This specification details the minimum property, design and construction requirements for flexible removable and reusable blanket insulation for hot service of above ambient temperatures. Insulation must be one of the following flexible fibrous materials acceptable for the maximum temperature of service: high temperature fiber blanket of any type or grade; needled glass fiber mechanically bonded felt; and mineral fiber blanket of the type suitable for the application. The material for the outer jacket liner and straps, where used, shall either be plain woven glass fiber fabric or that which has been treated with a water resistant compound such as silicone or fluorocarbon, and conforms with the following requirements: minimum weight; breaking strength; tear strength; burst strength; abrasion resistance; color; temperature resistance; and flame resistance.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for materials and fabrication of flexible removable and reusable blanket insulation for hot service, from above ambient temperatures to 1000°F (538°C).

1.2 This specification separately addresses both outdoor and indoor applications.

1.3 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.

1.4 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 (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation

C553 Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial and Industrial Applications

C680 Practice for Estimate of the Heat Gain or Loss and the Surface Temperatures of Insulated Flat, Cylindrical, and Spherical Systems by Use of Computer Programs

C892 Specification for High-Temperature Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation

C1086 Specification for Glass Fiber Mechanically Bonded Felt Thermal Insulation

C1129 Practice for Estimation of Heat Savings by Adding Thermal Insulation to Bare Valves and Flanges

C1263 Test Method for Thermal Integrity of Flexible Water Vapor Retarders

D3389 Test Method for Coated Fabrics Abrasion Resistance (Rotary Platform Abrader)

D3776 Test Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric

D3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics--Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method

D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

D5035 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)

D5189 Test Method for Temperature Corresponding To Vapor-Liquid Ratio Of 20 For Gasoline And Gasoline-Oxgenate Blends (Bomb Method)

D5587 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Trapezoid Procedure

D6413 Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)

Other Standards

Keywords

coated fabric ; plain fabric; removable blanket ; removable/reusable blanket; removable/reusable insulation; reusable blanket; Removable/reusable insulation; Blanket thermal insulation; Coated fabrics;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.340.99 (Other protective equipment)

Citing ASTM Standards

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