FOAMGLAS®

A Unique Combination Of Properties Creates The Insulation Of Choice

Superior physical attributes
Foamglas® insulation is a lightweight, rigid insulating material composed of millions of completely sealed glass cells, each an insulating space. This all-glass, closed-cell structure provides an unmatched combination of physical properties ideal for piping and equipment above ground, as well as underground, indoors or outdoors, at operating temperatures from -450 °F to +900 °F (-280 °C to +482 °C):
• Resistant to water in both liquid and vapor forms
• Noncorrosive
• Noncombustible/nonabsorbent of combustible liquids
• Resistant to most industrial reagents
• Dimensionally stable under a variety of temperature and humidity conditions
• Superior compressive strength
• Resistant to vermin and microbes
• Fiber, CFC and HCFC free.

Many Unique Benefit
Foamglas® insulation's diversity of properties results in an equally unmatched combination of benefits, proven over decades of in-the-field performance:
• Constant, long-term energy efficiency provide low, predictable energy costs
• Enhanced process control allows improved, consistent product quality
• Minimal maintenance/repair/replacement of insulation or facility infrastructure reduces life cycle costs
• Fire resistance protects the insulated equipment, and help minimize subsequent plant shutdown time
• Virtual elimination of the potential for auto-ignition from absorbed combustible liquids or fire from condensed low-temperature gases
• Proven durability for underground and exterior installations
• Manufacturing of Foamglas® insulation puts no stress on the atmosphere's ozone layer….while its long-term thermal efficiencies reduce energy demand and the effects of burning fossil fuels on the environment.

Wide-Ranging, service-proven applications
Foamglas® insulation has over 50 years of applications that have stood the test of time with a record untouched by any other insulation product on the market :
• Cryogenic and low-temperature pipelines, vessels, tanks and equipment
• Medium- and high-temperature pipelines and equipment
• Hot oil/asphalt storage tanks
• Heat transfer fluid systems
• Hydrocarbon and sulfur processing systems
• Underground steam and chilled water piping
• Chilled and hot water service lines
• Off-shore Platforms
• Above ground steam lines
• Pulp/paper mills and water treatment plants
• Food processing /cold storage facilities and breweries
• Cyclic and dual temperature applications
• Heat traced pipes and equipment.

For each of these applications and for all special conditions, Foamglas® insulation is fabricated in a wide range of shapes, thickness and sizes to meet virtually all industrial requirements. Pittsburgh Corning's many accessory products are designed to produce the maximum insulation system performance.