Closed-Cell NBR Rubber Insulation

Gulf-O-Flex® NBREngineered insulation, Middle East proven.

The benchmark for thermal and acoustic pipe insulation in HVAC and MEP applications across the Middle East.

Gulf-O-Flex® NBR is a Flexible Elastomeric Foam made of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), available in thicknesses from 6mm to 50mm in both sheet (with or without self-adhesive) and tube forms. Its closed-cell structure is a self-sustaining, passive solution to energy efficiency requiring no active maintenance to deliver consistent thermal and acoustic performance.

30+
Years
6/6
Certifications
6+
Applications
Thermal Conductivity (λ)
0.0321 W/m·K at 35°C (ASTM C518-17)
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +105°C (ASTM C 534)
Density
50–70 kg/m³ (ASTM C 302-13)
Fire Rating
Class O - FSI ≤ 25, SDI ≤ 50
Compliant batch
Lot · GOF-NBR-26
Certified toISO 9001FM ApprovedUL ListedEPD VerifiedBS 476 Part 6 & 7ASTM E84 / UL 723
Performance

Engineered for extreme climates.

Four pillars define every Gulf-O-Flex® roll, sheet and tube - measured, certified and serialised.

01
Thermal
0.0321 W/m·K at 35°C (ASTM C518-17)
Conductivity
02
Fire Safety
Class O - FSI ≤ 25, SDI ≤ 50
Reaction to fire
03
Moisture
0.16 vol% (ASTM C534 / C209-2015)
Vapour barrier
04
Temperature
-40°C to +105°C (ASTM C 534)
Service window
Overview

Built around three decades of regional know-how.

Gulf-O-Flex® NBR is a Flexible Elastomeric Foam made of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), available in thicknesses from 6mm to 50mm in both sheet (with or without self-adhesive) and tube forms. Its closed-cell structure is a self-sustaining, passive solution to energy efficiency requiring no active maintenance to deliver consistent thermal and acoustic performance.

With outstanding resistance to moisture vapor, mold, and mildew growth, Gulf-O-Flex® NBR ensures long service life, minimal downtime, and continuing efficiency across HVAC, district cooling, hot & cold water plumbing, refrigeration, and industrial applications. CFC and HCFC free with zero ODP FM Approved, UL Listed, and EPD Verified.

Manufactured
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Srilanka
Distributed
90+ countries
Lead time
2–4 weeks
Highlights

Why specifiers choose this grade.

  • 01Closed-cell structure, water absorption only 0.16 vol% (ASTM C534)
  • 02Zero water vapour transmission, 0.00 Perm in (ASTM E96/96M)
  • 03Self-extinguishing, Class O fire rated (BS 476 & ASTM E84)
  • 04FSI ≤ 25, SDI ≤ 50, verified per ASTM E84 / UL 723
  • 05Zero ODP, CFC and HCFC free, helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • 06Anti-microbial: resists mold and mildew growth for long service life
  • 07High flexibility, covers pipes, bends, ducts, tanks, vessels and flat surfaces
  • 08Available with or without self-adhesive application
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Gulf-O-Flex NBR closed-cell rubber insulation
Gulf-O-Flex NBR pipe insulation
Gulf-O-Flex NBR sheet insulation
Gulf-O-Flex NBR insulation application
Technical Data

Full specifications.

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ParameterValue
01Thermal Conductivity (λ)
0.0321 W/m·K at 35°C (ASTM C518-17)
02Operating Temperature
-40°C to +105°C (ASTM C 534)
03Density
50–70 kg/m³ (ASTM C 302-13)
04Fire Rating
Class O - FSI ≤ 25, SDI ≤ 50
05Water Absorption
0.16 vol% (ASTM C534 / C209-2015)
06Water Vapour Transmission
0.00 Perm in (ASTM E96/96M)
07Vapour Diffusion Factor (μ)
> 7,300 (ASTM E96/96M)
08NRC - 13mm / 19mm / 25mm
0.30 / 0.40 / 0.45 (ASTM C423-01)
09Cell Structure
Closed Cell
10Thickness Range
6mm to 50mm
11Available Forms
Tubes, Sheets
12Color
Black (standard)
Values are typical. Full tolerances available in datasheet.DOC · GOF-NBR-TDS-26
Use Cases

Specified across critical projects.

01
Hot & Cold Water Plumbing
02
Refrigeration Lines
03
HVAC Ducts & Duct Liner
04
District Cooling Networks
05
Industrial Process Piping
06
Plumbing Condensation Control
Compliance

Independently certified.

ISO 9001
FM Approved
UL Listed
EPD Verified
BS 476 Part 6 & 7
ASTM E84 / UL 723
Verified · current revision
All certs
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