POLYI SOCYANURATE

VAPOR BARRI ERS

MASTI CS
JACKETS

The DyTherm Insulation System delivers

the highest thermal performance
available on the market, and thus has
inherent environmental contributions
from reduced energy loss, and resultant
reduction in fossil fuel consumption.
Associated monetary benefits can be
significant! Life Cycle benefits of the
DyTherm Systems include not only cost
savings but also reduction of Global
Warming Potential and Ozone Depletion.

Dyplast’s commitment to energy efficiency,

sustainability and environmental responsi- poly is oc y anurate
bility is evident in the products and services v apor barriers
offered by the Company. For additional mas tic s
information on life cycle analysis and our jac k ets
commitment to environmental sustainability,
visit us at www.dyplast.com.

Refrigeration Pipe Insulation Systems

12501 NW 38th Avenue

Miami, FL 33054

800-433-5551
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The DyTherm® Insulation System
SUPERI OR I NSULATI ON SYSTEMS FOR AMMONIA REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT

Dyplast’s core competence is insulation for cryogenic to mid-temperature mechanical abuse. Dyplast’s Vapor Stop with Vapor Barrier Sheeting and Mastic
applications (typically from -297°F to +375°F), perfectly suited for refrigera- ISO-C1 has industry-leading
tion systems. Dyplast has long recognized that these demanding environ- certifications and approvals. Our DYPERM ® WRAP
ments require a superior insulation, within a well-designed insulation rigorous quality control program A zero-perm, 3-ply laminate vapor
system-properly installed to incorporate protection from hazards of the is audited by independent parties retarder constructed of a 1 mil aluminum
foil with 0.5 mil polyester film on both
process environment. Dyplast’s experience and research into alternative such as FM, UL and ICC. ISO-
sides. Recommended for low
insulation products for ammonia refrigeration have confirmed that polyiso- C1/2.0 (2 lb/ft³ density) is gener-
temperature piping including chill water to
cyanurate rigid foam, particularly ISO-C1® , represents the optimal core ally the best-in-class polyiso
cryogenics. Dyplast recommends that
insulant. ISO-C1 has inherent superior thermal efficiencies, while also product for refrigerant systems;
DyPerm Wrap be factory-applied to the
offering excellent physical properties that complement other components yet ISO-C1/2.5 provides compa- outer surface of the pipe insulation when
within the system. For instance its water absorption, vapor transmission, rable performance and is often possible, although it can be effectively
and compressive strength characteristics provide additional layers of used because of its additional field-applied as well.
defence if vapor barrier or jacketing protection is ever breached due to strength.

quality commitment for TH I R D PA RTY V E R I FI C ATI O N S :

your insulation needs E N D TO E N D A S S U R A N C E FR O M FM , U L , A N D I C C

Shop-applied Vapor Barrier with Self-seal Tape

DYTH ER M R EFR IGER ATION

INSULATION SYST EMS:
® tape made with 1 mil aluminum foil and a
• ISO-C1 POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION
• DYPERM® VAPOR BARRIER WRAP (zero-perm)
• DYPERM VAPOR BARRIER TAPE (zero-perm)
I S O-C1 ® P OLY I S O
Dyplast’s ISO-C1 series of polyiso rigid foams, produced as
bunstock, is based on polyurethane chemistry, yet with a
different ratio between the polyhydroxyl alcohol and
diisocyanate that yields improved fire/smoke performance and
DYPERM ® TAPE
A zero-perm, 3-ply laminate vapor barrier
B E N E FI TS A N D FE A TU R E S
Increased diligence must of course be exercised to optimize refrigeration 0.5 mil polyester film on both sides. The
insulation system performance while mitigating risks of future deterioration. tape is coated with a cold weather
Compared to cell-glass and XPS pipe billets, ISO-C1 has #1) lower initial solvent acrylic pressure-sensitive
capital cost, #2) higher energy adhesive system, combining superior

• MASTICS, ADHESIVES, SEALANTS better dimensional stability. Dyplast’s ISO-C1 has unique savings due to better thermal quick stick at normal temperatures and
certifications from both UL, FM, and ICC among others, as well conductivity, and #3) other superior performance below freezing.
• JACKETING as superior thermal efficiencies, moisture resistance, physical properties that
dimensional stability, and compressive strengths when mitigate operational risks
compared to alternatives. ISO-C1 is ideal for process over the long term. Even
temperature applications from -297°F to +300°F, and is ignoring ISO-C1’s lower
available in densities from 2 to 10 lb/ft³. capital cost, over the 20-year
life of an ammonia refrigera-
> -297 to +300 °F tion insulation system,
ISO-C1 could save $40,000
> Densities from 2 to 6 lb/ft3 per 100 linear feet of six Double Layer Expansion-Contraction Joint
> Class 1 insulation per ASTM E84 inch pipe compared to XPS, and even more versus a cell-glass system.
P R O C E S S E NV I RO NME NT S
> ISO-C1/2.0 has FM/UL documentation Yes, it can be argued that by simply adding greater thicknesses of XPS
The Process Environment encompasses
insulation the ISO advantage can be narrowed. Yet the appropriate
the multiple variables that add complexity
> ISO-C1/2.0 is covered by an ICC-ES Evaluation Report question is why an end-user should pay more in capital cost to narrow when configuring the optimal DyTherm
> ISO-C1 Thermal Conductivity (K-factor): the energy-savings gap with an insulant that is inherently less expen- Insulation System. Although several
0.16 initial; 0.18 aged sive and delivers better or comparable performance in all areas. environmental variables can be
modeled within the 3E-Plus software
(www.pipeinsulation.org), a
competent insulation engineer
should be consulted.