ASTM C592-13

Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers mineral fiber blanket insulation and blanket-type pipe insulation (metal-mesh covered) and (industrial type). The mineral fiber blanket shall be composed of rock, slag, or glass processed from the molten state into fibrous form, covered with or without metal mesh, metal mesh secured with metallic supporting wire, covered with or without facings for industrial type blanket-type pipe, and bonded with or without an organic binder. Types of facings for one or both sides of blanket units shall be specified. When both sides are to be faced, units are permitted to have the same or different types on the two sides. Each piece of industrial type or metal-mesh covered insulation shall be coherent to permit handling/transportation and installation as a unit. A detectable odor emission of objectionable nature recorded by more than two of the five panel members shall constitute rejection of the material. When tested and evaluated, the corrosion resulting from the unfaced insulation blanket in contact with metal plates shall be judged to be no greater than comparative plates in contact with sterile cotton. Alternative test for corrosiveness to steel is with a mass loss corrosion rate to the steel test sample exposed to the unfaced insulation extract not to exceed that of the 5 ppm chloride solution. The averaged maximum shot content of mineral fiber rock or slag type products shall not exceed 25 % by weight. When tested, the blanket insulation shall not warp, flame, or glow during hot surface exposure. When tested, the blanket mid-point temperature shall not at any time exceed the hot surface temperature by more than 100°F (55.5°C). When tested for non-combustibility, the blanket insulation shall not exceed the recorded temperature rise more than 54°F (30°C) with no flaming and weight loss exceeding 5 %.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the composition, dimensions, and physical properties of mineral fiber (rock, slag, or glass) metal mesh covered and industrial type blanket and blanket-type pipe insulation (typically on 24 in. (610 mm) diameters or larger)). Its use is for cooled surfaces at temperatures operating below ambient to 0°F (−18°C) and on heated surfaces on expansion joints to large diameter vessels and tanks operating at temperatures up to 1200°F (649°C). Specific applications outside the actual use temperatures shall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and purchaser.  
1.2 For satisfactory performance, properly installed protective vapor retarders or barriers shall be used on below ambient temperature applications to reduce movement of moisture/water vapor through or around the insulation towards the colder surface. Failure to use a vapor retarder can lead to insulation and system damage. Refer to Practice C921 to aid material selection. Although vapor retarder properties are not part of this specification, properties required in Specification C1136 are pertinent to applications or performance.  
1.3 The orientation of the fibers within the blanket is primarily parallel to the heated surface. This specification does not cover fabricated pipe and tank wrap insulation where the insulation has been cut and fabricated to provide fiber orientation that is perpendicular to the heated surface.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to provide the performance requirements of hourly-rated fire systems. Consult the manufacturer for the appropriate system.  
1.5 See Supplementary Requirements for modifications to sections in this standard only when specified by purchaser in the contract or order from the U.S. Military specifications utilized by the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and the Naval Systems Command.  
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.7 This standard does not pu...

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2013
• ICS: 27.220 - Heat recovery. Thermal insulation
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.23 - Blanket and Loose Fill Insulation

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C592-12 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C1696-20 - Standard Guide for Industrial Thermal Insulation Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C1558-19 - Standard Guide for Development of Standard Data Records for Computerization of Thermal Transmission Test Data for Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C592 −13
StandardSpecification for
Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe
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Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C592; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 1.6 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
1.1 This specification covers the composition, dimensions,
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and physical properties of mineral fiber (rock, slag, or glass)
and are not considered standard.
metal mesh covered and industrial type blanket and blanket-
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
typepipeinsulation(typicallyon24in.(610mm)diametersor
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
larger)).Itsuseisforcooledsurfacesattemperaturesoperating
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
below ambient to 0°F (−18°C) and on heated surfaces on
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
expansion joints to large diameter vessels and tanks operating
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
at temperatures up to 1200°F (649°C). Specific applications
outside the actual use temperatures shall be agreed upon
2. Referenced Documents
between the manufacturer and purchaser.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 For satisfactory performance, properly installed protec-
C167Test Methods forThickness and Density of Blanket or
tive vapor retarders or barriers shall be used on below ambient
Batt Thermal Insulations
temperature applications to reduce movement of moisture/
C168Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
water vapor through or around the insulation towards the
C177Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
colder surface. Failure to use a vapor retarder can lead to
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
insulation and system damage. Refer to Practice C921 to aid
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
material selection. Although vapor retarder properties are not
C356Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed High-
part of this specification, properties required in Specification
Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soaking
C1136 are pertinent to applications or performance.
Heat
1.3 The orientation of the fibers within the blanket is
C390Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
primarilyparalleltotheheatedsurface.Thisspecificationdoes
Insulation Lots
not cover fabricated pipe and tank wrap insulation where the
C411Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-
insulation has been cut and fabricated to provide fiber orien-
Temperature Thermal Insulation
tation that is perpendicular to the heated surface.
C447Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Tempera-
ture of Thermal Insulations
1.4 This standard does not purport to provide the perfor-
C518Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
mance requirements of hourly-rated fire systems. Consult the
Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
manufacturer for the appropriate system.
C665SpecificationforMineral-FiberBlanketThermalInsu-
1.5 See Supplementary Requirements for modifications to
lation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured
sections in this standard only when specified by purchaser in
Housing
the contract or order from the U.S. Military specifications
C680Practice for Estimate of the Heat Gain or Loss and the
utilizedbytheU.S.DepartmentofDefense,Departmentofthe
Surface Temperatures of Insulated Flat, Cylindrical, and
Navy, and the Naval Systems Command.
Spherical Systems by Use of Computer Programs
C795Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Con-
tact with Austenitic Stainless Steel
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.23 on
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Blanket and Loose Fill Insulation. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013. Published December 2013. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1966. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as C592–12. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/C0592-13. the ASTM website.
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Designation: C592 − 12 C592 − 13
Standard Specification for
Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type Pipe
1
Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C592; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the composition, dimensions, and physical properties of mineral fiber (rock, slag, or glass) metal
mesh covered and industrial type blanket and blanket-type pipe insulation (typically on 24 in. (610 mm) diameters or larger)). Its
use is for cooled surfaces at temperatures operating below ambient to 0°F (−18°C) and on heated surfaces on expansion joints to
large diameter vessels and tanks operating at temperatures up to 1200°F (649°C). Specific applications outside the actual use
temperatures shall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and purchaser.
1.2 For satisfactory performance, properly installed protective vapor retarders or barriers shall be used on below ambient
temperature applications to reduce movement of moisture/water vapor through or around the insulation towards the colder surface.
Failure to use a vapor retarder can lead to insulation and system damage. Refer to Practice C921 to aid material selection. Although
vapor retarder properties are not part of this specification, properties required in Specification C1136 are pertinent to applications
or performance.
1.3 The orientation of the fibers within the blanket is primarily parallel to the heated surface. This specification does not cover
fabricated pipe and tank wrap insulation where the insulation has been cut and fabricated to provide fiber orientation that is
perpendicular to the heated surface.
1.4 This standard does not purport to provide the performance requirements of hourly-rated fire systems. Consult the
manufacturer for the appropriate system.
1.5 See Supplementary Requirements for modifications to sections in this standard only when specified by purchaser in the
contract or order from the U.S. Military specifications utilized by the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and
the Naval Systems Command.
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
requirements prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C167 Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Blanket or Batt Thermal Insulations
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the
Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
C356 Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed High-Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soaking Heat
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots
C411 Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation
C447 Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Temperature of Thermal Insulations
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.23 on Blanket and Loose
Fill Insulation.
Current edition approved May 1, 2012Nov. 1, 2013. Published June 2012December 2013. Originally approved in 1966. Last previous edition approved in 20102012 as
C592 – 10.C592 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/C0592-12.10.1520/C0592-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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TABLE 1 Physical Requirements
A
Properties Type I Type II Type III Type IV
Maximum use temperature °F (°C) 850 (454) 1200 (649) 1200 (649) 1200 (649)
(see 6.2.1) (Excluding metal
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