We solved the science of safely insulating air ducts.

We solved the science of safely insulating air ducts.
Patented duct liners eliminate fibers,
stop mold, reduce noise – while they insulate.
Armaflex®: The IAQ Insulation™
Now you can safely insulate & quiet air ducts
without fibers!
• Clean air is critical to student health and
performance.
• One in four students has allergies.
• Moisture in air ducts can lead to mold
and allergens, particularly in class rooms
and dormitories.
• Colleges spend millions of dollars cleaning
and replacing fiber glass ductwork
damaged by moisture and mold.
Colleges
High performance facilities need high
performing duct insulation. From the
DOE to the EPA, there is growing
awareness that there’s much more to
creating energy efficient facilities than
stuffing the building envelope.
The nation is now taking a closer look at how we insulate
– or fail to properly insulate and protect – a building’s air
distribution system. Air duct insulation is critical to energy
efficiency, indoor air quality and mold resistance. While fiber
glass has been a common “duct lining”, there is increased
awareness that it is the wrong choice inside air ducts because
of fibers, moisture intrusion and damage.
Many institutions have now learned –
sometimes after expensive mold remediation –
that there is a better duct liner. Fiber-free,
mold-resistant Armaflex is safe, energyefficient, protects indoor air quality and
reduces noise. Unlike fiber glass, its closed cell
structure provides built-in moisture and mold
resistance. It adds great value at a fraction of
a building’s total budget.
For added protection, Armaflex is the
only insulation made with Microban®
antimicrobial protection – exclusively
EPA registered for air duct
insulation!
We can no longer ignore the full potential of a safely and
properly insulated duct system. The costs, benefits and
consequences are too great.
FACT:
Only Armaflex insulation is uniquely engineered
and patented for Duct Systems – without fibers.
College-safe Armaflex insulation is backed by years of technical expertise. It combines our original closed cell foam
technology and our patented self-adhering system with the evolving sciences of IAQ and antimicrobial protection. These are the
same technologies incorporated into world-famous Armaflex pipe insulation.
Armacell duct liners are engineered to add significant protection and value:
n Long-term energy efficiency & cost savings
• R-4.2 performance at 1˝ thickness
• Supports LEED initiatives, ASHRAE 90.1
• Durable closed cell structure and smooth surface reduce
maintenance and replacement costs
n Fiber-free IAQ protection
• Closed cell elastomeric foam helps eliminate fibers
from indoor air circulation
• Formaldehyde-free and low VOC
• Clean, dust-free, nonparticulating, non-eroding
n Advanced moisture protection
• Closed cell structure blocks moisture penetration and
“wicking” that lead to mold, loss of thermal efficiency and
costly replacement
• Unlike fiber glass, no easily-punctured separate vapor
barrier (jacket)
n Building safety protection
• Plenum-rated for fire and smoke
• Meets the critical 25/50 flame spread and smoke
generation requirements of National Fire Protection
Agency standards 90A and 90B for duct linings
n Built-in mold protection
• Only Armacell duct liners are made with EPA-registered
Microban antimicrobial additive
• Can’t wear off or wash away
• First insulation products tested and listed in the GREENGUARD™ Microbial Resistance Listing Program
n Noise protection
• Reduces HVAC noise levels through sound absorption
and blocking
• Good NRC values, excellent STC
• Dense enough to provide excellent sound deadening
(vibration dampening) of HVAC rattle in metal ducts
It’s time to insulate air ducts correctly – with the IAQ Insulation™ from Armacell.
FACT: When fiber glass insulation gets wet, the EPA
and fiberglass manufacturers (NAIMA) recommend
that it be removed and thrown away as soon as
possible to prevent mold and fungi growth.
“We clean fiber glass lined ducts every day.
Whenever we find any broken apart, which
is pretty common, we always recommend
Armaflex”
Jim Choquette, Senior Project Manager, Duct and Vent Cleaning
of America
“Porous materials such as internal fibrous
glass liner have been identified as a major
source of fungal contamination.”
ASHRAE Journal, April 2004
How Microban® antimicrobial
protection works:
Microban antimicrobial product
protection — An Armacell exclusive
for insulation.
When microbes come in contact with the insulation surface, Microban
protection penetrates the cell wall of the microorganism, disabling its
ability to function, grow and reproduce.
Because the protection is built in during the manufacturing process,
it will not wash off or wear away. This gives AP Armaflex products an
added level of protection against mold and mildew.
Microban additives can be found in the products of leading
consumer, industrial and building products manufacturers:
DUPONT (in residential air filters and water filters)
Holmes air purifiers
American Standard
Lucite
Oreck
Kenmore
Amana
Lennox (a/c drain pans)
… plus many more applications worldwide
Microban particles
AP Armaflex closed cell structure
Can we help?
Being responsible for college facilities means you have a lot to think about day-to-day.
Insulation doesn’t need to be one of them. That’s where we can help you. We’re the
mechanical insulation experts and can take some of the worry out of saving energy and
creating cleaner colleges.
Here’s how to make the No Fibers, No Mold Choice
for Your Facilities:
• Contact Armacell Customer Service at 1-800-866-5638
• Or e-mail us at info.us@armacell.com
• Or visit our website at www.armacell.com
When microbes come in
contact with the insulation
surface, Microban
protection penetrates the
microbe’s cell wall, disabling
its ability to function, grow
and reproduce.
Helping Rebuild
Armacell “IAQ Insulation”
America’s Buildings: engineered for Colleges
One duct system at
AP Armaflex SA (Selfa time.
Adhering) Duct Liners
®
From Colleges…
Fiber-free closed cell elastomeric foam
sheets and rolls with patented, laborsaving PSA (adhesive) system.
• NRC 0.50, excellent sound blocking
and vibration dampening
• Recommended by duct cleaners
nationwide
AP Coilflex® Duct Liner
to Hospitals…
Fiber-free elastomeric foam rolls, highly
conformable for factory application.
• Engineered especially for sheet
metal shops
• Labor saving fabrication
• NRC 0.60, excellent sound blocking
and vibration dampening
AP Armaflex Sheets and Rolls
(Regular and Self-Adhering)
to the Katrina-ravaged
Louisiana Superdome…
Fiber-free closed cell elastomeric foam
sheets and rolls for insulating mechanical
systems, larger surfaces, tanks and fittings.
• The number one choice for applications
-297°F to +180/220°F
• Found on the job in mechanical rooms
of commercial and institutional buildings
worldwide
AP Armaflex Pipe Insulation
(Regular and Self-Seal)
America is replacing
fibrous glass liner with
fiber-free, mold-free
Armaflex: The IAQ Duct
Insulation for safe, healthy
and productive environments.
The world’s original fiber-free, closed cell
elastomeric foam tubular pipe insulation for
preventing energy waste and water vapor
transmission / condensation.
• The number one choice for applications
-297°F to +220°F
• Specified and installed in more
condensation prevention applications
than any comparable product
ArmaTuff PLUS II Exterior
Duct Insulation
Heavy duty laminated Armaflex elastomeric
foam sheets and rolls for long-lasting
protection.
• UV-resistant, chemical-resistant
16 mil laminate
• Maintenance-free, no painting required
• Tough as metal, puncture-resistant
• Smooth white or silver surface
ARMACELL LLC
7600 Oakwood Street Extension
P.O. Box 1038
Mebane, NC 27302
TEL: 1 800 866-5638
FAX: 919 304-3847
E-MAIL: info.us@armacell.com
INTERNET: www.armacell.com
MICROBAN is a registered trademark of Microban Products Company.
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