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Above-ground pipe insulation is designed to manage the thermal regulation of pipes and equipment operating at temperatures higher than the surrounding air, known as 'above ambient' temperatures. Owens Corning offers cellular glass, fiberglass, and XPS insulation products, each providing distinct benefits for above-ground piping applications. These solutions help maintain safe surface temperatures designed to prevent burns, reduce heat loss, and enhance fire resistance, contributing to improved safety, process control, and energy efficiency. 

Industries such as chemical manufacturing, oil refining, power generation, and food processing utilize these insulation solutions, which can aid in controlling heat loss and maintaining process stability for operational efficiency. In chemical manufacturing and oil refining, insulation is essential for stabilizing temperature-sensitive reactions, maintaining process temperatures, and reducing energy consumption. Power generation facilities use ambient pipe insulation to help control heat dissipation and support system longevity, while in food processing, insulation assists in maintaining precise temperature control crucial for product quality. 


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EcoTouch® RA Insulation for Double Wall Spiral Duct

Fiberglass InsulationEcoTouch® RA Insulation for Double Wall Spiral Duct

    Fiberglas™ Fabrication Board

    Fiberglas™ Fabrication Board

    The Owens Corning Fiberglas™ Fabrication Board Insulation is made of inorganic glass fibers with a thermosetting resin binder formed into rigid rectangular boards. The boards are used for the fabrication of insulation fittings, precision cut pipe, v-groove board, and pipe & tank wrap insulation. It conserves energy, maintains...
      Fiberglas™ FLEXWRAP®

      Fiberglass InsulationFiberglas™ FLEXWRAP®

      Owens Corning® Fiberglas™ FLEXWRAP® is a flexible insulation product made from fiberglass blanket bonded together with a thermosetting resin. The fibers are oriented to provide good compressive strength while providing flexibility during installation.
        Fiberglas™ Insul-Quick® Insulation

        Fiberglass InsulationFiberglas™ Insul-Quick® Insulation

        Owens Corning® Fiberglas™ Insul-Quick® Insulation is a lightweight insulation composed of glass fibers bonded together in a semi-rigid, board-like form with a special high temperature binder.
          FOAMGLAS® HLB 1000 Insulation (ASTM)

          Cellular Glass InsulationFOAMGLAS® HLB 1000 Insulation (ASTM)

          FOAMGLAS® HLB Cellular Glass Insulation is specially designed for high load bearing industrial applications.
            FOAMGLAS® HLB 1200 Insulation (ASTM)

            Cellular Glass InsulationFOAMGLAS® HLB 1200 Insulation (ASTM)

            FOAMGLAS® HLB Cellular Glass Insulation is specially designed for high load bearing industrial applications.
              FOAMGLAS® HLB 1400 Insulation (ASTM)

              Cellular Glass InsulationFOAMGLAS® HLB 1400 Insulation (ASTM)

              FOAMGLAS® HLB Cellular Glass Insulation is specially designed for high load bearing industrial applications.
                FOAMGLAS® HLB 1600 insulation (ASTM)

                Cellular Glass InsulationFOAMGLAS® HLB 1600 insulation (ASTM)

                FOAMGLAS® HLB Cellular Glass Insulation is specially designed for high load bearing industrial applications.
                  FOAMGLAS® HLB 2400 insulation (ASTM)

                  Cellular Glass InsulationFOAMGLAS® HLB 2400 insulation (ASTM)

                  FOAMGLAS® HLB Cellular Glass Insulation is specially designed for high load bearing industrial applications.
                    FOAMGLAS® HLB 800 Insulation (ASTM)

                    Cellular Glass InsulationFOAMGLAS® HLB 800 Insulation (ASTM)

                    FOAMGLAS® HLB Cellular Glass Insulation is specially designed for high load bearing industrial applications.
                      FOAMGLAS® ONE™ insulation (ASTM)

                      Cellular Glass InsulationFOAMGLAS® ONE™ insulation (ASTM)

                      FOAMGLAS® ONE™ insulation is a lightweight, rigid material of millions of sealed glass cells. Manufactured in blocks, it’s shaped into various sizes to meet industrial and commercial insulation needs.
                        FOAMGLAS® PC® 700K System

                        Cellular Glass InsulationFOAMGLAS® PC® 700K System

                        FOAMGLAS® insulation prefabricated shapes reinforced with an appropriate cementitious compound and supporting scrim for use in many hot and high temperature service applications.
                          FOAMGLAS® StrataFab® System

                          Cellular Glass InsulationFOAMGLAS® StrataFab® System

                          FOAMGLAS® insulation prefabricated billets for use in many hot and high temperature service applications.
                            Hydrocal® B-11

                            Cellular Glass InsulationHydrocal® B-11

                            Hydrocal® B-11 is a a reactive gypsum product that is mixed with water to form an inorganic non-combustible adhesive or coating.
                              Large Diameter Fiberglas™ Pipe Insulation

                              Fiberglass InsulationLarge Diameter Fiberglas™ Pipe Insulation

                              Owens Corning® Large Diameter Fiberglas™ Pipe Insulation is molded of heavy density resin bonded inorganic glass fibers. Sections begin at 18" O.D. through 36" O.D. and can be ordered as factory applied SSL® with ASJ Max or as unjacketed No-Wrap.
                                Metric Fiberglas™ Pipe Insulation

                                Fiberglass InsulationMetric Fiberglas™ Pipe Insulation

                                Owens Corning® Metric Fiberglas™ Pipe Insulation is molded of heavy density resin bonded inorganic glass fibers. The insulation is tailored to fit for copper and iron pipe applications.

                                Made-to-order by request for quote with your area sales representative.
                                  No-Wrap Fiberglas™ Pipe Insulation

                                  Fiberglass InsulationNo-Wrap Fiberglas™ Pipe Insulation

                                  Owens Corning® No-Wrap Fiberglas™ Pipe Insulation is molded of heavy density resin bonded inorganic glass fibers that come in one-piece, 36" (914mm) long, hinged sections. The insulation is tailored to fit for copper, iron, PVC, and other polymer pipe applications.
                                    PC® 80M Mortar

                                    Cellular Glass InsulationPC® 80M Mortar

                                    PC® 80M Mortar is a two component inorganic mortar used as a stainless steel compatible bore coating or in forming high temperature reinforced shapes.
                                      PC® Silicone Spacer

                                      Cellular Glass InsulationPC® Silicone Spacer

                                      The PC® Silicone Spacer is a high temperature, silicone molded support element used in the FOAMGLAS® Insulation Spacer System. The Spacer elements is used to create the air gap between the pipe and the bore of the insulation section to enable possible drainage.
                                        PC® Silicone Strip

                                        Cellular Glass InsulationPC® Silicone Strip

                                        The PC® Silicone Strip is a high temperature silicone molded strip used to fill the spacer air gap between the pipe and the bore of the insulation section to create water stops at supports, protrusions and terminations in the FOAMGLAS® Insulation Spacer System.
                                          PITTCOTE® 300E Coating

                                          Cellular Glass InsulationPITTCOTE® 300E Coating

                                          PITTCOTE® 300E is a liquid applied moisture cure vapor retarder coating especially formulated for use with FOAMGLAS® insulation.
                                            PITTSEAL® 444Nˢ

                                            Cellular Glass InsulationPITTSEAL® 444Nˢ

                                            PITTSEAL® 444Nˢ is a 1-component, non-hardening butyl based used for sealing joints and potrusions in FOAMGLAS® cold insulation systems.
                                              PITTSEAL® CW Sealant

                                              Cellular Glass InsulationPITTSEAL® CW Sealant

                                              PITTSEAL® CW sealant is a a high performance, MS polymer-based sealant that is specifically formulated for FOAMGLAS® insulation systems in chilled water service.
                                                PITTSEAL® Hi-Temp LV RTV

                                                Cellular Glass InsulationPITTSEAL® Hi-Temp LV RTV

                                                PITTSEAL® Hi-Temp LV RTV sealant is a one-part, neutral cure, sealant formulated for use with FOAMGLAS® insulation systems. The lower viscosity of PITTSEAL® Hi-Temp LV RTV sealant enables the sealant to efficiently spread and seal FOAMGLAS® insulation in these systems.
                                                  PITTWRAP® B100 Aluminum-Butyl Wrap

                                                  Cellular Glass InsulationPITTWRAP® B100 Aluminum-Butyl Wrap

                                                  PITTWRAP® B100 wrap is a 1.2 mm (47 mil) thick self-sealing, aluminum butyl laminate specially formulated for protecting FOAMGLAS® insulation systems.
                                                    PITTWRAP® Z55 Jacketing

                                                    XPS InsulationPITTWRAP® Z55 Jacketing

                                                    PITTWRAP® Z55 Jacketing is a reversible, three-ply membrane used for protecting FOAMULAR® XPS Pipe Insulation.
                                                      SOFTR® Duct Wrap FRK

                                                      Fiberglass InsulationSOFTR® Duct Wrap FRK

                                                      Owens Corning® SOFTR® Duct Wrap is a blanket of glass fiber insulation factory-laminated to FRK vapor retarder facing. It is used for external insulation of commercial and residential heating, air-conditioning and dual-temperature ducts.
                                                      • R-Value Range: 4.2-8.3
                                                      • Thickness Range: 1.5-3"
                                                      SSL II® with ASJ Max Fiberglas™ Pipe Insulation

                                                      Fiberglass InsulationSSL II® with ASJ Max Fiberglas™ Pipe Insulation

                                                      Owens Corning® SSL II® with ASJ Max Fiberglas™ Pipe Insulation is molded of heavy density resin bonded inorganic glass fibers. The insulation is tailored to fit for copper and iron pipe applications.
                                                        Type 703 & Type 705 Series Fiberglas™ Insulation Boards

                                                        Fiberglass InsulationType 703 & Type 705 Series Fiberglas™ Insulation Boards

                                                        Owens Corning® Type 703 & Type 705 700 Series® Fiberglas™ Insulation Boards are made of inorganic glass fibers with a thermosetting resin binder and formed into semi-rigid or rigid rectangular boards.
                                                          Type 706 & Type 707 Series Fiberglas™ Insulation

                                                          Fiberglass InsulationType 706 & Type 707 Series Fiberglas™ Insulation

                                                          Owens Corning® Type 706 and Type 707 700 Series® Fiberglas™ Acoustic Boards are made of inorganic glass fibers with a thermosetting resin binder and formed into rigid rectangular boards.

                                                            Application Guides

                                                            Piping with electrical tracing

                                                            Heat traced process piping and equipment

                                                            FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation helps ensure that the temperature inside the pipes is controlled and isn’t impacted by outside influences, helping to achieve process control.
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                                                            pipes with red valves at oil refinery

                                                            Dual temperature process piping and equipment

                                                            Systems that are in dual temperature service operate at temperatures varying between two limits, usually a high temperature and a low temperature.
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                                                            Water pipes

                                                            Chilled water process piping and equipment

                                                            Chilled water systems play an important role in meeting the cooling needs of industrial facilities.
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                                                            Liquid oxygen tanks

                                                            LIN and LOX process piping and equipment

                                                            Insulation systems for liquid oxygen -183°C (-297°F) and liquid nitrogen -196°C (-320°F) require a specialized approach that considers the properties of the equipment to be insulated and the chemical and physical properties of the insulation to be used.
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                                                            pipes at oil and gas refinery

                                                            Cold to ambient process piping and equipment

                                                            By using a closed cell FOAMGLAS® insulation system you can help prevent moisture entering your insulation system.
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                                                            Piping with cladding

                                                            Above ambient process piping and equipment

                                                            Installing a closed cell insulation system such as FOAMGLAS® insulation can help prevent moisture and flammable liquids from penetrating the system.
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                                                            Gas tank and pipelines

                                                            Liquid gases piping and equipment

                                                            A well-performing insulation material helps in creating an efficient system that will maintain its thermal properties for years, greatly reducing long-term energy consumption.
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                                                            Chilled water piping

                                                            Chilled water systems

                                                            Thermal insulation solutions for chilled water pipes that provide resistance to the formation of condensation assuring the integrity of the pipes over time. Our chilled water insulation systems will limit heat transfer and provide moisture and corrosion resistance and will not burn or produce any smoke or fumes in case of a fire.
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                                                            Knowledge Articles & Case Studies

                                                            Combustible liquids in Insulation

                                                            Fire • Industrial • BlogCombustible Liquids in Insulation

                                                            Risk of fire increases when combustible liquids, such as oils and heat transfer fluids, are absorbed by insulation materials (also called “wicking”).
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                                                            DESIGNING DIRECT BURIAL INSULATION SYSTEMS

                                                            Thermal • Industrial • BlogKEY CONSIDERATIONS IN DESIGNING DIRECT BURIAL INSULATION SYSTEMS

                                                            Placing piping underground has been a widely accepted way of designing and installing process piping networks for decades. Underground piping networks are used to distribute chilled water, hot water and steam, or to transport gas or other fuels.
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                                                            Delta T

                                                            Sustainability • Mechanical • BlogMaking use of Delta T: Reducing industrial energy emissions with mechanical insulation

                                                            Properly designed and installed mechanical insulation is a great way to reduce energy expenditure, limit a facility’s greenhouse gas emissions, and save money.
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                                                            Insulating district energy systems

                                                            Moisture • Industrial • BlogConsiderations for insulating district energy systems

                                                            District energy systems are a popular way to provide temperature regulation to multiple buildings in an area. A well-designed insulation system should provide sufficient process control to heating and cooling processes, reduce energy expenditure and maximize the system lifespan.
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                                                            Audio mixing board

                                                            Acoustics • Mechanical • BlogAcoustic insulation solutions for industrial pipe applications

                                                            A new theoretical modeling system built and validated following a series of in-lab tests provides a tool to assess acoustic insulation designs, shortening the development process and reducing overall costs.
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                                                            More About Owens Corning Above Ground Process Piping Products

                                                            For above-ground piping, cellular glass insulation products offer thermal protection and help prevent burn hazards. This type of insulation is effective at safeguarding against moisture and flammable liquids, thereby supporting the safety and durability of the piping systems. The non-absorbent nature of cellular glass insulation prevents the storage of combustible liquids, which can assist in reducing the risk of fire hazards, making it a great choice for environments where flammable substances are present. The moisture-resistant properties of cellular glass and XPS insulation are crucial in preventing water or steam from compromising the insulation, thus maintaining its thermal efficiency, helping to prevent corrosion, and reducing safety risks from unexpected surface temperature changes.  

                                                            One of the lesser-known factors of above-ground process piping is water vapor intrusion, particularly in parts of above-ground piping where temperatures drop below 212°F (100°C). This situation can lead to decreased insulation performance, compromised temperature control, and increased corrosion risks—factors affecting energy consumption, safety, and operating costs. Ambient process piping insulation addresses these challenges by serving as a moisture barrier, which supports the durability and performance of the piping system. 

                                                            Fiberglass insulation products are suitable for above-ground applications as they adapt quickly to various pipe contours and provide good thermal and acoustical insulation, which is important for minimizing energy loss and noise in exposed environments. Together, these insulation solutions contribute to more efficient, safe, and economical operation of above-ground pipes by assisting in reducing risks to improve longevity and helping to maintain effectiveness, even in varying weather conditions. 

                                                            Contact us today to explore how our above-ground piping insulation options fit into your projects. We're here to assist you in finding suitable solutions for your commercial and industrial needs.  

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