Copper alloys are so widely used, many in complex applications, that there are over 370 commercial copper and copper alloy grades. The Copper family includes coppers, high-copper alloys, brasses, leaded brasses, bronzes, aluminum bronzes, silicon bronzes, copper nickels, and nickel silvers.

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Copper alloys provide good thermal and electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, ease of forming, ease of joining, and color, but most have relatively low strength-to-weight ratios and low strengths at elevated temperatures.

All Metals & Forge provides copper in all mill forms including rod, plate, strip, sheet, tube shapes, and wire. Click here to view the complete list of alloys...

Other All Metals & Forge Capabilities include:

Warehouse Products

• Raw Materials: Alloy Steel, Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Cobalt Alloys, Copper Alloys, Magnesium, Nickel alloys, Refractory Alloys, Stainless Steel, Super Alloys, Titanium, Tool Steels, Zirconium
• Mill Shapes: Bar - Flat, Round, Hex, Hollow and Square, Extrusions,Fittings, Flanges, Foil, Plate, Sheet, Strip, Pipe, Tubing, Wire.
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Forging Capabilities

• Materials that we forge include carbon steel, alloy steel, tool steel, special grades, stainless steel (including PH grades), titanium, aluminum, magnesium, copper, nickel, cobalt, high temperature, super alloys and special alloys.
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Custom Hand Rolled Bars

• All Metals & Forge can now provide custom hand rolled bars in a variety of sizes and shapes from tool steels, nickel alloys, high temperature alloys, high speed steels, alloy steels, stainless steels, titanium, cobalt alloys, manganese steels, and super alloys.
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Custom Melting and Designer Alloys™

• All Metals & Forge, LLC can now supply Air or Vacuum Melted Designer Alloys™ in the below listed material families, in quantities as small as 250 lbs. (120 kgs.)
• ALLOY STEELS, CARBON STEELS, COBALT ALLOYS, NICKEL ALLOYS, STAINLESS STEEL (300 - 400 - 500), STAINLESS PH GRADES, TOOL STEELS
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Value Added Services

• COLD & HOT FORMING - Martensitic, Ferritic, Austentic, Springback, Rod, Bar & Wire.
• HEAT TREATING - Quenching, Annealing, Normalizing, Tempering, Surface (Case) Hardening, Sub-Zero Annealing, and other heating and cooling processes.
• CUTTING - Abrasive Saw Cutting, Cold Shearing, Melting, Thermal, Plasma & Powder Cutting, Arc-Air Gouging, Waterjet, Laser Cutting, Cambering, Custom Shapes.
• MACHINING - Drilling, Milling, Reaming, Sawing, Tapping, Threading, Turning, Boring, Trepanning, Duplex Milling, Blanchard & Double Disc Grinding.
• EXTRUSIONS - Produced to your custom configuration.
• ROLLING & WELDING - To make rings, cylinders, tubing & pipe. AM&F can also roll flat bar the "Hard Way".
• POLISHING - Sheet, strip, plat flat bar, discs
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About All Metals & Forging, LLC.

PARTNERING This industry trend is shaping the way All Metals & Forge does business today. We are developing closer customer relationships and taking on a larger role in the total supply and manufacturing chain. A closer connection with our customers is key. Our ability to anticipate customer needs, willingness to become involved with their business, and ability to respond quickly and cost effectively has established All Metals & Forge as a premier vendor. Today we forge relationships that create AM&F Solutions®.

Knauf Pipe and Tank Insulation is a semi-rigid fiber glass board in roll form faced with a factory-applied FSK or ASJ vapor retarder, or a glass mat facing. The glass fibers are adhered perpendicular to the jacketing for flexibility and easy installation.

Knauf Pipe and Tank Insulation is typically used on tanks, vessels and large-diameter pipes. It can be used for any curved or irregular surfaces that require finished characteristics of rigid fiber glass insulation.

Excellent Thermal Properties

• Low thermal conductivity ratings to 850°F (454°C).

Low-Cost Installation

• Flexible.
• Easy to handle and fabricate.

Inventory Savings

• No need to stock multiple sizes.
• Various thicknesses available to meet all your pipe and tank insulation needs.

Resists Damage

• Tough and durable.
• Resists damage in shipment and during and after installation.

Resists Microbial Growth

• Does not promote the growth of fungi or bacteria.
• Will not rot or sustain vermin.

Non-Corrosive

• Will not accelerate corrosion of aluminum, steel or copper.

Specification Compliance

• ASTM C 795
• NRC 1.36
• MIL-I-24244C
• ASTM C 1136
  - Type I, II, III, IV (ASJ)
  - Type II, IV (FSK)
• HH-B-100B (jackets)
  - Type I and II (ASJ)
  - Type II (FSK)
• HH-I-558C; Form A, Class 3

Technical Data

Temperature Range (ASTM C 411)

• Operating Temperature to 850°F (454°C).

Compressive Strength (ASTM C 165)

• Not less than 150 PSF (7.18 kPa) at 10% deformation for 2" (51 mm) thickness.
• Not less than 275 PSF (13.2 kPa) at 10% deformation for 3" (76 mm) thickness.

Water Vapor Transmission (ASTM E 96, Procedure A)

• Both FSK and ASJ vapor retarders have a maximum water vapor transmission rate of .02 perms.

Puncture Resistance (TAPPI Test T803) (Beach Units)

• FSK facing: 25
• ASJ facing: 50

Surface Burning Characteristics

• Does not exceed 25 Flame Spread, 50 Smoke Developed when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, NFPA 255 and UL 723.

Linear Shrinkage (ASTM C 356)

• Negligible.

Application & Specification Guidelines

Precautions

• ASJ and FSK jackets should not be used if outer-surface temperature exceeds 150°F (66°C)
• During initial heat-up to operating temperatures above 350°F (177°C), a slight odor and some smoke may be given off as a portion of the bonding material used in the insulation begins to undergo and controlled decomposition.
• If natural convection is not adequate in confined areas, forced ventilation should be provided in order to protect against any harmful fumes and vapors that might be generated.
• Care must also be taken when using sealants, solvents, or flammable adhesive during installation.

Storage

• Protect stored insulation from water damage and other abuse.
• Protect from welding sparks and open flame.
• Cartons are not designed for outside storage.

Preparation

• Apply the product on clean, dry surfaces.

Application

For easy installation of Knauf Pipe and Tank Insulation simply follow these guidelines.

• Refer to the Stretch-out Chart (below) to find the appropriate length to cut for the specific pipe size. Be sure to add an additional 2" (51 mm) to 4" (102 mm) for your staple flap.
• Cut your stretch-out length and wrap the material around the iron pipe to ensure the proper fit.
• Staple the lap on 3" (76 mm) centers with outward clinching staples.
• Butt edges shall be firmly secured, and butt strips matching the jacket shall be applied at each joint.

Acrolab's Isobar® heat pipes have their roots in thermosyphons. Thermosyphons function as a super-thermal conductor only in a vertical or near vertical plane. In a thermosyphon, a small quantity of working fluid is placed in an evacuated tube. Heat is applied to the base of the tube, causing the temperature of the working fluid to rise — as this fluid heats, it vaporizes. This vapor then migrates to the colder end of the tube where it is condensed. The condensate is returned to the heated tube end by gravity. Since the latent heat of evaporation is large, considerable quantities of heat can be transferred with a very small temperature difference from end to end. The thermosyphon is limited in application because the evaporator region must be situated lower than the condenser region.

The Isobar® Heat Pipe improves on this in that it incorporates a sophisticated solid-state pump to return the condensate to the evaporator site. This pump takes the form of a fine metallic wick that resides tight to the inner wall of the Isobar. This wick, through its capillary action, returns the working fluid to the evaporator without regard to orientation. In a normal environment, the wick permits equal function in vertical and horizontal planes. In applications where the evaporator site is above the condenser, the performance of the Isobar® Heat Pipe is controlled by the capillary action of the wick structure.

Isobar® Heat Pipe are super-thermal conductors have the capacity to transfer large amounts of heat at high speeds in both heating and cooling applications. In fact, Isobar® Heat Pipes have, in some applications and orientations, a thermal conductivity in excess of 20,000 times the rate of a solid copper bar of the same geometry. Isobar® Heat Pipes are also high-speed superthermal distributors. The working fluid constantly changes phase due to the low vapor pressure inside the unit — the device is innately isothermal. Temperature uniformity along the entire length from the evaporator to the condenser is typically in the range of ±1°C while transferring large amounts of energy.

Isobar® Heat Pipes can be designed or retrofitted into many molding applications to improve efficiency related to cycle times, cure rates, mold temperature uniformity, set-up times and recovery rate. Isobar® Heat Pipe technology works equally well with tools drawing their energy from heated platens and with integrally heated molds. Energy sources such as oil, steam or electric heaters may be used.

Isobar® Heat Pipes can be Custom-Manufactured to fit your application.

Description

Knauf KwikFlex Pipe and Tank Insulation is a 48" wide semi-rigid fiber glass blanket, 2.5 pcf. density, in roll form. It is available faced with a factory-applied ASJ, FSK or PSK vapor retarder jacket. The fiber orientation provides excellent compressive strength while maintaining flexibility for ease of installation.

Application

Knauf KwikFlex Pipe and Tank Insulation is typically used on tanks, vessels and large-diameter (greater than 10") pipes. It can be used for any curved or irregular surfaces that require finished characteristics of rigid fiber glass insulation.

Features and Beneftis

Excellent Thermal Properties

• Low thermal conductivity ratings to 850°F (454°C).

Low-Cost Installation

• Flexible.
• Easy to handle and fabricate.

Inventory Savings

• No need to stock multiple sizes.
• Various thicknesses available to meet all your pipe and tank insulation needs.

Resists Damage

• Tough and durable.
• Resists damage in shipment and during and after installation.

Resists Microbial Growth

• Does not promote the growth of fungi or bacteria.
• Will not rot or sustain vermin.

Non-Corrosive

• Will not accelerate corrosion of aluminum, steel or copper.

Specification Compliance

• UL/ULC Classified
• ASTM C 1393
  - Types I, II, IIIA, IIIB Category
• ASTM C 795
• NRC Reg. Guide 1.36
• MIL-I-24244

Technical Data

Temperature Range (ASTM C 411)

• Operating Temperature to 850°F (454°C).

Compressive Strength (ASTM C 165)

• Not less than 25 PSF (1.2 kPa) at 10% deformation.

Water Vapor Transmission (ASTM E 96, Procedure A)

• FSK, ASJ and PSK vapor retarders have a maximum water vapor transmission rate of .02 perms.

Puncture Resistance (TAPPI Test T803) (Beach Units)

• FSK and PSK facings: 25
• ASJ facing: 50

Surface Burning Characteristics

• UL/ULC Classified (FSK, ASJ).
• Does not exceed 25 Flame Spread, 50 Smoke Developed when tested according to ASTM E 84 and UL 723.

Linear Shrinkage (ASTM C 356)

• Negligible.

Precautions

• ASJ, FSK and PSK jackets should not be used if outer-surface temperature exceeds 150°F (66°C).
• During initial heat-up to operating temperatures above 350°F (177°C), a slight odor and some smoke may be given off as a portion of the bonding material used in the insulation begins to undergo and controlled decomposition.
• If natural convection is not adequate in confined areas, forced ventilation should be provided in order to protect against any harmful fumes and vapors that might be generated.
• Care must also be taken when using sealants, solvents, or flammable adhesive during installation.

Application

Knauf 1000° Pipe Insulation is used in power, process

and industrial applications and in commercial

and institutional buildings where maximum fire

safety, resistance to physical abuse and a finished

appearance are desired. Additional weather protection

is needed outdoors.

Features and Benefits

Energy Conservation

• Offers excellent resistance to heat loss or gain,

which saves energy and lowers operating costs.

• A low thermal conductivity of .23 at 75°F (24°C).

Low-Cost Installation

• Available with self-sealing lap, which eliminates

need for staples, additional material and tools.

• Fast, easy installation reduces labor costs.

Condensation Control

• Installed properly, the foil vapor retarder and

pressure-sensitive lap assure a positive vapor

seal.

UL Classified

• All Knauf Pipe Insulation, plain or jacketed,

meets the fire and smoke safety requirements of

most federal, state and local building codes.

Easy Size Identification

• Pipe size, wall thickness and Proto 25/50 Rated

PVC fitting cover size are printed in a repeat

pattern along the longitudinal lap.

• Easy identification at job site.

• Simplifies restocking.

• After application, print is covered by the lap for a

neat appearance.

Specification Compliance

In U.S.:

• ASTM C 547; Type I, Grade A; Type IV,

Grade A

• ASTM C 585

• ASTM C 795

• ASTM C 1136 (jackets); Type I, II, III, IV

• HH-B-100B (jackets); Type I and II

• HH-I-558C; Form D, Type III, Class 12; Class 13

(to 1000°F, 538°C)

• MEA 325-83-M (City of New York Dept. of

Buildings)

• MIL-I-22344D

• MIL-I-24244C (ships)

• NFPA 90A and 90B

• NRC Reg. Guide 1.36

• USCG 164.109/4/0 (plain, unjacketed only)

In Canada:

• CAN/ULC S102-M88

• CCG F1-304 (plain only)

• CGSB 51-GP-9M

• CGSB 51-GP-52M (jacket)

Technical Data

Surface Burning Characteristics

• UL Classified.

• Does not exceed 25 Flame Spread, 50 Smoke

Developed when tested in accordance with

ASTM E 84, CAN/ULC S102-M88, NFPA 255

and UL 723.

Temperature Range

• Pipe operating temperatures from 0°F to 1000°F

(-18°C to 538°C). Water Vapor Transmission

(ASTM E 96, Procedure A)

• Jacket has a water vapor permeance of .02

perms or less.

Corrosiveness (ASTM C 665)

• No greater than sterile cotton.

• Complies with ASTM C 795, MIL-I-24244C and

NRC 1.36.

Puncture Resistance

(TAPPI Test T803) (Beach Units)

• Jacket minimum rating of 50 units.

Alkalinity (ASTM C 871)

• Less than 0.6% as Na2O.

• pH between 7.5 and 10.0.

Microbial Growth (ASTM C 1338)

• Does not promote microbial growth.

Water Vapor Sorption (ASTM C 1104)

• Less than 0.2% by volume.

Linear Shrinkage (ASTM C 356)

• Negligible.

Product Forms amd Sizes

Produced in 3' (914 mm) sections:

• For iron pipe from ½" to 24" nominal pipesize

(13 mm to 610 mm).

• For copper tube from ⅝" to 6 ⅛" (16 mm to

156 mm).

• Wall thicknesses from ½" to 6" (13 mm to

152 mm) in single layer (for most sizes).

• All insulation inner and outer diameters comply

with ASTM C 585.

Packaging

• Four convenient carton sizes for easy ordering,

inventory tracking and storage.

• Unique sesame tape reinforced carton hand

holds for superior strength and easy handling.

• Color-coded labels to easily identify pipe sizes

by wall thickness.

• Easy to access butt strips.

Pressure Pipe Installation for Gas, Water & Sewer

Pressure pipe installations such as gas, water and sewer lines require high-quality, pressure-rated conduit. For such applications, you can't do better than A-D Technologies.

We place a high priority on quality and performance. The result is a line of pressure-rated tubing that is second to none in the industry.

We offer the following for pressure pipe applications:

• A variety of sizes from ½" to 24" O.D., with a variety of standard dimension ratios (DR's) from DR 17 to DR 32.5.
• A variety of heavy wall DR's for pre-form stock to complement the needs of the fittings manufacturers.
• Pipe offered in ductile iron pipe size (DIPS), iron pipe size (IPS) and copper tubing size (CTS) sizes.
• NEW….Perma-Find locatable service tubing made in accordance with ASTM D 2737 with a wire permanently attached to the outside, available in one or two wire configurations.
• Black pipe with striping capabilities in virtually any color through 24" diameters.
• Available in coils up through 6" IPS size or as standard 40' or 50' straight lengths.
• Coil-Master manual or self-load coil deployment trailers with the optional LineTamer pipe re-rounder and straightener, reusable coil reels and reel trailers.

In addition…

• A-D Technologies meets all specs including AWWA, C906, C901, ASTM F714, NSF 61 and 14, ASTM D 2513, etc.

• A-D Technologies publishes a stock list with a wide assortment of sizes, colors, stripes and specs available for immediate shipment.

•A-D Technologies plants are strategically located for easy access and timely deliveries.