Aluminum foil facing (7u foil and 10×9 mesh glass cloth, laminated with F/R glue). This laminated insulation facing enjoys high tensile strength and good abrasive-resistance, and BS 476 Class O Fire-Rating approval. It is good as a vapor barrier of duct wrap, duct board and pipe insulation. Very good for industrial and vessel engine room’s thermal insulation. Aluminum foil facing is also a good choice for radiant barrier applications because of its low emissivity.
Physical properties |
Test Method |
Value (English) |
Value (Metric) |
Basis weight |
Scale |
24lbs / 1000 ft2 |
118gsm |
Permeance (WVTR) |
ASTM E96, Procedure A |
0.1 perm |
5.75 ng/N.s |
Tensile Strength-MD |
ASTM D828 |
51 lbs / In |
225 N/25mm |
Tensile Strength-XD |
ASTM D828 |
34lbs / In |
150 N/25mm |
Burst Strength |
ASTM D774 |
145psi |
100 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 |
Composition |
Description |
Value (English) |
Value (Metric) |
Foil |
Aluminum |
0.72 mil |
18 micron |
Adhesive |
F/R Glue |
0.4 mil |
10 micron |
Glass cloth |
10×9 mesh/cm |
55 lbs / 3000 ft2 |
90 gsm |