GENERAL CATALOG - K-Flex USA

K-FLEX ® ELASTOMERIC FOAM TAPE - ECO TECHNICAL INFORMATIONMade in USADESCRIPTIONK-FLEX ® Elastomeric Foam Tape - ECOis an effective, halogen-free alternativeto tubing insulation in tight areas wheretraditional insulation will not suffice. It isa specially designed flexible, elastomericinsulation product.It is manufactured in 1/8" thicknessby 2" width by 30’ length, with pressuresensitive adhesive for applying to hotor cold pipes and fittings. The factoryappliedpressure-sensitive acrylic adhesiveadheres firmly and forms a long-lastingbond, while the closed cell structureof the product provides good thermal andlow moisture permeability properties.PHYSICAL PROPERTIESSkin SurfaceUSESK-FLEX ® Elastomeric Foam Tape - ECO isused to retard heat gain and prevent condensationor frost formation on cold waterplumbing, chilled water, and refrigerationlines. It also reduces heat flow for hotwater plumbing, liquid heating, and dualtemperature piping. K-FLEX ® ElastomericFoam Tape - ECO is ideal for insulatingshort runs of pipes or valves and fittingswhere it is impractical to install tubinginsulation. The tape can be applied inmultiple wraps (thickness) to meet variousservice conditions. As a halogen-freeproduct, it is suitable for stainless steelapplications.Smooth, green surface for excellent appearanceCompositionFlexible, halogen-free, closed cell elastomericinsulationColorGreenDimensions1/8" (3 mm) x 2" (50 mm) x 30’ (9.1 m) roll12 rolls per master cartonDensity4-8 lb/cu. ft.Thermal Conductivity .25 at 75°F, tested according to ASTM C-177Water Absorption 0.10 lbs./cut surface area, ASTM 1667Water Vapor Permeability0.10 perms-in (dry cup) ASTM E96Flammability CharacteristicsASTM E 84 25/50 RatedTemperature Limits-40°F (-40°C) to 200°F (93°C)Freight ClassificationTape, insulation, NOIBN. No label requiredAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSK-FLEX ® Elastomeric Foam Tape - ECOmay be applied to all diameter pipesand tubes by spiral winding. Removethe release paper as the tape is spiralwrappedaround the pipe. Avoid stretching.Edges may be butted or overlapped.The seams are sealed with slight handpressure. Surfaces to which K-FLEX ®Elastomeric Foam Tape - ECO is to beapplied must be dry and clean. For bestresults, apply at temperature above 40˚F(4˚C) and not on heated surfaces.SPECIFICATIONSK-FLEX ® Elastomeric Foam Tape - ECO ismanufactured using K-FLEX ECO elastomericsheet insulation and provides thesame great moisture-resistant and thermalproperties and protection for highertemperature range applications.THICKNESS RECOMMENDATIONS - TO CONTROL CONDENSATIONAir Temperature and Relative HumidityPipe Temp50°F (10°C) 32°F (0°C)77°F (25°C)/50% RH Single Layer 2 Layers85°F (29°C)/70% RH 3 Layers 4 LayersNOTE: Thickness recommendations calculated using 0.2575 K-factor (0.25 plus 3% test errorallowance)PAGE 89