Basalt Insulation in flexible batts for equipment, duct and mechanical applications. Ideal products for curved surfaces such as tanks and boilers. Easily shaped and contoured to even extremely irregular surfaces, they will not "slump" or "gap". They are approved for direct application to, and continuous use on, surfaces up to 1,200°F (649°C). All Fibrex Insulations products are derived from basaltic rock. For improved performance and ease of handling.
For insulation contractors and other end users please find below an easy guide to this product's features and benefits.
| Features |
Benefits |
| - Superior Thermal Conductivity |
- Maximum prevention of heat loss |
| - Wide range of service temperatures |
- Continuous service, subambient to 1,200°F (649°C) |
| - Low in-service shrinkage; 0% @ 1,050°F (551°C) |
- Less potential for gaps forming at joints from elevated operating temperatures |
| - Lightweight |
- Saves installation time and cost |
| - Applicator friendly |
- Less irritating |
| - Easy to fabricate |
- Cuts easily with a knife; no sawing required |
| - Less dusty |
- Cleaner to handle; minimizes cleanup time and expense
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| Product Information |
| Standard Sizes |
24" X 48"
(610mm X 1220mm) |
| Standard Thicknesses |
1" to 5" (25mm to 127mm)
½"(13mm) increments |
| Moisture Adsorption |
< 1%; inorganic, will not mildew |
| Service Temperatures |
Continues use to 1,200°F (649°C); phased heatup not required |
| Linear Shrinkage |
0% @ 1,050°F (551°C); < 1% @ 1,200°F (649°C) |
| Recovery after 10% compression |
100% |
| Asbestos: |
None |
| Surface Burning Characteristics |
Flame Spread - 5
Smoke Developed - 0
when tested in accordance with CAN4-S102, ASTM E-84, and UL 723 |
| Combustibility |
Non-combustible |
| Corrosion |
Does not promote or contribute to |
| Specification Compliance |
| ASTM C553, "All Types" |
| ASTM C795 |
| CAN/CGSB 51.11-92 |
| ASTM E 84 |
| ASTM E 136 |
| UL 723 |
| CAN4-S102 |
| NRC 1.36 |
| USCG 164.009 |
| CAN4-S114M |
| HH-I-558B, Form B, Class 9 |
| MIL-I-24244C (SH) |
| NFPA 255 |
Recommended Thickness
Fibrex can provide a confidential computer analysis of every insulation requirement based on calculations performed to the method described in ASTM C 680. This can be obtained by calling our toll free technical assistance number listed below.
Note: Advance notification must be provided if lot testing is required.
