{"id":50193,"date":"2026-05-27T17:55:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T09:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/product\/aerogator-aeroflex-epdm-insulation-with-polyolefin-film\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T17:08:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T09:08:31","slug":"aerogator-aeroflex-epdm-insulation-with-polyolefin-film","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/en\/product\/aerogator-aeroflex-epdm-insulation-with-polyolefin-film\/","title":{"rendered":"AEROGATOR: AEROFLEX EPDM Insulation with Polyolefin Film"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>AEROGATOR<\/b><\/h2>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AEROGATOR &#8211; EPDM Insulation with Polyolefin Film for Indoor and Outdoor HVAC Systems<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AEROGATOR is an innovative closed-cell pipe insulation made from special EPDM synthetic rubber, jacketed with a PVC-free polyolefin film. Designed for maximum installation convenience with built-in cladding, it provides excellent protection for refrigerant piping against harsh weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Features<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weather Resistant:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Excellent resistance to UV radiation and ozone. Ideal for outdoor installations exposed to sun and rain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No Additional Cladding Required:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saves time and labor costs as the insulation comes with built-in cladding. No need for PVC tape wrapping or additional metal sheet jacketing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Condensation Control:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> High water vapor resistance (\u03bc-value &gt; > 10,000) effectively prevents condensation around the pipes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scratch Resistant:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The specialized film surface is highly tough and flexible, resistant to tension and scratches during use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Safe and Eco-Friendly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PVC-free and halogen-free. Meets UL94 &#8211; HBF fire safety standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wide Service Temperature:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Operates from -57\u00b0C up to 125\u00b0C.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_49235\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AEROGATOR-Label.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49235\" class=\"lazyload size-fusion-600 wp-image-49235\" src=\"https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AEROGATOR-Label-600x600.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AEROGATOR-Label-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"{%ALT_TEXT%}\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" title=\"|\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27600%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20600%20600%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27600%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AEROGATOR-Label-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AEROGATOR-Label-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AEROGATOR-Label-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AEROGATOR-Label-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AEROGATOR-Label-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AEROGATOR-Label-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AEROGATOR-Label-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AEROGATOR-Label-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AEROGATOR-Label-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AEROGATOR-Label-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AEROGATOR-Label-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/3t-insulation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AEROGATOR-Label.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-49235\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">{%CAPTION%}<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigerant piping and cooling systems in high-rise buildings, residences, and industrial plants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor HVAC systems requiring high durability against sunlight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installations in confined spaces requiring speed and minimal tape-wrapping steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparison between Aerogator and Standard Insulation <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(e.g., Aeroflex Standard or Aeroflex-EP) showing clear differences in structure and application.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Structure and Surface Protection (Built-in Cladding)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerogator: EPDM insulation factory-jacketed with a specialized PVC-free polyolefin film.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard Models: Bare, smooth-surface EPDM insulation without additional jacketing materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Weather Durability (Outdoor vs. Indoor)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerogator: Specifically designed for outdoor use. The film surface provides excellent UV and ozone protection, withstanding sun and rain without needing extra jacketing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard Models: Suitable for indoor use. For outdoor applications with direct sunlight, a coating (Aerocoat) or jacketing (e.g., aluminum or metal sheet) is required to prevent UV degradation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Water Vapor Resistance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerogator: Very high water vapor resistance (\u03bc-value > 10,000). The polyolefin film properties provide superior condensation control in high-humidity conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard Models: Excellent moisture protection per standard closed-cell insulation, but lacks the additional protective film layer of the Aerogator.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Installation Convenience and Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerogator: Faster installation; no PVC tape wrapping or additional cladding (metal\/aluminum jacketing) required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard Models: For aesthetic or outdoor durability, additional tape wrapping or jacketing steps are required on-site, leading to longer installation times.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #303030;\">Features<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #303030;\">Aerogator<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #303030;\">Standard Models (e.g. Standard\/ Class 0 \/ EP)<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"color: #303030;\" data-start-index=\"1713\">Jacketing Material<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">Built-in Polyolefin Film (PVC-Free)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">None (Bare EPDM Surface)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"color: #303030;\" data-start-index=\"1784\">Outdoor Application<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">Ready to use, UV\/Ozone resistant<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">Requires coating or cladding<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"color: #303030;\" data-start-index=\"1888\">Tensile Strength<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">High (Superior scratch resistance)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">Standard EPDM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"color: #303030;\" data-start-index=\"1947\">Installation Speed<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">Very High (Reduces on-site steps)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">Normal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #303030;\">Physical Properties<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #303030;\">Description<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #303030;\">Test Method<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"color: #303030;\" data-start-index=\"1477\">Core Material<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">EPDM Rubber (Closed Cell)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"color: #303030;\" data-start-index=\"1525\">Jacketing<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">Polyolefin Film (PVC Free)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"color: #303030;\" data-start-index=\"1577\">Density<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">55 \u00b1 10 kg\/m\u00b3<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">ASTM D1667-17<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"color: #303030;\" data-start-index=\"1624\">Service Temp.<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">-57\u00b0C to 125\u00b0C<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"color: #303030;\" data-start-index=\"1670\">K-Value<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">0.034 &#8211; 0.040 W\/m.K (at 0\u00b0C &#8211; 40\u00b0C)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">ISO 8497<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"color: #303030;\" data-start-index=\"1740\">Water Absorption<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">&lt; 5% by weight<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">ASTM D1056<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"color: #303030;\" data-start-index=\"1796\">\u03bc-value<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">&gt; 10,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">EN 13469<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><b class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"color: #303030;\" data-start-index=\"1837\">Standard Length<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #303030;\">1.83 m (6 ft) \/ piece<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"left\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>AEROGATOR<\/strong> is an innovative closed-cell pipe insulation made from special EPDM synthetic rubber, jacketed with a PVC-free polyolefin film. Designed for maximum installation convenience with built-in cladding, it provides excellent protection for refrigerant piping against harsh weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Features<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weather Resistant:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Excellent resistance to UV radiation and ozone. Ideal for outdoor installations exposed to sun and rain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No Additional Cladding Required:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saves time and labor costs as the insulation comes with built-in cladding. No need for PVC tape wrapping or additional metal sheet jacketing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Condensation Control:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> High water vapor resistance (\u03bc-value &gt; > 10,000) effectively prevents condensation around the pipes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scratch Resistant:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The specialized film surface is highly tough and flexible, resistant to tension and scratches during use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Safe and Eco-Friendly:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PVC-free and halogen-free. 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