POLYISOCYANURATE (PIR) INSULATION

Chilled Water Pipe and Duct Insulation, Thermal Insulation

Cold Insulation for Oil, Gas and Refinery Industries
Cryogenic, Equipment, Tank, Vessel Insulation
High Density Thermal Pipe and Duct Support Inserts
High Density Support Spacers, Slab, Board Insulation

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About Insultherm
WHO WE ARE?
The INSULTHERM® family has grown and developed since 1997. From our experi-
ence in the industry more than 23 years, Insultherm® is suited to create, supply
and install insulation for your system, with a full on ‘can do’ attitude. We know
what we are doing and explore every second to beat out rivals in the field.

INSULTHERM® offer a wide range of services such as Chilled Water Pipe Insula-
tion, Duct Insulation, Cold Insulation, Pre-insulated Air Duct Panel, Pre-insulated
Pipe and Fittings for Underground Chilled Water Piping / District Cooling Appli-
cation, Cryogenic Insulation, Tank/Vessel/Equipment Insulation, Wall, Roof,
Soffit, EIFS Insulation and Hot Insulation. We are different because of our people
who above all have a passion and enthusiasm for the systems we offer. In short
our team is just great team that from beginning to end gives you a smashing
blend of efficient, skilled speedy service.

With best and advanced automation (CNC’s) machineries are available in our
production field. Our product will comply with all international standards and
definitely will meet your requirements in all aspects.

WHAT WE DO?
Feel the magical touch that has managed to get up new trend of iconic styles
in the world of industrial and commercial insulation markets. Our power
packed experienced team design each and every product with keen attention
inside the INSULTHERM® workshop to fulfill the needs of variety of customers
from various industries. We are here with a promise to present the innovative
series of insulation products and accessories of the area indulged with an
elegant touch tailored for an extravagant life.
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Insultherm® POLYISOCYANURATE (PIR) DENSITIES

RIGID CLOSED CELL INSULATION
35Kg/m3 to 65 Kg/m3 for Pipe Sections, Duct,

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Slabs Insulation

80Kg/m3 to 500 Kg/m3 for Thermal Support

Insultherm® Polyisocyanurate (PIR) Pipe insulation is a Inserts

CFC Free rigid closed-cell, high-performance insula- Special Densities are available upon request

tion for pipe, cold, cryogenic, vessel, equipment and

duct applications. Insultherm® offers complete range APPLICATION
of pipe insulation products in a selection of densities
and compressive strengths. Insultherm® Polyisocyanu- Insultherm® Polyisocyanurate (PIR) Insulation mate-

rate insulation features one of the lowest ambient rials has many diverse application in HVAC System,

k-factors among all pipe insulations of <0.023 W/m.K @ Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, Process Plant, Cryogenic,

mean temperature of 10 oC (0.159 BTU · in/hr · ft2 · oF at and General Insulation Industries.

50 oF and can be used for the temperature range from

-183 oC to 149 oC (-297 oF to +300 oF) It can be used for Pipe, Slab, Vessel, Tank, Equipment
Insulation and Thermal Support Inserts.

In addition to that the Insultherm® Polyisocyanurate

(PIR) products feature are: The insulation are comply with factory fabrication
standard of ASTM C 450 and ASTM C 585

Very good flame spread/smoke developed perfor-

mance with class 1 (Class A) rating according to
ASTM E-84 and BS 476 part 6 & 7
Closed-cell and non-fibrous structure
Exceptional moisture resistance (to both liquid and
vapor)
Strength and durability
Fabrication ease
Ease of installation and maintenance
Long Life Span
Low initial and life-cycle cost
Excellent chemical resistance
Hydrocarbon blowing agents, which have no
ozone-depletion potential (Zero ODP) and Low GWP
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AVAILABILITY

Preformed Pipe Section / Pipe Insulation

Curved Section for Equipment and Large
Vessels/Tank
Duct Board /Slab / Board Insulation
High Density Thermal Pipe Support Inserts with Full
Rounded Type or Flat Bottom Type
High Density Thermal Duct Support Inserts or
Support Slabs
Pipe Fittings Including Elbows, Tees, Reducers, Valve,
Covers etc…
Foam Blocks / Slab for Design Mould, Boat/Ship
Partition/Support
Foam Blocks for Mould Tooling

FINISHING

Pipe Section and Slab with Reinforced Aluminum

Class 1 Foil Finished, Class ‘O‘ Foil Finished, Alu-glass
(Aluminized Glass Cloth) Foil Finished or Un-Faced.

High Density Thermal Pipe Support Inserts and High

Density Thermal Duct Support Inserts with Rein-
forced Aluminum Class 1 Foil Finished, Class ‘O‘ Foil
Finished, Alu-glass (Aluminized Glass Cloth) Foil
Finished or Un-Faced.

Insultherm® Polyiscoyanurate (PIR) Alu-glass

Finished Insulation is easy to fit and installation cost
can save because of applying canvas cloth and
vapour barrier will not be required.
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A λ factor, R-value per 100mm, and thicknesses for an

Comparative thickness for same degree of R-value of 1 (m2 OK/W) for common insulation materials
Insulation (Dry Conditions) are shown below

Thickness of Insultherm® Polyisocyanurate

(PIR) for Calculated Metric Values of Ther-
mal Resistance (R-Value)

Comparative Thickness (mm) of commonly Specified

Insulation Materials Required for Specific Metrics Values
of Thermal Resistance (R-value)1

Metric R= 1 m2 K Corresponds to British Thermal Unit

1
_____
W R-Factor 1_______
(Btu) (in)
ft2 (oF) (Hr)
2
λ= W/m2 K Corresponds to British Thermal Unit
K-Factor 1_______
(Btu) (in)
ft2 (oF) (Hr)
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The Graphs shows the Thermal Conductivity of

The graphs shown the Thermal Conductivity move- Insultherm® Polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation
ment against mean temperature at different densities

100

90

80

70

60

50
C Mean Temperature

40

30

20

10
o

-10

-20

-30

-40

-50
0.020

0.021

0.022

0.023

0.024

0.025

0.026

0.027

0.028

0.029

0.030

W/m oC ‘K’ Value

Increase in thermal conductivity at various tem-

peratures and prolonged storage time

For low temperature application Insultherm® Polyisocyan-

urate (PIR) must be covered with a vapour barrier to avoid
condensation or icing
Insultherm® POLYISOCYANURATE (PIR) INSULATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Insultherm® POLYISOCYANURATE (PIR) is a Rigid closed cell and CFC Free foam manufactured in similar way to standard Polyurethane, POLYISOCYANURATE has all the characteristics and
advantages of rigid Polyurethane foam but offers greatly increased resistance to burning and spread of flame and is able to withstand outstanding physical properties at service
temperature environments from -183°C to 149°C (-297°F to +300°F)
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TEST METHOD UNIT TYPICAL VALUES
STANDARD COMPLIANCE ASTM C 591, Grade 2 - Type IV Type II Type III Type V -
NOMINAL DENSITY ASTM D 1622 Kg/m3 35 (PIR 35) 40 (PIR 40) 48-50 (PIR 50) 65 (PIR 65) 80 (PIR 80)
Thermal Conductivity (K-Value)
Initial Value @ 10°C 0.021 0.021 0.021 0.022 0.024
Aged Value @ 10°C ASTM C 518 W/m.K 0.023 0.023 0.023 0.024 0.026
Initial Value @ 24°C 0.022 0.022 0.022 0.024 0.025
Aged Value @ 24°C 0.024 0.024 0.024 0.026 0.028
Thermal Resistance Per Inch
Initial Value @ 10°C 1.210 1.210 1.210 1.155 1.058
Aged Value @ 10°C 1.104 1.104 1.104 1.058 0.977
ASTM C 518 m2.°C/W
Initial Value @ 24°C 1.155 1.155 1.154 1.058 1.016
Aged Value @ 24°C 1.058 1.058 1.058 0.977 0.907
Average Compressive Strength @ 10% Deformation ASTM D 1621 kPa 210 225 360 630 850
Tensile Strength ASTM D 1623 kPa 220 230 375 610 725
Shear Strength ASTM C 273 kPa 185 195 385 550 660
Closed Cell Content ASTM D 2856 % >90 >90 >92 >92 >92
Chloride Content ASTM C 871 ppm <60 <60 <60 <60 <60
pH-Value - - 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7
Water Absorption (By Volume) ASTM D 2842 % 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Average Water Vapor Transmission ASTM E 96 grains/h*ft2 1.19 1.18 1.12 1.10 1.00
Dimensional Stability (Linear Change)
24 hours @ -20°C Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible
24 hours @ +110°C ASTM D 2126 % 1.5 1.45 1 0.95 0.85
24 hours @ +70°C 100% RH 2 1.95 1.5 1.4 1.2
Service Temperature Limit - °C -183 to +149 (-297°F to +300°F)
Linear Coefficient of expansion ASTM D-696 - 40-70X10-6
Surface Burning Characteristics ASTM E 84 m/m.k Class A (Class 1) with FSI=<25 and SDI=<400
Fire Resistance BS 476 Part 6 & 7 - Class 1
Flammability-weight retained ASTM D-3014-74 % 90
Light Obscuration ASTM D-2843-70 % 30
Obscuration BS 5111 Part 1 % 35
Self-Extinguishing Properties BS 4735 - Mean Extend of Burn <30 MM, Mean Extinguishing Time < 30 Sec
This leaflet cancels and supersedes all previous editions. We reserve the tight to amend specification without prior notice. Whilst the information contained in the leaflet is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief, all liability for

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errors and omissions, damage or loss resulting herefrom is excluded. Recommendations for uses should be verified as to suitability and compliance with actual requirements, specification and any applicable laws and regulations.
Insultherm® POLYISOCYANURATE (PIR) HIGH DENSITY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Insultherm® POLYISOCYANURATE (PIR) is a Rigid closed cell and CFC Free foam manufactured in similar way to standard Polyurethane, POLYISOCYANURATE has all the characteristics
and advantages of rigid Polyurethane foam but offers greatly increased resistance to burning and spread of flame and is able to withstand outstanding physical properties at service
temperature environments from -183°C to 149°C (-297°F to +300°F)
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TEST METHOD UNIT TYPICAL VALUES
STANDARD COMPLIANCE ASTM C 591, Grade 2
NOMINAL DENSITY ASTM D 1622 Kg/m3 PIR TS 80 PIR TS 100 PIR TS 120 PIR TS 160 PIR TS 200 PIR TS 225 PIR TS 250 PIR TS 360
Thermal Conductivity (K-Value)
Initial Value @ 10°C 0.024 0.025 0.028 0.030 0.032 0.032 0.034 0.036
Aged Value @ 10°C ASTM C 518 W/m.K 0.026 0.028 0.030 0.032 0.034 0.035 0.036 0.038
Initial Value @ 24°C 0.025 0.027 0.029 0.031 0.033 0.034 0.036 0.037
Aged Value @ 24°C 0.028 0.030 0.032 0.034 0.036 0.036 0.038 0.040
Thermal Resistance Per Inch
Initial Value @ 10°C 1.058 1.016 0.907 0.847 0.794 0.794 0.747 0.706
Aged Value @ 10°C 0.977 0.907 0.847 0.794 0.747 0.726 0.706 0.668
ASTM C 518 m2.°C/W
Initial Value @ 24°C 1.016 0.941 0.876 0.819 0.770 0.747 0.706 0.686
Aged Value @ 24°C 0.907 0.847 0.794 0.747 0.706 0.706 0.668 0.635
Average Compressive Strength ASTM D 1621 kPa 850 1075 1200 1600 1850 2200 3600 6080
Tensile Strength ASTM D 1623 kPa 725 950 1190 1560 1820 2075 3120 5985
Shear Strength ASTM C 273 kPa 660 890 1150 1505 1785 2035 2750 5770
Closed Cell Content ASTM D 2856 % >92 >95 >95 >95 >95 >95 >95 >95
Chloride Content ASTM C 871 ppm <60 <60 <60 <60 <60 <60 <60 <60
pH-Value - - 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7
Water Absorption (By Volume) ASTM D 2842 % 1.2 1.05 1.0 0.85 0.75 0.70 0.50 0.40
Average Water Vapor Transmission ASTM E 96 grains/h*ft2 1.00 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.70 0.60 0.40 0.30
Dimensional Stability (Linear Change)
24 hours @ -20°C Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible
24 hours @ +110°C ASTM D 2126 % 0.85 0.75 0.7 0.65 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.3
24 hours @ +70°C 100% RH 1.2 1.0 0.9 0.72 0.55 0.5 0.4 0.35
Service Temperature Limit - °C -183 to +149 (-297°F to +300°F)
Linear Coefficient of expansion ASTM D-696 m/m.k 40-70X10-6
Surface Burning Characteristics ASTM E 84 - Class A (Class 1) with FSI=<25 and SDI=<400
Fire Resistance BS 476 Part 6 & 7 - Class 1
Flammability-weight retained ASTM D-3014-74 % 90
Light Obscuration ASTM D-2843-70 % 30
Obscuration BS 5111 Part 1 % 35
Self-Extinguishing Properties BS 4735 - Mean Extend of Burn <30 MM, Mean Extinguishing Time < 30 Sec
This leaflet cancels and supersedes all previous editions. We reserve the tight to amend specification without prior notice. Whilst the information contained in the leaflet is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief, all liability

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for errors and omissions, damage or loss resulting herefrom is excluded. Recommendations for uses should be verified as to suitability and compliance with actual requirements, specification and any applicable laws and regulations.
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Major Projects - Commercial

Mall of Oman - Muscat Jewel of Creek - Dubai Nizwa Museum - Oman

Museum of the Future - Dubai Dubai Hills Mall - Dubai Dubai Eye - Blue Island Dubai

MBRL - Dubai Nudra Villas - Abu Dhabi Harmain Highspeed Rail - KSA

Colombo City Centre - Sri Lanka Khalifa Stadium - Qatar Oman Botanic Garden - Muscat

Bee’ah HQ - Sharjah Dubai Expo 2020 - Dubai South Dhahran Home - KSA
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Major Projects - OIL & GAS

Salalah LPG - Oman DUQM Refinery - Oman

Liwa Plastic - Oman MISCO - Oman

Saudi Aramco - KSA SADARA - KSA

SABIC - KSA PDO - Oman

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