Owens Corning

Owens Corning® Metric Fiberglas™ Pipe Insulation is molded out of heavy density resin bonded inorganic glass fibers that come in one-piece, 36" (914mm) long, hinged sections. The insulation is tailored to fit for copper, iron, and PVC pipe applications.

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Certifications

UL Greenguard Gold

UL Greenguard Gold

Performance Attributes

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Durability

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Easy Installation

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Mold and Mildew Resistance

Technical Information

Physical Properties

PROPERTY

TEST METHOD

VALUE

Density (size dependent)

ASTM C302

3.5 to 5.5 pcf

Operating Temperature Range 1

ASTM C411

0°F to 1,000°F(-18oC to 538°C)

Water Vapor Sorption

ASTM C1104

Less than 5% by weight

Corrosion

ASTM C665

Pass - steel, copper, or aluminum

CorrosionASTM C1617Pass - steel

Jacket Temperature Limitation

ASTM C1136

-20°F to 150°F (-29°C to 66°C)

Jacket Permeance

ASTM E96, Proc. A

0.02 perm

Burst Strength, min

ASTM D774/D774M

100 psi

Composite Surface Burning Characteristics 2

UL 723, ASTM E84 or CAN/ULC-S102

Flame Spread 25
Smoke Developed 50

Standards Codes Compliance

  • ASTM C547, Mineral Fiber Pipe Insulation, Types I, Grade A; and Type IV, Grade B
  • ASTM C585, Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing
  • ASTM C1136, Flexible Low Permeance Vapor Retarders for Thermal Insulation: Types I, II, III, IV
  • UL Labeled for Flame Spread Index of 25 or less and Smoke Developed Index of 50 and if fully building code compliant
  • UL Listed and Labeled for use over PVC and other polymer pipes UL Category BSMP
  • ASTM C795, Thermal Insulation for Use in Contact with Austenitic Stainless Steel 3
  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission Guide 1.36, Non-Metallic Thermal Insulation​3
  • MIL-PRF-22344E, Insulation, Pipe, Thermal, Fibrous Glass
  • MIL-DTL-32585, Type I, Form 4, Facing A
  • MIL-DTL-24244D (Ships) Insulation Material with Special Corrosion, Chloride, and Fluoride Requirements3
  • NFPA 90A and 90B

1. With heat-up schedule. when operating temperatures are between 850oF and 1,000oF.
2. The surface burning characteristics of these products have been determined in accordance with UL 723, ASTM E84 or CAN/ULC-S102. Values are reported to the nearest 5 rating.
3. Preproduction qualification testing complete and on file. Chemical analysis of each production lot required for total conformance. Certification needs to be specified at time of order.

Applications

  • Pipe and Equipment
  • Pipe and Equipment > Equipment
  • Pipe and Equipment > Equipment > Mechanical Room
  • Pipe and Equipment > Process Piping
  • Pipe and Equipment > Process Piping > Above Ground Piping
  • Pipe and Equipment > Process Piping > Above Ground Piping > Flatwork

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