ARIFLEX

Rubber Insulation Foam Tube & Foam Sheet

General

Amiantit Group of Companies

Amiantit Rubber Industries Ltd. (ARIL)

The Amiantit Group is a leading industrial organization that

was established in Dammam, Saudi Arabia in year 1968.
Today, the Group has global strength and a track record of
growth-oriented success in manufacturing various kinds of
pipes, joints, fittings, tanks, rubber and insulation products
and related accessories.

Amiantit Rubber Industries Ltd. (ARIL) was established in

1978 as a member of Saudi Arabian Amiantit Company.
The company's aim is providing quality rubber rings
and seals to other group companies who are leading
pipe manufacturers in and outside the Kingdom. ARIL
also supplies custom-made rubber products for various
applications in the building & construction, industrial and
air conditioning industries.

Strategic planning has made Amiantit an integral part of

dynamic developments in countries across the globe and
has put Amiantit on the world map with a name that is
internationally recognized for manufacturing excellence
and superior services.

Since then company expanded its manufacturing and

marketing activities and today ARIL is considered being
among the leading rubber products manufacturer in the
gulf region. ARIL is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company
since 1994.

Amiantit has proactively taken steps to strengthen

operations and diversify activities, and has invested
strongly in new technologies, products and applications, in
order to meet global challenges in its markets that extend
throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Middle and
Far East, Europe, South America.
The Group has entered into a new era of growth
and development through geographic expansion of
manufacturing facilities, research, development and
application of advance technologies, consultancy,
engineering and operation services for water management
projects, aimed at exploiting the available market
opportunities and maintaining position, the quality and
commitment of its people, and its excellent performance
record, the Amiantit Group looks forwards to achieving its
vision of global leadership.

ARIFLEX

Rubber Insulation Foam Tube & Foam Sheet

ARIFLEX Elastomeric Insulation foam tubes and foam

sheets are manufactured by a continuous extrusion
process. ARIFLEX tubes and sheets are specially designed
to provide a close cell structure.

Characteristics and Advantages

Low thermal conductivity ( K value), makes it highly
efficient and effective in the insulation of cooling or
heating systems.
The thermal blister close cell structure forms an
impermeable layer which is in itself a good vapour
barrier.
It is suitable for application within the temperature range
of -40C to +125C.
The material has been specially compounded to selfextinguish in nature
ARIFLEX has excellent ozone and ultraviolet
resistance.

Technology

It is CFC, asbestos, chlorine and fiber free and does

not cause skin allergy.

ARIL has the latest proceeding facilities to produce

consintent products like ARIFLEX elastomeric insulation
foam tubes and foam sheets that are meeting the
international standards. A Rheometer ensures batch to
batch consistency.

It is inert to most chemical agents and neutral to pipe

metals.
The extreme flexibility of the materials makes
installation fast, easy and economical.

Raw materials are imported from well renowned

international manufacturers. ARIL has stock available at
all times to meet the requirements of clients in a very short
period.

It is able to withstand tearing, rough handling and

severe site conditions.

Our special technology produces tubing and sheeting

whose chemical structure and chemical composition
makes it resistant to microorganism, ozone oils and
most solvents. The Internal and external skin permits
exceptional resistance to water and vapour allowing the
installer an easy application as the tubing and sheeting
slips on the piping.

Compared to other types of insulation, ARIFLEX

needs less installation space due to its low K-value.
This results in overall thinner walls.
The smooth surface of ARIFLEX material gives the
finished installation a neat and aesthetic appearance.
No coating is necessary for most indoor installations.

Quality Control & Technical Specification

Quality Control
ARIL manufactures ARIFLEX Rubber insulation Foam Tube
and sheets to fine tolerance and consistency meeting
national and international specifications.
ARIL has well equipped laboratory for testing all the
regular required tests to confirm the consistent quality of
the Foam Tube and sheet like Rheological test, Density
test etc.
ARIL technical personnel on being given service condition
and specification can develop suitable product from initial
engineering, design, tooling, compounding processing and
manufacturing to meet the requirement of the customer.
All finished goods are 100% visually inspected.

Properties

Rating

Test Method

Cellular structure

Very Fine-Closed Cell

Density (gm/cm3)

0.06 - 0.10

ASTM D1667 / ASTM D1056

0.038279

ASTM C518

-40 to +125

2.54

ASTM D3575

Thermal conductivity mean Temp at 20C (W/m.K)

Temperature limits (C)
Thermal shrinkage, 24 hrs. at 70 C (%)
Fire Resistance

Burn rate (mm/min)

<3

Extent of burning (mm)

Self extinguishing

Flammability

ASTM D 635

Burn time (sec)

Flame resistance UL 94 V

VTM-0

UL 94V

Flame spread and smoke developed index

Class B

ASTM E 84

Water absorption (%W/W)

4.37

Water vapor transmission (Kg/Pa. s.m )

ASTM E 1056

1.00 x 10

ASTM D E96

No fungal growth

ASTM D G21

Water vapor diffusion factor ()

7535

DIN 52615

Weather and ultraviolet

Good

Ozone resistance

Good

Copper corrosion

Negligible

ASTM C665

Good

Odor

Negligible

SAE J 1351

Flexibility

Excellent

Dust & Fibre Free

-7

Mildew resistance

Chemical resistance

Health aspects
Table 1 - Technical specification
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Application Recommendation for Pipelines

Liquid Temperature
Design Condition

Iron Pipe Size (IPS)

14.4 C

7 C

2.5 C

-18 C

Pipe Wall Thickness (mm)

Mild Condition
26.7 C
50% RH

Normal Condition
At 29.4 C
70 % RH

Severe Condition
32.2 C
80% RH
Extremely Severe
Condition
38 C
85% RH

DN10 mm to DN76 mm

DN77 mm to DN127 mm

DN128 mm to DN254 mm

DN10 mm to DN76 mm

13

13

25

DN77 mm to DN127 mm

13

13

31

DN128 mm to DN254 mm

13

13

31

DN10 mm to DN76 mm

13

19

19

38

DN77 mm to DN127 mm

13

19

19

38

DN128 mm to DN254 mm

13

19

25

50

DN10 mm to DN76 mm

13

25

25

38

DN77 mm to DN127 mm

19

31

31

50

DN128 mm to DN254 mm

25

31

38

50

Table 2 - Thickness recommendation to control condensation in pipe insulation of cooling lines.

MILD: Air-conditioned and arid areas. NORMAL: Maximum severity of most indoor conditions seldom
exceed 29.4 oC.
! Additional thickness of insulation may be required for

Liquid Temperature

abnormal humidity in poorly ventilated areas where

temperature may be depressed below ambient
conditions.

Design
Condition

15 C

12C

7 C

2.5 C

-18 C

Pipe Wall Thickness (mm)

Insulation for pipes DN10 mm to DN76 mm IPS

(Iron Pipe Size) are available in tubing form with wall
thickness of up to 25mm.
Insulation for pipes above DN76 mm IPS are in precut
sheets and available up to 38 mm thickness.
ARIFLEX thickness recommended within the specified
temperature range will control condensation on indoor
piping under design conditions defined on Table 3.

26.7 C
50% RH

13

19

25

29.4 C
70% RH

13

13

19

25

31

32.2 C
80% RH

13

19

25

31

50

38 C
85% RH

25

25

31

38

50

Table 3 - Thickness recommendation for insulation of

ductings, tanks, and equipment of cooling
systems.

Appendix

Package Details, Standard Sizes, and Installation

S. No

ARIFLEX

Copper Pipe

Iron Pipe

Tubing Unit Length 6 ft. (1.83 m) or 2 m or continuous length (in roll form)

Nominal
Insulation Size
ID

Nominal
Pipe Size
ID

Nominal
Pipe Size
OD

Nominal Wall Thickness

mm

10

3
4
5
6
7
8

inch

mm

inch

mm

inch

1/4

/8

10

13

1/2

13

1/2

16

/8

16

/8

10

19

3/4

19

3/4

22

/8

22

13

1/2

25

25

28

1 1/ 8

28

1 1/8

19

3/4

32

1 1/4

32

1 1/4

10

35

1 /8

35

1 /8

11

38

1 1/2

38

1 1/2

12

42

1 5/ 8

42

1 5/8

13

45

1 3/4

45

1 3/4

14

48

1 7/ 8

48

1 7/8

15

51

51

16

54

2 1/ 8

54

17

57

2 1/4

57

2 1/4

18

60

2 3/ 8

60

2 3/8

19

63

2 1/2

63

20

67

2 /8

21

70

2 3/4

22
23

6 mm
(1/4)

10 mm
(3/8)

13 mm
(1/2)

19 mm
(3/4)

25 mm
(1 )

38 mm
(1 1/2)

pcs. per
carton

pcs. per
carton

pcs. per
carton

pcs. per
carton

pcs. per
carton

pcs. per
carton

1/4

200

170

110

60

50

/8

175

140

90

40

30

1/4

160

120

75

40

25

/8

120

90

60

35

25

15

110

80

45

30

20

12

90

70

40

30

20

12

60

40

25

20

12

50

36

25

18

12

42

30

20

15

10

36

30

20

15

10

36

30

20

15

10

30

25

17

12

30

25

17

12

25

20

15

10

20

18

15

10

2 1/8

20

18

15

20

18

15

20

18

15

2 1/2

20

18

15

67

2 /8

18

18

12

70

2 3/4

18

18

12

73

2 /8

73

2 /8

18

15

10

76

76

15

15

10

24

79

3 /8

79

3 /8

15

12

10

25

82

3 1/4

82

3 1/4

15

12

10

26

85

3 3/ 8

85

3 3/8

15

12

10

27

89

3 1/2

89

3 1/2

12

12

10

/8

25

31

1 1/4

38

1 1/2

50

64

70

2 1/2

2 3/4

Table 4 - ARIFLEX Foam Tube Standard Sizes and Package details

Std. carton size : L X B X H = 1885 mm x 310 mm x 340 mm

Installation
ARIFLEX Foam Tube installs easily and quickly. No special
tools are needed. A factory applied coating of talc on the
smooth inner surface allows ARIFLEX to slide easily over
the pipe or tubing. When applied to existing lines, ARIFLEX
foam tube is slit lengthwise and fitted into the place. A
sharp knife is used for slitting. All seams and butt joints
should be sealed with an approved contact adhesive, to
make sure that both joint surfaces to be joined are coated
with adhesive.
Proper installtion is critical to the insulations performance.
It is important to properly size the insulation, push (dont
pull) the insulation over the pipe or tubing and finally seal
all seams, butt joints and open ends.
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Standard Flat Sizes

Nominal Thickness
mm

Sizes

inch

feet

1/4

0.914 x 1.22

3x4

/8

0.914 x 1.22

13

1/2

15

19

Sheets per carton

Total Area per Carton

m

feet

40

44.60

480

3x4

26

28.99

312

0.914 x 1.22

3x4

20

22.30

240

/8

0.914 x 1.22

3x4

16

17.84

192

3/4

0.914 x 1.22

3x4

14

15.61

168

25

0.914 x 1.22

3x4

10

11.15

120

31

1 1/4

0.914 x 1.22

3x4

9.76

104

38

1 1/2

0.914 x 1.22

3x4

8.54

91

Table 5 - Standard insulation size of foam sheet

Std. carton size : 1310mm x 990mm x 320mm (51 in x 39 in x 12.5 in.)

Continuous Rolls
Nominal Thickness

Nominal ( Width x Lenght)

mm

inch

feet

1/4

0.914 x 9.14

3 x 30

/8

0.914 x 9.14

3 x 30

13

1/2

0.914 x 9.14

3 x 30

15

/8

0.914 x 9.14

3 x 30

19

3/4

0.914 x 9.14

3 x 30

25

0.914 x 9.14

3 x 30

31

1 1/4

0.914 x 9.14

3 x 30

38

1 1/2

0.914 x 9.14

3 x 30

Table 6 - Standard insulation size of continuous rolls

Foam Tube and Sheet in Container & Trailer
Description

Dimension

UOM

Quantity 1 Container

Trailer

20 feet

40 feet

40 feet HC

40 feet

Foam Tube

2 meter

No. of boxes

106

212

220

Foam Tube

6 ft. length

No. of boxes

110

238

265

305

3 x 4

No. of boxes

104

208

250

3 x 30 x 9 mm

No. of rolls

66

132

3 x 30 x 13 mm

No. of rolls

42

84

3 x 30 x 19 mm

No. of rolls

36

72

3 x 30 x 22 mm

No. of rolls

32

64

3 x 30 x 25 mm

No. of rolls

30

60

Foam Sheet

Table 7 - Quantities of foam tube and sheet in container & trailer

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Distributed by:

Amiantit Rubber Ind. Ltd.

P.O. Box 589
Dammam 31421
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel.: + 966 3 847 15 00
+ 966 3 847 14 00
Fax: + 966 3 847 32 00
aril@amiantit.com
www.aril.com.sa
www.amiantit.com

ARILFLEX V2 07-09 ENG

Utmost care has been taken to

ensure that all contents of this
brochure are accurate. However,
Amiantit and its subsidiaries do
not accept responsibilities for any
problems, which may arise as a
result of errors in this publication.
Therefore, customers should make
inquiries into the potential product
supplier and convince themselves of
the suitability of any products supplied
or manufactured by Amiantit and/or
its subsidiaries before using them.