11 Process temperature applications Process industry equipment including pipework, ducts, vessels, valves and flanges should be insulated to help ensure that steam, hot water, hot gasses or cold liquids and gases are delivered at controlled levels. Elastomeric thermal and acoustic insulation systems are suitable for both high and low temperature process applications. Easy to fabricate ArmaFlex sheet or tubes can be used to minimise heat loss/gain, improve process efficiencies, control condensation and provide mechanical impact and personnel protection. When insulating pipework in food and beverage production locations it’s important to ensure that insulation is safe and free from dust, fibres, mould and other contaminants. Preventing the growth of dangerous mould and bacteria is especially important and all surfaces in food production locations, including the exposed surface of insulation, must be easy to clean and maintain. MANUFACTURING & FOOD PRODUCTION APPLICATIONS Closed cell foams with Microban® have a natural advantage over sponge-like open cell foams and in food preparation locations closed cell foams can be covered with an additional cleanable surface such as Arma-Chek Silver or ArmaFlex Tuffcoat. Your advantages with Armacell • Washdown product options • Non-tainting / contaminating material • Reduced thickness required for condensation control • Solutions for hot and cold process lines temperatures -180˚C (ArmaFlex LTD) to +150˚C (HT/ArmaFlex) Market destination examples • Drinks dispense pythons • Hotels & sports stadia • Food production and storage • Pharmaceutical & chemical industry