What is ASJ jacket pipe insulation?
All Service Jacket (ASJ) is a white reinforced paper that is laminated to a layer of lightweight foil. All service jacket is primarily used for pipe and equipment insulation applications as a vapor retarder or facing. It can be purchased as a rolled good or already applied to the insulation being used.
How do you insulate a steam pipe?
A variety of material can be used to insulate steam pipes as well including polyethylene, neoprene foam and fiberglass. Foil-encased bubble wrap, spray-on ceramic coatings and closed-cell rubber insulation are other kinds of steam pipe insulation products.
What is ASJ facing?
ASJ Facing: ASJ, or All Service Jacket is a common facing utilized in the industrial insulation industry. This facing is a flame-retardant vapor-barrier facing. It provides pipe insulations with several benefits, such as thermal- barrier, mold and mildew resistant and insulation protection.
What is cellular glass insulation?
FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation is a lightweight, rigid, and durable material composed of completely sealed glass cells. It’s non-combustible, provides superior compressive strength, moisture resistance, dimensional stability, and offers long lasting thermal performance.
What R value keeps pipes from freezing?
R-3
Don’t forget about your water pipes! They should be wrapped with a R-3 insulation to protect them from freezing in the winter and to help keep the hot water hot.
Why do we insulate steam pipes?
Insulation can typically reduce energy losses by 90% and help ensure proper steam pressure at plant equipment. Any surface over 120°F should be insulated, including boiler surfaces, steam and condensate return piping, and fittings.
Can you paint FSK insulation?
FSK, PSK and ASJ facings have been successfully painted with water based, oil based and solvent based paints. Interior water based acrylic paints are usually used for FSK and PSK faced insulation. All paints should be tested for adhesion and flexibility before using.