seal pipe ends with plugs while installing the
tubing insulation to prevent powder from enterlng the refrigeration system.
It is important not to compress the tubing material as the insulation value may be
degraded when compressed and condensation may occur on the compressed area' Select
the right size tubing insulation for the pipe to be insulated. Avoid stretching the material
over the pipe. The length of the insulation tubing should cover the section of the pipe to be
insulated adequately, to ensure there will be no strain on the surfaces and
joints. Seal all
seams and butt joints with adhesive.
rhe slip - on ra&hod
Slip full length ol lnsulflex tubing over entire lnsulflex lubing can be easily slipped over bent
Make 90" cut with a sharp knife. The length
length of pipe. tubing of 45' angle, elbow bend or coupling.
should be slighlly longer than section to be
insulated to avoid stretching when joining the
ends.
Brush all joints and seams with even coat o{ When adhesive is dry but tacky, join seams
Slip lnsulflex tubing into position and tightly
adhesive. by pressing the surfaces together firmly.
against the 90' fittings.
the Snap - On Mdhod
Cut unslit lnsulflex tubing lengthwise with a Snap the insulation over the pipe. Coat both slit Hold the coated seams apart while the
sharp knife. seams evenly with adhesive. adhesive dries.
lnsulating Fittings When adhesive is dry but tacky to touch,
press together surfaces nearest lo pipe first
When insulating with two layers, stagger the
Iengthwise and butt joints.
and then joint outer edges of the two
insugilex" Tubins can be surfaces.
easily cut and fabricated into
fittings for either sweat or
threaded joints like bends, T's
and elbows, on both new and
existing lines. For screwed
fittings, sleeved fitting cover
should be fabricated from
tubing of same wallthickness
as used on the pipe. The inner
diameter of the fittings must be
large enough to overlap the
insulation on the straight pipe. Snap the slit fitting cover in position over the Apply adhesive on the slit seams. Press the
joint. seams lirmly together when adhesive has
dried. Brush in between overlap surfaces with
adhesive.
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Fabricate fittings by using 45'and 90" angles Snap fifting cover in place and apply adhesive Press tubing firmly together when adhesive is
cut with adhesive. When adhesive has dried, to all surfaces to be joined. dry but tacky to touch.
slit lhe fittings through the centre.
inSUIfleX'sheets and roll insulation are extremely flexible and especially adaptable
to insulating ductwork. chillers, tanks, vessels and large pipes. lt is the same high quality,
elastomeric closed cell thermal insulation material as lnsulflex tubing.
Mef;hod
Measure the size of sheets required for insulation. Cut the material to the measured size
with a sharp knife and 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 ductwork to be insulated must be thoroughly clean, dry, oil free and unheated to
ensure proper adhesion.
By using a sharp knife cut lnsulflex sheet Place sheet in desired position before adhesive
accuralely and neatly. make initial contact as repositioning after
contact is difficult.
Join seams after insulation is in place by Seams of ducting joints can be insulated with Half sections of lnsulflex tubing can also be
separating the cut edges and brushing a thin strips of lnsulflex sheet. used to insulate seams in duclings.
coat of adhesive on both surfaces.
