ASTM C1101/C1101M-06

Standard Test Methods for Classifying the Flexibility or Rigidity of Mineral Fiber Blanket and Board Insulation

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Classification of insulation relative to flexibility or rigidity is useful in establishing installation and application characteristics.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the procedures for the classification of mineral fiber insulation as flexible, resilient flexible, semirigid, or rigid.
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other.
1.3 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: 31-Oct-2006
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.32 - Mechanical Properties

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1101/C1101M-00 - Standard Test Methods for Classifying the Flexibility or Rigidity of Mineral Fiber Blanket and Board Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Replaced By: ASTM C1101/C1101M-06(2012) - Standard Test Methods for Classifying the Flexibility or Rigidity of Mineral Fiber Blanket and Board Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-May-2012
• Referred By: ASTM C612-14(2019) - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM C1728-23 - Standard Specification for Flexible Aerogel Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM C553-13(2019) - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial and Industrial Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Referred By: ASTM C892-19 - Standard Specification for High-Temperature Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1101/C1101M–06
Standard Test Methods for
Classifying the Flexibility or Rigidity of Mineral Fiber
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Blanket and Board Insulation
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationC1101/C1101M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
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 5.2 Rigidity Tester, consisting of two horizontal, parallel,
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⁄2-in. NPS iron pipe supports (outside diameter 0.840 in. [21.3
1.1 These test methods cover the procedures for the classi-
mm]) at least 24 in. [610 mm] long and spaced 30 in. [762 mm]
fication of mineral fiber insulation as flexible, resilient flexible,
apart and horizontally to each other.
semirigid, or rigid.
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
6. Sampling
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
6.1 Atestsampleshallconsistofonerepresentativepackage
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
of insulation. One test specimen measuring 12 in. by 12 in.
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must
[305 by 305 mm] and of full thickness shall be randomly cut
be used independently of the other.
from the sample for flexibility testing. If the rigidity portion of
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the procedure is to be performed, a test specimen measuring 32
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
in. [813 mm] long, and between 6 and 24 in. [152 and 610 mm]
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
wide, and of full thickness shall be randomly cut from the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
sample.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
7. Procedure
2. Referenced Documents
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7.1 Test for Flexibility—Bend the 12 by 12-in. [305 by
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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305-mm] piece of insulation over the ⁄2 in. NPS iron pipe
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
through an angle of 90° and examine the outer surface for
3. Terminology visible rupture.
7.2 Test for Resilient Flexibility—If no rupture occurs after
3.1 Definitions—Terminology C168 shall be considered as
undergoing the 90° bending in 7.1, release the bent insulation.
applying to the terms used in these test methods.
7.3 If the insulation is not classified as flexible or resilient
4. Significance and Use
flexible, it shall be tested in accordance with 7.4 to determine
the degree of rigidity.
4.1 Classification of insulation relative to flexibility or
7.4 Test for Semirigidity and Rigidity—Place the 32 in. [813
rigidity is useful in establishing installation and application
mm] long piece of insulation on the two horizontal, parallel,
characteristics.
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⁄2-in. NPS iron pipe supports spaced 30 in. [762 mm] apart.
5. Apparatus
After 5 min have elapsed, measure the sag of the insulation to
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the nearest 0.05 in. [1.3 mm] at the center of the span, from a
5.1 Iron Pipe, ⁄2-in. NPS (outside diameter 0.840 in. [21.3
straight line connecting two points on the insulation’s surface
mm]) measuring at least 12 in. [305 mm] in length.
directly above the supports.
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These test methods a
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