ASTM C1710-22
(Guide)Standard Guide for Installation of Flexible Closed Cell Preformed Insulation in Tube and Sheet Form
Standard Guide for Installation of Flexible Closed Cell Preformed Insulation in Tube and Sheet Form
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This guide applies to flexible closed cell insulation tubing and sheet materials manufactured according to Specifications C534 and C1427. This standard is intended to provide a basic guide for installing these types of materials.
5.2 Confirm application use temperature is consistent with specified use temperature for material as defined in ASTM Specifications unless otherwise agreed upon with the manufacturer. There are different grades for each of the insulation types referred to in this guide, material and grade installed should be that specified.
5.3 This guide is not intended to cover all aspects associated with installation for all applications, consult the National, Commercial Industrial Insulation Standards (MICA Manual) or the specific product manufacturer for recommendations, or both. See ASHRAE Handbook (Fundamentals – Chapter 23) and ASHRAE Handbook (Refrigeration – Chapter 10).
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers recommended installation techniques for flexible closed cell pre-formed insulation in tube or sheet form. This guide is applicable to materials manufactured in accordance with Specification C534 (Elastomeric based insulation) or Specification C1427 (polyolefin based insulation). The materials covered in this guide encompass a service temperature of –297 to 300°F (–183 to 150°C) as indicated in the material specifications referenced above. Many of the recommendations made are specific to below ambient applications only.
1.2 The purpose of this guide is to optimize the thermal performance and longevity of installed closed cell flexible insulation systems. By following this guide, the owner, and designer can expect to achieve the energy savings expected and prevention of condensation under the specified design conditions. This document is limited to installation procedures and does not encompass system design.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
1.5 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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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: C1710 − 22
Standard Guide for
Installation of Flexible Closed Cell Preformed Insulation in
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Tube and Sheet Form
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1710; 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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This guide covers recommended installation techniques
C168Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
for flexible closed cell pre-formed insulation in tube or sheet
C534Specification for Preformed Flexible Elastomeric Cel-
form. This guide is applicable to materials manufactured in
lular Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form
accordance with Specification C534 (Elastomeric based insu-
C585Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal
lation) or Specification C1427 (polyolefin based insulation).
Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing
The materials covered in this guide encompass a service
C1427Specification for Extruded Preformed Flexible Cel-
temperature of –297 to 300°F (–183 to 150°C) as indicated in
lular Polyolefin Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular
the material specifications referenced above. Many of the
Form
recommendations made are specific to below ambient applica-
2.2 Other Standards:
tions only.
National Commerical, Industrial Insulation Standards
3
1.2 The purpose of this guide is to optimize the thermal
(MICA Manual)
4
performance and longevity of installed closed cell flexible
ASHRAE Handbook (Fundamentals – Chapter 23)
4
insulation systems. By following this guide, the owner, and
ASHRAE Handbook (Refrigeration – Chapter 10)
designercanexpecttoachievetheenergysavingsexpectedand
3. Terminology
prevention of condensation under the specified design condi-
tions. This document is limited to installation procedures and 3.1 Definitions—Terminology C168 shall be considered as
does not encompass system design. applying to the terms in this specification.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
3.2.1 seams—Longitudinal or horizontal cross-sections
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
where insulation meets and must be adhered to itself or other
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
system components.
and are not considered standard.
3.2.2 butt joints—Cross-sections where two pieces of tubu-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
larorsheetinsulationmustbeadheredtoitselforothersystem
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
components.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.3 vapor (water) stops—Locations / methods to prevent
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
water or water vapor from traveling from one pipe insulation
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
section to an adjacent insulation and prevent water traveling
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
down the annular space between the pipe insulation and the
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
tubular pipe.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.2.4 sleeving/multi layering—Applying another layer of
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
insulation over the first layer. This process is used when the
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2
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
1
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal the ASTM website.
3
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.40 on Insulation AvailablefromMICA(MidwestInsulationContractorsAssociation)16712Elm
Systems. Circle, Omaha, NE 68130. http://www.micainsulation.org.
4
Current edition approved March 1, 2022. Published April 2022. Originally Available from American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-
approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as C1710–21a. DOI: Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE), 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA
10.1520/C1710-22. 30329, http://www.ashrae.org.
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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: C1710 − 21a C1710 − 22
Standard Guide for
Installation of Flexible Closed Cell Preformed Insulation in
1
Tube and Sheet Form
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1710; 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 guide covers recommended installation techniques for flexible closed cell pre-formed insulation in tube or sheet form.
This guide is applicable to materials manufactured in accordance with Specification C534 (Elastomeric based insulation) or
Specification C1427 (polyolefin based insulation). The materials covered in this guide encompass a service temperature of –297
to 300°F (–183 to 150°C) as indicated in the material specifications referenced above. Many of the recommendations made are
specific to below ambient applications only.
1.2 The purpose of this guide is to optimize the thermal performance and longevity of installed closed cell flexible insulation
systems. By following this guide, the owner, and designer can expect to achieve the energy savings expected and prevention of
condensation under the specified design conditions. This document is limited to installation procedures and does not encompass
system design.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
1.5 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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C534 Specification for Preformed Flexible Elastomeric Cellular Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form
C585 Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing
C1427 Specification for Extruded Preformed Flexible Cellular Polyolefin Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form
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This guide 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, 2021March 1, 2022. Published October 2021April 2022. Originally approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as
C1710 – 21.C1710 – 21a. DOI: 10.1520/C1710-21A.10.1520/C1710-22.
2
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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2.2 Other Standards:
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National Commerical, Industrial Insulation Standards (MICA Manual)
4
ASHRAE Handbook (Fundamentals – Chapter 23)
4
ASHRAE Handbook (Refrigeration – Chapter 10)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Terminology C168 shall be considered as applying to the terms in this specification.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 seams—Longitudinal or horizontal cross-sections where insulation meets and must be adhered to itself or other system
components.
3.2.2 butt joints—Cross-sections where two pieces of tubular or sheet insulation must be adhered to itself or other system
components.
3.2.3 vapor (water) stops—Locations / methods to prevent water or water vapor from traveling from one pipe insulation section
to an adjacent insulation and prevent water traveling down the annular space between the pipe insulation and the tubular pipe.
3.2.4 sleeving/multi layering—Applying another layer of insulation over the first layer. This process is used when the insulation
thickness required is greater than
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Designation: C1710 − 22
Standard Guide for
Installation of Flexible Closed Cell Preformed Insulation in
1
Tube and Sheet Form
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1710; 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 2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This guide covers recommended installation techniques
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
for flexible closed cell pre-formed insulation in tube or sheet
C534 Specification for Preformed Flexible Elastomeric Cel-
form. This guide is applicable to materials manufactured in
lular Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form
accordance with Specification C534 (Elastomeric based insu-
C585 Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal
lation) or Specification C1427 (polyolefin based insulation).
Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing
The materials covered in this guide encompass a service
C1427 Specification for Extruded Preformed Flexible Cel-
temperature of –297 to 300°F (–183 to 150°C) as indicated in
lular Polyolefin Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular
the material specifications referenced above. Many of the
Form
recommendations made are specific to below ambient applica-
2.2 Other Standards:
tions only.
National Commerical, Industrial Insulation Standards
3
1.2 The purpose of this guide is to optimize the thermal
(MICA Manual)
4
performance and longevity of installed closed cell flexible
ASHRAE Handbook (Fundamentals – Chapter 23)
4
insulation systems. By following this guide, the owner, and
ASHRAE Handbook (Refrigeration – Chapter 10)
designer can expect to achieve the energy savings expected and
3. Terminology
prevention of condensation under the specified design condi-
tions. This document is limited to installation procedures and 3.1 Definitions—Terminology C168 shall be considered as
does not encompass system design. applying to the terms in this specification.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2.1 seams—Longitudinal or horizontal cross-sections
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
where insulation meets and must be adhered to itself or other
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
system components.
and are not considered standard.
3.2.2 butt joints—Cross-sections where two pieces of tubu-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
lar or sheet insulation must be adhered to itself or other system
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
components.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.3 vapor (water) stops—Locations / methods to prevent
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
water or water vapor from traveling from one pipe insulation
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
section to an adjacent insulation and prevent water traveling
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
down the annular space between the pipe insulation and the
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
tubular pipe.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.2.4 sleeving/multi layering—Applying another layer of
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
insulation over the first layer. This process is used when the
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2
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
1
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal the ASTM website.
3
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.40 on Insulation Available from MICA (Midwest Insulation Contractors Association) 16712 Elm
Systems. Circle, Omaha, NE 68130. http://www.micainsulation.org.
4
Current edition approved March 1, 2022. Published April 2022. Originally Available from American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-
approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as C1710 – 21a. DOI: Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE), 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA
10.1520/C1710-22. 30329, http://www.ashrae.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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