Applications

Gulf O Flex^® Applications

Overview

Our insulation solutions help multiple industries maintain their systems and ensure a comfortable working environment. Application areas include HVAC systems, refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and plumbing, machinery, vessels and storage. All these systems are utilized in various industries such as residential and commercial properties, oil and gas, manufacturing industries, hospitals.

The breakdown of this system can lead to damaged equipment, which leads to increased maintenance repairs and higher costs, plus the higher risk of a workforce’s stress, injury and even death. Gulf O Flex’s products protect equipment from corrosion, improve its efficiency and save maintenance costs.

Maintaining Thermal Performance

Controlling the transfer of heat maintains a stable environmental temperature, increased lifespan of its systems and long-term reduction in maintenance costs.

Maintaining Thermal Performance

Controlling the transfer of heat maintains a stable environmental temperature, increased lifespan of its systems and long-term reduction in maintenance costs. Lack of insulation can lead to corrosion, mould growth, breakdown of pipes, loss of heat control and increased energy consumption. This means extreme temperatures can build up, affecting health and safety. Gulf O Flex’s closed cell elastomeric insulation technology traps air, allowing heat transfer to occur. This process is environmentally friendly as it utilizes less energy, and reduces maintenance costs.

Acoustic Protection

Industrial equipment processes generate nuisance noise, both structural and air borne. The sounds are transmitted across the ducts, allowing noise to be heard throughout large distances.

Acoustic Protection

Industrial equipment processes generate nuisance noise, both structural and air borne. The sounds are transmitted across the ducts, allowing noise to be heard throughout large distances. Constant exposure severely impacts our health, and makes it difficult for us to work effectively. Implementation of closed cell materials include sound absorbers, barriers, vibration dampers and decouplers. It keeps sound originating from systems between 250 Hz to 500 Hz, considered low frequency noise.

Condensation Control

Gulf O Flex’s products have low water vapor permeability, which is crucial for condensation prevention. Failure to stop water vapor from contact with cool surfaces creates an atmosphere for mold and mildew to grow on, corrosion of equipment, and decreased efficiency. Application of our products ensure an increased lifespan of equipment. Its closed-cell structure consists of millions of tiny barriers, preventing liquid from entering, thus preventing moisture.

Energy Efficiency

Proper implementation of closed cell insulation protects the refrigeration system from breakdown and water vapor. As the cells are tightly packed together, it prevents moisture from affecting the whole material (wicking). This means that any physical damage can be repaired quickly with only adhesive and tape. As Gulf O Flex’s insulation solutions do not require additional material to block water vapor for refrigeration systems, there are lower maintenance costs and lower energy usage. A focus on energy efficiency reduces dependency on greenhouse gases, making closed cell insulation a sustainable solution.

Applications and Sectors

NBR Insulation Sectors
Other Technologies

Sector	Application	Product
Commercial & Residential Building	Refrigeration, Chilled Water & Air Conditioning Services Heating & Plumbing HVAC Ductwork	GULFOFLEX NBR TUBE AND SHEET
School & Hospitals	Refrigeration, Chilled Water & Air Conditioning Services Heating & Plumbing HVAC Ductwork	GULFOFLEX ULTRA TUBE AND SHEET
Data Centres and Server Rooms	Refrigeration, Chilled Water & Air Conditioning Services HVAC Ductwork	GULFOFLEX ULTRA TUBE AND SHEET
Manufacturing Industries	Thermal Insulation	GULFOFLEX ULTRA TUBE AND SHEET
Oil & Gas	Thermal Insulation	GULFOFLEX ULTRA TUBE AND SHEET
Automotive and Transportation	Thermal Insulation	GULFOFLEX NBR SHEET ROLL
Marine	Thermal Insulation	GULFOFLEX ULTRA TUBE AND SHEET
Renewable Energy (Solar)	Thermal Insulation	GULFOFLEX CLAD
Aerospace	Thermal Insulation	GULFOFLEX ULTRA
Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industries	Thermal Insulation	GULFOFLEX ULTRA

APPLICATION	WORLD FLEX
RETAIL
HIGH RISE
SUPER HIGH RISE
HVAC
REFIGERATION
PLUMBING
DUCT LINER
FLOOR INSULATION
WALL INSULATION
ACOUSTIC INSULATION

APPLICATION	GULF O FLEX
RETAIL
HIGH RISE
SUPER HIGH RISE
HVAC
REFRIGERATION
PLUMBING
DUCT LINER
FLOOR INSULATION
WALL INSULATION
ACOUSTIC INSULATION

APPLICATION	GULF O FLEX ALUGLASS
RETAIL
HIGH RISE
SUPER HIGH RISE
HVAC
REFRIGERATION
PLUMBING
DUCT LINER
FLOOR INSULATION
WALL INSULATION
ACOUSTIC INSULATION

APPLICATION	GULF O FLEX CLAD
RETAIL
HIGH RISE
SUPER HIGH RISE
HVAC
REFRIGERATION
PLUMBING
DUCT LINER
FLOOR INSULATION
WALL INSULATION
ACOUSTIC INSULATION

APPLICATION	GULF O FLEX ALUCLAD
RETAIL
HIGH RISE
SUPER HIGH RISE
HVAC
REFRIGERATION
PLUMBING
DUCT LINER
FLOOR INSULATION
WALL INSULATION
ACOUSTIC INSULATION

APPLICATION	GULF O FLEX ULTRA
RETAIL
HIGH RISE
SUPER HIGH RISE
HVAC
REFRIGERATION
PLUMBING
DUCT LINER
FLOOR INSULATION
WALL INSULATION
ACOUSTIC INSULATION

APPLICATION	GULF O FLEX ULTRA AG
RETAIL
HIGH RISE
SUPER HIGH RISE
HVAC
REFRIGERATION
PLUMBING
DUCT LINER
FLOOR INSULATION
WALL INSULATION
ACOUSTIC INSULATION

APPLICATION	GULF O SOUND
RETAIL
HIGH RISE
SUPER HIGH RISE
HVAC
REFRIGERATION
PLUMBING
DUCT LINER
FLOOR INSULATION
WALL INSULATION
ACOUSTIC INSULATION

APPLICATION	GULF O FLEX XLPE
RETAIL
HIGH RISE
SUPER HIGH RISE
HVAC
REFRIGERATION
PLUMBING
DUCT LINER
FLOOR INSULATION
WALL INSULATION
ACOUSTIC INSULATION

Gulf O Flex^® Installation

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Every system is unique in their construction, but the method to install our insulation is all the same. Careful consideration must be taken to ensure that the insulation is unchanged during the setting up process. Depending on the equipment, there are various methods of installation. Items Required:

Measuring tape
Chalk
Silver ink marker
Dividers
Calipers
75mm knife
300mm knife
Sharpening stone
Straight edge
Scissors
Short, firm bristle brushes
Spatula
Sharpened pipe ends
Rollers
Glue master

Surface Preparation

All equipment must be dry and clean from pollutants and rust. The outer surface especially must be free of pollutants for the insulation to be as effective as possible.

The Gulf O Glue solution must be stored in a cool environment before work begins. Once the can of glue is opened, it must be stirred well. Note that they need to be mixed from time to time to prevent heavy components of the glue from sinking to the bottom of the can.

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Measuring and Cutting

After preparing the surface the next step is to measure & cut the tubes & sheets to required length. This step requires a set of sharp knives and a pre-calibrated cutting template. The knife must be put in low angle to make the cut.

Different types of cuts are needed for Gulf O Flex^® elastomeric insulation on different kinds of bends. The most common form of the cuts is usually a two-piece 90, three-piece 90 and a three-piece T cut. These three types of cuts usually take care of insulation of all types of bends.

Gluing & Making Shapes

After the pieces are cut in appropriate parts, its time to glue them to create the requires shapes of different types of bends. Apply glue to the complementary parts to be joined with the help of a clean soft brush. Leave it for two minutes to dry and then join the pieces together smoothly so that no air can pass through it.

Gulf O Glue is an adhesive specially developed to bond Gulf O Flex^® insulation. It joins the surfaces reliably and safely at medium temperatures of up to +110°C. The bond is resistant to weathering and ageing.

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Application

After the glue dries and the shape is formed. the next step is to wrap the tubes around the pipes, ducts and other fabrications. The high-quality material of the GULF.O.FLEX tubes or the sheet is flexible & conforms to all forms of shapes & sizes.