Armaflex^® ArmaChek GC

Product Details

• Economical Covering System
• Good Resistance To Mechanical Impact & Scratch
• Class 0 Fire Performance
• Uv & Oil Resistant
• Fm Approved
• Completely Closed Cell Structure
• No Risk Of Galvanic Corrosion

Technical Data - ArmaChek GC

Brief description	ArmaChek GC is flexible, woven glass fibre covering system for long term mechanical protection of mechanical substrates
Material type	Elastomeric foam based on synthetic rubber (NBR) with reinforced Glass Cloth covering.
Colour	Base material is Black. Covering is available in Black & Gray.
Product Range	Available in pre covered sheets in 6 mm, 9 mm, 13 mm, 16 mm, 19 mm, 25 mm & 32 mm thickness. Length of sheet as per Annaflex standards Available in pre covered tubas with self-seal/ without self-seal in 19 mm, 25 mm & 32 mm thickness. length: 1m
Applications	Insulation to prevent condensation, reduces energy losses, prevent from scratch / mechanical damage and protect against frost on pipes, air ducts and vessels. Suitable for hot and cold water services, chilled water lines, heating systems, air conditioning ductwork, refrigerated pipework, process and industrial pipework & equipments.
Safety and Environment	ODP zdero
	GWP zero
	Dust & fibre free
Assembly	Closed cell structure means no additional vapour barrier is required

Property	Value/Assessment						Special Remark
Temperature Range
Temperature Range*	max. service temperature	+105° C	(+85 C if sheets or tape is glued to the object with its whole surface)				Tested acc. To EN 14706, EN 14707 and EN 14304
	min. service temperature1	0° C	(-200° C)
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal* Conductivity	ϑm		0	+20	+40	[°C]	Tested ace. to EN 12667 EN 1508497
	λ	≤	0.035	0.037	0.039	W/(m * K)
Water vapour diffusion resistance
Water vapour* diffusion resistance	μ	≥	7,000				Tested ace. to EN 12086 EN 13489
Reaction to Fire	Fire performance ace. to building regulation			Class O			Surface Spread of
	Surface Spread of Flame			Class 1			Flame: tested ace to BS 476 Part 7:1997
	Fire Propagation:			Total index performance (I) ≤ 12 Sub index (i,) ≤ 6			Fire Propagation: tested ace to BS 476 Part 6:1989
Other Fire Class*	FM Approved						Tested ace. to UL 94
	UL 94 - HB, V-0
Practical Fire Behavior	Self-extinguising, does not drip and does not spread flames
Chemical Behavior	Excellent resistance to ozone, oil and chemicals (consult product test list)
Resistance to mechanical impact	Good
UV resistance1 Artificial weathering	Good, suitable for outdoor application UV testing Pass						Use recommended mastic over joints Tasted According to EN ISO 4892 - 2 METHOD A
Galvanic corrosion	No risk
Storage & Shelf life	Shall be stored in dry & clean area. Away from direct Sunlight

All data and technical information are based on results achieved under typical application conditions. Recipients of this information should, in their own interest and responsibility, clarify with us in due time whether or not the data and Information apply to the intended application area. Installation instructions are available in our ArmaChak installation manual.

1.In outdoor applications there may be discoloration of the covering, but it will not have any negative effect on functionality of the product.

*All certificates are available for Armaflex^® Class O material (Base material) only.