How to Install

Rubber Closed
Cell Elastomeric
Insulation in Tube
& Sheet Form
How to Install Rubber Closed Cell
Elastomeric Insulation in Tube &
Sheet Form
Scope
This guide is designed for the installation
technique of elastomeric closed cell pre -
formed Insulation in tube or sheet form. It
is recommended for elastomeric based
insulation which encompasses service
temperature of -40o C to +120o C.
“Proper installation is critical to the
insulation system’s performance. The
insulation must be sized properly and
the entire system must be closed to
outside air penetration for proper
performance. Using simple installation
techniques, it is easy to seal the
entire system, which is critical for
condensation control applications. All
Butt and Longitudinal Seams should
be sealed by use of either a solvent
based contact adhesive, applied
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA).
The use of electrical or duct tape is not
recommended. When using a contact
adhesive, the adhesive should be
applied to both surfaces. The insulation
must also be sealed around all Tees,
90s, Fittings, Valves and at the end of
the pipe runs to prevent ambient air for
entering the system.”
About Gulf-o-Flex
Gulf-o-Flex is the pioneer in the field of
elastomeric insulation products for the last
two decades. Our product range includes,
Flexible Pipes and Sheets for different
thermal insulation purposes.
We are an ISO 9001:2008 certified
company and products are manufactured
in compliance with the standards of
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TE S T I N G
AND MATERIALS (ASTM) C 5 1 8 .
Installation
Gulf-o-Flex slides easily over pipes or
tubing for quick installation. Slitting can be
done with a sharp knife.
All seams and butt joints should be sealed
with an approved contact adhesive (Gulf-
o-Glue is available on request) making
sure both surfaces to be joined are coated
with adhesive.
Fittings are fabricated from Miter.
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Butt Joint
How to unite Butt Joints with the help of adhesive i.e. Gulf-o-Glue

Adhesive
with the help
of brush

Seams
How to join seams by Pre-Slit and Pre-Glued Insulation on straight pipe

Miter Box
A Miter Box is a wood working tool
use to guide a hand saw - to make
precise miter cuts in a board.

For making number of cuts, see the

figure 1.1.

Use Miter Box for

Making Cuts
Fig. 1.1
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Elbows, Tees & Valves

How to join Elbows, Tees and Valves with the help of adhesive i.e. Gulf-o-Glue

45o miter cut for 90o ell

Length
Contact Adhesive

( TEE & VALVE )

Contact Adhesive

45o miter cuts

1/3 2/3
Length

( CROSS ) Length
1/2 1/2

Contact Adhesive 45o miter cuts

( 45o ELBOWS )
221/2 miter cut for 45o ell

Contact Adhesive

Duct Covering
How to install sheet for duct covering
Measuring Sheet
Sheet Cutting

Pasting Duct
Sheet Covering
Finish

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