What is elastomeric insulation?

Elastomer insulation is used to prevent energy loss in industries and buildings. This insulation is one of the cooling and thermal insulation that is widely used in various industries, including the construction industry.

This insulation is one of the types of thermal and cold insulation which is made of closed and flexible propylene, ethylene and diene cell materials. Elastomeric insulation can be the most appropriate option for traditional insulation because these insulations are environmentally friendly. Elastomeric insulators are made of non-toxic materials and have no harm to humans and the environment. These insulators are also used in petrochemical and oil industries, automotive industries, etc. Elastomeric insulators have a very high resistance to cold, heat, dust and, most importantly, moisture.

One of the main reasons for using elastomeric insulation is that it prevents energy loss. Elastomeric insulators have different thicknesses, but the usual thickness is 3 cm. Due to the fact that the elastomeric insulation is made of polyurethane foam and is composed of closed cells like polyurethane foam, it is insulated against heat and sound. It is water resistant. This advantage is significant when the insulation is used in an environment lower than the ambient temperature. In this case, water vapor tries to penetrate into the insulation to reach equilibrium. The thermal conductivity of water is about 16 times higher than that of insulation, and the penetration of water can reduce the efficiency of insulation.

Thermal conductivity: heat flow passes through the surface of homogeneous materials in static conditions. Thermal conductivity indicates the heat transfer capability of materials.