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C1729 Is A New ASTM Standard For Aluminum Jacketing

ASTM C1729 is a new standard for aluminum jacketing that specifies physical property and other requirements. It establishes a classification system based on type, grade, and class to define surface treatments and moisture barriers. The standard benefits the industry by making aluminum jacketing easier to specify and ensuring compliance.

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C1729 Is A New ASTM Standard For Aluminum Jacketing

ASTM C1729 is a new standard for aluminum jacketing that specifies physical property and other requirements. It establishes a classification system based on type, grade, and class to define surface treatments and moisture barriers. The standard benefits the industry by making aluminum jacketing easier to specify and ensuring compliance.

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What is

ASTM C1729?
C1729 is a new ASTM standard for aluminum jacketing
Title = “Standard Specification for Aluminum Jacketing for Insulation”
C1729 Lists the Physical Property and Other Requirements for Aluminum Jacketing

C1729 value to insulation industry:


• Makes it easier for engineers to specify aluminum jacketing with the
performance requirements they desire
• Assures compliance of aluminum jacketing to industry best practices
• Makes it easier for contractors, distributors, and metal jacketing
manufacturers to know required properties of the aluminum jacketing

Requirements in ASTM C1729 Classifications in C1729


• Composition/Alloy must comply with ASTM B209 C1729 has a complex classification system for
• Mechanical properties must comply with B209 aluminum jacketing based on:
• New physical property requirements specific to • Type = Defines outer surface treatment
use as insulation jacketing (bare, painted, film coated)
• Covers straight pipe, elbows/fittings, and • Grade = Aluminum alloy and temper
vessels/equipment • Class = Type of moisture barrier used on
• Required alloys and tempers are specified inner surface
• ASTM E84 flame/smoke ≤ 25/50
• Pinholes in all moisture barriers ≤ 5 per 50 ft2
• Requirements for Water Vapor Transmission
Rate (WVTR) for moisture barrier films
• Emittance targets depending on outer surface
(bare, painted, film coated)
• Thickness targets depending on NPS and
insulation rigidity
• Thickness tolerances depending on thickness
• Dimensional targets and tolerances
• Excellent workmanship with no visual defects

©2011 ITW Insulation Systems 800-231-1024 C1729-0811


www.itwinsulation.com
What is
ASTM C1729?
C1729 Classifications Recommended – ITW Aluminum Jacketing Products Comply With C1729
ITW Insulation Systems recommends the following classifications within C1729 based on application:
• Standard Roll or Sheet Aluminum Jacketing
(Bare surface, 3105/3003 alloy, H14 temper, 3 mil polyfilm moisture barrier):
• Type I, Grade 1, Class A, 0.016-0.024” thick
• Standard Roll or Sheet Aluminum Jacketing for Extra Corrosive Environments
(Painted surface, 3105/3003 alloy, H14 temper, 3 mil polyfilm moisture barrier):
• Type II, Grade 1, Class A, 0.016-0.024” thick
• Heavy Duty Sheet or Roll Aluminum Jacketing for High Abuse Areas
(Bare surface, 3105/3003 alloy, H12 temper, 3 mil polyfilm moisture barrier):
• Type I, Grade 2, Class A, ≥ 0.032” thick
• Standard Two-Piece Aluminum Elbows
(Clear painted surface, 1100 alloy, 0 temper, painted moisture barrier):
• Type III, Grade 3, Class D, 0.024” thick
• Heavy Duty Two-Piece Aluminum Elbows
(Bare surface, 1100 alloy, 0 temper, 3 mil polyfilm moisture barrier):
• Type I, Grade 3, Class A, 0.032” thick
• Deep Corrugated Aluminum Sheet Jacketing
(Bare or painted surface, 3105/3003 alloy, H14 or H12 temper, 3 mil polyfilm moisture barrier):
• Type I or II, Grade 1 or 2, Class A, 0.016-0.040” thick
• Box Rib Aluminum Sheet Jacketing
(Bare surface, 3004 or Alclad 3004 alloy, no moisture barrier):
• Type I, Grade 4 or 5, Class E, 0.032-0.050” thick

C1729 Requirements for Straight Pipe Jacket Thickness


Outer Insulation Minimum Aluminum Jacket Thickness, inches (mm)
Diameter (in)
Rigid Insulation Non-Rigid Insulation

≤ 8 0.016 (0.41) 0.016 (0.41)

Over 8 thru 11 0.016 (0.41) 0.020 (0.51)

Over 11 thru 24 0.016 (0.41) 0.024 (0.61)

Over 24 thru 36 0.020 (0.51) 0.032 (0.81)

>36 0.024 (0.61) 0.040 (1.01)

Contact ITW Insulation Systems to review your spec or for help drafting
the best language to specify metal jacketing in your specifications.
©2015 ITW Insulation Systems 800-231-1024 C1729-0915
www.itwinsulation.com

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