INSTALLATION MANUAL

Professional insulation with Armaflex

Armacell Customer Services Department

Tel: 0161 287 7100
Fax: 0161 633 2685
E-mail: info.uk@armacell.com
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List of contents
Installation Instructions
Rules for working with Armaflex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Advice for insulating in refrigeration and
A/C plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tools required for installing Armaflex. . . . . . . . . . . 5
The correct use of Armaflex adhesive. . . . . . . . . . 6
Cutting Armaflex tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Pipe insulation with self-adhesive tube . . . . . . . . . 9
Insulating with Armaflex tube sleeve-on . . . . . . 11
Angles for screwed pipe joint option one . . . . . 12
Angles for screwed pipe joint option two . . . . . 13
Installing Armafix insulated pipe supports. . . . . . 14
Insulating large pipes with Armaflex sheet . . . . . 20
Multi-layer insulation of pipework . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Multi-layer insulation of pipes and
flat surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Flat surface insulation with self-adhesive
Armaflex sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Flat surface insulation with sheet and
Armaflex adhesive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Surface insulation of large vessels and tanks . . . 30
Insulating vessels and tank dome ends. . . . . . . . 31
Handling sheet insulation correctly for
vessels and tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fabrications from Armaflex Tube and Sheet
Tube:
Bend with 90 angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Bend with 45 angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Segment bend with one middle part (2+1) . . . . . 35
Segment bend with two middle parts (2+2) . . . . . 36
Segment bend with three middle parts (2+3) . . . 37
T-piece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Angle T-piece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cross piece joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Swept T-piece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Y-tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Pipe reducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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 List of contents
Fabrications from Armaflex Tube and Sheet
Sheet:
Two part bend option one. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Two part bend option two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Valve coverings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Neck-T and pipe-T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Offset angle and pipework bend angle . . . . . . . . 57
Strainers, strainer valves and incline
seat valves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Concentric reducer equal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Essentric reducer flat back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Adhesive use and painting advice
Armaflex 520 adhesive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Armaflex 525 adhesive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Armaflex cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Armaflex FR paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Hot climates high ambient temperature
and relative humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Armaflex with other insulation product types. . . . 80
Armaflex installation with trace heating cable . . . 85
Fabrication estimation charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Rules for working with Armaflex
Use good quality tools, in particular a sharp knife,
fresh Armaflex adhesive and a good brush.
Oval tubes should always be split on the flat side.
Use clean Armaflex material with no dust, dirt, oil
or water on the surface, if present clean with
Armaflex cleaner.
Use the right dimensions!
Never pull glued joints when sealing them, always
push them together.
Never insulate plants and systems that are in
operation! Only start insulated plants after 36 hours
after this time the adhesive is fully cured.
Self-adhesive Armaflex tape should not be used as
the sole fixing for butt and longitudinal joints and
seams. It should only be applied to joints and seams
that have been glued previously with Armaflex
adhesive and only after 36 hours to allow complete
out-gassing of the adhesive solvent.
Armafinish FR paint can be applied immediately
after the insulation has been installed, with a
second coat of paint applied within 3 days, to
provide UV protection.
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 Advice for insulating in refrigeration and A/C plants
Attach each end of the Armaflex tube to the pipe
with Armaflex adhesive, and make sure the
adhesive joints are firm at critical points such as
flanges, T-sections, elbows, supports, etc.
Never insulate chilled water lines or refrigeration
equipment if the sections to be insulated are too
close together. An air gap of at least 25mm should
be present between the chilled water line insulated
surfaces to prevent sweating.
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Provide effective protection against corrosion on
surfaces of steel pipes and vessels, due to the
presence of chloride ions in the normal building
environment using aluminium foil or special paints.
Note: When insulating stainless steel with Armaflex,
please consult our Customer Services Department,
or refer to the Stainless Steel section of the Armaflex
Specifiers Manual.
Tools for installing Armaflex

Tape measure Straight edge Scissors

or folding rule

Chalk for marking Short knife 75mm Brush with short, firm
irregular shapes bristles

Silver ink marker pen Long knife 300mm Smooth spatula

Dividers Sharpening stone Sharpened pipe ends for

the most common pipe
diameters

Callipers Gluemaster Roller for surface gluing

Note: A three knife set plus sharpening stone are available together as a tool kit

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 The correct use of Armaflex adhesive
Insulation surfaces soiled with dust, dirt, oil or water must
be cleaned with Armaflex cleaner before starting work.
Pay attention to the installation instructions on the
adhesive can. Use small cans during work so that
the adhesive does not thicken too quickly. Refill from
larger cans when necessary and keep closed when
not in use to avoid thickening
Stir adhesive well after opening. If left to stand, heavier
components in the adhesive may settle in the bottomx
of the can. These have to be mixed thoroughly beforex
use to effectively activate the adhesive.
Use a brush with short, stiff bristles and keep clean.
Apply Armaflex adhesive thinly and evenly onto both
surfaces to be glued.
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When sticking Armaflex to other materials (e.g.
metal), first apply the adhesive to the Armaflex and
then to the other clean surface.
Armaflex adhesives have tack times from 3 to 10
minutes. The time will vary according to the grade,
ambient temperature and relative humidity. Avoid
open times in excess of 20 minutes.
The open time is defined as the period between
first applying adhesive and finally closing together
the joint, seams or surfaces.
Allow the adhesive to tack-dry. The correct initial
drying time is checked by the fingernail test: touch
the surface with a fingernail, if the fingernail does
not adhere to the surface and the surface itself
does not feel tacky the joint may be closed. The
maximum adhesive force will be obtained when two
tack dry surfaces are brought together.
 The glued surfaces should be pressed together, To speed up Armaflex installation, use the Armaflex
do not stretch. Do not leave glued seams on the Gluemaster. Please consult our Customer Services
top of the insulation. When working outdoors, Department for further information.
always turn the glued seams away from the sun.
Use Armaflex cleaner to clean your tools,
When gluing joints under compression, the wet contaminated metal surfaces or surfaces which
adhesive method should be applied. Pull the seam have had talc applied.
apart slightly and apply Armaflex adhesive thinly and
evenly with the brush to both surfaces and press Note: Check that the adhesive will adhere to any rust-
together. No open time is needed in this case. inhibiting primer that has been used to protect steel
pipes. Armaflex adhesive may not adhere to asphalt,
Ideal installation temperature is 15C to 20C. bitumen, red-lead or cement surfaces.
Do not use adhesive under 0C. If the adhesive is
too cold it can be warmed in a bucket of hot water. Do not mix Armaflex cleaner to Armaflex adhesive to
At temperatures below 5C, condensation can thin it out warm it.
appear on the surfaces to be glued or the adhesive
film. If this occurs the materials cannot be glued,
or only with difficulty. Check whether this has
happened by applying absorbent paper. When
working in areas with a high atmospheric humidity
and high temperatures (see Hot Climates page 79).

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 Cutting Armaflex tube
How to cut Armaflex tube

Use a sharp knife. Keep knife at Use sharpened off-cuts Always cut on the flat sides
a low angle when slitting tube of pipes to make holes of tubes

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Pipe insulation with self-adhesive Armaflex tube

Clean dust, dirt, oil and water from pipework using Open pre-slit Armaflex Adjust fitted Armaflex to ensure
Armaflex cleaner where necessary. Install Armaflex and snap onto pipe. slit is easily accessible.
when ambient temperature is between +10 and +35C.

Locate the end of the self-seal protection strip Remove the protection strip by drawing it away
coloured yellow. from the insulation.
Please note: remove protective strip from both sides!

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 Pipe insulation with self-adhesive Armaflex tube

Close the slit and squeeze together to ensure a Push the Armaflex along the pipe using a circular motion.
permanent seal. Do not pull the insulation.

Using a circular motion, push the Armaflex around bends.

Do not pull the insulation. Seal all joints with Armaflex Adhesive. Do not stretch when
sealing joints.

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Insulating with Armaflex tube (sleeve on technique)
In principle, tube material can simply be slid over bends.
However, with tight bends in pipes (small radius) there
is a risk that the insulation will kink in the throat of the
bend, reducing insulation thickness.
In the refrigeration/air-conditioning sector the calculated
insulation thickness is then no longer achieved and
condensation can occur on the surface of the insulation.
When installing tubes with a self-adhesive seal there
is the additional risk of compression of the adhesive
lining in the bend area, which can lead to seams
coming apart.
The following should be taken into account
in these cases:
If the insulation kinks and the adhesive seam is
compressed the bends should be cut into segments
to fit (see page 33 37).
Note: On large bore pipes (up to 114mm diameter) we
recommend that you use Armaflex tube with Armaflex
adhesive. For pipes above 114mm diameter we
recommend that you use Armaflex sheet with
Armaflex adhesive (see page 20).
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 Angles in screwed pipe joints option 1

Push the Armaflex tube as The fitting cover is made from

far as the pipe fitting. For
chilled water and refrigeration
pipework only, secure the
Many fittings, such as screwed bends and elbows on iron pipe bore of the tube to the pipe
systems, push-fit plastic joints, shrink-fit sleeves and large- with adhesive. The adhesive
sized welded pipe joints, may have a significantly larger outside band to be the same width
diameter than the adjoining pipes. In these cases a larger bore as the insulation thickness.
Armaflex tube must be used on this part of the system. This
section shows two methods of insulating this type of fitting.
tube the bore of which is the
O.D. of the incoming tube.
Provide a 25mm overlap at
each side. The fitting may be
made up using any of the
methods described on pages
33 37. Slit in the throat, apply
adhesive to seams, fit when
tack dry. Wet seal overlaps.

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Angles in screwed pipe joints option 2
The fitting cover is made
from tube material, the bore
of which corresponds to the
maximum outside diameter
of the screwed fitting.
Provide at least a 38mm
overlap beyond the end of
the fitting on each side.
For pipes up to 35mm, cut
two wedge-shaped pieces
at 180 to each other, from
top and bottom centres, at
each end of the fitting. For
large bore tubes cut four
wedges, one at each 90
around the circumference.
The wedges should taper Slit in the throat, apply
back to the points where the adhesive, allow to tack dry,
fitting would start and be then fit.
sized so that the bore of the
Armaflex reduces to the
O.D. of the incoming pipe.
Glue the seams on the
reducing sections.
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 Installing Armafix insulated pipe supports

Select an Armafix The insulated pipe A standard pipe During the installation Seal the Armaflex
insulated pipe support is fitted support bracket is of Armaflex insulation, pipe insulation to the
support to fit the around the pipe at fitted around the outer wet-seal the joins in the Armaflex within the
pipework being intervals determined aluminium shells of Armaflex at both ends Armafix pipe support
installed. The thick- by the pipe diameter the pipe support. of the Armafix pipe in the normal way.
ness of the support and location. The No additional vapour support with Armaflex Ensure that the
insulation should be self-adhesive strip barrier or insulation is 520 adhesive. pipe insulation is
at least equal to the is then exposed and required to maintain installed under slight
design thickness of closed to complete the integrity of the compression so that
the insulation of the the vapour barrier. insulation system. no weak points occur
pipework. in the glued seams or
butt joints.

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Field of Application: Thermal Conductivity Value:
Armafix insulation pipe supports are recommended A property of the material dependent only on
for use where thermal bridging should be avoided. temperature.
This is very important in refrigeration and chilled water
installations where there is a possibility of condensation Not affected by the thickness of the material.
occurring. Special attention is necessary to ensure that
the integrity of the system is maintained with regard to: Measured in W / (m.K) = Watts per metre per
degree Kelvin.
(a) The design thickness of insulation.
(b) The vapour barrier. For thermal insulation materials, low thermal
conductivity values are better.
To avoid thermal bridging there should be no direct
contact between the pipe and its fixing. This means
that the insulation support system should be used
that has a high resistance to compression and low
thermal conductivity.

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 Installing Armafix insulated pipe supports
The value is used to calculate the quantity of heat
which is transferred through a given thickness of
material. Thus heat loss through the insulation material
depends on thermal conductivity and thickness.
The selection of pipe insulation supports for low
temperature installation, for the prevention of
condensation, we could determine that the product
should have :

Thermal insulation materials typical values: Low thermal conductivity

Compression resistant
Insulation material W / (m.K) at 0C
Vapour barrier
Class O Armaflex 0.035
Ease of installation
Wood 0.400
Meet local fire regulations
Plastic 0.200 0.400

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Where Armaflex product is installed, the use of Armafix
pipe supports is the perfect solution on cold installations
for the prevention of ice and condensation. However
when Armafix pipe supports are not selected the
following instructions are imperative:

Ensure that the Armaflex is fitted tight to the support,

with no air gaps present and vapour sealed with
Armaflex adhesive.

Install Armaflex self adhesive tape to the butt joint

where the Armaflex and the support meet. Ensure
the surface of the butt joint is free from dust before
installing the Armaflex tape.

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 Installing Armafix insulated pipe supports multi-layer
Armaflex multi-layer applications:
When the Armaflex wall thickness is greater than the
Armafix pipe support (25mm) the following procedures
could be implemented, ensuring that the vapour seal
is maintained throughout the pipework installation.
Method 1.
Install first layer of Armaflex as recommended on
page 14.
Install second layer of Armaflex tube or sheet over
the first layer, butting up to the pipe support fixing.
Seal with Armaflex adhesive on the under-face of
the insulation to provide the vapour barrier.
Method 2.
Where pipe-support fixing brackets can be installed
after the application of the Armaflex installation, this
alternative practice should be used:
Determine the location of the Armafix pipe supports
to be installed. Fix as described on page 14,
without the fixing support bracket.
Install second layer of Armaflex to the pipework,
covering the entire pipe support (see page 21).
Note: Stagger all joints and seams and seal all joints.

In most cases the support fixing would be flush with

the Armaflex, leaving a bare face exposed. This bare
face could be bridged over with a strip of Armaflex
sheet or half an Armaflex tube, thus covering the
exposed face. All seams and joints must be sealed
with Armaflex adhesive.

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 Install two half moon metal sleeves over the outer
diameter of the Armaflex, directly in line with the
pipe-support on the underside of the second layer
of Armaflex. This will prevent pipework load from
crushing the Armaflex, thus preventing insulation
thickness reduction, which could lead to condensation
problems.

Note: A heavy gauge galvanised sheet would be suitable.

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 Insulating large pipes with Armaflex sheet

Determine the circumference Cut Armaflex sheet to the Press together at the ends
of the pipe! required size apply Armaflex and then in the middle.
adhesive to the cut surfaces in Close the entire seam
Important: a thin layer, allow to touch dry. starting from the middle.
Always measure with a strip
of Armaflex of the thickness
to be used for the insulation.

Warning:
Do not stretch the strip.

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Multi-layer insulation of pipework
a
The inside diameter of the second oversize tube
should be selected according to the maximum
outside diameter of the first layer.

b
If the outer diameter of the first insulating layer is
large, we recommend that the second layer be made
with sheet, since this can be adapted exactly to the
outside diameter of the first layer.

The ends of the tube or sheet of the second layer

should be glued to the under layer of Armaflex.

Warning: Stagger all joints and seams

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 Multi-layer insulation
pipes and flat surfaces
In the case of double-layer insulation the first and
second layers should be glued over the entire surface.
DO NOT apply only spots or strips of adhesive.
The butt and longitudinal seams of the second
layer must always be positioned offset to the first
layer. The Armaflex surfaces of the first layer
should be clean, dry and free from contamination.
Armaflex cleaner can be used when oil or grease
are present. CAUTION: You must ensure that the
underlying glued seams have cured for 36 hours,
before using the Armaflex cleaner.
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Insulating pipes with Armaflex sheet
The complete Armaflex range of tube is available for
pipes with an outer diameter up to 114mm. Larger
pipes and ducts as well as tanks are insulated with
Armaflex sheet, and full-surface gluing is needed for
pipes with an outer diameter above 600mm (see table
on page 23).
A number of pipes for which tube is available are
also insulated with sheet for various reasons. Care
should be taken to ensure that the stresses in the
seams, caused by the bending in the sheet, do not
become too high.
These stresses rise with an increasing thickness of
insulation and decreasing pipe diameter, therefore,
we recommend that only thicker sheet material is
used on pipes with a larger diameter. In addition, the
ambient temperature during installation has a great
effect on the stresses.
Details on the installation of sheet material at
ambient temperature 5C

Sheet thickness
Pipe OD
F H K M R T V

mm 9 mm 13 mm 16 mm 19 mm 25 mm 32 mm 50 mm

88.9

114

168

600

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 Flat surface insulation with self-adhesive Armaflex sheet

Check ambient temperature. Clean down all flat surfaces. Measure correct dimensions.
Installation should take place If necessary, use Armaflex
between 10C and 35C. cleaner.

Cut Armaflex sheet to size. Peel back release paper. Line up sheet and press
firmly to activate adhesive.

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Align material. Continue to line up and press
whilst slowly removing release
paper.

At butt joints allow 5mm Apply a wet seal application

overlap for compression. to the compressed seam.

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 Flat surface insulation with Armaflex sheet and Armaflex adhesive

Clean all surfaces using Measure surface Spread a thin film of When the adhesive is tack
Armaflex cleaner to remove dimensions and cut adhesive onto the back of dry (fingernail test) place
grease, oil, dirt, etc. Armaflex sheet to size. the Armaflex sheet and Armaflex sheet in position
then onto the metal surface. and press firmly to achieve
Note: Add 5mm so that a good bond.
material is fitted under
compression.

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Insulate the two opposite Apply Armaflex adhesive as Apply an additional wet seal The cut sheets should be
sides of the duct first, before, allow to dry and press along edges. positioned so that there is
then the remaining sides firmly into position. a 5-10mm overlap. When
are measured, making pressed together the material
due allowance for the is under compression and is
thickness of the Armaflex not stretched.
sheet already installed.

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 Flat surface insulation with Armaflex sheet and Armaflex adhesive

Wet seal adjacent edges of and the job is complete.

Armaflex

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Flat surface insulation with Armaflex sheet and Armaflex adhesive

Bracket and flange covers for air ducts

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 Surface insulation of large vessels and tanks
using Armaflex sheet and Armaflex adhesive

do not glue

push in

wet bonding

Armaflex sheet layout for large vessels and tanks

Note: ensure that sheet joints are staggered.

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Vessel and tank dome ends using Armaflex sheet

Curve length Glue over complete surface

Armaflex strip

* approx. 5 cm
above weld seam

* Size applies for tanks up to a max. of 1.5 m

nk
The size increases with an increasing tank ta
trip =
flex s
Arma

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 Handling Armaflex sheet material correctly for vessels and tanks
1 Draw up a cutting schedule. Work out the most
efficient way of covering the surfaces using Armaflex
sheet (2 x 0.5 metre) or continuous roll (1 metre width
and length 4-15 metres dependent upon the thickness).
2 Provide an allowance of an additional 5mm on all
dimensions when cutting from Armaflex sheet or roll.
3 Apply Armaflex adhesive first to the insulation before
applying adhesive to the metal surface.
4 Always make compression joins. On curved surfaces,
measure the circumference with a strip of Armaflex
of the same thickness to be used for the insulation,
including any surface finish. Do not stretch the strip.
5 All seams are joined wet. Leave about 30mm without
an adhesive coating on the Armaflex surface. Attach
the connecting sheet with adhesive and with 5 mm
overlap. Then press in the overlapping butt join to
give additional compression.
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6 Where multi-layer insulation is installed use Armaflex
cleaner, after 36 hours (see page 22) to remove any
talc, chalk, dirt, grease and moisture from the surfaces
to be joined. Stagger all seams and butt joins on
the second layer relative to the first layer.
7 Where complex shapes are to be insulated, the shape
of the body is outlined with chalk and this may be
transferred directly to the Armaflex sheet by pressing
the flexible material against the metal surface so that
the chalk is transferred. Cut along the chalked line with
a sharp knife to obtain a good fit for the Armaflex.
8 Armaflex used outdoors will require additional
protection against UV radiation. We recommend the
use of Armafinish FR paint (see page 76).
9 HT Armaflex insulation does not require painting
when used outdoors.
Bend with 90 angle using Armaflex tube

Template

Note: Use the Armaflex template located on each tube box.

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 Bend with 45 angle using Armaflex tube

Template
*

* The details to achieve the 45 angle are approximate values!

Note: Use the Armaflex template located on each tube box.

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Segment bend with 1 middle part using Armaflex tube 2+1

Template

Note: Use the Armaflex template located on each tube box.

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 Segment bend with 2 middle parts using Armaflex tube 2+2

Note: Use the Armaflex template located on each tube box.

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Segment bend with 3 middle parts using Armaflex tube 2+3

Note: Use the Armaflex template located on each tube box.

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 T-piece using Armaflex tube

Note: Use the Armaflex template located on each tube box.

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Angle T-piece using Armaflex tube

Note: Use the Armaflex template located on each tube box.

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 Crosspiece joint using Armaflex tube

Consists of two 90 angle pieces

Note: Use the Armaflex template located on each tube box.

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Swept T-piece using Armaflex tube

Further fabrication of two segment bend with one middle part

Note: Use the Armaflex template located on each tube box.

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 Y-tube using Armaflex tube

Further fabrication of the 45 bend (2 times) and the

90 bend (once)

Note: Use the Armaflex template located on each tube box.

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Pipe reducer using Armaflex tube

Cut to size allow

compression of
Cut out segments 5mm at each end

Pipe reducer to be insulated Glue seams with Slit fitting on the Install and glue
Armaflex adhesive flat side seam and end joints

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 Two part bend using Armaflex sheet option 1 site application

R1

Establish the inside radius, R1,
by dropping a perpendicular
line to meet a horizontal line
from the outside of the two
welds. The point where these
two lines intersect gives the
origin for the radius, R1. This
is the throat radius.
Measure in a 12mm
trimming allowance along
both vertical and horizontal
edges then transfer R1 to
the sheet as indicated.
Determine the circumference
of the pipe using a strip of
Armaflex of the thickness
to be installed.
Warning: Do not stretch
Halve the pipe circumference
and transfer this dimension
to the Armaflex sheet.

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Mark out the two arcs from Cut out the first half-section Use the first half-section as a Place the sections together
the intersection of the trim of the elbow. template to cut out the second with the rough surfaces
lines. half-section of the elbow. inwards. Apply Armaflex
adhesive to the outer edges.

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 Two part bend using Armaflex sheet option 1 site application

Allow the adhesive to tack Next, press the opposite
dry (fingernail test) then sides together, also making
press the two sections a short seam. Repeat
together at one side to alternately closing 50-75mm
make a short seam. at a time on each side,
working towards the centre.
Press the remainder of the Turn the assembly over
joint firmly together. and press the seam firmly
together from the inside as
well, so that a good adhesive
joint is achieved across the
entire wall thickness.

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Apply Armaflex adhesive to Place the insulation cover Trim both ends of the Wet seal to pipe insulation,
the inner joint edges. over the pipe bend. Allow insulation to give a square fitted under slight
the adhesive to tack dry edge, using a metal strip or compression, to complete
then press the joint faces clip if necessary, to achieve the bend.
firmly together. a right angle with the pipe.

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 2-part bend using Armaflex sheet option 2 bench fabrication

Armaflex
strip

Armaflex
strip

Pipe circumference (U)

t = insulation thickness

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Valve coverings using Armaflex sheet body

Armaflex
strip

Length including face plates

Face plate

Sheet metal or plastic Armaflex A = circumference of flange or face plate

reinforcement possible strip

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 Valve coverings using Armaflex sheet body

Small heating and plumbing valves or stopcocks may be Insulate the pipe as far as Mark out and cut circles of
insulated using the techniques detailed on page 38. the flange. the correct diameter.
Determine the diameters of:
The following section gives the general techniques for insulating a) the Armaflex insulated pipe
larger valves and gate valves. b) the flange

On chilled water or refrigeration applications it is recommended

that the valve body is packed with strips of Armaflex insulation
stuck onto the valve body with Armaflex adhesive.

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Measure the height between Determine the circumference
the outer faces of the two of the rings.
rings.
Important:
Always measure with a strip
of Armaflex of the thickness
to be used for the insulation.
Warning:
Do not stretch the strip.
Transfer the height and the
circumference to the Armaflex
sheet and mark on the cut-
outs for the spindle neck.
Apply a thin coat of Armaflex
adhesive to all surfaces of
the valve cover. Allow to
tack dry (fingernail test), fit,
then press together firmly.
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 Neck-T / Pipe-T using Armaflex sheet

Armaflex
strip

Circumference of face plate

Armaflex
strip

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Measure the height of the and its width, and make Cut the disc through at one Join the end disc after placing
spindle housing flange up an end disc. side, apply adhesive to the it over the spindle neck.
cut edges, allow to tack dry.

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 Neck-T / pipe-T using Armaflex sheet

Measure the circumference
of the end disc with a strip
of Armaflex and transfer the
measurement to the sheet
material.
Mark off the circumference Measure the minimum and Transfer these heights to the
into 4 equal sections. maximum depths of the Armaflex sheet.
spindle housing including
the thickness of the
Armaflex end disc.

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Using the difference between
the two heights as a radius,
mark out 5 arcs round the
intersections of the lines,
and join the arcs with a
continuous line.
Cut out the shaped section Chamfer away the inside
of sheet. surface at the highest point
(where the sheet rests
against the side of the
valve body).
Apply adhesive to the
longitudinal seam, allow to
tack dry, then seal round the
spindle housing.
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 Neck-T / pipe-T using Armaflex sheet

Apply adhesive using the wet The valve cover is now

seal method to seams 1 4. complete.

D.Boxes, using Armaflex

sheet, can also be used to
insulate valves.

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Offset angle / pipework bend angle joints using Armaflex sheet

Armaflex
strip

Pipe circumference

Armaflex
strip

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 Offset angle / pipework bend angle joints using Armaflex sheet

Armaflex
strip

Pipe circumference

Armaflex
strip

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The following illustrations show the various stages of work when insulating a mitre angle or bevel joint in a pipe.
The procedure when insulating a right angle pipe joint is effectively the same.

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 Offset angle / pipework bend angle joints using Armaflex sheet

Determine the circumference Transfer the circumference Measure the outer and inner height of the
of the pipe. to the Armaflex sheet and mitre joint.
mark in the centre line.
Important:
Always measure with a strip
of Armaflex of the thickness
to be used for the insulation.

Warning:
Do not stretch the strip.

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Transfer the heights to the Measure the half-circumfer- and mark out 3 arcs. Join the arcs with a
Armaflex sheet. ence with dividers continuous line.

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 Offset angle / pipework bend angle joints using Armaflex sheet

Cut along the line. When the two parts of the mitre Apply Armaflex adhesive to The insulation is now
repositioned by 180, the joint. the longitudinal seam, then complete.
upper and lower sections to the connecting seam.
produce

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Strainers, strainer valves and inclined seat valves using Armaflex sheet

The following series of illustrations show the various phases in Insulate the pipes as far as
the insulation of a strainer. the flanges. Measure and
install two Armaflex rings
The work involved in insulating a strainer valve or an inclined on the outer faces of the
seat valve is similar (some measurements need to be extended) flanges, but do not attach
except that they will also require an end disc, made and installed them to the Armaflex tube
as shown on page 54. with adhesive at this stage.
Apply a strip of Armaflex
around the strainer body to
support the fitting cover.
Chilled water and refrigeration
strainers should be fully packed
with further pieces of Armaflex
adhered to the strainer body
to fill any air gaps.

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 Strainers, strainer valves and inclined seat valves using Armaflex sheet

Determine the length of the
circumference.
Important:
Always measure with a strip
of Armaflex of the thickness
to be used for the insulation.
Transfer the circumference Measure the distance over
to the Armaflex sheet. the outer faces of the two
Armaflex rings you have
positioned next to the flanges.
Measure the size of the
strainer cut-out and the
distance between the
strainer and the outer face
of the upper ring.

Warning:
Do not stretch the strip.

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Measure the distance from Transfer these measurements Attach the insulation sheet to Measure the three outer sides
the strainer to the outer face to the Armaflex sheet and the strainer with adhesive. of the strainer cover.
of the lower ring. mark the cut-out needed for
the strainer.

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 Strainers, strainer valves and inclined seat valves using Armaflex sheet

Transfer the combined length Measure the distance from the Using this height as a radius, join the uppermost points
of these three sides to the strainer cover to the insulation mark out arcs from each end on each arc together.
Armaflex sheet. round the strainer body. and

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Cut out the remaining section and chamfer it away where Attach this section first to the to the strainer cover. This
of sheet it is to touch the insulation strainer body insulation with completes the basic fitting
round the strainer body. adhesive then cover for a strainer.

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 Flanges using Armaflex sheet

The following section gives
the installation techniques
for insulating flanges.
On chilled water or refrigeration
applications it is advisable to
pack the gaps between the
nuts with strips of Armaflex
insulation.
Using a pair of callipers,
determine the diameters of:
a) the pipe with Armaflex
insulation installed
b) the flange
Transfer these measurements
to a piece of Armaflex sheet.
Mark out two concentric
circles with dividers. Repeat
on a second piece of sheet.
Cut out two Armaflex rings.
Cut through the rings at one
side and after placing them
over the insulated pieces
join together with adhesive.

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Determine the circumference
of the flange.
Important:
Always measure with a strip
of Armaflex of the thickness
to be used for the insulation.
Warning:
Do not stretch the strip.
Cut out the central strip which measures
the circumference of the ring by the width
from the outer face of one Armaflex ring
to the outer face of the other Armaflex
ring. Apply adhesive to edge of strip.
Press the strip joint firmly together,
starting from the outer ends.
Make wet seal joints by applying
adhesive between the two
Armaflex rings and the joining
strip, and between the rings and
the insulation on the pipe. On
heating installations only, it may
be acceptable to rely on a push-
fit rather than an adhesive seal
and thus allow access to nuts
for maintenance.
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 Concentric reducer (equal) using Armaflex sheet

pipe

Armaflex
strip

Armaflex-
Strip
pipe Pipe circumference

t = insulation thickness

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Essentric reducer (flat back) using Armaflex sheet

Armaflex
strip

Armaflex
strip

Largest pipe diameter

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 Insulating a pump using Armaflex sheet

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Armaflex 520 adhesive
Armaflex 520 adhesive has been specially developed
to bond Armaflex, a flexible closed-cell elastomeric
nitrile-rubber insulation. It joins the surfaces to be
bonded reliably and safely, at medium temperatures
of up to +105C. The bond is resistant to weathering
and ageing. (For HT Armaflex, use Armaflex HT 525
adhesive see page 74).
Preparing for work
The surfaces to be joined must be clean, dry and free
from contamination. If gluing on bases which already
have a coat of oil based paint check the compatibility.
Shake the adhesive well before use and stir. Ideal
application temperature: +20C. Not below 0C.
At temperatures below 5C or high humidity above
85%, increased condensation may appear on the
surfaces to be joined or adhesive film (see Hot Climates,
page 79). Do not work on plants that are in operation.
Application
Pay attention to the Armaflex installation instructions.
Remember: apply the adhesive using a brush with
firm bristles. Use a spatula or sheepskin roller for
larger areas. Curing time 36 hours.
Pipe insulation
Armaflex 520 adhesive should be applied in a thin
layer on both surfaces to be joined. When the
adhesive is no longer stringy to the touch (open time
depends on the ambient conditions) the surfaces to
be joined should be pushed together with a slight
pressure and then pressed firmly together.
Vessel / tank insulation (full surface gluing)
Using Armaflex 520 adhesive, follow the installation
instructions on page 32.
Storage
Keep cool wherever possible, but free from frost.
Damage due to frost can be reversed by storing in
warm conditions, or for immediate use by using a
bucket of hot water. Shelf life approx. 1 year.
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 Armaflex HT 525 Adhesive
Armaflex HT 525 adhesive is a two-component glue
which has been developed to bond HT Armaflex
insulation for medium temperatures up to +150C*.
*For information on temperatures below - 40C or above +150C,
please consult our Customer Services Department.
Preparing for work
Before use, add the enclosed hardener to the Armaflex
HT 525 adhesive whilst stirring very carefully. The mixture
of hardener and adhesive can then be used for approx.
8 hours. Keep the tin firmly closed and stir well before
each use. Ideal processing temperature: +15C to +20C.
Do not use below 0C.
Note: Due to Armaflex HT 525 adhesive being of
a higher viscosity, with a quicker drying time than
Armaflex 520 adhesive, we recommend the use of
the Armaflex glue gun (see tool list page 5).
Storage
Keep cool wherever possible, but free from frost.
Damage due to frost can be reversed by storing in
warm conditions, or for immediate use by using a
bucket of hot water. Shelf life of Armaflex HT 525
adhesive before adding the hardener: approx. 1 year.

Application
The application is the same as for Armaflex 520
adhesive.

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Armaflex cleaner
Armaflex cleaner is a clear, colourless volatile liquid. Cleaning tools
It is used for the removal of grease, oils and dirt from Brushes and equipment which have become hardened
surfaces prior to the use of Armaflex adhesives or with adhesive may be recovered by soaking until soft.
Armafinish FR paint (see page 76). The cleaner may
also be used to clean brushes, tools, etc. which have
become contaminated with Armaflex adhesive.

Metal surfaces
Before installing Armaflex sheet on to ductwork the
surface shall be thoroughly cleaned and degreased
using Armaflex cleaner. The cleaner is applied using
clean lint-free rags and the metal surface allowed to
dry completely before the application of adhesive.

Armaflex surfaces
Where adhesive is being used on the smooth surface
of Armaflex, e.g. in the insulation of valves and other
fittings, it is recommended that the adhesive areas
are cleaned prior to application and allowed to dry
thoroughly.

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 Armafinish FR paint
Armafinish FR is a water-based coating using an Application conditions
advanced terpolymer resin system. When properly The coating may be applied if the ambient
applied, it is particularly suitable for the protection of temperature is not likely to fall below 5 C, and the
Armaflex flexible thermal insulation against sunlight, relative humidity is below 90%, providing that the
UV radiation and chemical attack. The coating, when dew point is not exceeded.
fully cured, maintains the flexibility, resistance to
water vapour and fire performance of the Armaflex Coverage
material. Where resistance to damage is a particular COAT l / m2 m2 / l Wet film / microns Dry film / microns
requirement the coating may be further strengthened 1st 0.275 3.6 275 130
using Arma-Chek Web random mesh glass fibre. 2nd 0.275 3.6 275 130
Overall 0.550 1.8 550 260
Surface preparation
The Armaflex surface should be clean, dry and Where practical the first coat should be in a contrasting
free from any oil, grease, organic growth and other colour to the second coat so that adequate coverage
extraneous substances that may affect adhesion is obtained by obliterating the substrate. To build up
and cure. Surfaces may be cleaned using Armaflex the required thickness Armafinish FR should not be
cleaner, which should be allowed to evaporate brushed out, as with conventional paints, but rather
completely before the application of the coating. dabbed on to the surface and lightly smoothed out.
When using a brush, the second coat should be applied
at right angles to the first, if it is practical to do so.

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Drying time
Under normal conditions, Armafinish FR paint should
be dry within 1 2 hours. Low temperature and / or
high humidity will progressively increase the time for
the coating to dry but will not affect the ultimate cure.
The second coat may be applied as soon as the first
coat is thoroughly dry and within 3 days of the first
coat application.
Service temperature
-40 C to + 60 C.
Storage
Store in frost-free conditions in tightly sealed
container. Keep away from sources of heat.
Shelf life
2 years in unopened containers, when stored as
directed above.
Reinforcement
To reinforce the surface use Arma-Chek Web random
mesh glass fibre which is embedded into the first
layer of coating while it is still wet. Both coats should
be applied at double the thickness recommended
above (i.e. overall coverage rate of less than 1 square
metre per litre). The second layer should be applied
so that the Arma-Chek Web is virtually obliterated.
Please note that the drying time will be extended.
It is only practical to reinforced Armafinish FR paint
over small areas. Where it is required to reinforce
large areas it is preferable to use the Arma-Chek
system. Please consult our Customer Services
Department for further information.
Application
May be applied by brush, short pile roller or airless
spray equipment (at 2500-3000 psi with 19-20 thou
tip size).
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 Armafinish FR paint coverage chart
Based on two coats at 3.6 square metres per litre per coat.

INSULATION THICKNESS
Pipe 6 9 13 19 25 32
dia. Litres per linear metre
15 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.09 0.11 0.14
22 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.15
28 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.12 0.14 0.16
35 0.08 0.09 0.11 0.13 0.15 0.17
42 0.09 0.10 0.12 0.14 0.16 0.19
48 0.10 0.12 0.13 0.15 0.17 0.20
54 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.21
60 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.17 0.19 0.22
67 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.23
76 0.15 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.24
80 0.16 0.17 0.19 0.21 0.23 0.25
89 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.22 0.24 0.27
93 0.18 0.19 0.21 0.23 0.25 0.27
108 0.21 0.22 0.23 0.25 0.28 0.30
114 0.22 0.23 0.24 0.27 0.29 0.31
140 0.27 0.28 0.29 0.31 0.33 0.36
168 0.31 0.32 0.34 0.36 0.38 0.40
214 0.39 0.40 0.42 0.44 0.46 0.49
273 0.50 0.51 0.52 0.54 0.56 0.59
324 0.59 0.60 0.61 0.63 0.65 0.68

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Hot climates high ambient temperature and relative humidity
Alternative installation instructions for Armaflex and
Armaflex 520 adhesive in areas with a high relative
humidity and high ambient temperature.
High atmospheric humidities and temperatures lead
to faster evaporation of the solvent in the Armaflex
adhesive. This means that a film of moisture may
appear on the surface of the adhesive. Consequently
the reliability of the adhesive seam will not be assured
as the surfaces to be joined may not bond together.
Under these special conditions, the following points
should be observed as an alternative to our
installation instructions:
Apply Armaflex 520 adhesive as normal in a thin
film on both sides and avoid nests of adhesive.
Unlike normal bonding, the surfaces to be glued
should be pressed together whilst wet. Remember
that adhesive can only be applied to a limited area,
depending on the atmospheric humidity, temperature,
material thickness and practical installation conditions.
We recommend a tube length of around 1 m as a
reference figure.
To prevent the wet seams from coming apart on
account of possible tensions within the material
and the enclosed solvent, the seams should
be held in place immediately after bonding with
Armaflex adhesive tape crosswise to the glued
seam every 20 cm or so.
Only start the insulated plant at the end of the
adhesives breathing time (approx. 36 hours).
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 Installation of Armaflex sheet to foil faced mineral wool
Installation type: 3 Ensure the foil surface is clean, dry and free from
Pipework, diameters above 500mm tanks, vessels, other contaminates. Check that the foil has not
ductwork and flat areas. delaminated from the mineral wools surface and is
secured.
Application procedure:
Prior to the application of the Armaflex sheet to foil 4 Install the Armaflex sheet as normal (see pages
faced mineral wool, the following procedures should 26-28). On installations where the outside diameter
be implemented: of the insulated pipework is 500mm and above,
all-over adhesive coverage is required on both
1 Ensure that the high temperature non-Armaflex insulation surfaces. This method of adhesive
insulation products are installed with a tight fit and coverage should also be used on all flat surfaces.
without gaps being present on all seams and joints.
5 Ensure all joints and seams are staggered.
2 Class O reinforced foil faced sheeting should be
applied to the mineral wool surface. Ensure
adhesive is applied to both the foil sheet and the
mineral wool surface. Ensure all over coverage on
both surfaces. Allow the adhesive to fully cure.

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Important Notes:
Please contact the mineral wool supplier for
verification that the interface temperature does not
exceed the temperature range of the Armaflex
material being specified.
Only use Armaflex adhesive when installing Armaflex
insulation. Where temperatures of +85C and above
are present always use HT Armaflex insulation and
Armaflex HT 525 adhesive.
Seek advice from the mineral wool manufacture on
the adhesive to be used for foil-faced sheeting.
Always check the strength of the adhesive bond
to the mineral wool surface before installing Armaflex.
If the mineral wool is sagging or dropping away when
fixing Armaflex directly onto it, please contact the
mineral wool supplier.
Where this method of installation is specified in
offshore or external environments for the prevention
of Corrosion Under Insulation, we would advise that
the installation data contained within the Armacell
Arma-Chek Specification and Application Manual is
followed.
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 Installation of Armaflex sheet to aluminium foil faced
and plain cellular glass products
Installation type: 2 Install the aluminium foil sheeting to the cellular
Flat surfaces, vessels and pipework diameters glass using a recommended adhesive.
above 500mm
3 Ensure the adhesive is applied to both the foil sheet
Armaflex Product Type: and cellular glass surfaces. Ensure all over coverage
HT Armaflex on both surfaces with no dry spots present.

The following procedures should be implemented to 4 Allow the adhesive to fully cure to the manufacturers
install HT Armaflex sheet to cellular glass type products. recommendations.

1 Ensure that all of the cellular glass fixing bands are

securely in place and all seams and joints are
sealed with the recommended joint sealant.

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Application of Armaflex HT sheet:
1 Before the installation of the Armaflex HT sheet to
the aluminium foil covered cellular glass, ensure
the foil surface is clean, dry and free from any
contamination.
2 Measure surface dimensions, and cut to size,
allowing for the Armaflex sheet to be staggered
with the cellular glass seams and joints.
3 Apply a thin film of Armaflex 525 HT adhesive to
both the surface of the Armaflex and the foiled
covered cellular glass substrate, using either a
brush or adhesive spreader. When the adhesive is
tack dry (fingernail test) place the Armaflex HT
sheet in position and press firmly to achieve a
secure bond. Ensure no trapped air pockets are
present during this procedure.
4 Continue to install the Armaflex sheet onto the foil
surface. The Armaflex sheet should be positioned
so that there is 5-10mm overlap on all butt joints.
When pressed and joined together the material
should be under compression and not stretched.
5 All seams and joints to be wet sealed with Armaflex
525 HT adhesive (see page 74).
Note: Under no circumstances should self-adhesive
tape be used on any of the Armaflex seams and
joints during and after the Armaflex installation.
6 When multi-layered Armaflex sheet is required, i.e.
2 x 25mm sheet applications, follow procedures
25 above, and remember to stagger all seams
and joints.
Note: For locations that have high ambient
temperatures, it is advisable to limit the size of
Armaflex sheet fixing area to 1 sq. metre at a time
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 Installation of Armaflex sheet to aluminium foil faced
and plain cellular glass products
Where the use of aluminium is not included on the Care should be taken not to damage the cellular
installation, the following procedures shall be glass surface when installing the adhesive for
undertaken: sealing purposes; this should be done with either a
soft paintbrush or a soft thick paint roller. The
Before the application of the Armaflex sheet, the adhesive should also cover the insulation fixing
open cell structure of the cellular glass outer bands that hold the cellular glass in position.
substrate should be sealed with a recommended
sealant. If this is not available, then the cellular Follow the application of Armaflex HT sheet (see
glass should be sealed with the Armaflex HT 525 page 83) excluding terms relating to aluminium foil
adhesive. The adhesive should be allowed to cure sheeting.
for a minimum of 36 hours. This procedure will
allow the open cells of the cellular glass to resist
take up of further applications of Armaflex HT 525
adhesive, when installing Armaflex to the cellular
glass substrate.

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Armaflex installation with trace heating cable
In situations where the trace heating cable operating
temperature exceeds +105C when installing with
Armaflex tube and +85C on Armaflex sheet materials
(pipework ID 600mm and above), the following points
should be implemented.
1 Self-adhesive aluminium foil tape should be applied
directly to the surface of the installed cable, prior to
the installation of the Armaflex tube or sheet.
2 The aluminium foil tape should meet the following
requirements:
Class 1 / Class O fire rating
Bright aluminium faced, standard purity, being dead
soft. Note: Reinforced type should not be used
Pure acrylic adhesive backing
Temperature range of tape -10C to +150C (minimum)
Thickness of tape to be a minimum of 90 microns
Reputable manufacturer (eg: Idenden)
Tape width 100mm
Installation Procedures:
Prior to the application of aluminium foil tape to the
cable, ensure the surfaces are clean and dry and
free from dust, dirt, oil, grease and moisture.
Check the cable is fully secured to the pipework
installation before applying the foil tape. Install foil
tape directly over the cable surface.
Ensure the tape is rubbed down to the cable and
pipework surfaces.
Note: The thickness of foil tape shall be 90 microns
(see specification above), 3 layers will be required to
meet this micron thickness.
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 Armaflex installation with trace heating cable
Ensure the entire trace heating cable installation is On the longitudinal adhesive seam joint of the
covered with the foil tape, to the recommended Armaflex tube or sheet, avoid having the seam in
micron thickness. direct contact with the foiled trace heating cable.

Application of Armaflex tube or sheet: The adhesive bonded seam should be set 90 away
On completion of the applied foil to the trace heating from the cable (where practical). Ensure all butt joints
cable, follow current Armaflex installation specification are fitted under compression prior to wet sealing.
procedures, with the addition of the following:
Pipework Termination Points:
Note: The Insulation material should not be hollowed Ensure the Armaflex and trace cable is sealed to the
out to accommodate the trace heating cable. When pipework with Armaflex adhesive.
installing Armaflex tube, use the next bore size up to
accommodate the trace cable. On larger bore pipework
where Armaflex sheet is used, measure the pipe
circumference over the heat trace cable,covered in
foil, using a strip of Armaflex of the same thickness
and type.

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Quantity of Armaflex sheet for pipework fittings
To determine the quantity of Armaflex sheet required for
pipework fittings, using 09mm 32mm thick products.

For nominal ID bore pipework size range: 80 500mm

Pipe size: Metre Run: 90 Bend: 45 Bend: Equal T: Flange: Gate Valve: N/R Valve:
ID mm / in OD mm sheet req. sheet req. sheet req. sheet req. sheet req. sheet req. sheet req.
080 / 03 089 0.436 0.254 0.127 0.09 0.21 0.403 0.403
100 / 04 114 0.515 0.354 0.177 0.10 0.29 0.505 0.505
125 / 05 140 0.597 0.576 0.238 0.12 0.35 0.72 0.72
150 / 06 169 0.688 0.663 0.316 0.14 0.40 0.93 0.93
200 / 08 219 0.842 0.949 0.474 0.21 0.55 1.10 1.10
250 / 10 273 1.02 1.38 0.690 0.26 0.79 1.40 1.40
300 / 12 324 1.18 1.85 0.925 0.40 0.97 1.80 1.80
350 / 14 356 1.28 2.17 1.085 0.43 1.17 2.31 2.31
400 / 16 406 1.43 2.75 1.375 0.48 1.42 2.90 2.90
450 / 18 457 1.60 3.41 1.71 0.54 1.70 3.60 3.60
500 / 20 508 1.75 4.10 2.05 0.59 2.05 4.40 4.40

Figures based upon single items per square metre of Armaflex sheet.

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 Quantity of Armaflex sheet for pipework fittings
Guidance notes:
Flange and valve estimates relate to PN.16 Table (f)
product type. No allowance has been made for the
flange/valve body length to be increased for
maintenance.

90 degree bends based upon standard BS standard

long radius product type.

45 degree bends based upon standard BS standard

radius product type.

The equal T length is based on being 200mm long.

Estimates are based upon the fabrication

techniques contained in this manual. No margin
has been allowed for any waste product. It is the
responsibility of the customer to allow for such
margin during the estimation process.

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Quantity of Armaflex tube for pipework fittings
To determine the quantity of pipework fittings that
can be achieved using Armaflex tube product.

For nominal ID bore pipework size range: 12 100mm

Pipe size 90 Elbow 45 Elbow 2+1 Bend 2+2 Bend 3+2 Bend T-Piece Reducer
ID OD segments segments segments
012 015 5 7 5 4 5 10 10
015 022 5 7 5 4 5 10 10
020 028 5 7 5 4 5 10 10
025 035 5 7 5 4 3 10 10
032 042 5 6 5 4 3 10 10
040 048 5 6 5 4 3 7 7
050 060 4 6 4 3 3 7 7
065 076 4 6 4 3 2 5 5
080 089 4 5 4 3 2 5 5
100 114 3 5 3 2 2 5 5
Figures based upon single items per metre of Armaflex tube.

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 Quantity of Armaflex tube for pipework fittings
Guidance notes:
All fittings with the exception of Ts and reducers
have a throat length of 50mm.

All quantity totals above are complete totals, with a

very small amount of waste product. However,
these small amounts can be used to fabricate
fittings as required.

All fittings with the exception of Ts and reducers

are based upon angle cuts of 90, 45, 22.5 and
11.25. Examples are based upon the fabrication
techniques contained in this manual and the
templates on each Armaflex tube carton.

The above figures should be used for estimation only.

No responsibility can be taken for fabrications
produced by our customers that do not match
these quantities.

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Armaflex fabrication and installation tube & sheet products
Labour installation time norms including adhesive and tack time for single items.
Pipe Metre Elbow 90 45 T-piece Reducer Valve Flange D.Box
size run: bend bend on site bench
ID mins made
12 6 3 N/A 3 3 3 5 10 N/A
25 6 3 N/A 3 3 3 5 10 N/A
32 6 3 N/A 3 3 3 5 10 N/A
40 6 3 N/A 3 3 3 5 10 N/A
50 6 N/A 10 (2+1) 4 4 5 15 10 10
65 6 N/A 13 (2+2) 5 4 6 20 15 15
80 8 N/A 8 4 4 6 20 15 15
100 9 N/A 10 5 5 10 30 20 20
150 12 N/A 15 8 15 15 40 25 30
200 15 N/A 20 10 20 20 50 30 40
= in tube material
= in sheet material

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 Armaflex fabrication and installation tube & sheet products
Guidance notes: The figures quoted should be used only as guidance.
Based on single items, maximum working height of The stated figures have been obtained from
2 metres above floor level. Times can be reduced if application experience. However, Armacell UK
fitting covers are mass produced. takes no responsibility for fabrications produced by
our customers that do not match these quantities.
Based on 8-hour day.

Based on labour having high levels of experience

working with Armaflex products.

Working with the correct type of tools and equipment.

Time evaluations are inclusive of the allowance for

tack time of the Armaflex adhesive before bonding.

Fabrication and installation methods based upon

Armaflex guidelines contained in this manual, and
demonstrated at training programmes relating to
the application of Armaflex sheet and tube products.

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Notes:

All statements and technical information are based on results obtained under typical conditions. It is the responsibility of the recipient to verify with Armacell UK Ltd. that the information is
appropriate for the specific use intended by the recipient. The examples and methods shown in this manual are general suggestions which make no claim to be either complete or binding,
since local installation conditions may vary. As we are unable to exert any influence on the actual installation work, we only provide a warranty covering satisfactory and consistent quality
of our insulating material in accordance with our published technical data. Reproduction or copying of this manual either wholly or in part is permitted only with our express permission.
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