This is a very good question. I do not have any direct experience with the use of Venture Clad in any industrial insulation application, but the concept does raise a few questions. When Venture Clad is used with fibrous insulations (fiberglass, mineral wool) on vertical applications, does it get sufficient bond to the surface of the insulation (fibers) to prevent drooping or sagging over time under its own weight? With insulations like silica aerogel, calcium silicate or perlite, which tend to have rather "dusty" surfaces, how well does the adhesive adhere and again prevent the material from settling or sagging over time? In heavy industrial settings (refineries, chemical/petrochemical plants, power plants...), a major role of the jacket is to provide physical protection to the underlying insulation. Does Venture Clad offer sufficient puncture and tear resistance to provide the protection required in these applications? In high temperature applications (250F+), the jacket system is usually left unsealed so it can breathe (allow any water that does enter the system and evaporate at the hot pipe/equipment surface escape). Would a sealed system like this create a condition where water and steam are trapped in the system? Just some food for thought...
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Scott Sinclair
Johns Manville
Spartanburg SC
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