AHS 187 - Air Handling Systems Product Selector Guide
AHS 187 - Air Handling Systems Product Selector Guide
HVAC Insulation
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Linacoustic® RC 3
Linacoustic RC-HP
®
3
Linacoustic R-300
®
3
Spiracoustic Plus 4
®
Spiral SG® 4
LinaTex® 4
Superduct® RC 5
Mat-faced Micro-Aire 5®
Micro-Aire® LP 5
Diffuser Board 6
ACCESSORIES
Linacoustic® RC
Fiberglass Duct Liner with Reinforced Coating THERMAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
R-Value @ 75˚F (24˚C) Mean Temp. COMPLIANCE
in mm (hr•ft2•ºF)/Btu m2•ºC/W
ASTM C1071, Type I, Flexible
½ 13 2.2 0.39
1 25 4.2 0.74 ASTM G21 and G22
1½ 38 6.3 1.11 SMACNA Application Standards
2 51 8.0 1.41 for Duct Liners
3 76.2 12.0 2.11
NAIMA Fibrous Glass Duct Liner
Installation
SOUND-ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS ASTM E84, FHC 25/50
Type A Mounting, Frequency (Hz) NFPA 90A and 90B
in mm 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 NRC
½ 13 0.07 0.20 0.44 0.66 0.84 0.93 0.55 ICC Compliant
1 25 0.08 0.31 0.64 0.84 0.97 1.03 0.70 Conforms to ASHRAE 62
Linacoustic® RC insulation is a flexible, fiberglass duct liner. The airstream 1½ 38 0.10 0.47 0.85 1.01 1.02 0.99 0.85
Canada: C GSB 51-GP-11M
surface is protected with JM’s exclusive reinforced coating system, a 2 51 0.25 0.66 1.00 1.05 1.02 1.01 0.95
CAN/ULC S102
glass mat surface coated with Permacote® antimicrobial coating. 3 76.2 0.47 0.96 1.17 1.10 1.02 1.05 1.05
Linacoustic® RC-HP
High-Density Fiberglass Duct Liner with Reinforced THERMAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
Coating and Superior Acoustical Performance R-Value @ 75˚F (24˚C) Mean Temp. COMPLIANCE
in mm (hr•ft2•ºF) /Btu m2•ºC/W
ASTM C1071, Type I
1 25 4.3 0.76
Conforms to ASHRAE 62
MEA #353-93-M
SMACNA Application Standards for
SOUND-ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS Duct Liners
Type A Mounting, Frequency (Hz) NAIMA Fibrous Glass Duct Liner
in mm 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 NRC Installation Standard
1 25 0.04 0.24 0.69 0.96 1.05 1.01 0.75 ASTM D5116-State of Washington
Canada: C GSB 51-GP-11M and
CAN/ULC S102
ASTM E84, FHC 25/50
Linacoustic® RC-HP insulation is a flexible, fiberglass duct liner with
higher density and enhanced acoustical control when compared to NFPA 90A and 90B
standard duct liners. The airstream surface is protected with JM’s
exclusive reinforced coating system, a glass mat surface coated Recycled Content:
with Permacote antimicrobial coating. Refer to JM.com
Operating Temperature Limit: 250°F (121°C) Greenguard Certified
Maximum Air Velocity: 6,000 fpm (30.5 m/sec)
Linacoustic® R-300
Rigid Fiberglass Plenum Liner Board with THERMAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
Reinforced Coating R-Value @ 75˚F (24˚C) Mean Temp. COMPLIANCE
in mm (hr•ft2•ºF)/Btu m2•ºC/W
ASTM C1071, Type II
1 25 4.3 0.76
1½ 38 6.3 1.11 ASTM G21 and G22
2 51 8.7 1.53 SMACNA Application Standards
3 76.2 13.0 2.34 for Duct Liners
4 101.6 17.4 3.13
NAIMA Fibrous Glass Duct Liner
Installation
SOUND-ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS ASTM E84, FHC 25/50
Type A Mounting, Frequency (Hz)
NFPA 90A and 90B
in mm 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 NRC
1 25 0.04 0.26 0.69 1.00 1.07 1.02 0.75 Conforms to ASHRAE 62
1½ 38 0.14 0.52 1.01 1.07 1.03 0.97 0.90 MEA # 353-93-M
2 51 0.26 0.73 1.10 1.10 1.04 1.03 1.00
Linacoustic® R-300 is a rigid fiberglass board designed to line ducts 3 76.2 0.56 1.18 1.24 1.12 1.04 1.03 1.15 Canada: C GSB 51.10 and
in plenum spaces. The insulation has a glass mat airstream surface 4 101.6 0.81 1.30 1.26 1.12 1.04 1.05 1.20 CAN/ULC S102
treated with the antimicrobial Permacote coating.
Recycled Content:
Operating Temperature Limit: 250°F (121°C) Refer to JM.com
Maximum Air Velocity: 6,000 fpm (30.5 m/sec) Greenguard Certified
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Spiracoustic Plus® System
Fiberglass Liner with Reinforced Coating for
Spiral Metal Ducts
THERMAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
R-Value @ 75˚F (24˚C) Mean Temp. COMPLIANCE
in mm (hr•ft2•ºF)/Btu m2•ºC/W
ASTM C1071 Air Erosion Test /
1 25 4.3 0.76
UL 181
1½ 38 6.4 1.13
2 51 8.4 1.48 ASTM G21 and G22
ASTM E84, FHC 25/50
NFPA 90A and 90B
SOUND-ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS Conforms to ASHRAE 62
Type A Mounting, Frequency (Hz) ULC S102
in mm 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 NRC
1 25 0.05 0.21 0.71 1.01 1.07 1.09 0.75
1½ 38 0.10 0.39 1.02 1.08 1.04 1.00 0.85 Recycled Content:
Spiracoustic Plus® is a fiberglass insulation designed to line spiral ducts. 2 51 0.17 0.63 1.10 1.05 1.09 1.06 0.95 Refer to JM.com
It has factory-made, evenly spaced kerfs to allow the material to easily Greenguard Certified
conform to the inside diameter of spiral air ducts. The airstream surface
and transverse edges are protected with JM’s factory-applied Permacote
coating. Spiracoustic Plus can save time and reduce weight when
compared to some double-wall systems.
Operating Temperature Limit: 250°F (121°C)
Maximum Air Velocity: 6,000 fpm (30.5 m/sec)
Spiral SG®
Fiberglass Double-Wall Insulation THERMAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
K-Value @ 75˚F (24˚C) Mean Temp. COMPLIANCE
Type PCF KG/M3 Btu•in/(hr•ft2•°F) W/M•°C
ASTM E84, FHC 25/50
75 0.75 12 0.30 0.043
85 0.85 14 0.27 0.039 NFPA 90A and 90B
100 1.04 17 0.26 0.037 CAN/ULC S102
125 1.20 19 0.25 0.036
UL 723
150 1.56 25 0.24 0.035
Recycled Content:
SOUND-ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS
Type A Mounting, Frequency (Hz) Refer to JM.com
Greenguard Certified
Type in mm 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 NRC
85 1 25 0.11 0.31 0.60 0.80 0.90 0.93 0.65
85 2 51 0.16 0.60 0.92 0.98 0.97 1.01 0.85
Spiral SG® is a fiberglass insulation designed for double-wall 100 1 25 0.09 0.30 0.60 0.77 0.89 0.93 0.65
applications. The insulation comes in a variety of thicknesses to help 100 2 51 0.18 0.64 0.99 1.02 1.01 1.04 0.90
optimize thermal and acoustical performance. It is made from rotary- 150 1 25 0.10 0.28 0.62 0.84 0.95 0.97 0.65
process glass fibers bonded with a thermosetting resin, improving 150 2 51 0.22 0.71 1.03 1.08 1.05 1.02 0.95
tensile strength and flexibility, and making it resistant to damage during
installation.
Operating Temperature Limit: 350°F (177°C)
LinaTex®
Textile Fiber Duct Liner THERMAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
R-Value @ 75˚F (24˚C) Mean Temp. COMPLIANCE
Type in mm (hr•ft2•ºF)/Btu m2•ºC/W
ASTM C1071, Type I, Flexible
300 ½ 13 2.6 0.45
300 1 25 4.2 0.74 ASTM G21 and G22
200 ½ 13 2.4 0.42 ASTM D5116-State of Washington
150 1 25 3.7 0.65
150 1½ 38 5.5 0.97 SMACNA Application Standards for
Duct Liners
NAIMA Fibrous Glass Duct Liner
SOUND-ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS Installation
Type A Mounting, Frequency (Hz) ASTM E84, FHC 25/50
Type in mm 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 NRC
NFPA 90A and 90B
300 ½ 13 0.03 0.14 0.30 0.55 0.72 0.84 0.45
300 1 25 0.08 0.27 0.62 0.86 0.92 0.91 0.65 Conforms to ASHRAE 62
LinaTex® is a textile fiber duct liner specifically designed for 200 ½ 13 0.06 0.13 0.28 0.52 0.71 0.74 0.40 Canada: C GSB 51-GP-11M and
lining sheet metal ducts in HVAC systems. The airstream surface 150 1 25 0.09 0.24 0.50 0.70 0.86 0.87 0.60 CAN/ULC S102
is protected with a high-density glass mat that can withstand 150 1½ 38 0.18 0.37 0.68 0.90 1.02 0.93 0.75
exposure to air velocities up to 5,000 fpm (25.4 m/sec). Recycled Content:
Operating Temperature Limit: 250°F (121°C) Refer to JM.com
Maximum Air Velocity: 5,000 fpm (25.4 m/sec)
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DUCT BOARD INSULATION
SuperDuct® RC System
Fiberglass Duct Board with a Coated Glassmat
Airstream Surface
THERMAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
R-Value @ 75˚F (24˚C) Mean Temp. COMPLIANCE
in mm Type (hr•ft2•ºF)/Btu m2•ºC/W
UL 181, Class 1 Rigid Air Duct
1 25 475 4.3 0.76
Listed
1½ 38 800 6.5 1.15
2 51 800 8.7 1.53 Conforms to ASHRAE 62
ASTM G21 and G22
Canada: C GSB 51.10
SOUND-ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS CAN/ULC-S110M
Type A Mounting, Frequency (Hz) MEA# 237-86-M
Type in mm 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 NRC ASTM E84, FHC 25/50
475 1 25 0.04 0.27 0.71 0.96 1.03 0.99 0.75
SuperDuct RC is an FSK-faced fiberglass duct board insulation designed to be
®
800 1½ 38 0.11 0.45 0.96 1.07 1.06 1.00 0.90 NFPA 90A and 90B
fabricated into rectangular ducts. Each board comes with a male or female shiplap 800 2 51 0.14 0.81 1.10 1.07 1.03 1.01 1.00
to help make the fabrication process more efficient and accurate. The insulation Recycled Content:
itself has a glass mat airstream surface that is coated with the antimicrobial Refer to JM.com
Permacote coating to improve durability and offer resistance to microbial growth. Greenguard Certified
Operating Temperature Limit: 250°F (121°C)
Maximum Air Velocity: 6,000 fpm (30.5 m/sec)
Mat-Faced Micro-Aire®
Fiberglass Duct Board with a Glassmat
Airstream Surface
THERMAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
R-Value @ 75˚F (24˚C) Mean Temp. COMPLIANCE
in mm Type (hr•ft2•ºF)/Btu m2•ºC/W
UL 181, Class 1 Rigid Air Duct
1 25 475 4.3 0.76
Listed
1½ 38 800 6.5 1.15
2 51 800 8.7 1.53 ASTM G21 and G22
Conforms to ASHRAE 62
ICC Compliant
SOUND-ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS MEA# 237-86-M
Type A Mounting, Frequency (Hz) ASTM E84, FHC 25/50
Type in mm 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 NRC
475 1 25 0.07 0.25 0.63 0.90 0.97 1.00 0.70 NFPA 90A and 90B
800 1½ 38 0.10 0.42 0.91 1.04 1.04 1.04 0.85
Mat-Faced Micro-Aire® is an FSK-faced fiberglass duct board insulation 800 2 51 0.17 0.63 1.10 1.05 1.04 1.06 0.95 Recycled Content:
designed to be fabricated into rectangular ducts. The insulation features
a glass mat airstream surface and male and female shiplaps to improve Refer to JM.com
durability and efficiency during the fabrication process.
Operating Temperature Limit: 250°F (121°C)
Maximum Air Velocity: 5,000 fpm (25.4 m/sec)
Micro-Aire® LP
Fiberglass Duct System for Manufactured
and Modular Housing
THERMAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
R-Value @ 75˚F (24˚C) Mean Temp. COMPLIANCE
in mm (hr•ft2•°F)/Btu m2•°C/W
13/16
UL 181 Class 1 Rigid Air Duct Listed
20 3.50 0.62
ICC Compliant
MEA# 237-86-M
SOUND-ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS Universal Building Code (UBC)
Type A Mounting, Frequency (Hz) International Mechanical Code
Type in mm 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 NRC (IMC)
LP 13/16 20 0.07 0.23 0.49 0.79 0.94 1.03 0.60 Canada: CGSB 51.10-92 and CAN/
ULC-S110M
Micro-Aire® LP (Low Pressure) is an FSK-faced fiberglass duct board, ICC Compliant
designed to be fabricated into ducts for modular housing. Micro-Aire ASTM E84, FHC 25/50
LP offers improved thermal and acoustical control for systems that NFPA 90A and 90B
operate within relatively low air velocities (2,000 fpm).
Operating Temperature Limit: 250°F (121°C) Recycled Content:
Maximum Air Velocity: 2000 fpm (10.2 m/sec.) Refer to JM.com
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Diffuser Board
Fiberglass Insulation Board
ACCESSORIES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Standard UOM Metric UOM
White Black White Black Test Method
Thickness (w/o Liner) 8.8 mils 7.8 mils 0.224 mm 0.198 mm ASTM D-1000
Backing Thickness 7.0 mils 6.0 mils 0.178 mm 0.152 mm ASTM D-1000
Adhesion to Steel 50 oz/in* 36 oz/in* 5.47 N/cm 3.94 N/cm PSTC-101
Tensile Strength 24 lb/in 27 lb/in 42.03 N/cm 47.28 N/cm ASTM D-3759
Elongation 4% 4% 4% 4% ASTM D-3759
The Microlite PSK Duct Wrap Seaming Tape is designed to provide a Operating Temperature -20 to 260 °F -20 to 260 °F -29 to 126 °C -29 to 126 °C
vapor-barrier seal on JM’s PSK-faced Microlite duct insulations. The tape
is 96 MM wide and is offered in white or black to match the two color
offerings (white and black) of our PSK-faced microlite duct insulations.
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SuperSeal® Coating Products GENERAL INFORMATION
SuperSeal® HV and SuperSeal® Edge Treatment
SuperSeal Shipping Approximate Shelf Life at Tack-Free Time
Product Unit Coverage* 40-95°F (4-35°C) (Approx.)
HV** 1 carton; 4 pails Usage-dependent 12 months 2 hours
1 gal. (3.8 l)
Edge Treatment 1 pail; 1700 sq. ft. 18 months 1 hour
5 gal. (18.9 l) (158 m2)
* C
overage estimates are based on minimum application weight to ensure product performance; actual application requirements may
be higher, depending upon the surface and application method.
Duct Knife
GENERAL INFORMATION
Duct knives are shipped in master cartons. Each master carton consists of 10 boxes of 10 knives each.
The minimum order quantity is one master carton (100 knives total).
Technical specifications as shown in this literature are intended to be used as general guidelines
only. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet and product label prior to using these products. The
physical and chemical properties of the products listed herein represent typical, average values
obtained in accordance with accepted test methods and are subject to normal manufacturing
variations. They are supplied as a technical service and are subject to change without notice. Any
references to numerical flame spread or smoke developed ratings are not intended to reflect hazards
presented by these or any other materials under actual fire conditions. Check with your customer
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