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Closed-cell NBR insulation

Scudoflex NBR

Flexible elastomeric foam

Flexible, closed-cell elastomeric insulation with high moisture-vapour resistance and low thermal conductivity.

0.032 W/m·KFrom 10°C
μ > 17,000Vapour resistance
Class 0UK fire rating
System overview

Built for reliable thermal and moisture control.

Scudoflex NBR is engineered for duct and pipe insulation across HVAC, chilled-water, cold-water, heating and cooling systems. Its refined closed-cell structure helps limit heat transfer and control condensation across demanding temperature gradients.

Available as tubes, rolls and sheets, with unfaced, aluminium-foil and glass-cloth finishes. External installations require suitable protection from weather and ultraviolet exposure.

Key attributes

  • Non-porous closed-cell composition
  • Low thermal conductivity
  • High moisture-vapour resistance
  • Flexible and installer-friendly
  • Suitable for cryogenic service
  • Ozone-stable material
  • Biostatic and microbial-resistant
  • Foil and glass-cloth facing options

Typical applications

  • HVAC ductwork
  • Chilled-water pipework
  • Refrigeration services
  • Heating and cooling systems
  • Mechanical equipment
  • Marine and coastal projects
Available products

NBR products for pipework, ductwork and equipment.

Choose plain NBR, aluminium-foil-faced or glass-fabric-faced formats to suit the installation and required finish.

Applications

Scudoflex NBR in use

Explore typical pipework, ductwork and mechanical-services installations for this insulation system.

NBR-insulated mechanical-services pipework
Mechanical-services pipework
NBR insulation in a plant room
Plant-room pipework
Overhead pipework insulated with NBR
Overhead pipework
Large duct insulated with NBR material
Large duct insulation
NBR duct insulation in an industrial building
Industrial ductwork
HVAC ductwork insulated with NBR
HVAC duct insulation
Complete NBR-insulated plant-room installation
Complete plant-room installation
Technical data

Performance & composition

Values shown are taken from the supplied technical literature. Confirm project-specific requirements before specification.

CategoryTechnical parameterSpecification / valueStandard reference
Fire safety Surface flammability FSI < 25 / SDI < 50 ASTM E84
Fire safety Fire rating class Class 0 BS 476 Part 6 & 7
Fire safety Plastic flammability HF-1, V-0, 5VA UL 94
Physical Core material density 240-70 kg/m³ ASTM C302
Moisture Vapour diffusion resistance μ > 17,000 BS EN 12086
Moisture Water vapour permeability 1.56 E-09 g/m²·s·Pa ASTM E96
Thermal Thermal conductivity at 10°C 0.032 W/m·K ASTM C518
Thermal Thermal conductivity at 23°C 0.033 W/m·K ASTM C518
Thermal Thermal conductivity at 35°C 0.035 W/m·K ASTM C518
Durability Corrosive tendency Safe for steel, stainless & copper DIN 1988
Environmental Ozone depletion potential 0
Biological / health Fungal and bacterial resistance No growth observed ASTM G21 / ISO 22196
Biological / health RoHS compliance Fully compliant RoHS 3 2015/863
Formats & sizes

Broad coverage across tubes, rolls and sheets.

Tubes are available for nominal internal diameters from 6 mm to 114 mm, in insulation thicknesses from 6 mm to 32 mm. Rolls and sheets are available in thicknesses from 6 mm to 50 mm, including self-adhesive options. Refer to the brochure for complete codes, pack quantities and tolerances.

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