FOAMGLAS® Insulation Product Properties
Waterproof
FOAMGLAS® insulation is resistant to water and vapour . As an all-glass, 100% closed cell material it retains all the water-resistant properties of glass. Benefit: No moisture absorption, no condensation, no swelling of FOAMGLAS® insulation, and it helps prevent corrosion under insulation.
Impervious to water vapour
Each glass cell is hermetically sealed during the manufacturing process ensuring that FOAMGLAS® insulation is resistant to water vapour and to all other gases. Benefit: FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation does not require the use of a vapour barrier and the insulated pipe or vessel remains dry to help prevent corrosion under insulation. Its thermal insulation value remains constant indefinitely.
Non-combustible
FOAMGLAS® insulation made of pure glass, non-combustible and also non-absorbent. Benefit: Safe storage and a safe installation. As an inorganic material FOAMGLAS® insulaton will not burn or support combustion. It ensures fire protection; inflammable liquids and gases cannot pass through FOAMGLAS® insulation (no wicking effect).
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Resistant to attack
Because FOAMGLAS® insulation is inorganic, it is resistant to birds or vermin and has an unusually long term life cycle.
Benefit: Safe insulation of buried pipes and underground constructions, as FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation provides no food or nesting source for birds or vermin and does not support the growth of micro-organisms and bacteria.
High compressive strength
FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation gives exceptionally high compressive strength without deformation under permanent load. Benefit: FOAMGLAS® insulation will not compress or settle and provides full support to tank bases and pipe supports, without thermal bridges.
Dimensionally stable
FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation is dimensionally stable, as glass does not shrink or swell. Benefit: No warping or buckling with FOAMGLAS® insulation . It remains stable since it has a similar expansion/contraction coefficient to steel piping and equipment. This gives a minimum of stress to the insulation system, joints and coverings as temperature changes. Preventing excessive expansion/contraction of insulation materials is the best way to ensure that the system remains sealed against moisture.
Acid resistant / chemical resistant
FOAMGLAS® insulation is resistant to organic solvents and nearly all acids, since it is made of pure glass. Benefit: No destruction of the insulation by sour gas or other corrosive media and aggressive plant conditions. The chemical resistance of glass is universally recognized.
Easily cut to shape
FOAMGLAS® insulation can be easily cut and installed on site or is available prefabricated. Benefit: Prefabricated and pre-assembled components are available: segments, T-piece, elbows, half pipe-shells, valve boxes, vessel dome, ends and cones. Depending on project requirements, FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation can be easily cut on site using a hard-point saw and other simple tools.
