Cost-effective insulation
01 November 2010
HIRA Industries Dubai has launched its Aerofoam-XPE range of cross-linked polyolefin insulation on the regional market.
Polyolefin insulation is the latest insulation material, which has been approved for the thermal insulation of ducts and pipes in the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) industry, according to a spokesman for Hira Industries.
“Its ease of installation and superior technical specifications makes it a cost-effective alternate to traditional insulation materials,” he adds.
Aerofoam-XPE consists of cross-linked polyethylene foam reinforced with a heat-laminated reinforced aluminium vapour barrier. The product is supplied in self-adhesive sheets, rolls and pipe sections, and does not require any additional covering after installation in both indoor and outdoor applications, the spokesman says.
Outlining the advantages offered by the product, he says: “Aerofoam-XPE has a lower thermal conductivity when compared to other insulating materials such as fibreglass and NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber) insulation, enabling a lower thickness of foam to be used in various applications. It is also a perfect solution for space-constrained installations.”
One of the major advantages of Aerofoam–XPE is the absence of toxic fumes when subject to flame. These properties have been tested as per BS 6853:1999, and IMO Resolution MSC 61 (67):1996. The almost zero water vapour permeability and water absorption make the product suitable as a vapour barrier as per Ashrae and British standards.
“Aerofoam–XPE is CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) and HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon) free, and does not contain nor use in its production any substances that contribute to ozone depletion potential,” concludes the spokesman.
The product is rated Class 1 as per BS 476, Part 7 test standard.
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