ASTM C1710-15

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 Specification C534 and Specification 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 26) and ASHRAE Handbook (Refrigeration – Chapter 33)
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°F to 300°F ( -183°C 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Sep-2015
• ICS: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.40 - Insulation Systems

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1710-11 - Standard Guide for Installation of Flexible Closed Cell Preformed Insulation in Tube and Sheet Form
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C450-18 - Standard Practice for Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting Covers for NPS Piping, and Vessel Lagging
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2015

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1710 − 15
StandardGuide 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. 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 C534 Specification for Preformed Flexible Elastomeric Cel-
lular Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form
1.1 This guide covers recommended installation techniques
C585 Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal
for flexible closed cell pre-formed insulation in tube or sheet
Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing
form. This guide is applicable to materials manufactured in
C1427 Specification for Extruded Preformed Flexible Cel-
accordance with Specification C534 (Elastomeric based insu-
lular Polyolefin Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular
lation) or Specification C1427 (polyolefin based insulation).
Form
The materials covered in this guide encompass a service
2.2 Other Standards:
temperature of -297°F to 300°F ( -183°C to 150 °C) as
National Commerical, Industrial Insulation Standards
indicatedinthematerialspecificationsreferencedabove.Many
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(MICA Manual)
of the recommendations made are specific to below ambient
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ASHRAE Handbook (Fundamentals – Chapter 26)
applications only.
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ASHRAE Handbook (Refrigeration – Chapter 33)
1.2 The purpose of this guide is to optimize the thermal
performance and longevity of installed closed cell flexible
3. Terminology
insulation systems. By following this guide, the owner, and
3.1 Definitions—C168shallbeconsideredasapplyingtothe
designercanexpecttoachievetheenergysavingsexpectedand
terms in this specification.
prevention of condensation under the specified design condi-
tions. This document is limited to installation procedures and
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
does not encompass system design.
3.2.1 seams—Longitudinal or horizontal cross-sections
where insulation meets and must be adhered to itself or other
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
system components.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.2.2 butt joints—Cross-sections where two pieces of tubu-
and are not considered standard.
lar or sheet insulation must be adhered to itself or other system
components.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.2.3 vapor (water) stops—Locations / methods to prevent
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
water or water vapor from traveling from one pipe insulation
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- section to an adjacent insulation and prevent water traveling
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
down the annular space between the pipe insulation and the
tubular pipe.
2. Referenced Documents
3.2.4 sleeving/multi layering—Applying another layer of
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2.1 ASTM Standards: insulation over the first layer. This process is used when the
insulation thickness required is greater than that which is
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
commercially available. This technique is also employed when
proper installation practice requires multiple layers and or
1 staggered joint application, even if a single layer thickness is
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.40 on Insulation available.
Systems.
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2015. Published December 2015. Originally
approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as C1710–11.
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DOI:10.1520/C1710–15. AvailablefromMICA(MidwestInsulationContractorsAssociation)16712Elm
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Circle, Omaha, NE 68130. http://www.micainsulation.org.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE), 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA
the ASTM website. 30329, http://www.ashrae.org.
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4. Summary of Guide vessels, fittings and tools. Avoid dust, dirt, oil or water on
surfaces and equipment. It is recommended to apply insulation
4.1 Properinsulationthicknessshallbeinstalle
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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 − 11 C1710 − 15
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°F
to 300°F ( -183°C 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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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
2.2 Other Standards:
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National Commerical, Industrial Insulation Standards (MICA Manual)
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ASHRAE Handbook (Fundamentals – Chapter 26)
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ASHRAE Handbook (Refrigeration – Chapter 33)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—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.
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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, 2011Sept. 15, 2015. Published October 2011December 2015. Originally approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 20092011
as C1710–09. DOI:10.1520/C1710–11.–11. DOI:10.1520/C1710–15.
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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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Available from MICA (Midwest Insulation Contractors Association) 16712 Elm Circle, Omaha, NE 68130. http://www.micainsulation.org.
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Available from American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE), 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329,
http://www.ashrae.org.
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3.2.3 vapor (water) stops—Locations / methods to prevent water or water vapor from traveling into or down a tubular pipe
section.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 th
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