Aluminum Foil Insulation Description

 

This advanced insulation solution is particularly effective at controlling heat transfer through radiation, making it ideal for maintaining temperature stability in both warm and cold climates. By reducing heat gain in hot conditions and heat loss in cold conditions, Double-sided aluminum insulation helps reduce heating and cooling costs, protect against moisture buildup, and enhance energy efficiency in buildings.

Double-sided aluminum insulation is an excellent solution for improving the energy efficiency of buildings, vehicles, and industrial equipment. With its superior ability to control radiant heat, prevent moisture buildup, and provide durable, safe performance, it is a highly versatile and cost-effective insulation material. Whether you are looking to insulate a home, commercial property, or industrial space, aluminum foil insulation offers significant benefits for temperature control, energy savings, and long-term durability.

Aluminum Foil Insulation Features

  • Energy Efficiency: By reflecting radiant heat, double-sided aluminum insulation helps maintain a comfortable indoor temperature year-round, reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling.
  • Vapor Barrier: The aluminum foil layers also function as an effective vapor barrier, preventing moisture infiltration. This helps mitigate issues such as mold growth and material degradation in structures.
  • Durability: The insulation is lightweight yet strong, resistant to tearing, moisture, and UV exposure. It is also flame-retardant, ensuring safe application in high-temperature environments.
  • Easy Installation: Double-sided aluminum insulation is easy to handle, cut, and install. It can be fastened using staples, nails, or adhesives, requiring no special protective clothing.
  • Non-toxic and Safe: Most types of aluminum foil insulation are non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, and fiber-free, ensuring a safe and healthy environment during installation and use.

Aluminum Foil Insulation Applications

  • Building Insulation: Used in walls, roofs, attics, and floors to significantly improve the insulation performance of residential and commercial buildings. Its reflective properties enhance thermal insulation, ensuring stable indoor temperatures.
  • HVAC Systems: Applied around ductwork, double-sided aluminum insulation helps reduce heat loss or gain in air conditioning and heating systems, improving energy efficiency and reducing the workload on HVAC equipment.
  • Automotive Applications: Ideal for heat protection near engines, exhausts, and other high-temperature areas in vehicles, helping to prevent overheating and improve vehicle performance.
  • Industrial Use: Commonly used in machinery or equipment that generates heat, as well as in protective applications where workers need shielding from extreme temperatures.

Aluminum Foil Insulation Technical Data

Properties:

Physical properties

Test Method

Value (English)

Value (Metric)

Basis weight

Scale

34.8lbs / 1000 ft2

170gsm

Permeance (WVTR)

ASTM E96,

Procedure A

0.02 perm

1.15 ng/N.s

Tensile Strength-MD

ASTM D828

58.0 lbs / In

255 N/25mm

Tensile Strength-XD

ASTM D828

29.5lbs / In

130 N/25mm

Burst Strength

ASTM D774

79.8psi

55 N/cm2

Low temperature

Resistance

ASTM D1790

4 hrs @

-40℉ (-40℃)

Remains Flexible

No Delamination

Remains Flexible

No Delamination

High temperature

Resistance

ASTM D1790

4 hrs @

+240℉ (+116℃)

Remains Flexible

No Delamination

Remains Flexible

No Delamination

Emissivity

ASTM E408

0.03

0.03

Fire Rating

BS476Pt6.7

Class 1

Class 1

 

Available Roll Width: 1.25m,1.35m

Composition:

Composition

Description

Value (English)

Value (Metric)

Foil

Aluminum

0.28 mil

7 micron

Reinforcing – MD

Fiberglass

 2/inch

 8/100mm

Reinforcing – MD

Fiberglass

3/inch

12/100mm

Adhesive

Polyethylene

 

 

Kraft

Natural

60Ibs/3000ft2

100gsm

Adhesive

Polyethylene

 

 

Foil

Aluminum

0.28 mil

7 micron

Remarks:

1.The data above are typical values only, and should not be used for specifications purpose.

2.Tolerance: Weight and Thickness: ±10%;Width:±3mm; Length: Log Roll: ±0.3m, Jumbo Roll: ±0.5%.

3.Double sided aluminum insulation should be stored at room temperature, kept away from wet and heat source.

4.The users should take test and do trial-application on the above products before coming into application so as to witness and ensure suitability for their special purpose and technique.

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