Heavy Density

Pipe Insulation
(PI)

Product Description
AFICO Heavy Density Pipe Insulation is a heavy mm (4 in), with 13 mm (½ in), 25 mm (1 in), 38
density, preformed insulation composed of fine, mm (1 ½ in), 50 mm (2 in), 64 mm (2 ½ in), 75
stable and uniformly textured inorganic glass fibers mm (3 in) and 100 mm (4 in) as standard.
bonded together by a non-water soluble and fire- Normal Nominal Wall
retardant thermosetting and heat resistant resin. It Density Thickness
is free from coarse fibers and shot due to its mineral
composition, molded in one-piece sections and Kg/m3 lbs/ft3 mm inch
made with a single seam. AFICO Heavy Density Pipe
64 4 13 ½
Insulation are damage resistant, easy to handle and
spread open to receive the pipe and snaps closed 72 4.5 25 1
after placement. 80 5 38 1½

Facing 96 6 50 2
AFICO Heavy Density Pipe Insulation is supplied 120 7.5 64 2½
plain or with a factory-applied jacket for applications 75 3
requiring an integral vapor barrier. Standard jack-
100 4
eting materials include Aluminum Foil Reinforced
Kraft Paper Laminate (FRK), the White All Service Surface Burning Characteristics
jacket (ASJ) and the Aluminum Foil Woven Fiber- (ASTM E84, UL723)
glass jacket (AWF). All jackets are provided with a Base glass fiber is non-combustible when tested to
nominal 50mm lap to facilitate closure and vapor ASTM E48.
sealing of the longitudinal joint. Outdoor or direct
bury applications require additional protection from Facing Flame Spread Smoke
Developed
the elements.
Unfaced 0 0
Application
AFICO Heavy Density Pipe Insulation is intended FRK ≤ 25 ≤ 50
for use in commercial, institutional, industrial and ASJ ≤ 25 ≤ 50
residential construction and in power and process
AWF ≤ 25 ≤ 50
plants as thermal and acoustic insulation for hot or
cold, concealed or exposed steel, copper and plastic Working Temperature Limitations
piping where temperatures are between -4°C and (ASTM C411)
+454°C (0 to 850°F). Operating temperature -4°C to 454°C. At excessive
Standard Available Sizes temperatures, limited migration of binder may occur
AFICO Heavy Density Pipe Insulation is made in in the insulation in contact with the surface. This is
standard 1.2m lengths and is available in nominal in no way impairs the performance of the insulation.
iron pipe sizes from 12.7 mm (½ in) through 914 Mold Growth (ASTM C1338)
mm (36 in) and in nominal copper tube sizes from Does not breed or sustain mold, fungus, bacteria or
15 mm ( 5/8 in) through 156 mm (6 1/8 in). Nominal rodents.
wall thickness ranges from 13 mm ( ½ in) to 100

Other thickness densities available upon

 Heavy Density Pipe
Insulation (PI) Heavy Density Pipe Insulation
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Performance & Physical Characteristics Size (in.) Copper

Tubes (in.)
Size (mm)

Apparent Thermal Conductivity (ASTM C518, – /

5 8 16 Alkalinity (ASTM C871) Installation Recommendation
EN12667) – – 20 pH 9 AFICO Heavy Density Pipe Insulation products are
W/m•°K or Btu•in/hr•ft2°F for all product range "K" /
1 2 /
7 8 22 easily installed. The one-piece sections are snapped
Non-Fibrous (Shot) Content (ASTM C1335)
or "λ" value at mean temperatures – – 25 in place on the pipe to be insulated. Longitudinal
Not applicable to glass mineral fiber products.
Data for 10, 24 and 35°C mean temperature /
3 4 1 1/8 28
and butt joints are vapor sealed by application of
Product Linear Shrinkage (ASTM C356) ASJ, AWF or FRK pressure-sensitive tape, or the use
– – 32
Type Density Mean Temperature Will not crack or shrink while permitting expansion of mastics (both supplied separately).
1 1 /
3 8 35
PI Kg/ Lb/ 10°C 50°F 24°C 75°F 35°C 95°F and contraction of the pipe Note: Outdoor applications require additional
m3 ft3 – – 40
Specification Compliance weather protection for FRK and ASJ Facing.
640 64 4.0 0.031 0.21 0.32 0.22 0.034 0.24 1 1/4 1 5/8 42
AFICO Heavy Density Pipe Insulation complies AFICO Heavy Density Pipe Insulation with
720 72 4.5 0.031 0.21 0.32 0.22 0.034 0.24 1 /
1 2 – 48
with the standard specification requirements of the Aluminum Woven Glass Facing (AWF) provides a
800 80 5 0.031 0.21 0.32 0.22 0.034 0.24 – 2 1/8 54 following specifications: cheaper, less labor-intensive alternative to other
2 – 60 DCL: ASTM C547, ASTM C612
960 96 6 0.031 0.21 0.32 0.22 0.034 0.24 conventional thermal insultation options, thanks to
– – 63 UL 723: Classified as FHC 25/50 File no R27731 its factory-applied weather-proofing and thermal
1200 120 7.5 0.031 0.21 0.32 0.22 0.034 0.24
– 2 5/8 67 SCS: Recycled Content Certified sealing system.
SCS-MC-02812
Economic Thickness – – 75
ASTM C795: Thermal Insulation for use in contact
Guide Specifications 2½ – 76
with Austenitic Stainless Steel tested Afico Heavy Density Pipe Insulation with
– 3 1/8 79
Pipe sizes (mm) Aluminum Woven Glass Facing (AWF)
3 – 89
Fire Properties
Piping System Types Fluid Runouts 25 & 32-50 64- 125- 200 & B.S. 476 PART 4: Non Combustible provides:
Temperature up to 50 under 100 150 over – 3 /
5 8 92 • extremely high bursting strength of
Range °C B.S. 476 PART 5: Ignitability
– 4 1/8 105 B.S. 476 PART 6: Fire Propagation 120psi
Heating Systems Minumum insulation (mm) for pipe sizes • extremely high tensile strength of MD:
– – 110 B.S. 476 PART 7: Surface Spread of Flame
Steam & Hot Water High 152-238 40 64 64 75 89 89 4 – 114 Class ‘0’ fire rating to the building regulations 34.8KN/m, XD: 21.8KN/m
Pressure / Temperature • high mechanical strength, durability and
– 5 1/8 130 sections E15
Medium Pressure / 122-151 40 50 64 64 75 75 dimensional stability
Temperature 5 – 141 Facing Information (Flexible Vapor Barrier) • higher than conventional facings water
Low Pressure / Temperature 94-121 25 40 40 50 50 50 – 6 /
1 8 156 ASTM C 1136 Standard specification for Flexible, Low vapor permeance of 0.0012 perms
Low Temperature 49-93 13 25 25 40 40 40 6 – 168 Permeance Vapor Retarders for Thermal Insulation • a temperature threshold up to 116°C
Steam Condensate for Feed Any 25 25 40 50 50 50 – – 200 Vapor Permeability (ASTM E96A) compared to 100°C for conventional
Water 8 – 223 FRK: 0.02 perms facings
Cooling Systems – – 250 ASJ: 0.02 perms
Chilled Water 4.5-13 13 13 25 25 25 25 10 – 272
AWF: 0.0012 perms
Refrigerant or Brine Below 4.5 25 25 40 40 40 40 – – 300 Puncture Resistance
Economic Thickness chart is taken directly from ASHRAE Standard 90A-80 and reflects minimum Pipe 12 – 326 FRK: 25 beach units
Insulation thickness recommended for commercial or residential applications.
14 – 355
ASJ: 85 beach units
AWF: 1170 beach units
Corrosiveness (ASTM C665) 16 – 406
Chemically inert. Will not cause or accelerate 18 – 457 FRK Tape
corrosion of steel, stainless steel, copper or
20 – 508
aluminum, due to its particular inorganic and Vapor Barrier
22 – 559 Jacket
mineral composition. Heavy Desnity
24 – 610 Pipe Insulation
Water Vapor Sorption (ASTM C1104) Double Layer
26 – 660 Pipe Installation
Less than 1% per weight. 400
28 – 711
Odor Emission (ASTM C1304) 30 – 762
300
FRK Tape
Passed, no detectable odor that is objectionable and
32 – 812 Staple @150mm
strong. (6") O.C.
36 – 914

Adhesive
Coating

Single Layer
Pipe Installation
150

Thermal Sound Fire Enviroment Recycled

Insulation Insulation Resistant Friendly Materials
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Maintenance
No maintenance is required. AFICO Heavy Density
Pipe Insulation products have a high resistance
to accidental damage from knocks and handling
during installation and maintenance. Dimensionally
stable under varying conditions of temperature and
humidity, rot proof, odorless, non-hygroscopic and
will not sustain vermin or fungus due to its inorganic
and mineral compositions.
The product will maintain its thermal properties
throughout the lifetime of the construction and
will not age. AFICO fiberglass is non-toxic and not
hazardous to health.

The AFICO Product Range includes • Acoustical Ceiling Panels • Blanket Insulation Storage
• Board Insulation • Cavity Wall Insulation • Duct Liner • Duct Liner Board • Faced Duct Wrap
• HD Series Blanket Insulation • Heavy Density Pipe Insulation • Mechanical Board Insulation To avoid moisture in the building construction, AFICO
• Pipe Wrap Insulation • Pre-engineered Metal Building Insulation • Quiet Liner insulation products stored outside must be kept dry.
• Quiet Liner Board • Roof Deck Board Insulation • Thermal Insulating Wool We recommend AFICO products to be always stored
in covered and dry areas. AFICO is not liable for
the damage resulting from inadequate utilization,
Call us today for more information & loading and off-loading and mishandling of its
professional guidance: products.
Dammam (H.O. & Factory): +966 13 331 3333
Riyadh: +966 11 472 5555 Warranty
Jeddah: +966 12 670 0020 See manufacturer’s General Terms and Conditions
GCC & Int’l Export Office (Dubai): +971 4 294 1211 of Sale. As AFICO and/or OCF has no control over
installation design, installation workmanship,
Egypt (Cairo): +20 100 009 9209
accessory materials, or conditions of application,
North Africa (Tunis): +216 2 053 1000
AFICO and/or OCF does not warrant the performance
Please send all email inquiries to [email protected] or results of any installation containing their
products. This warranty disclaimer includes all
implied warranties, including the warranties or
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
People & Planet Arabian Fiberglass Insulation Company AFICO

Always First reserves the right to alter product specifications

without prior notice, as part of its policy of continued
development and improvement. The installation
AFICO’s products are all energy saving,
environmentally friendly, use even more recycled methods described in this leaflet are not compulsory.
materials and contribute to the fight against The choice of materials and methods of fixing are
global warming. the decision of the specifier, consultant or contractor.
For further information or advice on specification of
products, contact your local, sales office.
afico.com.sa
Availability
Manufactured by Arabian Fiberglass Insulation
Company, Ltd. AFICO member of Zamil Industrial
Co. (ZI), with headquarters and production facilities
AFICO is an affiliate of Owens Corning USA, and is a GIG Company, a subsidiary of Zamil Industrial located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, under license
from and utilizing the manufacturing specifications
Authorized Distributor: and technology of Owens-Corning Corporation OCF,
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.
Marketed throughout Saudi Arabia, the G.C.C.
countries, the Middle East and the Far East. AFICO
products are available directly from as well as
through a vast and reliable network of local
distributors.
Special products are manufactured on request.