ASTM C1685-15

Standard Specification for Pneumatically Applied High-Temperature Fiber Thermal Insulation for Industrial Applications

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the composition, thermal performance, sound absorption performance, and physical properties of high-temperature fiber thermal insulation for use at temperatures from ambient to 3000°F (1649°C).  
1.2 The dry, loose high-temperature fibers shall be pneumatically conveyed to a chamber where they are mixed with a water-based chemical binder and then conveyed to a nozzle.  
1.3 The pneumatically applied, high-temperature fiber insulation is intended for use in industrial applications on flat, or nearly flat, surfaces. It is not intended for use on pipes.  
1.4 This specification addresses the use performance of this material in both thermal and acoustical applications.  
1.5 This specification does not address the requirements for fire-resistive insulation, but it does not preclude this material’s use in that capacity.  
1.6 This is a material specification only and is not intended to cover methods of application that are provided by the manufacturer.  
1.7 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.  
1.8 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-May-2015
• ICS: 27.220 - Heat recovery. Thermal insulation
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.23 - Blanket and Loose Fill Insulation

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1685 −15
Standard Specification for
Pneumatically Applied High-Temperature Fiber Thermal
1
Insulation for Industrial Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1685; 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 C133 Test Methods for Cold Crushing Strength and Modu-
lus of Rupture of Refractories
1.1 This specification covers the composition, thermal
C165 Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of
performance, sound absorption performance, and physical
Thermal Insulations
properties of high-temperature fiber thermal insulation for use
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
at temperatures from ambient to 3000°F (1649°C).
C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
1.2 The dry, loose high-temperature fibers shall be pneu-
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
matically conveyed to a chamber where they are mixed with a
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
water-based chemical binder and then conveyed to a nozzle.
C201 Test Method for Thermal Conductivity of Refractories
1.3 The pneumatically applied, high-temperature fiber insu-
C356 Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed High-
lation is intended for use in industrial applications on flat, or
Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soaking
nearly flat, surfaces. It is not intended for use on pipes.
Heat
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
1.4 This specification addresses the use performance of this
Insulation Lots
material in both thermal and acoustical applications.
C411 Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-
1.5 This specification does not address the requirements for
Temperature Thermal Insulation
fire-resistive insulation, but it does not preclude this material’s
C423 Test Method for SoundAbsorption and SoundAbsorp-
use in that capacity.
tion Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
1.6 This is a material specification only and is not intended
C447 Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Tempera-
to cover methods of application that are provided by the
ture of Thermal Insulations
manufacturer.
C665 Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insu-
1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
lation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Housing
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
C795 Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Con-
and are not considered standard.
tact with Austenitic Stainless Steel
C1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Prop-
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the erties Under Steady-State Conditions
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- C1104/C1104M Test Method for Determining the Water
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. C1113 Test Method for Thermal Conductivity of Refracto-
ries by Hot Wire (Platinum Resistance Thermometer
2. Referenced Documents
Technique)
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
C71 Terminology Relating to Refractories
Building Materials
E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
Tube Furnace at 750°C
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.23 on
E605 Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Sprayed
Blanket and Loose Fill Insulation.
Fire-Resistive Material (SFRM) Applied to Structural
Current edition approved June 1, 2015. Published July 2015. Last previous
edition was approved in 2008 as C1685 –08. DOI: 10.1520/C1685-15.
Members
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
E2231 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. Burning Characteristics
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C1685−15
TABLE 1 Performance Requirements (Excluding Acoustical)
Maximum Use Temperature, °F (°C)
Type I Type II Type III
2012 (1100) 2300 (1260) 3000 (1649)
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Apparent Thermal Conductivity, maximum Btu-in./h · ft ·
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Designation: C1685 − 08 C1685 − 15
Standard Specification for
Pneumatically Applied High-Temperature Fiber Thermal
1
Insulation for Industrial Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1685; 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, thermal performance, sound absorption performance, and physical properties of
high-temperature fiber thermal insulation for use at temperatures from ambient to 3000°F (1649°C).
1.2 The dry, loose high-temperature fibers shall be pneumatically conveyed to a nozzlechamber where they are mixed with a
water-based chemical binder.binder and then conveyed to a nozzle.
1.3 The pneumatically applied, high-temperature fiber insulation is intended for use in industrial applications on flat, or nearly
flat, surfaces. It is not intended for use on pipes.
1.4 This specification addresses the use performance of this material in both thermal and acoustical applications.
1.5 This specification does not address the requirements for fire-resistive insulation, but it does not preclude this material’s use
in that capacity.
1.6 This is a material specification only and is not intended to cover methods of application that are provided by the
manufacturer.
1.7 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.
1.8 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:
C71 Terminology Relating to Refractories
C133 Test Methods for Cold Crushing Strength and Modulus of Rupture of Refractories
C165 Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of 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
C201 Test Method for Thermal Conductivity of Refractories
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
C423 Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
C447 Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Temperature of Thermal Insulations
C665 Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing
C795 Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Contact 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 Blanket and Loose
Fill Insulation.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2008June 1, 2015. Published October 2008July 2015. Last previous edition was approved in 2008 as C1685 –08. DOI: 10.1520/C1685-08.
10.1520/C1685-15.
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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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C1685 − 15
C1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties Under Steady-State Conditions
C1104/C1104M Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
C1113 Test Method for Thermal Conductivity of Refractories by Hot Wire (Platinum Resistance Thermometer Technique)
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C
E605 Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material (SFRM) Applied to Structural Members
E2231 Practice
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