FOAMGLAS® Piping Insulation Products
Product Classification: 15260
Sweets Catalog Code: 15260/PIT

Pittsburgh Corning
800 Presque Isle Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15239, U.S.A.
Tel: (724) 327-6100; (800) 359-8433
Fax: (724) 327-5890
Web site: http://www.foamglasinsulation.com

FOAMGLAS® Piping Insulation Systems by Pittsburgh Corning
Pittsburgh Corning Corporation has been providing insulation systems for underground direct-buried pipes and chilled water piping for over 60 years. We manufacture FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation, an excellent insulating material for these applications, and we have the technical knowledge available to assist in providing professional help for your system's design.

Please contact Pittsburgh Corning's Industrial Sales Department for assistance in the detailed design and specification of FOAMGLAS® Piping Insulation systems for your specific application and project.

FOAMGLAS® insulation is a lightweight, rigid insulating material composed of millions of completely sealed glass cells, each an insulating gas-filled space. With this all-glass, closed-cell structure FOAMGLAS® insulation possesses unique physical characteristics which make it ideal for chilled water lines and underground applications.

FOAMGLAS® insulation is manufactured in block form which is then cut, tapered or shaped as required. The finished products are available through, and may be fabricated by, Pittsburgh Corning's authorized Industrial Distributors. It is also very simple to fabricate FOAMGLAS® insulation on the job site. No special tools are required.

The StrataFab® System is a totally unique material whose many benefits arise from its patented, layered construction. We start with blocks of FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation service -- proven for nearly half a century. The StrataFab® System is thermally compatible over a wide temperature range. It can be applied on systems operating at temperatures from -100°F to +900°F (-73°C to +482°C).

The ADVANTAGE® System is designed specifically for temperature ranges from ambient to 900°F, the ADVANTAGE® System features factory fabricated precision-cut segments of FOAMGLAS® insulation adhered to a flexible backing.

The system's single-piece, wrap-around configuration results in faster installation for most small-to-medium-sized pipes, when compared to conventional two-piece coverings. For larger pipe sizes, two piece and three-piece wrap-around sections can replace traditional quad-segments and lags.

FOAMGLAS® Insulation Provides Unmatched Water Resistance
Because FOAMGLAS® insulation is 100% rigid cellular glass, it is highly resistant to moisture in vapor form and it is virtually impermeable.

And even after total immersion in water (per ASTM C 240), the only measurable moisture is that which adheres to the outer surfaces. As a result, both physical and thermal deterioration are vigorously resisted for years -- unlike the performance of permeable insulations.

FOAMGLAS® Insulation Provides Constant Insulating Efficiency
Because FOAMGLAS® insulation is so highly resistant to moisture and the condensation resulting from high relative humidity/temperature conditions, it retains its original insulating value for many years. By contrast, in hot/humid conditions, permeable insulations such as fiberglass and urethane can deteriorate and require replacement in a relatively short period of time. With FOAMGLAS® insulation many installations have been in place well over thirty years with no sign of deterioration or reduced performance.

FOAMGLAS® Insulation Provides Dimensional Stability
Rigid FOAMGLAS® insulation has an extremely low, completely reversible coefficient of expansion. When exposed to temperature or humidity changes, no significant or permanent warping, swelling, shrinking or distorting is developed. With many other types of insulation, hot/humid conditions can lead to not only moisture penetration, but also create irreversible damage to insulation, jacketing and membranes from insulation distortion.

FOAMGLAS® Insulation Provides High Strength
FOAMGLAS® insulation's high strength-to-weight ratio -- 100 psi average compressive strength when properly capped, and 8.0 lbs/ft3 -- make it ideal for often-suspended chilled water lines. While other insulations may exhibit similar strengths, their weights can be more than 80% greater; and many others that are lighter have just a fraction of the strength. FOAMGLAS® insulation can withstand physical abuse, damage and loads which would ruin most other insulations.

FOAMGLAS® Insulation Fights Corrosion
The inert, impermeable characteristics of FOAMGLAS® insulation prolong not only its own life but also that of the chilled water lines. FOAMGLAS® insulation, unlike some other insulations, contains no chemical components whose presence can accelerate the corrosion of the pipe they are suppose to be protecting. Rigid foam plastics, for example, can form acidic solutions in the presence of moisture. Absorptive materials such as fiberglass can increase the corrosion of the system through their ability to transmit and retain water on the pipe surface.

FOAMGLAS® Insulation Enhances Facility Safety
Because FOAMGLAS® insulation is all-glass, without binders or fillers, it cannot burn, spread fires or generate smoke or toxic fumes. This is especially critical for chilled water systems that normally run throughout facilities and between all floors of high-rise buildings.

Please refer to the Table element of this profile for a listing of the Physical and Thermal Properties of FOAMGLAS® insulation.

Complete FOAMGLAS® insulation process industry application data is available:

Disclaimer
The information contained herein is accurate and reliable to the best of our knowledge. But, because Pittsburgh Corning Corporation has no control over installation workmanship, accessory materials or conditions of application, NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS MADE as to the performance of an installation containing Pittsburgh Corning products. In no event shall Pittsburgh Corning be liable for any damages arising because of product failure, whether incidental, special, consequential or punitive, regardless of the theory of liability upon which any such damages are claimed. Pittsburgh Corning Corporation provides written warranties for many of its products, and such warranties take precedence over the statements contained herein.