Specialised services for industrial projects
Specifying FOAMGLAS® insulation
for industrial projects
If an insulation system is to be effective and durable in service, it should be designed correctly and installed in a way that complements its performance characteristics. The specification and installation of insulation systems is a specialized field. Specifications must be written to suit specific insulation materials, since layering, mastics and jacketing requirements will not be the same for different insulation products.
We maintain FOAMGLAS® insulation installation guide specifications for a wide variety of commercial and industrial insulation systems, to assist engineers, contractors and facility owners with all aspects of the design, installation and maintenance of their insulation systems. Our experienced Technical Services Engineers will provide you with personalized support and documentation to support your project objectives using reliable FOAMGLAS® insulation systems.
Thermal inspection and analysis
By reviewing the industrial design and construction drawings, we can help you identify potential equipment or system failures and safety problems, allowing you to intervene before serious issues arise. We work with you to determine suitable FOAMGLAS® cellular glass solutions based on the insulation specification, construction method and required service life.
The inspection and analysis report includes:
- Infrared thermal images
- Measurement results of heat flows
- Computer calculations
- An overview of our observations
- Recommended modifications
Contact your local sales engineer to arrange a detailed inspection and analysis of your project using FOAMGLAS® insulation.
Application testing
To help you understand the performance of FOAMGLAS® insulation systems under real-world conditions, we can carry out a range of system tests in our laboratories, including:
- Cold and cryogenic performance
- Hot service performance
- Corrosion under insulation
- Tank insulation for hot and cold storage
- Systems with high compressive strength for hot and cold temperatures
- Durability, including resistance to ageing, humidity and UV exposure
- Thermal performance and heat loss
- Fire performance including combustibility, flame spread and smoke development
General material tests
We can measure the physical, chemical, thermal and mechanical properties of our insulation - and associated materials such as adhesives, coverings, membranes and coatings - through a selection of measuring techniques including:
- Thermal conductivity including cryogenic to hot service applications
- Compressive strength, tensile strength and bending strength
- Density
- Water vapour permeability
- Chemical composition
- Chemical resistance including resistance to acids and bases
- Chemical durability
- Porosity
- Thermal expansion/contraction
- Hygroscopicity including capillarity and moisture absorption
Expert insulation advice
Our technical team supports the specification of appropriate FOAMGLAS® insulation solutions and provides technical guidance on:
- Meeting thermal transmittance (U-value) targets
- Preventing condensation
- Ensuring process temperatures and maximum boil-off
- The minimum insulation thickness for a safe surface temperature
- Temperature decrease in pipelines (with a flowing or stationary medium)
- Heat loss in underground pipes and structures
- Ensuring steam quality
- Considerations related to energy and emissions in building design
- The fire safety of applied systems
Contact our technical team or your local sales engineer for detailed calculations and application advice, and bespoke project support.
