ARIFLEX ™

Description

ARIFLEX Elastomeric insulation foam tubes and foam sheets are manufactured by continuous extrusion process. ARIFLEX tubes and sheets are specially formulated to produce close cell structure.

ARIFLEX foam tube and sheet are used for insulation of piping for heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, hot and cold water lines. It withstands temperatures from -40 °C to 120 °C.

Technology

ARIL has the latest facilities with stock blender to produce consistent product meeting the international specifications, Rheometer ensures batch to batch consistency.

Raw materials are imported from well renowned international manufacturers. ARIL has stock available at any times to meet the requirements of clients in a very short period.

Our special technology produces tubing and sheeting whose chemical structure and chemical composition makes it resistant to moulds, microorganism, ozone oils and most solvents. The internal and external skin permits exceptional resistance to water and vapour and allowing the installer an easy application as the tubing and sheeting slips on to the piping.

Characteristics and Advantages

Low thermal conductivity (K value) makes it highly efficient and effective in the insulation of cooling or heating systems.
The thermal blister close cell structure forms as impermeable layer which is in itself a good vapour barrier.
It is suitable for application within the temperature range of -40°C to 125°C. »
The material has been specially compounded to self-extinguishing in nature.
Ariflex has excellent ozone and ultraviolet resistance.
It is CFC, asbestos, chlorine and fiber free and does not cause skin allergy.
It is inert to most chemical agent and neutral to pipe metals.
The extreme flexibility of the materials makes installation fast, easy and economical.
It is able to withstand tearing, rough handling and severe site conditions.
Much lesser space is needed for Ariflex as a thinner wall is required due to its low K value as compared to other types of insulation.
The smooth surface of Ariflex material gives the finishes installation a neat and aesthetic appearance. No coating is necessary on most indoor installations.

Technical Specification

01	Cell Structure	CLOSED	Factory Test
02	Density gms/cm³	0.070-0.11	Factory Test
03	Thermal Conductivity K value at 20° mean temperature	0.0382 w/m-K	ASTM C 518
04	Temperature Limits Deg C	-40°C to 125°C
05	Thermal Stability % Shrinkage	2.54 (7 days at 95°C)	ASTM D 3575-91
06	Water absorption % by weight	2.98	ASTM D 3575-91
07	Water vapour permeability prem/max	0.91 Perm-in	ASTME 96-95
08	Resistance to Ozone	Excellent	ASTM D 1149
09	Flammability	Self Extinguishing	ASTM D 635-91
10	Smoke Density	Class VO	ASTM D 1149
11	Average time of burning	Less than 4 sec.	UL-94
12	Average extent of burning	15mm
13	Flexibility	Excellent	ASTM D 1056-85
14	Resistance to weather & ultra violet rays	Very Good	ASTM G-53-96
15	Resistance to chemicals	Very Good
16	Odour	Negligible	SAEJ-1351
17	Mildew resistance	No Fungal Growth(0)	ASTM G-21-80
18	Cooper Corrosion	Negligible	ASTM C-665-94
19	Water Vapour Diffusion factor(µ)	7535	DIN 52615-1987

Application Recommendation

Thickness recommendation to control condensation in pipe insulation of cooling lines.

DESIGN CONDITION	PIPE SIZE	PIPE LINE TEMPERATURE
DESIGN CONDITION	PIPE SIZE	14.4°C	7°C	2.5°C	-18°C
Mild Condition 26.7°C 50%	10mm ID to 76 IPS Above 76mm IPS to 127mm IPS Above 127mm IPS to 254mm IPS	9mm 9mm 9mm	9mm 9mm 9mm	9mm 9mm 9mm	9mm 9mm 9mm
Normal Condition At 29.4°C 70 % RH	10mm ID to 76 IPS Above 76mm IPS to 127mm IPS Above 127mm IPS to 254 IPS	9mm 13mm 13mm	13mm 13mm 13mm	13mm 13mm 13mm	25mm 31mm 31mm
Severe Condition 32.2°C 80% RH	10mm ID to 76 IPS Above 76mm IPS to 127mm IPS Above 127mm IPS to 254 IPS	13mm 13mm 13mm	19mm 19mm 13mm	19mm 19mm 25mm	38mm 38mm 50mm
Extremely Severe 38°C 85% RH	10mm ID to 76 IPS Above 76mm IPS to 127mm IPS Above 127mm IPS to 254 IPS	13mm 19mm 25mm	25mm 31mm 31mm	25mm 31mm 38mm	38mm 50mm 50mm

Mild:	Air-conditioned and arid areas.
Normal:	Maximum Severity of most indoor conditions seldom exceed 29.4 °C

Severe & Extremely Severe

Conditions of high humidity of poorly ventilated areas where temperature may be depressed below the ambient. Under condition of high humidity, additional thickness of insulation may be required.

Insulation for pipes of 10mm ID 76mm IPS are available in tubing form with wall thickness of up to 25 mm.

Insulation above 76mm IPS are in precut sheets and available up to 38mm thickness. ARIFLEX thickness recommended within the specified temperature range will control condensation on indoor piping under design conditions defined as follows:

Thickness recommendations for insulation of ductings, tanksand equipment of cooling systems.

DESIGNS CONDITIONS	15 °C	12 °C	7 °C	2.5 °C	-18 °C
26.7 °C 50% RH	9mm	9mm	13mm	19mm	25mm
29.4 °C 70% RH	13mm	13mm	19mm	25mm	31mm
32.2 °C 80% RH	13mm	19mm	25mm	31mm	50mm
38 °C 85%	25mm	25mm	31mm	38mm	50mm

Standard Insulation Sizes of Foam Tube

ARIFLEX		COPPER PIPE		IRON PIPE		TUBING-UNIT LENGTH 6 FEET (1.83M) OR 2 METER or continuous length (50 meter/roll)
Nominal Insulation Size ID		Nominal Pipe Size OD		Nominal Pipe Size OD		Nominal 6mm wall thickness 1/4 inch	Nominal 9mm wall thickness 3/8 inch	Nominal 13mm wall thickness ½ inch	Nominal 19mm wall thickness ¾ inch	Nominal 25mm wall thickness 1 inch
mm	inch	mm	inch	mm	inch	No. of Pcs. Per carton	No. of Pcs. Per carton	No. of Pcs. Per carton	No. of Pcs. Per carton	No. of Pcs. Per carton
6	1/4	6	1/4			200	170	110	60	-
10	3/8	10	3/8			175	140	90	40	30
13	1/2	13	1/2	6	1/4	160	120	75	40	25
16	5/8	16	5/8	10	3/8	120	90	60	35	25
19	3/4	19	3/4			110	80	45	30	20
22	7/8	22	7/8	13	1/2	90	70	40	30	20
25	1	25	1			-	60	40	25	20
28	1 1/8	28	1 1/8	19	3/4	-	50	36	25	18
32	1 1/4	32	1 1/4			-	42	30	20	15
35	1 3/8	35	1 3/8	25	1	-	36	30	20	15
42	1 5/8	42	1 5/8	31	1 1/4	-	30	25	17	12
48	1 7/8	48	1 7/8	38	1 1/2	-	25	20	15	10
51	2	51	2			-	20	18	15	10
54	2 1/8	54	2 1/8			-	20	18	15	9
60	2 3/8	60	2 3/8	50	2	-	20	18	15	9
67	2 5/8	67	2 5/8			-	18	18	12	8
73	2 7/8	73	2 7/8	64	2 1/2	-	18	15	10	6
76	3	76	3			-	15	15	10	6
79	3 1/8	79	3 1/8			-	15	12	10	6
89	3 1/2	89	3 1/2	70	3	-	12	12	10	6

Standard Sheet Packing Sizes

STANDARD FLAT SHEETS
Nominal Thickness		Sizes		No. Sheets Per Carton	Total Area Per Ctn.
mm	inch	M	Ft	No. Sheets Per Carton	M²	Ft²
3	1/8	0.914 x 1.22	3 x 4	80	89.20	960
6	1/4	0.914 x 1.22	3 x 4	40	44.60	480
9	3/8	0.914 x 1.22	3 x 4	26	28.99	312
13	1/2	0.914 x 1.22	3 x 4	20	22.30	240
16	5/8	0.914 x 1.22	3 x 4	16	17.84	192
19	3/4	0.914 x 1.22	3 x 4	14	15.61	168
25	1	0.914 x 1.22	3 x 4	10	11.15	120
32	1 1/4	0.914 x 1.22	3 x 4	8	9.76	104
38	1 1/2	0.914 x 1.22	3 x 4	7	8.54	91

Standard Carton size: 1310 mm x 990 mm x 320 mm (51 in 39 in 12.5 in )

CONTINUOUS ROLLS
Nominal Thickness		Nominal Thickness		Total Area Per Roll
mm	inch	M	Ft	M2	Ft2
3	1/8	0.914 x 9.14	3 x 30	8.35	90
6	1/4	0.914 x 9.14	3 x 30	8.35	90
9	3/8	0.914 x 9.14	3 x 30	8.35	90
13	1/2	0.914 x 9.14	3 x 30	8.35	90
16	5/8	0.914 x 9.14	3 x 30	8.35	90
19	3/4	0.914 x 9.14	3 x 30	8.35	90
25	1	0.914 x 9.14	3 x 30	8.35	90
32	1 1/4	0.914 x 9.14	3 x 30	8.35	90
38	1 1/2	0.914 x 9.14	3 x 30	8.35	90