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Designation: C1729 − 17

Standard Specification for

Aluminum Jacketing for Insulation1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1729; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents

1.1 This specification covers aluminum jacketing for ther- 2.1 ASTM Standards:3
mal and acoustical insulation operating at either above or B209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
below ambient temperatures and in both indoor and outdoor Sheet and Plate
locations. It does not cover insulation jacketing made from B487 Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide
other materials such as mastics, fiber reinforced plastic, PVC, Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of
or stainless steel nor does it cover the details of thermal or Cross Section
acoustical insulation systems. C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
1.2 This specification provides physical requirements for C450 Practice for Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting
aluminum jacketing for thermal and acoustical insulation. Covers for NPS Piping, and Vessel Lagging
Guide C1423 provides guidance in selecting jacketing materi- C585 Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal
als and their safe use. Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing
C835 Test Method for Total Hemispherical Emittance of
1.3 This is a material specification and does not imply any Surfaces up to 1400°C
performance of the installed system using the materials speci-
C1371 Test Method for Determination of Emittance of
fied herein. For information about installation of aluminum
Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emis-
jacketing, see (1).2
someters
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded C1423 Guide for Selecting Jacketing Materials for Thermal
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this Insulation
standard. C1729M Specification for Aluminum Jacketing for Insula-
NOTE 1—A version of this specification in SI units is available as
tion
C1729M. C1785 Test Method for Concentration of Pinhole Detections
in Moisture Barriers on Metal Jacketing
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D3363 Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Building Materials
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. F1249 Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate
Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor- Infrared Sensor
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the 2.2 AAMA Standard:4
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- AAMA 2605 Specification, Performance Requirements and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coat-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. ings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels (with Coil
Coating Appendix)

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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
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Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.40 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Insulation Systems. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved May 1, 2017. Published May 2017. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as C1729 – 16a. DOI: the ASTM website.
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10.1520/C1729-17. Available from American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA),
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The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to a list of references at the end of 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4268, http://
this standard. www.aamanet.org.

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2.3 ANSI Standard:5 3.2.11 polyfilm—in relation to metal jacketing, a three-layer
ANSI H35.2/H35.2(M) Dimensional Tolerances for Alumi- film used as a moisture retarder on metal jacketing consisting
num Mill Products of one layer of ethylene/methacrylic acid copolymer and two
layers of other polymers, usually polyethylene.
3. Terminology
3.2.12 PVdF based paint system—a pigmented paint used
3.1 Definitions—Definitions in Terminology C168 apply to on the outer surface of metal jacketing to provide corrosion
terms used in this specification. resistance and higher emittance than bare metal consisting of a
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: fairly thin primer paint layer covered by a thicker topcoat paint
3.2.1 box rib—aluminum sheet formed to have alternating layer where the latter is a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVdF) type
parallel grooves and ridges with a cross section approximating paint.
a square wave. 3.2.13 PVF film—a polymer film consisting of polyvinyl
3.2.2 cladding (as related to insulation jacketing)— fluoride used on the outer surface of metal jacketing to provide
synonymous with jacketing. corrosion resistance and higher emittance than bare metal.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—The three terms “jacketing,” “lagging,” 3.2.14 safety edge—an edge of metal jacketing that has been
and “cladding” are considered synonymous in most metal de-burred or rounded by a rolling operation.
jacket related applications and geographies. However, in some 3.2.15 safety hem—a rounded edge of metal jacketing cre-
cases in the power industry in North America the term ated by folding the edge of sheet jacketing completely back
“lagging” has a different meaning than “jacketing” or “clad- upon itself using a roll former or a brake.
ding” and refers specifically to a heavier gauge of jacketing. 3.2.15.1 Discussion—The fold is typically made toward the
3.2.3 crevice corrosion—localized corrosion of metal jack- underside of the jacketing so that the original edge is hidden
eting surface at, or immediately adjacent to, an area that is and the external appearance of the jacketing is preserved.
shielded from full exposure to the environment because of 3.2.16 splice roll—metal jacketing sold in roll form where
close proximity between the metal and the surface of another the package contains two separate pieces of metal jacketing
material. rolled approximately end to end.
3.2.4 cross crimped—synonymous with 3⁄16 in. corrugated.
3.2.16.1 Discussion—A splice roll occurs when the metal
3.2.5 deep corrugated—aluminum sheet formed to have coil being used to form the roll jacketing reaches its end before
alternating parallel grooves and ridges with a cross section the required roll length is obtained.
approximating a sine wave. 3.2.17 split roll—synonymous with splice roll.
3.2.6 finish—the texture of the aluminum surface.
4. Significance and Use
3.2.7 gore—jacketing for elbows, fittings, or other non-
straight portions of the piping system made from a multitude of 4.1 This specification is used to specify material by physical
similar overlapping pieces. property requirements that address the prerequisites in Sections
3.2.8 lagging (as related to insulation jacketing)— 6 to 10. The designer of an insulation system, after determining
synonymous with jacketing. the system requirements, shall use this specification to specify
3.2.8.1 Discussion—The three terms “jacketing”, “lagging”, the appropriate aluminum jacketing.
and “cladding” are considered synonymous in most metal 5. Classification
jacket related applications and geographies. However, in some
cases in the power industry in North America the term 5.1 Classification of aluminum jacketing is based on three
“lagging” has a different meaning than “jacketing” or “clad- factors:
ding” and refers specifically to a heavier gauge of jacketing. 5.1.1 Outer surface treatment and emittance (ε):
5.1.1.1 Type I = Bare surface, ε ≥ 0.1,
3.2.9 moisture retarder (moister barrier)—a layer of plastic 5.1.1.2 Type II = Painted with pigmented paint, ε ≥ 0.8,
film or other material applied to the inner side of metal 5.1.1.3 Type III = Painted with unpigmented paint, ε ≥ 0.5,
jacketing to inhibit jacket corrosion by interfering with the 5.1.1.4 Type IV = Plastic film coated surface, ε ≥ 0.85, and
formation of a galvanic cell between the dissimilar metals of 5.1.1.5 Type V = Painted with a PVdF based paint system,
the pipe and jacket or by preventing crevice corrosion. ε ≥ 0.8.
3.2.9.1 Discussion—A moisture retarder is not an insulation 5.1.1.6 PVF film is one kind of plastic film used in Type IV.
system water vapor retarder and does not perform the same 5.1.1.7 Paint systems for Types II and III must be factory
function. applied and baked on.
3.2.10 polykraft—a multilayer composite film used as a 5.1.1.8 Plastic film for Type IV must be factory applied and
moisture retarder on metal jacketing consisting of at least one heat laminated to the surface.
layer of minimum 40 lb kraft paper and one or more layers of 5.1.2 Alloy and Temper per Specification B209:
plastic film, usually polyethylene at a minimum thickness of 5.1.2.1 Grade 1 = Alloy 3105 or 3003, half hard temper
1.5 mils. (H14 or H24)
5.1.2.2 Grade 2 = Alloy 3105 or 3003, quarter hard temper
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., (H12 - lock forming quality),
4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org. 5.1.2.3 Grade 3 = Alloy 1100, dead soft temper,

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5.1.2.4 Grade 4 = Alloy 3004, 6.4 In most cases, the inner surface of aluminum jacketing
5.1.2.5 Grade 5 = Alloy Alclad 3004 (alloy 3004 clad both material is coated or covered with a moisture resistant film to
sides with alloy 7072 for improved corrosion resistance), and retard possible galvanic or chemical corrosion, or both, of the
5.1.2.6 Grade 6 = Alloy 5052. jacketing.
5.1.3 Moisture Retarder:
6.5 Polyfilm (Class A) and polykraft (Class C) must be
5.1.3.1 Class A = polyfilm, 3 mil thick,
factory applied and heat laminated to the interior surface of the
5.1.3.2 Class C = polykraft per section 3.2.10,
metal jacketing.
5.1.3.3 Class D = painted, and
5.1.3.4 Class E = no moisture retarder. 6.6 For highly corrosive ambient conditions or to increase
emittance, the purchaser shall specify that the outer surface of
NOTE 2—Class B was removed in 2011 because it was not used or
produced. The remaining Classes were not renumbered to avoid conflicts the aluminum be coated with a pigmented paint (Type II),
with engineering specifications that reference the remaining Classes. unpigmented paint (Type III), a plastic film (Type IV), or with
a PVdF based paint system (Type V).
6. Materials and Manufacture
6.7 Pigmented paint (Type II), unpigmented paint (Type
6.1 Aluminum jacketing materials are composed of a single III), and PVdF based paint systems (Type V) must be factory
material or a lamination of several components. The materials applied and baked on to the outer surface.
are supplied in the form of rolls or sheets or preformed to fit the
surface to which they are to be applied. The materials are 6.8 The topcoat of the factory applied PVdF based paint
applied in the field or as a factory-applied composite with the systems (Type V) must contain at least seventy percent (70 %)
insulation. by weight of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVdF) resin based on the
total weight of resins present and at least forty percent (40 %)
6.2 The primary material shall be aluminum and shall have
by weight of PVdF resin based on the total weight of solids
a finish that is smooth, 3⁄16 in. corrugated, or stucco embossed.
present in the coating composition. The full PVdF based paint
The dimensions of corrugations (pitch and depth) must be
system must meet the application and performance require-
agreed to by manufacturer and purchaser to achieve
ments of AAMA 2605.
interchangeability, constant rigidity, and appearance.
6.3 When agreed upon by purchaser and seller, aluminum 6.9 Unless agreed to otherwise by purchaser and seller of
sheets used as pipe insulation jacketing (see 8.2) shall have a the metal jacketing, the primer layer for Type V outer surface
safety edge or a 3⁄8 to 1⁄2 in. safety hem along one entire width treatment must have a minimum dry thickness of 0.2 mils and
edge of the sheet. Aluminum jacketing with a safety edge or the PVdF topcoat must have a minimum dry thickness of 0.7
safety hem must still meet the length dimensions specified in mils.
8.2.1. A safety hem shall not be specified when the finish is 3⁄16 NOTE 3—It is important to be aware that the minimum 0.7 mil thickness
in. corrugated. requirement in Table 1 applies to the topcoat of the Type V PVdF based

TABLE 1 Physical Properties

Type I II and V III IV
Grade All All All All
Class A C D E A C D E A C D E A C D E

Emittance 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85

Surface 25/50 25/50 25/50 25/50 25/50 25/50 25/50 25/50 25/50 25/50 25/50 25/50 25/50 25/50 25/50 25/50
Burning
(flame/
smoke max)

Moisture #5 #5 #5 n.a. #5 #5 #5 n.a. #5 #5 #5 n.a. #5 #5 #5 n.a.

retarder
pinhole
dectections
(per 50 ft2)

Moisture #0.1 #1.1 n.a. n.a. #0.1 #1.1 n.a. n.a. #0.1 #1.1 n.a. n.a. #0.1 #1.1 n.a. n.a.
retarder
WVTR
(g/100 in2/
day)

Outer Paint n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 0.7-0.8 0.7-0.8 0.7-0.8 0.7-0.8 0.3-0.4 0.3-0.4 0.3-0.4 0.3-0.4 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
Thickness
(mils)

Outer Paint n.a. n.a. n.a n.a. H H H H H H H H n.a n.a n.a. n.a.
Pencil
Hardness
(min)

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paint system and not to the total outer surface paint thickness. TABLE 3 Minimum Thickness for Pipe Jacketing
6.10 Plastic film (Type IV), including PVF film, must be Minimum Allowable Aluminum Thickness (in.)
Outer Insulation Rigid Non-Rigid
factory applied to the metal jacketing outer surface using heat Diameter (in.) Insulation Insulation
lamination with a thermally activated adhesive. #8 0.016 0.016
over 8 through 11 0.016 0.020
6.11 Plastic film (Type IV), including PVF film, must be a over 11 through 24 0.016 0.024
minimum of 1.5 mils thick. over 24 through 36 0.020 0.032
over 36 0.024 0.040
6.12 The aluminum used in this jacketing, with the excep-
tion of box rib, shall be manufactured from Specification ,
alloys 3003, 3105, or 1100 with tempers of H14 or H24 (half
hard), H12 (quarter hard), or dead soft – Grades 1, 2, or 3 per 7. Physical Properties
5.1.2.
7.1 Required physical properties are shown in Table 3 and
6.13 Aluminum jacketing shall be specified by the thickness Table 1.
of the aluminum layer which shall be in the range from 0.016
to 0.050 in. NOTE 6—See section 10.9 for further information regarding Table 3.
7.2 All aluminum jacketing shall demonstrate a flame
NOTE 4—The thickness values mentioned in 6.12, 6.14, and 6.13 are
nominal thickness. The tolerances shown in Table 2 apply to these listed spread of 25 or less and smoke developed of 50 or less when
nominal values. testing the outer side (the side opposite that contacting the
insulation) in accordance with 11.2.
6.14 The measured thickness of metal jacketing will be
influenced by any forming or rolling such as that described in NOTE 7—Aluminum jacketing is not typically considered a fire resistant
10.5. All requirements for and discussion of jacketing thickness material. If a higher level of fire resistance or protection is required,
and thickness tolerance in this document including Table 3 and alternative jacketing materials usually based on steel, should be consid-
ered.
Table 2 apply to the base metal before any forming or rolling
and do not include any coatings or films that are applied to the 7.3 Unless otherwise agreed to by purchaser and seller of
surface such as the moisture barriers described in 5.1.3. the metal jacketing, the emittance of the jacketing shall be:
7.3.1 Type I ≥ 0.1 which is typical for a normally oxidized
6.15 Box rib aluminum jacketing pieces shall be manufac- aluminum jacket in service,
tured from Specification B209, alloys 3003 or 3105 (Grade 1), 7.3.2 Type II ≥ 0.8 which is typical for a pigmented paint,
alloys 3004 or Alclad 3004 (Grades 4 and 5), or alloy 5052 7.3.3 Type III ≥ 0.5 which is typical of an unpigmented
(Grade 6) per Section 5.1.2 and shall be 0.032 in., 0.040 in., paint,
0.048 in., or 0.050 in. thick. 7.3.4 Type IV ≥ 0.85 which is typical of a plastic film
NOTE 5—Typical box rib widths available are 45-5⁄8 in., 38.5 in., and surface, and
27.5 in. Typical lengths available are 8, 10, and 12 ft. The pattern of 7.3.5 Type V ≥ 0.8 which is typical for a PVdF based paint
grooves and ridges typically repeats on 4 in. centers and the height of each system.
rib is typically 1 in.
NOTE 8—Testing of the emittance of Type I has yielded initial
6.16 Deep corrugated aluminum jacketing pieces shall be
unoxidized values ranging from 0.03 to 0.05 and oxidized “in-service”
0.016 in., 0 .020 in., 0.024 in., 0.032 in., 0.040 in., or 0.048 in. values ranging from 0.1 to 0.31 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6). The use of an emittance of
thick. 0.1 is recommended here as being the most conservative value. 7.3
6.16.1 Typical deep corrugated width is 33 in. and typical addresses the situation where a user of this standard wishes to consider a
length is 6 to 12 ft. Two nominal repeating patterns are different emittance value.
common – 1-1⁄4 in. on centers with a 1⁄4 in. height and a 2-1⁄2 in. 7.4 Permissible thickness tolerances vary with nominal
on centers with a 5⁄8 in. height. For specific repeating pattern thickness and are shown in Table 2. Thickness is measured per
distances, the manufacturer shall be consulted. 11.3.

TABLE 2 Permissible Thickness Tolerances

Thickness tolerance in in. for
Nominal thickness in
Up to 39.4 in. wide jacketing 48 in. wide jacketing
in.
and deep corrugated sheet and box rib sheet
over 0.010 through 0.016 ±0.0010 ±0.0015

over 0.016 through 0.025 ±0.0015 ±0.0020

over 0.025 through 0.032 ±0.0020 ±0.0025

over 0.032 through 0.039 ±0.0020 ±0.0030

over 0.039 through 0.047 ±0.0025 ±0.0035

over 0.047 through 0.063 ±0.0030 ±0.0035

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7.5 Requirements for permissible pinhole detections in the 9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
moisture retarder when tested per Test Method C1785 are 9.1 There shall be no defects in materials or workmanship
shown in Table 1. that will affect the required performance of the aluminum
7.6 The moisture retarder shall have no visual defect that jacketing.
will affect performance and shall be free of laminated 9.2 There shall be no defects that adversely affect the
separations, holes, rips, tears, scratches, dents, non-uniform appearance of the aluminum jacketing.
edges, or creases.
9.3 There shall be no defects that would affect the ability of
7.7 Requirements for water vapor transmission rate
the user to process the aluminum jacketing material.
(WVTR) of the moisture retarders tested per 11.6 are shown in
Table 1. Testing the WVTR of moisture retarders is not
10. Requirements of Aluminum Jacketing
possible after they are applied to the aluminum jacketing so
this testing shall be done on the moisture retarders prior to 10.1 The main purposes of aluminum jacketing are to
application. provide physical damage resistance, UV protection, and to
shed liquid water minimizing the amount entering the insula-
8. Dimensions and Permissible Variations tion system.
8.1 Dimensions for aluminum jacketing shall be as agreed 10.2 If greater levels of corrosion resistance are desired than
to by purchaser and seller. that achieved with bare outer surface aluminum (Type I), a
painted (Type II, III, or V) or plastic film coated (Type IV)
8.2 When cut into sheets for use as pipe insulation jacketing,
aluminum shall be considered. If even greater levels of
the dimension of the aluminum jacketing sheet designed to
corrosion resistance are desired, use of stainless steel jacketing
accommodate the pipe insulation circumference shall be called
shall be considered.
the length and the other major dimension shall be identified as
the width. 10.3 The applications for aluminum jacketing are catego-
8.2.1 The length shall be a minimum of the outer circum- rized into three areas: straight pipe, pipe elbows/fittings, and
ference of the insulation plus 2 in. for insulation outer diameter vessels/equipment. The requirements for each of these appli-
≤ 20 in. and a minimum of the outer circumference of the cations differ.
insulation plus 2.5 in. for insulation outer diameter > 20 in. 10.4 Aluminum jacketing on straight pipe:
8.2.2 Typical width is 36 in., 39.4 in., or 48 in. 10.4.1 At the point of application, aluminum jacketing used
8.2.3 Dimensions differing from these standards are pos- on straight pipe will consist of a multitude of pre-curved pieces
sible but must be agreed to by purchaser and seller. with dimensions per 8.2.
8.2.4 Tolerances for aluminum jacketing sheets shall be 6 10.4.2 The thickness (gauge) and temper used for the
1⁄8 in. in width and length.
aluminum jacketing on straight pipe varies with jacket diam-
8.3 When cut into sheets for use as equipment and vessel eter. This section lists the aluminum jacketing thickness and
insulation jacketing, the longer dimension of the box rib or Grade requirements for rigid insulation. For non-rigid
corrugated aluminum jacketing sheet shall be called the length insulation, see 10.9.
and the other (shorter) major dimension shall be identified as 10.4.2.1 For straight pipe up to a jacket diameter of 24 in.,
the width. the minimum allowable thickness is 0.016 in. and Grade 1
8.3.1 Typical width of deep corrugated aluminum sheet is aluminum shall be used (temper of H14 or H24 which are also
33 in. called half hard).
8.3.2 Typical lengths of deep corrugated aluminum sheet are 10.4.2.2 For straight pipe with jacket diameter greater than
6 to 12 ft. 24 in. up to 36 in., the minimum allowable thickness is 0.020
8.3.3 Typical widths of box rib aluminum sheet are 45-5⁄8 in. and Grade 1 aluminum shall be used (temper of H14 or H24
in., 38.5 in., and 27.5 in. which are also called half hard).
8.3.4 Typical lengths of box rib aluminum sheet are 8, 10, 10.4.2.3 For straight pipe with a jacket diameter greater than
and 12 ft. 36 in., the minimum allowable thickness is 0.024 in. and Grade
8.3.5 Dimensions differing from these standards are pos- 1 aluminum shall be used (temper of H14 or H24 which are
sible but must be agreed to by purchaser and seller. also called half hard).
8.3.6 Width and length tolerances for aluminum jacketing 10.4.3 When expected physical abuse is severe, consider-
deep corrugated sheets and box rib shall be 6 1⁄8 in. within a ation shall be given to using thickness of 0.032 in. or greater.
lot and 6 1⁄2 in. between lots. When these thicknesses are selected, Grade 2 aluminum shall
be used (temper of H12 or quarter hard).
8.4 When aluminum jacketing is provided in rolls, the
10.4.4 Aluminum jacketing on straight pipe requires the use
longer dimension is called the length and the shorter dimension
of a moisture retarder so only Classes A, C, or D shall be used.
is called the width.
8.4.1 Tolerances for roll materials shall be 6 1⁄8 in. on width 10.5 Aluminum jacketing on pipe elbow/fittings:
and + 6 in., − 0 in. on length. This length tolerance does not 10.5.1 Aluminum jacketing applied to insulation on pipe
apply to splice/split rolls where the total length shall be as elbows/fittings shall take the form of, 2-piece (pressed), 4-
required by 15.2. piece, or gores all of which shall be pre-formed or pre-rolled to

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fit around the insulation. For outer insulation diameters of 20 much greater resistance to denting due to their harder alloy and
in. or larger, the use of 8-piece sections on pipe elbows/fittings tempers compared to Grade 3.
is acceptable. 10.8 For all applications of aluminum jacketing, the pur-
10.5.1.1 For 2-piece (pressed) elbows, the overlaps at the chaser shall select the Type (outer surface treatment) to meet
heel and throat shall comply with the minimum values in Table the required emittance and corrosion resistance.
4 when the insulation outer diameter conforms to the target
values in Practices C585 or C450. 10.9 The specifier shall be aware that non-rigid insulations
with compressive strength below 15 psi will typically require
NOTE 9—If the insulation outer diameter is smaller or larger than that
specified in Practices C585 or C450, the heel and throat overlaps will be
greater aluminum jacket thickness to achieve the desired
larger or smaller than 5⁄8 in. With 2-piece (pressed) elbows, deviations in damage resistance than will rigid insulations with compressive
insulation outer diameter from that specified in Practices C585 or C450 strength greater than 15 psi. Table 3 shows minimum alumi-
causes, in some cases, undesirable gaps in the joint at the heel or throat. num jacketing thicknesses for rigid and non-rigid pipe insula-
10.5.2 Grade of aluminum jacketing used shall be either 2 or tion.
3 (3105/3003 quarter hard or 1100 dead soft).
10.5.2.1 When Grade 2 aluminum jacketing is used, the 11. Test Methods
thickness shall be 0.032 in. 11.1 Total Hemispherical Emittance—Test in accordance
10.5.2.2 When Grade 3 aluminum jacketing is used, the with Test Method C1371 or C835.
thickness shall be 0.024 in.
10.5.3 Class of aluminum jacketing used for elbows shall be 11.2 Surface Burning Characteristics—Test in accordance
either A (polyfilm, 3 mil thick on the interior surface) or D with Test Method E84.
(painted moisture barrier on the interior surface). 11.3 Metal sheet thickness—Test in accordance with ANSI
10.5.3.1 When elbows are made from gore pieces, Class A H35.2/H35.2(M).
shall be used.
10.5.3.2 When elbows are made from 2-piece, 4-piece, or 11.4 Pinhole Detections in Moisture Retarder—Test in ac-
8-piece, Class A or D shall be used. cordance with Test Method C1785.
11.4.1 Pass Criteria:
10.6 Aluminum jacketing on equipment and vessels: 11.4.1.1 The moisture retarder is considered acceptable if no
10.6.1 Except for the thickness, finish, and Grade require- more than 5 pinhole detections, collectively, are detected in the
ments in 10.6.2 to 10.6.4, aluminum jacketing applied to 10 wetted test areas.
equipment and vessels shall be of any size and shape agreed
upon by purchaser and seller. 11.5 Pencil Hardness—Test in accordance with Test Method
10.6.2 The minimum allowable aluminum jacketing thick- D3363.
ness shall be as listed in Table 3 with additional related 11.6 Water vapor transmission rate of the moisture
information in 10.9. If the thickness is less than 0.032 in., retarder—Test in accordance with Test Method F1249 at 73°F
Grade 1 aluminum shall be used (temper of H14 or H24 which and 100% relative humidity with results normalized to 1
are also called half hard). If the thickness is 0.032 in. or greater, atmosphere of pressure.
Grade 2 aluminum shall be used (temper of H12 or quarter
hard). 11.7 Paint or Film Thickness—Test in accordance with Test
10.6.3 For horizontal vessels, only smooth or stucco em- Method B487.
bossed finish shall be used (no deep corrugated sheet or 3⁄16 in.
corrugated finish). 12. Sampling, Inspection, and Rejection of Defective
10.6.4 For vertical vessels and equipment less than 8 ft Material
diameter, any finish of aluminum jacketing or aluminum deep 12.1 A lot of material shall be considered to be the largest
corrugated sheet is acceptable. For vertical vessels and equip- quantity of a specific aluminum jacketing received by the
ment 8 ft diameter and greater, deep corrugated aluminum purchaser under one order, or, if so designated by the
sheet jacketing shall be used. manufacturer, that quantity of products identified as the par-
10.7 The purchaser shall be aware that Grade 3 aluminum ticular lot.
jacketing has relatively low resistance to denting due to the 12.2 A unit of material shall be considered to be the smallest
dead soft temper. Grades 1 and 2 aluminum jacketing have packaged quantity of aluminum jacketing within a lot, that is,
one roll in a lot of rolls or one bundle of sheets in a lot of
sheeted material.
TABLE 4 Minimum Overlap at Heel and Throat of Two-piece 12.3 Inspection shall consist of any tests for specification
Elbows
conformance the user deems necessary. Due to the impracti-
Minimum Elbow Heel and cality of performing some tests on an inspection basis, if
Insulation O.D. Throat OverlapA
in. in. deemed necessary, the user shall request certification to spe-
Up to 2.375 0.4375 cific test requirements.
2.875 and up 0.625
A
Also called the tangent. 12.4 Incoming lots shall be sampled at a minimum rate of 5
% of units received for inspection.

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12.5 If any nonconformance to specification is detected 14. Product Marking
within the 5 % sample, increase sampling to 10 % of the lot. 14.1 The packaged aluminum jacketing material shall bear
12.6 If 50 % or more of the 10 % sampled units is identification including the following information:
determined to be defective, the lot shall be considered unac- 14.1.1 Manufacturer,
ceptable. 14.1.2 Product designation,
14.1.3 Roll or sheet dimensions, presence of a splice/split
12.7 It shall be left to the discretion of the user whether to roll per 15.2, if applicable, and
continue sampling for acceptable material. In any case, units 14.1.4 Lot number.
found defective shall be considered unacceptable and rejected.
14.2 If required by the user, the packaged material shall bear
13. Certification a marking of conformance to this specification and classifica-
tion by Type, Grade, and Class, such as: Complies with
13.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, the Specification C1729, Type I, Grade 1, Class A.
purchaser shall be furnished certification that samples repre-
14.3 If required by the user, the manufacturer shall provide
senting each lot have been either tested or inspected as directed
evidence from an independent testing laboratory of the surface
in this specification and the requirements have been met. When
burning characteristics in accordance with Test Method E84.
specified in the purchase order or contract, a report of the
results shall be furnished. 15. Packaging
13.2 Qualification Requirements—The following require- 15.1 Unless otherwise specified, the material shall be sup-
ments are generally designated for initial product qualification: plied in the manufacturer’s standard commercial package.
13.2.1 Surface emittance, 15.2 The presence of a splice roll or split roll shall be
13.2.2 Surface burning characteristics, and marked on the packaging, an extra 5 ft minimum of total length
13.2.3 Pinhole detections in moisture retarder. shall be provided in that package, and a maximum of one
splice/split roll shall be allowed per pallet.
13.3 Inspection Requirements—The following requirements
are generally designated for acceptance sampling of lots of NOTE 10—There are typically 20 packages of roll jacketing per pallet so
this assures a maximum of 5% of roll jacketing packages on a full pallet
qualified products. Any performance requirements not listed in
can contain a splice/split roll.
13.3 are considered qualification requirements:
13.3.1 Thickness, 16. Keywords
13.3.2 Dimensions, and 16.1 aluminum; cladding; jacket; jacketing; lagging; mois-
13.3.3 Workmanship and appearance. ture barrier; moisture retarder; thermal insulation

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Engineers, 2009 Handbook of Fundamentals, Chapter 23, p. 15, Table table, www.electro-optical.com/eoi_page.asp?h=Emissivity of
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