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ASTM C1729-21

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Standard Specification for Aluminum Jacketing for Insulation

Standard Specification for Aluminum Jacketing for Insulation

ABSTRACT
This specification covers aluminum jacketing for thermal and acoustical insulation operating at either above or below ambient temperatures and in both indoor and outdoor locations. It provides physical requirements for aluminum jacketing for thermal and acoustical insulation. Classification of aluminum jacketing is based on three factors: outer surface treatment and emittance, alloy and temper per Specification B209, and moisture retarder. The specification covers physical properties, minimum thickness for pipe jacketing, and permissible thickness tolerances. Test methods cover total hemispherical emittance, surface burning characteristics, metal sheet thickness, pinholes in moisture retarder, pencil hardness, and water vapor transmission rate of the moisture retarder.
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1.1 This specification covers aluminum jacketing for thermal and acoustical insulation operating at either above or below ambient temperatures and in both indoor and outdoor locations. It does not cover insulation jacketing made from other materials such as mastics, fiber reinforced plastic, PVC, or stainless steel nor does it cover the details of thermal or acoustical insulation systems.  
1.2 This specification provides physical requirements for aluminum jacketing for thermal and acoustical insulation. Guide C1423 provides guidance in selecting jacketing materials and their safe use.  
1.3 This is a material specification and does not imply any performance of the installed system using the materials specified herein. For information about installation of aluminum jacketing, see (1).2  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
Note 1: A version of this specification in SI units is available as Specification C1729M.  
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
28-Feb-2021
ICS
91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
Technical Committee
C16 - Thermal Insulation
Drafting Committee
C16.40 - Insulation Systems
Current Stage
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ASTM C835-06(2020) - Standard Test Method for Total Hemispherical Emittance of Surfaces up to 1400°C
Effective Date
01-Mar-2020
Refers
ASTM F1249-20 - Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor
Effective Date
01-Jun-2020

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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:C1729 −21
Standard Specification for
1
Aluminum Jacketing for Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1729; 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.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers aluminum jacketing for ther-
mal and acoustical insulation operating at either above or B209Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
below ambient temperatures and in both indoor and outdoor Sheet and Plate
locations. It does not cover insulation jacketing made from B487Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide
other materials such as mastics, fiber reinforced plastic, PVC,
Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of
or stainless steel nor does it cover the details of thermal or
Cross Section
acoustical insulation systems.
C168Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C450Practice for Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting
1.2 This specification provides physical requirements for
Covers for NPS Piping, and Vessel Lagging
aluminum jacketing for thermal and acoustical insulation.
C585Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal
Guide C1423 provides guidance in selecting jacketing materi-
Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing
als and their safe use.
C835Test Method for Total Hemispherical Emittance of
1.3 This is a material specification and does not imply any
Surfaces up to 1400°C
performance of the installed system using the materials speci-
C1371Test Method for Determination of Emittance of
fied herein. For information about installation of aluminum
Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emis-
2
jacketing, see (1).
someters
C1423Guide for Selecting Jacketing Materials for Thermal
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Insulation
asstandard.Nootherunitsofmeasurementareincludedinthis
C1729MSpecification for Aluminum Jacketing for Insula-
standard.
tion
NOTE 1—A version of this specification in SI units is available as
C1785Test Method for Concentration of Pinhole Detections
Specification C1729M.
in Moisture Barriers on Metal Jacketing
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D3363Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Building Materials
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
F1249Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
Infrared Sensor
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4
2.2 AAMA Standard:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
AAMA 2605Specification, Performance Requirements and
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coat-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels (with Coil
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Coating Appendix)
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
3
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.40 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Insulation Systems. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved March 1, 2021. Published March 2021. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as C1729–19. DOI: the ASTM website.
4
10.1520/C1729-21. Available from American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA),
2
The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to a list of references at the end of 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4268, http://
this standard. www.aamanet.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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C1729−21
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2.3 ANSI Standard: 3.2.11 polyfilm—in relation to metal jacketing, a three-layer
ANSI H35.2/H35.2(M)Dimensional Tolerances for Alumi- film used as a moisture retarder on metal jacketing consisting
num Mill Products of one layer of ethy
...

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: C1729 − 19 C1729 − 21
Standard Specification for
1
Aluminum Jacketing for Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1729; 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 aluminum jacketing for thermal and acoustical insulation operating at either above or below ambient
temperatures and in both indoor and outdoor locations. It does not cover insulation jacketing made from other materials such as
mastics, fiber reinforced plastic, PVC, or stainless steel nor does it cover the details of thermal or acoustical insulation systems.
1.2 This specification provides physical requirements for aluminum jacketing for thermal and acoustical insulation. Guide C1423
provides guidance in selecting jacketing materials and their safe use.
1.3 This is a material specification and does not imply any performance of the installed system using the materials specified herein.
2
For information about installation of aluminum jacketing, see (1).
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
NOTE 1—A version of this specification in SI units is available as Specification C1729M.
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
B209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate
B487 Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of Cross Section
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C450 Practice for Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting Covers for NPS Piping, and Vessel Lagging
C585 Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.40 on Insulation
Systems.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2019March 1, 2021. Published September 2019March 2021. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 20172019
as C1729 – 17.C1729 – 19. DOI: 10.1520/C1729-19.10.1520/C1729-21.
2
The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to a list of references at the end of this standard.
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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C1729 − 21
C835 Test Method for Total Hemispherical Emittance of Surfaces up to 1400°C
C1371 Test Method for Determination of Emittance of Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emissometers
C1423 Guide for Selecting Jacketing Materials for Thermal Insulation
C1729M Specification for Aluminum Jacketing for Insulation
C1785 Test Method for Concentration of Pinhole Detections in Moisture Barriers on Metal Jacketing
D3363 Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
F1249 Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor
4
2.2 AAMA Standard:
AAMA 2605 Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on
Aluminum Extrusions and Panels (with Coil Coating Appendix)
5
2.3 ANSI Standard:
ANSI H35.2/H35.2(M) Dimensional Tolerances for Aluminum Mill Products
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions in Terminology C168 apply to terms used in this specification.
3.
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1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
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1.4.1 The pipe insulation lineal thermal resistance and conductance,  
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1.4.5 The areal thermal resistance and conductance, and  
1.4.6 The areal thermal transference.
Note 1: In this test method the preferred resistance, conductance, and transference are the lineal values computed for a unit length of pipe. These must not be confused with the corresponding areal properties computed on a unit area basis which are more applicable to flat slab geometr...

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ASTM C533-17(2023)(Specification)
Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation

ABSTRACT
This specification covers calcium silicate block and pipe thermal insulation for use on surfaces. Thermal insulation shall be of the following types: Type I; Type IA; and Type II. Calcium silicate thermal insulation shall consist principally of hydrous calcium silicate usually with the incorporation of fibrous reinforcement. The insulation shall conform to the physical requirements specified. Following test methods shall be performed: block insulation; pipe insulation; apparent thermal conductivity; linear shrinkage after heat soaking; flexural strength; compressive strength; mass loss by tumbling; hot surface performance; surface burning characteristics; stress corrosion performance; and moisture content by dry weight.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers calcium silicate block and pipe thermal insulation for use on surfaces with temperatures between 80 and 1700°F (27 to 927°C), unless otherwise agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method (Section 12) described in this specification: 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM C1374-18(2023)(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Determination of Installed Thickness of Pneumatically Applied Loose-Fill Building Insulation

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method was designed to give the manufacturer of loose-fill insulation products a way of determining what the initial installed thickness should be in a horizontal open attic for pneumatic applications.  
5.2 The installed thickness value developed by this test method is intended to provide guidance to the installer in order to achieve a minimum mass/unit area for a given R-value.  
5.3 For the purpose of product design, testing should be done at a variety of R-values. At least three R-values should be used: the lowest R-value on the product label, the highest R-value on the product label, and an R-value near the midpoint of the R-value range.
Note 1: For quality control purposes, testing may be done at one R-value of R-19 (h×ft 2×°F/Btu) or higher.  
5.4 Specimens are blown in a manner consistent with the intended installation procedure. Blowing machine settings should be representative of those typically used for field application with that machine.  
5.5 The material blown for a given R-value as part of the installed thickness test equals the installed mass/unit area times the test chamber area. This mass can be calculated from information provided on the package label at the R-value prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the installed thickness of pneumatically applied loose-fill building insulations prior to settling by simulating an open attic with horizontal blown applications.  
1.2 This test method is a laboratory procedure for use by manufacturers of loose-fill insulation for product design, label development, and quality control testing. The apparatus used produces installed thickness results at a given mass/unit area.  
1.3 This test method is not the same as the design density procedures described in Test Methods C520 or Specifications C739 or C764.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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