Astm F 683

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(!Tb Designation: F 683 O0 An American National Standard
Standard Practice for

Selection and Application of Thermal Insulation for Piping
and Machinery'
T h i s styldvd is issued under the fixed designation F 683: the number immediately folloning the designation indicates t h e year of
Migind Aption or.in the case of revision. the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapprovd. A
superscript epsilon ( E ) indicates m editorial c h g e since t h e last revision or reappro\al.
Fhis srondard has beerr appmwd for use bv agerlcies of the Depornnerlt of Deferw.
1. scope C 195 Specification for Mineral Fiber Thermal Insulating

I . 1 This practice provides guidance in the selection of types Cement6
andthicknesses of thermal insulation materials for piping, C 449lC449M Specification for Mineral Fiber Hydraulic-
machinery, and equipment for nonnuclear shipboard applica- Setting Thermal Insulating and Finishing Cement6
tions. Methods and materials for installation, including lag- C 533 Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe
ging, are also detailed. Thermal Insulation6
1.2 Supplemental requirements and exceptions to there- C534 Specification for Preformed Flexible Elastomeric
quirements discussed herein for ships of the U.S. Navy cue Cellular Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form6
included in Supplementary Requirements S l. C 547 Specification for Mineral Fiber Pipe Insulation6
1.3 Asbestos or asbestos-contining materials shall not be C 552 Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation6
used. C 553 Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Insulation for Commercial and Industrial Applications6
asthe standard. The values given in parentheses cue for C 610 Specification for Molded Expanded Perlite Block and
information only. Pipe Thermal Insulation"
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the C 613. Specification for Mineral Fiber Block and Board
safetyconcerns. if any,associatedwithits use. It is the Thermal Insulation6
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- C 680 F'ractice for Determination of Heat Gain or Loss and
priate safety and health practices and detennine the applica- the Surface Temperatures of Insulated Pipe and Equipment
bility of wgulatory limitations prior to LISC. Systems by the Use of a Computer Program6
C 892 Specification for High-Temperature Fiber Blanket
I
2. Referenced Documents ' Thermal Insulation6
2.1 ASTM Standards: D 963. Specification for Alununum Powder and Paste Pig-
A 167 Specification for StainlessandHeat-Resisting ments for pints'
Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip? D 3400 Specification for Liquid Sodium Silicates*
A 653lA 653M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated F 1138 Specification for Spray ShieldsforMechanical
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) Joints'
by the Hot Dip Process' 2.2 FcdcralSpecijications:'o
B 209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy HH-P-31Packingand Lagging Material. Fibrous Glass
Sheet and Plate5 Metallic and Plain Cloth and Tape
B 209M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy TT-P-28 Paint. Aluminum. Heat Resisting ( 1200F)
Sheet and Plate [MetricI5 2.3 MilitarySpcciJicntiorrs: lo
C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulating Materi- DoD-C-15328Primer (Wash). Pretreatment (Fornlula No.
als6 117 for Metals) Metric
DoD-C-24596CoatingCompounds,Nonflaming,Fire-
Protective (Metric)
' T h i s practice is under the jurisdiction of A S T M Committee E S on Ships and DoD-E-24607 Enamel, Interior, Nonflaming (Dry), Chlori-
Maine Technology and is the dirett responsibility of Subcommittee PS.02. on nated Alkyd Resin. Semigloss (Metric)
Insulation/Processes.
Current edition approved Dec. 10. 3 0 0 . Published March 2001. Origindly
published as F 683 - SO. Last previous edition F 683 - 99.
'The latest revision of a11 referenced documents shall apply. Artr1ctol Book of ASTM Storrdmrls. Vol 06.03.
Arlnual 6 o o L of ASTM Sror~dorrls.Vol 01.03. li Artrruol Book of ASTM Srortdords. Vol 15.04.
i\r111tcal Booh of ASTM Smrrdaruls. Vol O I.06. *'Ar111uo1Boot of ASTM Sror~dorris.Vol O I.07.
Arrtrual Booh of ASTM Srarldoruls. Vol 01.02. ' O Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk. Bldg. J Section D.
"Ar~r~uol Book of ASTM SrartdoIris. Vol 04.06. 7 0 0 Robbins Ave.. Philadelphia PA 191 I I-SO94. Attn: NPODS.
Copy+ 0 ASTM, 100 Ban Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. UnNd States
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S T D - A S T M Fb83-ENGL 2000 m 0759530 Ob94385 b 0 5
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DoD-1-24688 Type I, Insulation; Polynude, Sheet and Tube range from 55 to 135F (13 to 53C) during normal operation,
MIL-A-33 16 Adhesive. Fire-Resistant, Themlal Insulation shall be insulated except as otherwise stated herein.
MIL-A-24179Adhesive,Flexible,Unicellular-Plastic, 5.2 The insulation thicknesses specified in this practice are
Thermal Insulation designed to maintain the surface temperature at or below 135F
MIL-C-1861Cement Insulation, High Temperature (53C) for fluid temperatures upto 650F (343C) with an
MIL-C- 19565 Coating Compounds, Themlal Insulation ambient temperature of 85F (29C). For fluid temperatures
PipeCovering-Fire and Water-Resistant Vapor Barrier above 650F. the surface will be maintained at a maximum of
and Weather Resistant 133F (56C).
MIL-C-30079 Cloth. Glass. Tape, Textile Glass and 5.3.1 Insulation thicknesses have been calculated in accor-
Thread, Glass dance with the computer programs in Practice C 680.
MIL-C-33395 Compound, End Sealing, Themial Insulation 5.3 Piping 'and units of equipment with designated internal
Pipe Covering-Fire. Water. and Weather Resistant temperatures of 300F(149C) and over shall be insulated
MIL-1-11013 Insulation Felt. Thernd and Sound Absorb- from their supports or the supports insulated from the struc-
ing Felt. Fibrous Glass. Flexible tures to which they are attached where the heat transnutted niay
MIL-1-378 1 Insulation. Pipe. Themial be objectionable on the opposite side of the structure.
MIL-1-18 18 Insulation Blanket, Themlal, Fibrous Material 5.4 Insulated piping passing through accommodation, 5er-
MIL-1-28 19 Insulation. Block. Thermal vice. and control spaces must be covered with approved
MIL-1-1641 1 Insulation. Felt, Thernlal. Glass Fiber incombustible materials which meet 46 CFR. Sections 1 6 3 . 0 0 9
MIL-1-19344 Insulation. Pipe. Thermal. Fibrous Glass and 164.012. Elastomeric foam plastic insulation shall not be
MIL-P-15180 Plastic Material, Unicellular (Sheets and used in these spaces.
Tubes) 5.5 Special consideration shall be given to the insulation of
MIL-STD-769 Thernlal Insulation Requirements forMa- integral piping supplied with and mounted on equipment or
chinery and Piping machinery. In these cases. alternative materials and methods of
MIL-STD-2 1 I S Trap, Steanl, Angle. Themlostatic installation may be considered provided that they comply with
2.4 Other. Doclmtwts: the perfomlance requirements of this practice.
Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Shipping
5.6 Minimum insulation requirements have not been e\tab-
(parts 163.009 and I G J . O I ~ ) " '
lished for those surfaces or applications in which insulations
Electric Boat Specification 401-3 Anti-Sweat and Refriger-
had not been specified in past practices. In effect, the following
ant Insulation (Sheet and Tubes)"
surfaces are excluded from insulation requirements:
NAVSHIP:
1.5 D~-mirlg:s.
8045959314 Piping Insulation. Installation Details" 5.6.1 Surfaces where application of insulation would affect
S04595921 1 Machinery Insulation, Installation Details'' proper operation.
2.6 NAVSE.4: 5.6.3 Equipment. components, and systems designed for the
Naval Ships TechnicalManual. Chapter 635-Thern1al. dispersion of heat.
Fire, and Acoustic Insulation'" 5.6.3 Themlostatic steam traps and 24 in. (610 mm) of
803-5 184152 Passi\.e Fire Protection Insulation'' piping upstream of traps. which shall not be insulated. When
located in areas in which personnel protection is required,
3. Terminology expanded metal shields or multilayer glass cloth shall be
-3.1 Dc$rtitior~s-For definitions of temls relating to insulat- provided.
ing materials used in this practice. refer to Ternunology C 168. 5.6.4 Mechanical joints exposed to subatmospheric pres-
sures and those included in the fuel oil service piping from
J. Materials and hlanufacture heaters to burners.
4.1 I~l.s~rlrrtior~
trnd LqqgiJq A4rrreritrl Spcw@rriorrs. as 5.6.5 Fuel oil piping between headers and burners.
listed in Tables 1-17, describe those materials that are intended 5.6.6 Piping above 135F (51C) in bilges, notwithin
for use in the indicated temperature ranges. The specifications watertight enclosures.
and requirements outlined herein are not intended to prevent 5.6.7 Piping in locations inwhich sweating and possible
the use of newtest methods ormaterials.provided that resultant rust is not objectionable such as voids, bilges, and
sufficient technical data is submitted to demonstrate thatthe shaft alleys, plus plumbing fixtures and associated supply and
proposedtestmethod or material is equivalent in quality. drain piping inmediately adjacent thereto.
effectiveness. durability, and safety to that prescribed by this 5.6.8 Deadend hot water piping 7 s in. ( 10 mm) and smaller.
practice. 5.6.9 Pressure-gage piping.
5. GeneralRequirements 5.6.10 Soot-blower valve units and soot-blower flanges.
5.6.1 I Piping in voids and cofferdams except where omit-
5.1 Piping. including valves, fittings, and flanges conveying
ting insulation may be detrimental to system operation, such as
vapors, gases, or liquids that attain tenlperatures outside the catapult steam.
5.6.12 Safety valve bodies, springs. and lifting gear.
" A\nllnhlrt from Electric Boat Corp.. 75 Emtem Point Rd.. Groton. C T 06340. 5.6.13 Piping over shower stalls andbehind and under
''.A\ailablc from U.S. Go\enlmrnt Plinnne Olli~e. lavatories.
2.

STD-ASTM Fb83-ENGL 541 m
F 683
TABLE 1 Insulation and Lagging Materialsfor Pipe, Tubing, and FMngs Used for Interior Piping S y ~ t e m s ~ . ~
Temperature Range
ng': Specification Insulation
. .
"F ('C)
-M to 4 0 (-29 to 4) cellular glass C 552, Type II fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079. Type I,Classes
3 through 9
sheet steel galvanized commercial
polyimide foamD DoD-1-24688, Type I, with fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079. Type I, Classes
vapor retarder 3 through 9
ekstomeric foam plastic" MIL-P-15280. FOINI T fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079, Type I, C1-s
3 through 9
41 to 125 (5 to 51) cellular glass C 552, Type II fibrous glassdoth MIL-C-20079. Type I, Classes
3 through 9
polyimide foam DoD-1-24688, Type I, with fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079. Type 1. Classes
vapor retarder 3 through 9
elastomeric foam phstic" MIL-P-15280, FOINI T fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079, Type I, Classes
3 through 9
mineral fiberD C 547, Type II fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079. Type I. Classes
3 through 9
126 to 450 (52 to 232) cellular glass C 552, Type II fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079. Type I. Classes
3 through 9
polyimide foamE DoD-1-24688. Type I fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079, Type I, Classes
3 through 9
elastomeric foam plastic" MIL-P-15280, FOINI T fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079, Type l. Classes
180F (82C) max 3 through 9
calcium silicate c 533 fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079, Type l.Classes
3 through 9
expanded pedide C 610 fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079, Type I, Classes
3 through 9
451 to 1050 (233 to 566) cellular glass, 800F C 552, Type II fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079. Type I, Classes
(427C) max 3 through 9
mineral fiber C 547. Class 2 (850F [454"C] sheet steel black commercial
max) or Class 3
calcium silicate c 533 sheet steel black commercial
expanded pedite C 610 sheet steel black commercial
"See 5.4.
4nsulation and lagging materials are acceptaMe for the temperature ranges indicated; other materials may be used provided the requirements of this practice are
satisfied. Thermal insulating tape maybe used as allowed by Section S of this practice.
':Lagging is to be used &er insulation only.
I %eeSupplementaryRequirements
S1 S.
'See Supplementay Requirements 51.15.
5.6.14Valves or flanges in the collection holdingtank insulation or premolded fittings and covers may be used.
(CHT) system. provided that they are suitable for the temperature and that the
5.7 Higher-temperature-typeinsulations may be used where requirements of this practice rue satisfied (see 4. I and 5.4).
lower-temperature-type insulations m specified, provided that Fittings in sizes under ?-in. (51-mm) nonunal pipe size (NPS)
they m satisfactory in all other respects. may be insulated with insulating cement, in accordance with
5.8 In "high trdEc'* locations inwhichthe completed Specification C 449fC 449M.
insulation andlagging is liable to abuse, such as shipping, 5. I 3 Where insulation specifications listed in Tables 1 and 3
unshipping, andmaintenance areas, protectivesheetmetal provide for theuse of nonmetal "jacketed-type insulation.
lagging should be installed. Where metal lagging is required, separate lagging material may be omitted.
any of thematerials listed in Table 13 are acceptable. exceptfor 5.13 Single-layered insulation construction shall be pennit-
boileruptake applications inwhichmetal lagging shall be tedonall surfaces operating at temperatures below 600F
galvanized sheet steel, in accordance with Specification A 653 (316C). Double-layered insulation construction shall be used
or A 653M. with Coating DesignationG- 115, and notless than with all joints staggered on all surfaces operating at tempen-
%11 in. (0.8 mm) thick. tures of 600F and above. except single-layered construction
5.9 Before installing insulation, surface preparation of the will be permitted when the total insulation thickness is 3 in. (75
piping is tobe accomplished in accordancewiththe ship's mm) or less or the pipe size is NPS 2. in. (50 nun) or below.
painting schedule.
5.10Lacing hooksshould be welded to the structure or 6. Selection Requirements, Piping
equipment (with permission of the vendor of the equipment) 6.1 Interior Piping. Tentpcrcltnrc Range fmm -20 to +40"F
for securing insulation to the equipment. ( - 2 9 to +4"C)-Use for air conditioning and ship's stores
5 . I I For bends,fittings. and so forth, where moldedsections refrigerantpipingand other services within the temperature
of pipe insulation cannot be used, mitered sections of the pipe range.
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S T D - A S T M FbA3-ENGL 2000 m 0759530 Ob94387 '488 m
F 683
TABLE 2 Insulation and Lagging Materiais for Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings Used for Weather-Exposed Piping Systems4
Temperature Range
lnsulatlon Specifmeon
Speclflcatlon Lagging8
F ("C)
-20 to 4 to
0 (-29 +4) Type
552, Ccellular
glass II MIL-C-20079,
cloth
fibrous
glass Type I
Class 7 (fittings)
Class 9 (plping)
polylmtde
DoD-1-24688,
foam Type MIL-C-20079,
fibrous
cloth
glass
I, wtth Type I
(fittlngs) 7 Class retarder vapor
Class 9 (plplng)
cloth glass flbrous 610 C perllte MILC-20079. Type I

Class 7 (fittlngs)
Class 9 (plping)
41 to 100 (5to 37) cellular glass C 552, Type II corroslon-reslstant steel A 167, Type 304
polylmlde foam DoD-1-24688. Type I. wlth fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079, Type I
Class retarder vapor 7 (flttlngs)
Class 9 (plplng)
perllte C 610 corrosion-resistant steel A 167, Type 304
calclum sllicate c 533 corrosion-resistant steel A 167, Type 304
mlneral flber' C 547, Class 2 or 3 corroslon-resistant steel A 167, Type 304
101 to 450 (38 to 232) cellular glass C 552, Type II corroslon-resistant steel A 167. Type 304
polymde foamB DoD-1-24688. Type I corroslon-reststant steel A 167. Type 304
perllte C 610 corroslon-resistant steel A 167. Type 304
calclum shcate c 533 corroslon-reslstant steel A 167, Type 304
mlneral flberC C 547. Class 2 or 3 corroslon-reslstant steel A 167. Type 304

"Insulation and laggmgmaterials llsted are acceptable
for the temperature ranges indicated: other matenals may be used provlded the requlrements
of thls pracbce are
satsfled.
'See Supplementary Requlrements S1 15.
'See Supplementary Requlrements S1 5
6. I . I For insulation and lagging materiala 4ee Table 1. 6.1.4.4 Freshwater fill piping inside the ship shall be insu-
6.1.2 For insulation thickness, see Table 3 or Table 5 . lated.
6.1.3 For installation details. see Fig. 1. Fig. 1.or Fig. 3 as 6.1.4.5 Drains from drinking water chillers shall beinsu-
applicable. lated.
6.1 Irlter-ior-Pipiq, Trwperntwe Rnng:r,.frnr~~ 41 to 125F ( 5 6.3 Iutcrior Piping, Tcnlpo-nturc Rnrlgc jnnz I26 to 450F
to 52"C)"Use for cold freshwater, plumbing drains, firemain. (52 to 232"C)"Use for hot freshwater, hot-water heating. fuel
main and auxiliary.saltwater circulating, and saltwater cooling, oil service discharge from heaters to headers, condensate, and
piping. and other senices within the temperature range. air ejector piping. boiler feed, high- ,and low-pressure steam
6.3.1 For insulation and lagging materials. see Table 1. drain piping, and other services within the temperature range.
6.3.2 For insulation thickness. see Table 1,Table 3, or Table 6.3.1 For insulation and lagging materials. see Table 1.
4. 6 . 3 2 For insulation thickness, see Table 4. Table 5. Table 7,
6.2.3 For installation details, see Fig. I, Fig. 2, or Fig. 3 as Table 8, or Table 9.
applicable. 6.3.3 For installation details, see Fig. I, Fig. 3, Fig. 3, Fig.
6.1.4 Spccinl Corlditior~s: 4, Fig. 5. or Fig. 6, as applicable.
6.7.4.1 Piping systems operating in this temperature range 6.3.4 Spccinl Conditiom-On piping. tubing, and fittings
including water closet drain piping do not require insulation sized less than NPS ;/S in., insulation need be applied only
except where damage or disconlfort may result from conden- where required for personnel protection.
sation. 6.4 Interior. Piping. Tclnpcvntlrrc Rnngcji-om 451 to 1300F
6.3.4.3. Dry firemain need only be insulated above ceilings (-333to 649"C)"Use for main steam. auxiliary steam, e'xhaust
and in areas in which damage or disconlfort may be realized andbleed s t e m , gland sed steam and exhaust, high-and
from condensation. low-pressure steam drains, soot blower steam, boiler blow,
6.9.4.3 If cold, fresh, or potable water tanks (not having a safetyandreliefvalve escape steam heating, diesel exhaust
side integral with the shell) are installed in a heated area, the piping, and other services within the temperature range.
piping to the pumps and therefore to the services need not be 6.4.1 For insulation and lagging materials. see Table 1.
insulated. If this water is being used for flushing water closets, 6.4.3 For insulation thickness. see Table 4. Table 7, Table 8,
the drain piping need not be insulated. or Table 9, as applicable.

F 683
TABLE 3 Insulation and Lagging Materials for Machinery and EquipmenV'.6
Temperature Range
Specification Insulation
"F ("C)
-20 to 4 0 (-29 to 4) elastomericfoamplastic" MIL-P-15280, F O I S
~ fibrous glass cloth MIL<-20079, Type I , Classes
3 through 9
pdyimide foam DODI-24688. Type I fibrous glass doth with vapor MIL-C-20079 Type I. Classes
retarder 3 through 9
cellular glass C 552, Type II sheet steel galvanized commercialC
41 to 125 (5 to 51) elastomeric foam plastic" MIL-P-1 5280,Form S fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079, Type l.Classes
3 through 9
pdyimide foam DODI-24688, Type I fibrous glass cloth with vapor MIL-C-20079, Type l. Classes
retarder 3 through 9
cellular glass C 552, Type I fibrous glass cloth, or sheet MIL<-20079, Type I , Classes
steel black commercial 3 through 9
commercialC
mineral fiber blanket c 553 sheet steel black, commercial MIL-(2-20079. Type I. Classes
or fibrous glass cloth with 3 through 9
vapor retarder commercialc
126 to1200(52to649)fibrousglassfelt MIL-1-16411. Type II fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079, Type I. Classes
7 or 9
glass wire, reinforced HH-P-31, Type I
pdyimide f o a m D (45OOF DOD-1-24688, Type I fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079. Type I, Classes
[232"C] max) 3 through 8
refractory fiber blanket C 892, Grade 6 or 8 sheet steel black cornmercial MIL-C-20079. Type I, Classes
or fibrous glass cloth 3 through 9
elastomeric foam plastic MIL-P-15280 sheet fibrous glass cloth MIL-C-20079. Type I, Classes
(180F [82"C] mar) 3 through 9
high-temperature insulating C 195

cementE
calcium silicate insulating c 553

block
mineral fiber blanket (1000F C 553, C 612 sheet steel black, or fibrous MIL-C-20079, Type I, Classes
[538"C] maw) glass cloth 3 through 9
perlite C 610 fibrous glass cloth ,.

MIL-C-20079.. T v ~ eI.. Classes
3 through 9
I
1 "See 5.4.
Blnsulation and lagging materials are acceptable for the temperature ranges indicated; other materials may be used provided the requirements of this practice are
satisfied.
%th M without rewettable adhesive.
% e t,Supplementary Requirements S1.15.
%hen inSdating Cement is used, it shall be appliedin successive layers, 'h to 1 in. (13 to 25 mm)
in thickness, until the total thickness specified
in Table 7 has been
reached.Galvanized iron wirenetting.1-in. (13-mm) mesh, shall be installed between layers. A %-in. (13-mm) thicknessof finishing cement, in accordance with
Specification C 449/C 449M. shall be applied over the last layer of insulating cement.
6.4.3 For installation details. see Fig. 1. Fig. 4. Fig. 5, or 6.4.4.4 Safety and relief valve escape piping need not be
Fig. 6. as applicable. insulated except in m a s susceptible to contact by personnel.
6.4.4 Special Conditions: 6.4.4.5 Boiler blow piping need not be insulated except in
6.4.4.1 The soot blower piping between the root valve and areas susceptible to contact by personnel.
the soot blower heads shall have an insulation thickness of one 6.4.4.6 On piping. tubing, and fittings sizes less than NPS %S
half of that indicated for a continually operating system at the in. ( 10 mm). insulation need be applied only where required for
same temperature. personnel protection.
6.4.4.3 Main steam piping insulation shall be arranged with 6.4.4.7 Steam smothering and steam to the sea chests need
renlovable padstobare sections for audiogagingwhen be insulated onlyinthose areas susceptible to personnel
required. contact.
6.4.4.3 Turbogenerator exhaust to main and auxiliary con- 6.5 Wcather-Esyosed Piping, Tcvtpernturc R m g e f r p l n -20
densers do not require insulation except in areas susceptible to to +40F (-29 to +4"C)-Use for low-temperaturepiping
personnel contact. exposed to the weather.
S
TABLE 4 Thickness of Cellular Glass Insulation for Piping, -20 to 800F (-29 to 427"C)A
Maximum Temperature, "F ("C) / Thlckness, in. (mm)
Nommal Plpe Size, in.
(mm) -20 to4140' to 125"
250
(121) 350 (177)
450
(232) 550 (288) 650
(343)
750
(399) 850 ( W )
(-29 to 4) (5 to 52)
2'4 above
l u (6) and 1 (25) ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
1 (38) i (1 3)
1112 (38)
belowand ... ... 1 (25) 1 (25) 12 (38) (51)2% (63) 2% (76) 3 (63)
(51) 2 ... . . 2 1 (25) (51) 2 1'h(38) (51) 3 (76) 3% 3 (76) (89)
2'6, 3 (63. 76) ... . .. 1 (25) 1',z (38) 2 (51)
(76) 3 (63)2% 32
?' (89) 4 (102)
4 (102) .. 1 (25) 1'1. (38) 2 (51) (63)
(89) 2%3% (89) 3% 4 (102)
152) 5. 6 (127. .. 1 (25) 1' L.
(38) 2 (51) 3 (76) 3'h (89) 3'/2 (89) 4'12 (114)
8 (203) ... ... 1 ' - (38) 1': (38) 2 (51) 3 (76) 3% (89) 4 (102) 5 (127)
1O (254) . .. ... 1 ' - (38) 1': (38) 2 (51) 3 (76) 4 (102) 4 (102) 5 (127)
12 (305) . .. .. 1' L. (38) 1' 2(38) 2'h (63) 3 (76) 4 (102) 4'h (114) 5% (140)
14 (356) ... .. 1' L. (38) 1' z(38) 2% (63) 3% (89) 4 (1 02) 4% (1 14) 5% (140)
06) 16 ... 1'- (38) 1'2 (38) 2'h (63) 3% (89) 4% (114) 4% (114) 5M (140)
18 (457) ... .. 1 ' - (38) 14: (38) 2'/2 (63) 3% (89) 4'/2 (114) 4% (114) 5% (140)
'Thickness of cellular glass, In accordance w~thSpeclflcatlon C 552. Type II.
eFor refrlgerant paping.
=For anhsweat appl~cabons.
qhlckness for applfcatlons In alr-condltloned spaces only.
TABLE 5 Thickness of ElastomericFoamPlasticInsulationTABLE 7 Thickness of MineralFiberInsulation for Hot Piping,

to -20
Piping, 1 W F (-29 to 82C)A 850F ( W C ) MaximumAs*
Nommal Slre, In.(mm)TemperatureRange. "F ("C) NomInalThlckness.In.NomInalPipeMaxlmumTemperature,"F ("C) / Thekness,in. (mm)
(mm) in. Size, (mm)
450
150 350250 550 650 750 850
'4 (6)above
and
-20 to 40 (-29 to 4)' 1 ' L. (38) 1 (121)
(25)'
(66) (ln) (232)
(288)
(343)
(399)
(454)
1' L. (38) and 1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1'h
41 to 125 (5to 52)D 'J (19) 'L.
(13)'
below (38)
1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1%
~~
126 to 180
(53 to 82) ': 113) 'L.(131' (51)
2
(38)
"Thickness of elastomenc foam
plashc
msulahon.
conformmg w~thMIL-P- 2'2,3 (63, 1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1%
15280. T. 76) (38)
plplng. 'For refrigerant 4 (102) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25)
1%
9 o r anhsweat applicahons (38)
qhlckness lor applcatlons
alrzondlhoned
In spaces
only 5,6 (127, 1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25) 2 (51)
152)
8 (203) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25) 2 (51)
2'h 3 (76)
TABLE 6 Thickness of Polyimide Foam Insulation Piping, -20 to (63)
450F (-29 to 232C)" 10 (254) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1'4 (38) 2 (51) 2% 3'1' (89)
Nommal Thlckness. In (63)
NommalSlze.In(mm)TemperatureRange. 'F ("C) 12 (305) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1"z (38) 2 (51)
2% 3% (89)
(mm)
(63)
J (6) and
above
-20
to 40 (-29 to 4)' 1': (38) 1 (25f 14.
16.
18 1 (25) 1 (25) 1"?(38)2 (51) 3
(76) 3%
41 to 125 (5to 52)O406, ' J (19) 'L.
(13)' (356, (89)
126 to 180 (53 to 82) 'L. (13) 457)
181 to 250 (83 to 121) ' A (19)
251 to 350 (122 to 177) 1 (25)
"Commercially known as flbrous glass.
qhlckness of mineral fiber insulation In accordance with Spectfication C 547,
351 to 450 1178 to 232) lt:(38)
Class 2.
"Thlckness of polylmlde foam Insulabon conlormmg wlth DOD-1-24688.
BFor refngerant plplng.
"For antisweat applcahons.
qhlckness for appllcatlons In alr condthoned spaces only forning with MIL-C-22395, overlapping both the support
member andthe adjacent insulation. Lag and coat withthe
6.5.1 For insulation and lagging materials. see Table 1. same materials as the adjacent pipe.
6.5.1 For insulation thickne\s. \re Table 4. 6.6 IVcdwr"E\;voscd Piping, Tcn1pcmtul-cR C I ~ I ~ C 41 ~ ~to-VI?I
6.5.3 For installation details. \ee Fig. 3. FiS. 7, or Fig. S. 450F ( 5 tu 232"C)"Use for hot piping systems exposed to
6.5.4 Special Corrditions: weather.
6.5.4.1 Piping exposed to the \venther \hould also be effec- 6.6.1 For insulation and lagging materials, see Table 2.
tively insulated against freezing. The thickne\\ of insulation 6.6.2 For insulation thickness, see Table 4, Table 7, Table 8,
required to prevent freezing is deternlinecl by calculation based or Table 9.
on the system fluid, system velocity. type of insulation to be 6.6.3 For installation details, see Fig. 3, Fig. 7, or Fig. 8.
used. and climatic conditions involved. This does not apply to 6.6.4 Special Conditions:
systems that are normally secured and drained. 6.6.4.1 Piping exposed to the weather should be effectively
6.5.4.3 At pipe supports, remove only enough insulation to insulated against freezing. The thickness of insulation required
provide a snug fit. Fill voids between insulation and support to prevent freezing is deternuned by calculation based on the
with tightly packed fibrous glass felt. confornung with MIL-I- system fluid, system velocity. type of insulation to be used, and
1 6 4 1 1 , Type II, towithin Vi in. ( 6 mm) of theinsulation climatic conditions involved. This does not apply to systems
surface. Fill the remainder with end-sealing compound. con- that are nomdly secured and drained.

STDDASTM Fb83-ENGL 2000 m 0757530 O b 7 ~ 3 7 0T72 m
F 683
TABLE 8 Thickness of Mmeral Fiber Insulation for Hot Piping, 1050F ( W C )MaximumA*B
Nominal Pipe Si.in. Maximum
Temperature, "F ("C) z(mm)
Thickness.
In.
(mm) 150(66)
250
(121) 350 (177)
450
(232)
550
(288)
650
(343)
750(399) 850 (454)
950
(510)
1050
(566)
1% (38)and below 1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1% (38) 2 (51) 2 (51) 2 (51)
2% (63) 3 (76)
3%
(89)
2 (51) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1% (38) 2 (51)
(63)
2%2'h
(63) 3 (76)
3%
(89) 4 (102)
2% 3 (63.76) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1% (38) 2 (51) 2M (63)3'h
(89)
3%
(89) 4 (102)
4%
(114)
4 (102) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1% (38) 2 (51)
(63)
2% 3 (76)
(89)
3% 4 (102)
(114)
4%
5,6 (127,152) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1% (38) 2 (51)
2%
(63) 3 (76) 3 (76) 3'12 (89)4%(114) 5'11 (140)
8 (203) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1% (38) 2 (51) (63)
2% 3 (76) 3 (76) 4 (102)4%(114) 5% (140)
(254)10 1 (25) 1 (25) I'h(38) 2 (51)
(63)
2% 3 (76) 3'12 (89) 4 (102) 5 (127) 6 (152)
12 (305) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1%(38) 2 (51)
(63)
2%3%(89)
(89)
3% 4 (102) 5 (127) 6 (152)
14 (356) 1 (25) 1 (25)
l'h(38) 2(63)
(51)
3'h(89)
2% 3% (89) (114)
4%(140)
5% 6'12 (165)
16 (406) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1W (38) 2 (51) 3 (76)3%(89)3%(89)4%(114) 5'12 (140)6%(165)
(457)
18 1 (25) 1 (25) 1% (38) 2 (51) 3 (76)3%(89) 4 (102)4%(114) 5'11 (140) 6'12 (165)
%omtnercially known as mineral wod.
Wckness of mineral fiber insulation, in accordancewith Specification C 547,Class 3.
TABLE 9 Thickness of Calcium Silicate Insulation(Specification C 533) for Hot Piping, 1 W F ( W C )h4aximurn"
aximum
Temperature,
in. Size,
Nominal
Pipe "F ("C) (mm)
/ Thickness,
in.
(mm) 150(66)
250(121)
350(177)
450(232)
550(288)
650(343)
750(399)
850(454)
950(510)
1050(566)
~~ ~~ ~~ ~~~
below
1 'h (38)and 1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1Vz (38) 2 (51) 2% (63) 2% (63) 2112 (63) 3 (76) 3'12 (89)
2 (51) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1% (38) 2 (51) 2% (63) 2'12 (63) 3 (76) 3'h (89) 4 (102)
2% 3,4 (63,76,102) 1 (25) 1 (25) l'h (38) 2 (51)2%(63) 3 (76) 3 (76) 3% (89) 4 (102) 5 (127)
5,6 (127,
152)
l'h
(38) 1% (38) 1% (38) 2 (51)
2%(63) 3% (89) 3'11 (89) 4 (102) 47h (114) 5% (1 40)
8 (203) 1% (38) 1% (38) 1('3
h8) 2 (51) 2%
(63) 3% (89) 3% (89) 4 (102) 5 (127) 5'12 (140)
10 (254) 1% (38) 1%(38) 1% (38) 2 (51) 3 (76) 3% (89) 3% (89) 4V2 (1 14) 5 (1 27) 6 (152)
12 (305) 1% (38)l'h(38) 1% (38) 2 (51) 3 (76) 3% (89) 3% (89) 4% (114) 5'12 ( 140) 6 (152)
14 (356) 1% (38) l'h (38) 1% (38) 2% (63) 3 (76) 4 (102) 4 (102) 4% (114) 5% (140) 6'12 (165)
16,18 (406,457) 1 'h (38) 1 '12 (38) 1 'h (38)2% (63) 3 (76) 4 (102) 4 (102) 5 (127) 5% (140) 6% (165)
"Thickness of calcium silicate insulation. in accordance with SpecificationC 533.
TABLE 10 Thickmss of P a l i Insulation (SpecificationC 610) for Hot Piping, 1050F (566C) Maximum"
Nominal
Maximum
Temperature,
in. Size,
Pipe "F ("C) /(mm)
Thickness.
in.
(mm) 150 (66) 250 (121) 350 (177) 450 (232)
550(288)650(343)750(399)850(454)950(510)1050(566)
1% (38)andbelow 1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1% (38) 2 (51) 2'12 (63) 2'12 (63) 2'12 (63) 3 (76) 3 8 (89)
2 (51) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1% (38) 2 (51) 2'12 (63)2%(63) 3 (76) 3%(89) 4 (102)
2'12, 3,4 (63.76, 102)
1 (25) 1 (25) 1% (38) 2 (51)
2%
(63) 3 (76) 3 (76)3%(89) 4 (102) 5 (127)
5,6 (127.152) 1% (38) 1112 (38) 1% (38) 2 (51) 2%
(63) 3'12 (89) 3l12 (89) 4 (102) 4'12 (114) 5112 (140)
8 (203) 1% (38) 1'12 (38) 1% (38) 2 (51) 2%
(63)3%
(89) 3l.2 (89) 4 (102) 5 (127) 5% (140)
10 (255) 1 (38) 1% (38) 1% (38) 2 (51) 3 (76) 3% (89) 3%
(89)4%
(114) 5 (127) 6 (152)
12 (305) 1% (38) 1% (38) 1% (38) 2 (51) 3 (736')
(182
391)
(1829) 4%(114) 5% (140) 6 (152)
1 14(356) 1% (38) 1% (38) 1% (38)2%
(63) 3 (76) 4 (102) 4 (102) 4%
(114) 5 % (140) 6'12 (163)
16.18(406,457) 1% (38) l'h (38) 1% (38)2%(63) 3 (76) 4 (102) 4 (102) 5 (127) 5'5 (140) 6'12 (165)
'Thickness of perlite insulation, in accordance with Specification C 610.
6.6.4.2 At pipe supports, remove only enough insulation to

TABLE 11 Thickness of Antisweat Insulation for Machinery and
provide a snugfit. Fill voids betweenthe insulation and support Equipment
with tightly packed fibrous glass felt. conforming with MIL-I-
Nomunal Thlckness, In.
16411. Type II. to within V" in. (6 m m ) of theinsulation Temperature Range, (mm)A
surface. Fill the remainder with end-sealing compound, con- Material Specification
"F ("C) Conditioned
Unconditional
formingwithMIL-C-22395.overlappingboththesupport Spaces
Spaces
memberandtheadjacentinsulation.Lagand coat with the
same materials as the adjacent pipe. -20 to 4 0 (-29to 4)elastomeric foam plastic. 2 (51) 1 (25)B
C 534,Type II
7. Selection Requirements, Machinery and Equipment polyimide foam. DoD-1-24688, 2 (51) 1 (25)B
Type I with vapor retarder
7.1 Temperature Range f i - o r ? ~ -20 to +40"F (-29 to cellular glass, C 552 Type I 3 (76) 1 l? (38)*
+4"C)-Useforrefrigerantandotherequipmentwithinthe 41 to 125 (5to 51) elastomeric foam
plastic, Y4(1 9) ',,z (13)'
temperature range. C 534,Type II
polyimidefoam, DoD-1-24688, 1 (25) K (19)B
7. I . 1 For insulation and lagging materials. see Table 3. Type I with vapor retarder
7.1.2 For insulation thickness, see Table 11. glass, C 552,Type I
cellular 1 (25) 1
'' (13)B
mineral
fiber
blanket,
C 553, 1 (25) % (19)'
7.1.3 For installation details. see Fig. 9, Fig. 10. or Fig. I l , C 612
as applicable.
ANominal thickness exclusive of vapor retarder.
7.2. Tcmnpcraturc Range froln 41 to 125F (5 to 52"C)-Use %ickness for application in air-conditioned spaces only.
forlow-temperaturemachineryandequipmentwithinthe
temperature range.

F 683
TABLE 12 Thickness of Insulating Materials for Hot Surfaces of Machinery and Equipment, 126 to 1200F to 649C)
(52
Maximum Temperature, "F ("C) / Thtckness, in. (mm)'
Material
150 (66) 250
(121)
350(177)
450(232)
550(288)
650(343)
750(399)
850(454)
950 (510) 1050
(566)
Fibrous
glass
MIL-1-16411,
felt, 1 (25) 1 (25) 1% (38) 2'/2(63) 3 (76) 4 (102) 4 (102) 5 (127) 5% (140) 6% (165)
Type II
Block calclum sllicate, C 533 1'4 (38) 1'4 (38) 2 (51) 2% (63) 4 (102) 4 (102) 4 (102) 5 (127) 5 (127) 5'12 (140)
Block petilte, C 610 1',?(38) 1"?(38) 2(51) 2% (63) 4(102)
5(127) 5'/2(140)
Refractory flber, C 892, Grade6 1 (25) 1 (25) 2 (51) 2% (63) 3% (89) 4% (114)
4%(114)
5'/2(140) 6 (152) 7% (191)
Refractory flber. C 892 Grade8 1 (25) l(25) 1'/2 (38) 2% (63) 3 (76) 4 (102) 4 (102) 5 (127) 6 (152) 7 (178)
Mmeral fiber.' C 553 112 (38) (38)
1'0 2 (51) 2% (63) 3% (89) 3 (89) 3% (89) 4 (102) 4:'5 (114) 5 (127)
Elastomenc foam.c C 534. Type II l e (13) 2'' (13)
Polyimlde foam, DoD-I-24688O 3ir (19) l(25) 1% (38) 2 (51)
lnsulatlng cement. C 195 2 (51) 2 (51) 2'2 (63) 3'12 (89) 5 (127) 5 (127) 5 (127)
5"2(140)
'Does not Include flnlshlng cement.
'1000F (537C) m a x v " n temperature.
80F (82C) maxlmum temperature.
%ot to be used alone above 850F (454C).
See Supplementary Requtrements Sl.15.
TABLE 13 MetalLaggingMaterialsA the same material and thickness as the adjoining pipe insula-
eclflcatlon Matenal
Nommal Thickness, In. tion.
(mm) 8.2 Filler Materials for RemovoDle Blankets:
Hot-dlpped
galvanlzed A 526iA
526M
Coatlng
0.014
(0.356)
15 desagnation steel
8.3.1 Fibrous glass felt.conforming with MIL-I-16.Cll.
1 209, B Aluminum (0.762)O 030 Type II.
Corrosion-reslstant
A (0.356)
0.014
167,
304Type 8.3.2 Refractory fiber blanket. in accordance with Specifi-
steel
cation C 893. Grade S.
'For use on plplng and machinery lnsulatlon In locations where Insulation IS
8.3.3 Refractory fiber blanket, alsoin accordance with
sublect to abuse. except for uptake appllcatlons In whlch metal lagglng shall be
galvanlzed steel. Speclfication A 526iA526M,CoatlngDeslgnatlonG-115, not Specification C 892, Grade 6.
less than 1 3 2 In. (O 795 mm) thick.
8.2.4 Mineral fiber blanket. in accordance with Specifica-
tion C 612, Class 4.
7.3.1 For insulation and lagging materials, see Table 3. 8.3 Coserirtg 01' E~rcaprlntirrgMaterials for Remowhle
7.3.2 For insulation thickness. see Table 11. Blankets:
7.2.3 For installation details. see Fig. 9, Fig. 10. Fig. 11, or 8.3.1 For surface temperatures 450F (332C) nndbelow,
Fig. 12. as applicable. the filler shall be encapsulated with fiberglass cloth, confomv
7.3.4 S y c i d Conclitions-Machinery or equipment operating with MIL-C-20079, Type I. Class 9 (see Fig. 18. Detail A ) .
ing in this temperature range does not require insulation except 83.2 For surface temperatures above 450F (333C). the
where damage or discomfort may result from condensation. entire outside surface shall be encapsulated with TY3W
7.3 l . n p v n t w c Rnrrgcfinm 1-96 to 1200F (S3 to 649C)- stainless steel wire mesh, 0.01 1-in. (0.75 nun) diameter, No. 60
Use for medium- and high-temperature machinery and equip- density, and crimped (see Fig. 18, Detail B). Alternatively, the
ment within the temperature range. entire outside surface may be encapsulated with fiberglass
7.3.1 For insulation and lagging materials, see Table 3 . cloth, inserted with stainless steel reinforcement. in accordance
72.3 For insulation thickness, see Table 12. with HH-P-3 1. Type I. Class 1.
7.3.3 For installation details, see Fig. 10, Fig. 11, Fig. 13.
8.3.3 The cold or top side of the surface shall be covered
Fig. 13, or Fig. 14, as applicable.
with fiberglass cloth. confomung with MIL-C-20079. Type I,
8. Insulation and Lagging Requirements for Removable Class 9. The bottom and side surface areas shall be covered as
Covers for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Machinery or follows:
Equipment 8.3.3. I Fiberglass cloth. shall be inserted with stainless steel
S. 1 Rc~~~ovaOlc Cmw-s-Flanged valves and fittings 'and wire reinforcement. confoming with HH-P-3 1, Type I, Class I
pipeline flanges shall have removable covers to permit servic- (see Fig. IS, Detail C ) ;or
ing of takedown joints. 8.3.3.2 Fiberglass cloth, confornGng with MIL-C-20079,
S. 1.1 Removable covers shall be manufactured using mate- Type I, Class 9, with TY304 stainless steel wire mesh,
rials specified in 8.3-8.4 and to thicknesses specified in Tables 0.008-in. (0.31-mm) diameter and No. 60 density, shall be
4-7. Stitching. lacing, and quilting (required to prevent sag- crimped sewn onto the fibrous cloth (see Fig. 18, Detail D); or
ging) shall be accomplished with materials specified in S S and 8.3.3.3 TY3W stainless steel wiremesh,0.011-in. (0.25-
as shown in Figs. 15-17. m m ) diameter and No. 60 density, shall be crimped (see Fig.
8.1.2 Removable covers may also bemanufactured from IS. Detail E).
segments of block insulation or from prefornled sectional pipe 8.4 Altemative Covering Mater.inls (for surface tempera-
covering and molded (premolded) components. When a re- tures 450F (333C) and below,and for cold or top-side
movable cover is made of segments of block insulation or covering for temperatures above 450F). are provided for
prefornled (premolded) sectional pipe covering, it shall be of removable blankets to be used in areas exposed to weather or

S T D - A S T M Fb83-ENGL 2000 M 0757530 Ob94192 845 m
TABLE 14 Thicknees of Fiberglass Felt for Removable Insulation Blank-"

Tempemturn,
ximum
in. Size,
Nominal
Pipe 'F ("C) x Thiiness,
(mm) in.
(mm) 150(66) 250(121)
350(177)
450(232)
550(288) 650(343) 750(399)
850(454)
950(510)
1050(566)
3)
'h (1 (25)1
1 (25) 1% (38) 1% (38) (51) 2 2%(51)2 (63) 2% (63) (76)3 3% (89)
1 (25) 1 (25)
(25) 1 (25) 1 (89)
3% (76) 3 (76) 3 1%
(63)
2%
(38)
(51) 2 (51) 2
l
'
h(38) (25) 1 (25)1 1 (25) 1% (38) (51)2 2% (63) 2%(102)4(89)
(63) 3%(76)3
5) 1 (25) 1 (51) 2 I'h(38) (51) 2 (63)2% 2% (63) (76) 3 (102)
3%4 (89)
(25) 1 (76) 3 (25)1 1% (38) (51)2 (63)
2% (102)
4(89)
3%
(76)3 4V2 (114)
4 (102) 1(25) (25)1 1% (38) (51)2 (76)
2%3(63) (76)3 (127)
3'(102)
1
52 4(89)
6 (19 ) 1 (25) (25)1 1% (38) (51)2 (76)
2%3(63) 3 (76) (102)
4 4% (114) 5%
(140)
(25) 81 (203) (25) 1 l'h(38) (51) 2 (89)
3% (76)
2%3 (63) (127)
(102)
54 5% (140)
1o1(254)
(25) 1 (25) 1%(38) (51) 2 2% (63) 3'h(89) 3% (89)(152)
(127)
6(102)
54
(25)121 (305) (25)1 1% (38) (51)2 2% (63) 3'h(89) (89)
3% 4% (114) (152)
6
(127)
5
(25)141(356) (25)1 l'h(38) (51)2 2% (63) 3% (89) 3% ( 8 9(152)
) (140)
6 (114)
5'h
4%
16 (406) (25)1(25)1 1% (38) (51)2 (76)
3 (89)
3% 3'h (89) 4% (114) 51
' 2 (140) 6% (165)
5)1(25)1(457)
8 1 1% (38) (51) 2 3(76)(102)4 (89)
3% 4% (114) 5% (140) 6% (165)
"Thickness of fiberglass felt, in accordance with MIL-I-16411. Type II.
TABLE 15 Thickness of 8-lbm3(128-kg!m3) Refractory Fiber Blanket for Removable Insulation Blankets"
aximum
Temperature,
in. Size,
Nominal
Pipe "F ('C) A(mm)
Thickness.
in.
. .
(mm) 750 (399) 850 (454) 950 (510) 1O 5 0 (566)
'h(13) 2 (51) 2% (63) 3 (76) 3 (76)
1 (25) 2% (63) 3 (76) 3 (76) 3% (89)
1V? (38) 2% (63) 3 (76) 3% (89) 4 (102)
2 (51) 2% (63) 3 (76) 3'h (89) 4 (102)
3 (76) 3 (76) 3'h (89) 4 (102) 4'h (114)
4 (102) 3 (76) 3% (89) 4 (102) 4% (114)
6 (1 52) 3 (76) 4 (102) 4% (114) 5 (127)
8 (203) 3% (89) 4 (102) 4'h (114) 5'h (140)
10 (254) 3'h (89) 4 (1 02) 5 (127) 5% (140)
12 (305) 3% (89) 4% (114) 5 (127) 6 (152)
14 (356) 3% (89) 4% (114) 5 (127) 6 (152)
16 (406) (25)1(25)1 1% (38) 2 (51) 3% (89) 4% (114) 5 (127) 6 (152)
18 (457) (25)1(25)1 1M (38) 2% (63) (89)
3%
(76)3 4 (102) 4% (114) 5'12 (1401 6 (152)
"Thickness of MbH(128-kg/m3) refractory fiber blanket in accordance with Specification C 892, Grade 8.
TABLE 16 Thickness of ~ ~ ( 9 6 - k g ! m 3Refractory

) Fiber Blanket for Removable Insulation Blankets"
Pipe
Nominal in. Size, Maximum
Temperature, "F ("C) Thickness.
in. (mm)
(mm) 150 (66) 250
(121) 350 ( l n ) (232)
450
(288)
550
(343)
650
(399)
750 850 (454)
(510)
950
1050
(566)
(25) 1 (25) 1 3) '12 (1 (25) 1 l'h(38) 11/2(38) (51) 2 2 (51) 2% (63) 2'12 (63) 3 (76)
(25) 1 (25) 1 1 (25) (25)1 1% (38) (51)2 2% (63) 2% (63) 2%(63) 3 (76) 3% (89)
1'h (38) (25)1(25)1 1% (38) 1% (38) (51)2 2'/2 (63) 2112 (63) 2'12 (63) 3 (76) 4 (1 02)
2 (51) 1 (25) (25)1 1% (38) 1% (38) (51)2 2% (63) 2% (63) 3 (76) 3% (89) 4 (1 02)
3 (76) 1(25)1 (25) 1'1(76) 3 (63)
2 (38) 2%
(51) 2 3 (76) 3'4 (89) 4 (102) 4-12 (1 14)
4 (1 02) 1 (25) (25) 1 1% (38) (51)2 (76)
2%3 (63) 3 (76) 31' 2 (89) 4'" (114) 5 (127)
1 (25) 1 52) (1 6 1% (38) (63)
3%
(51)
2%2 (89) 3% (89) 4 (1 02) 4% (114) 5'/2 (140)
8 (203) (25)1(25)1 1% (38) (51)2 2%
(89)
3%
(63) 3'/z (89) 4 (102) 5 (127) 51
' 2 (140)
1o 1(254)
(25) 1 (25) 1% (38) 2 (51)(89)
3% (76) 3 3% (89) 4% (114) 5 (127) 6 (152)
12 (305) 1 (25) 1%
(25)1 (38) (76)
2%3(63) 3% (89) 4 (1 02) 4% (114) 5% (140) 6 (152)
1 4 (356) 1 (25) 1(25) 2 (51) 2% (63) (89) 3%
(76)3 4 (102) 4% (114) 5% (140) 6% (165)
161(406) (25) 1(25) (51)2 2%. (63) (89)3%(76)3 4 (102) 4% (114) ' 2 ( 140)
51 6l/2 (165)
18 (457)
(51)2(25)1(25)1 2% (63) 3'12 (89) 3% (89) 4 (102) 5 (127) 6 (1 52) 6% (165)
"Thickness of Mb/ft3(96-kg/m3) refractory fiber blanket in accordance with SpecificationC 892, Grade 6.
whereliquidpenetration could presenta fire hazard.Alterna- 8.5.l . 1 TY304 stainless steel lacingringswithlacingwash-
tive coverings are as follows: ers (see Fig. 19).
8.4.I Silicone-impregnated fiberglass cloth, 8.5.1.2 W304 stainless steel lacinghookswith lacing
8.4.3 Silicone-impregnated fiberglass cloth with aluminized washers (see ~ i 10).~ .
facing on one side, and 8.5.1.3 TY303 stainless steel lacingcapstanassembly sets
8.4.3 Fiberglass cloth withalunnum or stainless steel (see Fig. 21).
facing lannated to one side.
8.5 Hardware and Accessoly Item forRemovable Blanket 8.5.1.4 TY304 stainless steel nlechanical hook sets (see Fig.
Corrstr-lrctiort-Necessruy items
shall
includeblanket
lacing ").
devices, blanketquilting devices, stitchingmaterials,and 8.5.3 B h k c t Qlrilriv Devices:
installation materials. 8.5.7.1 TY304 stainless steel mechanical quilt sets (see Fig.
8.5.1 Blanket Lncing Devices: 23).

TABLE 17 Thickness of Fiberglass Blanket for Removable 8.6.4 Services subject to frequent maintenance. such as
Insulation BlanketsA reducing and regulating valves, shall be provided with easily
NOITI- MaximumTemperature, "F ("C) Thickness, In. (mm)
I removed and replaced tailored pads.
na1
8.6.5 Removable blankets should not be used on cold
Pipe 150 350
250 450 550 750 650 850
Size, (66)
(121)
(177)
(232)
(288)
(343)
(399)
(454) systems (below ambient) or on systems where a vapor barrier
(mm) is required.
V2 (13) (13) 1 2 (13) 1 (25) 1 (25) 1'- (38) 2 (51)
'i? 2
l
'
2 (63) 3(76) 8.6.6 When stitching two or more covering or encapsulating
1 (25) l h (13) '~(13)1 (25) 1'- (38) 2 (51) 2 (51) 2'2 (63) 3(76) materials together, stainless steel staples. hog rings, 0.011-in.
1% (38) 1~ (13) l ? (13) 1 (25) 1'2 (38) 2 (51) 2 (51) 3 (76) 3',2 (89)
2 (51) "~(13)lz(l3) l(25) 1'- (38) 2(51) 2(51) 3(76) 4(102) (0.15-mm) diameter stitching wire, or fiberglass thread (plain
3 (76)l , ~(13) '2(13) 1 (25) 1'- (38) 2 (51) 2 (51) 3 (76) 4 (102) or wire inserted) may be used.
4(102) l~(13)'~(13)l(25) 1'-(38)2'-(63)2'.(63)3'?(89) 4',2
(114)
8.6.7 All construction details apply to removable blankets
6 (152) ''2 (13) '2(13) 1 (25) 2 (51) 2': (63) 2'- (63)3'2 (89)5 (127) for flanges.valves. machinery and equipment, and other
8(203) lz(l3) l?(13) l(25) 2 (51) 2'2163) 2'-(63) 4(102) 5(127) nuscellaneous areas as determined by the specifier.
10 (254) '2 (13) l~(l3) 1'- (38) 2 (51) 2'~(63) 2'2 (63) 4 (102) 5'2
(140)
8.6.8 When installing removable blanketson valves,
12 (305) (13) 1 (25) l 1 2 (38) 2 (51)
' 2 2' 2 (63)2' 2 (63) 4 (102) 5'2 flanges, and various pieces of equipment, note that all void
(140) areas behind the insulation blanket are to be filled. The total
14(356) I - (13) l(25) l'~(38) 2(51) 3(76) 4 (102) 4(102)5'2
(140) required thickness of insulation shall not be achieved by
16(406) ' 2 (13) l(25) 1'- (38) 2 (51) 3(76) 4(102) 4'0 5'2 including a loose wrap of fibrous glass felt or refractory fiber
(114)
(140) blanket as part of the required thickness.
18(457) '~(13)l(25) l'~(38) 2 (51) 3(76) 4(102) 4l2 6(152)
(114)
AThlcknessof flberglass blanket. In accordance with SpeclfraihonC 612.Type
9. Requirements for Thermal Insulating Tape
II, C 553,Type IV. 9.1 TIzcrmd Imulatirrg Tape-May be applied to pipe, sizes
YJ in. (8 m m ) to -74in. (10 m m ) , for temperatures between 115
8.5.2.2 TY304 stainless steel lacingivashers with lacing
and 150F (51 and 66C) using materials specified in Section
wire (see Fig. 23).
8 and to thicknesses specified in Table 14. For manufacturing
8.5.3 Stittltirlg Mrrtc~rids:
and installation details, see Fig. 6.
8.5.3.1TY-304 \tainle\s \teel hog rings.
9.1 Filler Muterials for Thervtnl Insulatil7g Tape-See 8.2.
8.5.3.1 TY-304 stainless steel thread (0.01I-in. t0.25-nlnl)
9.3 Cowring or Encapsulatirtg Materials for Tltemal Irrsu-
diameter).
ltrtirtg Tape:
8.5.3.3 TY-304 \tainle\s \teel \ t a p h .
8.5.-3.4 Fiberglass thread (plain. pol\tetrafluoroethylene
9.3.1 For surface temperatures below 220F (105C). the
entire outside surface shall be encapsulated with fiberglass
coated and \vire inserted lvith monel or TY.304 stainless steel.
cloth, confomung with MIL-C-20079, Type I, Class 3.
or both).
8.5.4 Irtsrtrllrrrio1t Mrrturicr1.s: 93.2 For surface temperatures 220 to 450F ( 105 to 332C).
5.5.4.1 No. IS gage copper lacing\vire. the entire outside surface shall be encapsulated with fiberglass
8.5.4.2 No. IS gage soft or annealed TY-304 s t a h l e s \teel cloth. confornung with MIL-C-20079. Type I, Class 9.
lacing wire. 9.i.i For surface temperatures above 450F(232C). the
8.5.4.j No. IS gage galvanized iron lacing nire. entire outside surface shall be encapsulated with fiberglass
8.5.4.4 TY.304 stainless \teel hog rings (particularly for cloth. confomung with MIL-C-10079. Type I, Class 9. with an
installing thermal tape. refer also to Section 9). inner jacket of TY3W stainless steel wire mesh, 0.008-in.
8.6 Specid Cortditions: (0.2l-nm) diameter. No. 60 density and crimped. Altema-
8.6.1 Reuseable coiws for machinerq. and equipment \hall ti\,ely. the entire outside surface maybe encapsulated with
be fabricated from material\ \prcified i n Tables 14-17. in fiberglasscloth. inserted with stainless steel wire reinforce-
accordance with methods sho\\n i n Fip. IS and configured to ment. in accordance with HH-P-3 1. Type I, Class 1.
suit the specific application. 9.4 H a r d c m ~and Accessory Iterns for Tlwnnal Iltsulatiltg
8.6.1 Unfired pressure vessels tvith butt Ivelded inserts for Constr-1rcrion"See 8.5.
which periodic radiographic in\pttction of the joint is required 9.5 Special Conditions-See S.6.
should have removable reuseable co\ers installed over the
insert. These covers should extend 4 i n . ( 100 mm) beyond the 10. Keywords
weld joint. 10.1 insulation; lagging; machinery insulation; marine; pip-
8.6.3 Removable covers shall not be used on systems ing insulation; ship; shipboard insulation; themla1 insulation;
insulated with elastomeric-foamed p h t i c insulation. vessel
IO
F 683
-
Adhere with MIL-A-3316,Class I (USCG 164.012.)
Coat all mating surfaces of insulation with vapor retarder

compound MILC-19565,Type II.
Install Insulation with all ends butted together.
Secure insulation in place withfibrous glass tape as

necessary, three strips per section, overlapping a
minimum of SCEX..
Coat outsidesurface of insulation with adhesivecoating

in accordance with USCG 164.012and cover with
fibrous glass cloth lasging while adhesive is still wet.
When insulation is used in the temperature range of 41 to

125 degrees F ( 5 to 52 degrees C), coat outside with vapor
retarder compound MIL-C-19565, Type II. Omit vapor
retarder coating above 125 degrees F (52degees C).
-
Adhere with MIL-A-3316, Class I (USCG 164.012).
Cellular glass shall be installed in two layers when piping

is over2-in.N P S (DNSO) and temperature is over 600
degrees F (3 12 degrees C). See FIG 5 for multilayer
installation.
RG. 1 Installationof Cellular Glass Pipe Insulation (Specification C 552)

Elastomenc Foamed Plastlc Insulafion
MIL-P-15280or EB 1013, may be applied
in 1/1 m. (6mm) rmnimum tluckness
layen as necessary to build up the required
hckness.
All end and horizontaljoints shall be butted

together and all joints staggered for muluplc
, layer lnsrallatlon and secured wth
MIL-A-21179 Adhesive.
Appllcahon of a vapor retarder 1s not q w r e d

on Elastomenc Foamed Plastic Insulabon
u/ Elastomenc Foamed Plastic Insulation should

be coated wth Adhesive MIL-A-33 16, Class I,
and co\crcd wth a glass cloth lagging per
ML-20079 or covered wth
re-wenable glass cloth per MIL-C-20079,
only m areas where it is
SubJeCIto damage.
FIG. 2 Installation of Elastomeric-Foamed Plastic Insulation (MIL-P-15280or EB 4013)

F 683
Coat all mating surfaces ofmrulatlon

wtth MILA-24 179 Adheswc
Install lnsulatton mth all mds butted

together
Polytmide Foam Insulanon. DOD-1-24688, Type I.

when oscd m Che tcmperaturc tange 100 b 370 d e g m r F
(30 10 188 dcgnes C). shall be lagged mtb glas doth with u1
adheave cmforming to the fin resistancercquuemmts of
MILA-33 16 Ftbrms glass cloth laggng shall be appltcd
wlule lhe adhesive IS saIl wet.
When insulahm IS used m the temperature range -20 to

100 degrees F (-29 lo 38 degrees C), 11 shall be tnstalled over
clean. dry plpcs. preferably wlth sptems not operatmg and one of
the followtng vapor retarder systems shall be used:.
A) Alummtzed polycslcr/alumloum h l wth pnmer

coaled surface and rcloforced wlth a Gberglau scnm shall
be prclrgged to the outer surlacc wth adhestve that conforms to
the firercswancc requtrcments ofM1LA-3316 Jacket lap
shall be sealed with MIL-A-24 179 adhcstvc or acrylic adhesive
tape. All bunJolnu shall be scaled with O 002 m (0.0525 mm)
alumanurn pressure scnllbve tape.
B) Outslde sur(asc of lnsulatlon shall be lagged with glass

cloth adhered with an adhesive cmformingto L e fin nsistsllm
requircmcnls ofMIL-A-3316 and painted over with
MILC- 19565,Type 2 vapor retarder paint To ensure a
wntlnuous vapor retarder. Ihe a d k i v c nscd to altach the glass
cloth to tbe lnsulation must be dry before coattng with
MILC-19565.
FIG. 3 Installationof Polyimide Foam Insulation (DOW-24688)
13
F 683
Install insulataon wlth d l ends butted tog e t h a
Secure Insulabon m place wlth fibrous glass tape

as necessary
Adherewlth MIL-A-3316. Class 1 - ( U S C C 1 6 4 0 1 2 & 164112)
Co at outside surface o f rnsulatlon w t h adhenve m

accordance wlth USCG I64 O 12 & MIL-A-33 16, c l a s s I
per M1L-C-20079. Type I. C@s 3 or 5 and cover wlth
fibrous glass cloth laggmg whle adhes~veIS still wet.
Whcn lnsulatlon I S used In the temperature range of 41 to

I25 degrees F ( 5 to 52 degrces C), coat outslde w ~ t hvapor
retarder compound MIL-C-19565. Type I I Ormt vapor
retarder coatlng above 125 degrees F (52 degrees C)
Mineral fiber shall be mstalled m two layers when piping

IS over 2-ln NPS (DN50) and temperature I S over 600 degrees
(3 I 2 degrees C) See FTG 4 For multi-layer Installabon
FIG. 4 Installation of Mineral Fiber Pipe Insulation (Specification C 547)

lnstall insulation wth all ends W e d together.
Secure insulation in place with wire as necessary.
Coat the outside surface of iosdation with adhesive

ln accordana with USCG 164.012 & 164.112. Cover wth fibrous
glass cloth laggng while adhesive is sul1 wet.
Note: May be lagged with MILC-20079fibrous glass cloth

coated with rc-wettable adhesive.
- Wati0n
L is OIW 2-in. WS (DNSO) and temperature is over 600 deg~eesF

(3 12 degrees C).
AU end and horizontal joints shall be butted together and all joints
staggered for multi-layer installations.
NOTE I-For piping over 600F t312'C). either single- or double-layer suitable expansion joints to pernlit thernlal movement of the pipe without
opening of the insulation should be provided.
FIG. 5 Installation of Calcium SilicatePipe lneutation (Specifcation C 533) and Perlite Pipa Insulation (SpecificationC 610)

S T D - A S T M Fb83-ENGL 2000 W 0757530 Ob94177 L T T U
Filler matenal per S 2.

Cover matenal per S 3.
r Wldth to sult pipe SIE. Add approumately I-in. (25rnm)

to wdtb for o\erlap at i d a u o n .
\ Thermal Lnsulating Tape - Before Installation /T

LFor hckness. See Table II through Table
Double Fold and mtch or smple
17
-
NOTE. For mu-niatappl~cauons-double sutchmg
---- J
S preferred and double coat sutchlog wtb vapor retarders. (SeeAI. IO)
Pnor IO lacmg, apply MIL-19565. Type U lnjomt before sewing.

-
For anusweat Hand sew or hog nng at mstallauon.
-
For anti-sweat applications,
coat the outside surface wth
v a p r retarder compound
MIL-C-19565,Type U, &er
inrtallabon.
Thermal Insulating Tape After Installation

FIG. 6 Installation of Thermal InsulatingTape
16

F 683
Multlple layas shall have staggeredJOLO~S.
FIG. 7 Installation of Cellular Glass Pipe Insulation (SpecificationC 552) in the Wes-
17

F 683
W insulanon wth all ends buaed together. On

I N / bonzontal p~pesthe longitudinal joint. should be
at the top and bottom
Secure insulation III place wilh wire as necessary.
Apply m g ament Spenficahon C U 9 in d s

and vol& where necessary to provide a smooth finish
Coat the ouulde surface of insulation rnth adhesive in accordance

wth USCG 164.012 161.112 and ML-A-3316, C& I Cwcr
wth 6bm glass cloth lagging while adhesive is still wet
Coat outside surface of lagging with &er rcdstant insulation

sealer MIL-22395 1/4-m (6mm) III&
As an alternate to fibrous glass doth lagging, mctal lagging similar

s~ec1fcdinTable13mayb e d .
See FIG 16 for bolmg allowance in

way of we
d talredown jomts.
FIG. 8 Installation of Mineral Fiber Pipe Insulation (SpecificationC 547) or Calcium Silicate Pipe Insulation (Specification
C 533) or
Perlite Pipe Insulation (SpecificationC 610) in the Weather
- M a c h q or equpment
FIG. 9 Installation of Cellular (Foamed) Glass Insulation (Specification C 552) on Machinery and Equipment
IS

F 683
FIG. 10 Installation of Elastomeric Foamed Plastic Insulation (MIL-P-15280or EB 4013) on Machinery or Equipment
When used in the temperaturerange 100 n! 370 degrees F (38 to 188 degrces C),
shall be matedon outside surface Vnth adhedbe in accordance with MILA-3316
and cover I&fibrousglass d o h lagging whle the adheslve ISd l wet
For antl-s~cattreatments. use one of the followng vapor retardersycms
Coat outside surface of the Insulation wth MIL-A-3316 Adheslvead cover Hith
fibrousglas cloth lqpng whlle the adhenve IS stdl et Pam bwdl vapor retarder
compound MILC-19%5, Type II. Ensure that a conbnuous vapor reta& is achlevcd.
Alumnlzed poiyester~aluminum
fol1 mav be adhered to outer surface of
the insulation using an adhesire conforming to the tire redstance requirements
of MIL-A-3316. All 101nis and seams shall be d e d t ih0.002 In (O 0525 mm)
aluminum pressure senstire tape Coat outs& surface of alumlnidpolyesterlalumlnum
foil wth Mll-A-3316Adhes1vead cova kith fibrous glasscloth lagging whkhe
adhesive is sbll wt
FIG. 11 Installation of Polyimide Foam Insulation(DoD-1-24688, Type I) on Machinery and Equipment
19
F 683
or Refractory Fiber Blanket Insulation (Specification C 892)

FIG. 13 Installation of Thermal Fibrous Glass Felt Insulation(MIL-1-16411)
on Machinery and Equipment(126to 1200F) to
(52
649OC)
20

F 683
Machlnew or equlpment
Install Thema 1 lnsulatloa Block (CalclumS~Lcate)
Spceificatlon C53 3 or Pcrllte SpmGcauon C 610
insulano o shall te mta lled In N O l a ~ c r when

s the
Imperature is over 600 degrees F ( 3 I6 degrees C).
AU J O ~ SI shall be bu ncd together and staggered.
k u r e msulauon~aplaceuith wire, strmlcssstecl bands,

orweldrdstuds(wiwre allowablc)asna:esvq
Sprcadgalvan~zcdImn wre nenmg I-m (2Smm) mesh over
msulauonand =Ure wth wre as necessary
Applya 112-m (13mm)thrkcoamg oCFmshm gCement

C 449 over w e mesh nem ng allow g 24 h
Spec~ficat~on
Coat IhcabovewthAdhesiveMIL-A-3316,ClasrI.
and cover with fib us glass cloth lagpp whllc adhcstve IS
shll wet. Altemal ~vely,may be lagged wth MIL-C-20079 nmttable
Gbmusglancloth.
On vcrtlcal qlupmen t. the bottom course ofblockmsulat ion
shall be rupportcd by an ang le uon nm honzontally along the
bose.ThehomwtalIcgoftheanglerhouldbe1R-m.(13mm)
lesstnlenghthan thethlclmeuolthcasu~~onused.
FIG. 14 Installationof T h m a l Insulation Black (Calcium Silicate) (Specification C5 3 3 ) or P a l i (Specification C 610) on Machimry
and Equipment
For lacing rrqlanl~CntS.

*
L 1K K X 19-22
Fm dlowable nulCnd%
ye Sectloo 8
S y I m pi
covahrg
FIG. 15 Installation of Removable Covers for Valves, Fittings, and Flanges

F 683
\ For cover thlckna
is Larger Than the Outside Diameterof the Adjacent Pipe Covering

FIG. 16 Typical Removable Flange Cover in Which Flange Diameter
-4
- .
i
I

F 683
23
S T D * A S T M Fb83-ENGL 2000 9 0759530Ob94207 OTb m
F 683
Dslld 'c
T p d 1-8 wash-
FIG. 19 Typical Method of Lacing Removable Covers Using Lacing Rings
24

U161p (S-) RAD
3 1 b i (9.Jmm) Typiul lacmg hook
I4-ip ( I h ) RAD
FIG. 20 Typical Method of Lacing Removable Covers Using Lacing Hooks

STD.ASTM F b B I - E N G L 2000 m 0759510 Ob9q209 977
F 683
View "A-A"
FIG. 21 Alternate Method of Lacing Removable Covers Using Lacing Capstan Assemblyset+
Self-locking washer
f"A""'A'9
FIG. 22 Alternate Method of Lacing Removable Covers Using MechanicalHook Sets
26

"iew "*"-"A"
Using Lacing Washers
FIG. 23 Typical Methods of Quilting Removable Covers
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
i SI. SupplementalRequirements and Exceptionstothe protection applications. refer to NAVSEA Drawing No. 803-
Requirements of Practice F 683 for Ships of the U.S. 5184182.
1 Navy S I .5 Mineral fiber preformed pipe insulation (Specification
C 547) shall not be used. Insulate in accordance with Table
S1.l The U.S. Navy vessel insulation shall be installed in
S I .4.
accordancewithdetails in
NAVSHIPS Drawings 804- SI .6 Fibrous glass pipe insulation shall be as specified in
, 5959214.804-5959112.andNaval Ships Technical Manual. MIL-1-22344 and shall be used only on piping no greater than
Chapter 635. Insulation details in this practice are for guidance I-in. NPS (25 mm) with maximum temperature limit of 370F
only. ( 188C) in place of Specification C 547. Class 2. See Table
SI. 1. I Materials and their thicknesses approved for insula- S1.4 for restrictions on this material's use.
tion and lagging for specific applications and temperature S1.7 Calcium silicate block and thermal insulation shdl be
ranges m specified in Tables S 1. I and S I .1. as specified in MIL-1-2819 and MIL-1-1781, respectively. in
S 1 2 Ceramic fiber insulation (Specification C 899) shall place of Specification C 533. Insulate in accordance with
notbe installed aboard vessel in accordance with COM- Tables 51.3 and SIS.
NAVSEASYSCOM message R 13111462 NOV86 ZYB. unless S1 .S Mineral fiber block and board t h e m d insulation
there presently are noNAVSEA-approved substitutesfora (Specification C 611) shall not be used.
specific application. Where previously installed ceramic (re- S1.9 The requirements of 5.4, 5.7. and 5.10 do not apply to
fractory) fiber insulation or lagging materials containing ce- U.S. Navy vessels.
ramic (refractory) fibers are removed. restoration shall be with SI. 10 Thernlal insulating tapein accordance with Fig. 5
shall beused only on a temporary basis, such as repair of
materials free of c e m u c (refractory) fibers unless there are no
insulation while the vessel is at sea. Apply in accordance with
NAVSEA-approved substitutes identified for a specific appli-
Table S 1.6.
cation.
S 1. I I Cloth and tape lagging shall be painted after installa-
r S1.3 Cellular glass block and pipe thermal insulation tion with one coat of nonflnnung paint confornung to fomwla
(Specification C 552) shall not be used. No. 134 of DoD-E-24607 or water base DoD-C-34596 or Navy
S1.4 Mineral fiber blanket and felt insulation (Specification formula 25A. if necessary for appearance. Unlagged insulation
C 553) shall not be used.For U.S. Navy applications, use confornung to EB Specification 4013 shall be sealed with one
MIL-1-2818in accordance with Table S1.3. For passive fire coat of Devoe and Raynolds "DEVLEX 601" or Ocean 634 or
1
17
S T D = A S T M Fb83-ENGL 2000 m 0759510 O b 7 4 2 L L 527 W
F 683
TABLE S1.l Insulation and Lagging MaterialsA
Ptpe and Tubing Machinery
Joints
Valve
Flange
and Fittings
Insulabon
Temperature
Service InsulationC,D
Insulation
LaggingC
InsulahonE
LaggingC
Lagging Lawng
Range. "F ("C)
Gasses,
1200
MIL-1-2781
steam,
to125MIL-C-20079
MIL-1-2781'
MIL-C-20079
MIL-1-2781'
MIL-C-20079
MIL-1-2819'
MIL-C-20079
water, hot 2oil MIL-C-20079E.F
Class
(52
MIL-1-2819'
MIL-1-2819'
to 649)
2 Class and Class 2 MIL-1-16411
MIL-1-16411 MIL-C-2861' MIL-C-2861 ' MIL-1-2818
MIL-I-22WG MIL-C-2007gE MIL-C-20079E (1000F [538"C]
(370F [188"C] and and m=)
m aMIL-1-16411
) MIL-1-16411 MIL-C-2861
MIL-I-22344G
SpecificationEB MIL-I-22344G MIL-1-22023
[188%] (370F 3 401 (370F [188'C] (400F [204"C]
(180F [82"C] m=) ma) m=)
ma) EB Speclfication EB Specification DoD-I-24688H
3 401DoD-1-24688" 401 3 (370F [188T]
[188"C]
(370F [82"C]
80F (1 [82"C](180F m=)
ma) ma) m=)
DOD-I-24688H MIL-1-22023
[188"C]
(370F
[204"C]
(400F
ma) m=)
DoD-1-24688"
(370F [l8S0C]
ma) I
to 28 water,
Cold
chllled
water (-2Speclfication
37)
to Speclficatlon Specificahon EB UU-B-790.
3 401 3 401 401 3 Speclficatlon
Type 111,
401 3 Grade F.
Style 10
0 to -20
Refngerant EB MIL-C-20079"
MIL-C-20079"
EB MIL-C-20079"
EB
(-29 to 4) Speclflcatlon Speaficabon Specification Speclfcabon
3 401 3 401 401 3 4013 t
'Addltlonal materials are covered In S1.19 (metal laggtng); S1.23 (fabncation, piping components); S1.25.4 (boller uptakes); S12 6 (securing anbsweatinsulation); S1.28 I
(weather deck hot piping).
'Alternatively. preformed mmeral wool lnsulatlonw~tha hard flbrous glass cover (CADAFIT 1200F [649"C]) or equal manufactured by Hamfab. Inc. Lehlghton, PA may
be used as appllcable.
CAltemahvely. slllcone rubber/alumtnlzed flbrous glass cloth or sillconerubbersoated fibrous glass cloth maybe used as appllcable. The NAVSEA-approved sources
of supply for each type are as follows. Salcone rubberialumlnlzed fibrous glass cloth: Alpha lightweight, 2337-2-AMA or equal and heavyweight 2025-2-AMA or equal,
as appllcable. manufacturedby Alpha Associates. Inc.. Woodbndge, NJ 07095 and 3M SRGA-0214or equal manufactured by Minnesota Minmg and Manufactunng Co..
St.Paul.MN55144.Slllcone rubbersoated flbrous glass cloth: Claremont Scuffcoat orequalmanufacturedbytheClaremontCo.,Menden,CT 06450 and Alpha
8359-2-SS or equal manufactured by Alpha Associates, Inc., Woodbridge, NJ 07095.
1
DFlammable llquld flanges shall not be lagged (see Speclflcatlon F 1138).
Used only as a lammte construcbon conslsbng of a glass fabrlc outerlacket with a fibrous glass felt Insert. An inner jacket of 0,008-in. (0,210-mm) knlttedstanless
steel mesh sewn on to flbrous glass clothIS used where pads or thermal lnsulatlon tape are needed and where the temperature of the hot surface IS 450F (232C) or
above. Alternatlvely. the Inner jacket may be made from material conformmgto HH-P-31, Type I. Class l.(See Tables S1.2 and S1.6).
70be used only on a temporary bass. such as replacement of permanent insulabon damaged while a shop IS at sea.
"MIL-1-22344 fnsulatlon shall not be Installed on hot plplng above ml . (25-mm) nomlnal pipe slze (NPS). Addltlonally, this Insulation shall be Installed only on pipmg
with a verbcal orientabon or In "low-traffic" areas.
%oD-l-24688, Type I.
'Use of MIL-2781, MIL-1-2819, and MIL-C-2861 on systems below 250F (121C) and in the presence of water may cause cornosuon.
JRewettable laggmg In accordance wlth MIL-C-20079. Type I, Class 6 or 8 and manufactured by BGF lndustnesor Alpha Mantex Style 2014/9485 RW manufactured
by Alpha Assoclates are the lagglngs qualified for fire performance w~thInsulation conformmg toEB Specification 4013.
equal to ensure that the insulation seals remaintight.Both 20to100F(29to38C)EB4013

unlagged EB Specification 4013 insulation sealed with "DEV- 100 to 180F (39 to 82C) EB 4013 and DoD-1-24688, Type I, and
MIL-1-22344 (see Tables S1.4 and S1.6)
LEX 6 0 1 " or Ocean 634 or equal and lagged insulation shall be 180 to 370F (83 to 188C) DoD-1-24688, Type I and MIL-1-22344
painted with fire-retardant paint confornung to DoD-E-24607 (see Tables S1.4 and S1.6)
or modified alkyd fire-retardant paint, Ocean 9788, or water-
S1.15 The U.S. Navy linuts the use of polyimide foam to
base DoD-C-24596 or Navy fomlula 25A. 370F ( 188C).
SI. 12. The use of "othermaterials" (provided therequire- S 1.16 Special Codirions-The following special condi-
ments of this practiceare satisfied) does not applyto U.S. Navy tionssupplenlent or modifythe selection of materialsor
vessels. See 4.1, Footnote B to Table I , Footnote A to Table 3, thicknesses specified, when applicable:
and Footnote B to Table 3.
S1.16.I Theinsulation thickness on soot blowerpiping
SI. 13 Footnote A to Table 1 and Table 3 does not apply to between theroot valve andthe soot blowerheadsshallbe
U.S. Navy vessels. reduced to one half that indicated for a system normally at the
SI. 14 MIL-P-15280 shall not beusedonnaval vessels; Same temperature.
alternatives are as follows: S1.16.3 For repair or replacement of piping and machinery
SI. 14.1 For Enlpcrclturr Rtrngcs: insulation. only thematerials specified hereinshall be used.

TABLE S12 Thickness of Insulating Materialsfar Hot Surfacees of Valves and Fittings up to 1200F
Nominal Thickness. in. (mm) (does not include finishing cement or outer cover)
Maximum Operating MlL-C-20079, Insulation, Block InsulatingCement Polymide Foam, 6 4013O

Temperature "F ("C) Plus Fibrous Glass F e l MIL-1-2819' M1L-C-2861D DoPI-24688D to 180F (82C) Only
641 MIL-1-1 ''c'D TYP I
125 to 180 W (13)
181 to 121) 3
h (19)
1 251 to 350 (122 to 177)
1%351 to 188) (38)
1251to 338
(25)(521to 170) (51) 2 'h (38)
to 339 (1711to 198) (51) 2Y2 (38) 2% (63)
51)to 2389
260) to 99 (63) (89) 3%
501 to 750 (261 to 399) (127)
3 (76) 5 (102) 4
751 to 850 (400 to 454) 4 (102) 5 (127) (1 5% 40)
851 to 950 (455 to 510) 4% (114) 5 (127) notbeto used alone
for temperatures above
951 to 1050 (511 to 566)(140) 5% 5 (127)
850F
1051 to 1200 (567 to 649) (152) 6 6'/2 (165) (454C)
'Valves and fittings that are
welded into the line are insulated pemanently. Flanged valves and flanged fittings shall have reusable covers to permit servicing
of takedown
joints. The valves in main and auxilialy steam systemsfrom the valve bonnet up to the packing gland shall be insulated with reusable covers.The packing gland shall
remain vislble ( s w S1.22 and S1.23).
'Alternatively, MIL-C-20079 plus CADAFIT 1200F (649%) or equal mineral wool insulation (with a hard fibrous glass cover) manufactured by Hamfab,
Inc., Lehighton.
PA may be used as applicable.
'Reusable covers mayalsobefabricated using silicone rubber/alurninized fibrous glass cloth or silicone rubber-xated fibrous glass cloth, as applicable. The
NAVSEA-approvedsources of supplyforeach type are as fdlows. Silicansrubber/aluminizedfibrousglasscloth:Alphalightweight,2337-2-AMAorequaland
heavyweight 2025-2-AMA or equal as applicable. manufactured by Alpha Associates, Inc., Woodbridge, NJ 07095 and 3M SRGA-0214 or eqwl manufactured by
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.. St. Paul, MN 55144. Silicone mbberaated fibrous glass cloth: Claremont Scuffcoator equal manufactured by the Claremont
Co., Meriden. CT 06450 and Alpha8359-2-SS or equal manufactured by Alpha AsMciates,Inc., Woodbridge, NJ 07095.
"Unless otherwise noted, blank spacesin table cdumns indicate temperature rangesin which other insulation materials are preferred.
TABLE S1.3 Thickness of Insulating Materialsfor Hot Surfaces of Machinery and Equipme"
Nominal Thickness, in. (mm)
Maximum Operating MIL-C-20079', Insulation, Block Mineral Fiber Insulating Cement Pdymide Foam, E6 4013'
Temperature "F ("C) Plus Fibrous Glass MIL-1-2819' MIL-1-2818 MIL-C-2861 ' DoD-1-24688' to 180F
Type Felt Only 1 (82C)
MIL-I-I~~II~
125 to to 82) 3) Y2 (1 V2 (13)
181 to 250 (83 to 121) 9) v4 (1
1 251 to 177)
1
351 (178 to 188) v2 (38)
(25)
to 1125
170)338
to (52 V
1'h
2 (38) (38) (51) 2
388 to 3391 198)to(171 v22 (38) (51) (63)2%(51) 2
389 to 500(51)
(199 to
2 260) 2112 (63) 2% (63) 3% (89)
501 to 750 (261to 399) 3 (76) 4 (102) 4 (1 02) 5 (127)
751 to 850 (400 to 454) 4 (102) 5 (127) 5 (127) 5% (140)
851 to 950 (455 to 510) 4lh (114) 5 (127) 5 (127) not to be used alone
951 to 1050 (511 to 566) 5 (1 27) 5% (140) 5% (140) for temperatures
1051 to 1200 (567 to 649) 6 (152) 6% (165) (1OOO"F [538"C] above 850'F
(454C) m=)
'Does not include finishing cement.
'Unless otherwise noted, blank spaces in table columns indicate temperature rangesin which other insulation materials areprefemd.
Procedures for therepairand replacement of insulation are operating temperatures are less than 125F (52C).
contained in Naval Ships Technical Manual (NSTM),Chapter S1.16.7 Shielding on uninsulated hotpipes shall be pro-
635. vided only where such pipes m readily accessible to contact
S1.16.3 Where hot-surface insulation thicknesses are not with personnel.
specified. and for special applications, the insulation thickness SI. 16.8 MIL-1-2781 shall be used in "high traffic" m a s on
shall be sufficient to reduce the insulation surface temperature hotpiping whosedesigntemperature is greaterthan 180F
to the values shown in 5.9. (82C). "Hightraffic" areas are those areas inwhichthe
SI. 16.4 Adhesivescontaininghalogenated solvents shall installed insulation and lagging will be subject to wear and
not be used for submarine applications. damage during routine operations. Alternatively, DoD-1-24688
S1.16.5 Insulation shallnotbe installed on 1 ft of pipe c m be used on hot piping in "high traffic" areas that are in a
immediately upstream of thermostatic steam traps, complying vertical orientation.
with MIL-T-1 1 18. A removable cover. consisting of two layers SI. 16.9It is recommended notto use these insulation
of glass cloth, shall be installed over the uninsulated pipe and materials on austenitic stainless steel components without a
the thermostatic trap. corrosion study.
Sl.16.6 Small diameter hot piping, %in ( 1 5 " ) nominal S l. I 7 Adhesives:
pipe size (NPS) andunder shall not be insulated whenthe SI. 17.1 Adhesivesconforming to MIL-A-33 16 shallbe
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F 683
TABLE S1.4 Thickness of Insulation Conformingto EB TABLE S1.6 Thickness of Insulating Tape Conforming to MIL-C-
Specification 4013, DoD-1-24688, and MIL-I-22344, for Hot Piping 20079 and MIL-C16411 for 'h to %n
-i. (8 to 2 h m ) NPS Sm
i Hot
Maxlmum Operabng
NomInal Thlckness,
Temperature Range, Specification Maxlmum Operabng
in. (mm) NPS Pipe Sze, Nominal Thickness,
"F ("C) Temperature Range
in. (mm) In. (mm)
125 to 180
(52 to 82)
MIL-1-22344' ' "F ("C)
EB Spectfication 401 3 125 to 250 (49 to 121) l'a, 10)
'1s (6, (1O)
%. 110)(6,
38
.
DoD-1-24688. Type I 251 to 750 (122 to 399) ?/S Vz (38)
MIL-I-22344'.' 125 to (49
350 to ln) "2, 3/4 (13, 19) V2 (13)
181 to 250(83 to 121) DoD-1-24688,Type I 351 to (178
388 to 198) '4,?/J 119)
(13, (25)
MIL-1-22344' ' 389 to 500 (199 to 260) 'Q, 3/4 19)
(13, 1 V2 (38)
251 to 300(122 to 149)DoD-1-24688.Type I 501 to 750 (261 to 399) '4,3/a (13, 19) (51) 2
MIL-I-~~W'
301 to 350 (150 to177)DoD-1-24688,Type I 'To be used only on a temporaty basis, such as repalr of lnsulahcm whlle shlp
MIL-1-22344' ' IS atsea.lnsulatlontape shall be replacedbyNAVSEA-approvedpreformed
secbonal plpe lnsulatlon at the earbest opportunity.
351 to 370(178 to 1881DoD-1-24688.Tvoe I
~~~ ~ ~ ~~
'Used only as a lamlnate construction consistingof a glass fabric outer jacket
1 (25 mm) NPS (for surface shtps
'Shall only installon p i p q no greater than In. wlth a hbrous glass fell Insert. An Inner jacket of 0.008-ln. (0.203-mm) cnmped
only). stalnless steel mesh IS used where pads of thermal insulailon tape are needed and
%hall not be installedIndesignated'htghtraffic"areasunless In averhcal where the temperature of the hot surface IS 450F (232"C),or above. Alternatively,
oneniatlon. pads may be made from rnatenal conformingto HH-P-31, Type I, Class l.
TABLE S1.5 Thickness of Insulation for Hot Piping Conforming

to MIL-1-2781 S I . 17.3 Sodium silicate solution, Specification D 3400,
Nominal Thlckness
shall be used as an adhesive for joining segments of calcium
Nommal Pipe Size, Temperature Range, silicate preformed pipe insulation in accordance with MIL-I-
Total','
In. (mm) "F ("C) in. (mm) 278 I .
'h, 1% (13, 38) 125-388
(53-198)
1'2 (38) S 1.1 S Firzislzirrg/I~~sulntiorlCe~nenrs-Where finishing and
389-750 (199-399)
2'2 (63) insulating cements are specified. any of the following materials
751-950
(400-510)
3 (76)
951-1050
(511-566) (102) 4 are acceptable. Before use,material conlpatibility withthe
2, 2% (51, 63) 125-338
70)
(52-1 1 2 (38) proposed application will be verified.
(171-198)
339-388 2 (51) S I . 1 S. 1 Hydraulic-setting nuneral fiber finishing and insu-
389-900 (199-482) 3 (76)
901 -1 050 (483-566) 4 (102) lating cement in accordance with Specification C 4 9 / C U 9 M .
3-49>(76-114) 125-338 (52-1 70) 1l 2 (38) S I . 1 S.' High-temperature insulating cement in accordance
339-388 (171-198) 2' 2 (63) \vith MIL-C-1SGI. when used under fibrous glass cloth.
389-500 (199-260) 3 (76)
501-900 (261482) 3' 2 (89) S I . 19 .Mcrtrl Ltrgghg-Wheremetallagging is required,
901-950 (102)
(483-510)
4 any of thefollowing materials are acceptable, except for uptake
951-1050
(511-566) (114)
4'2 application\ (see S1.35.4.1):
5, 6, 7
(127,152.178) 125338 (52-1 70) 1' 2 (38)
339-388 (171-198) 2' 2 (63) Matenal
Speclflcation
Sheet
Nominal
Thtckness, In.
389-750 (199-398)
3"2 (89) (mm)
751-900 (399482) (102) 4 Hot-dlpped galvanized ASTM
526/A
A526M
0.014
(0.356)
901
-950
(483-51 O) 4't (114) Designation
Coatlng steel
951-1050
(511-566) 40)(1
5'22
G-115
(203)
8
larger
or
25-338
1 (52-1
70) 1' 2 (38) Alumlnum
ASTM B 20918
209M,
(0.762)
0.030
339-388 (171-198) 2' 2 (63) 6061
389-500 (199-260) 3x2 (89) Corroslon-reslstant
steel
ASTM A 167,
Type 3040.014
(0.356)
501-750
(261-398) (102) 4
751-900
(39-82)
(14% 14) S1.10 Fir\rt,rlt.r-s--Insulntion shall be held in place by suit-
901-950
(483-51 O) 5 (127)
951-1050
(511-566) (152) 6
able \vire or flatmetalbands. The welding of fasteners to
machinep. piping, pressure vessels, or other related equipment
'Does not Include fincshing cement.
wherever possible, double layers shall be used where temperatures exceed is prohibited. Where fasteners are necessary. they shall be
600F (316C). Double layers may be used at temperatures below 316C. attached during manufacture (before heat treatment, stress
relief. and testing) by a NAVSEA-approved procedure.
used for fastening fibrous glass cloth and tape lagging only in S 1.11 Hor-Sul$zc.c I ~ z s ~ d c ~ t iCovers-To
or~ ensure thatthe
inaccessible areas or where rewettable lagging cnnnotbe pipe covering will not interfere withthe servicing of a
applied. The MIL-C-20079, Type I. Class 6 and S fibrous glass takedown joint where a r e u d d e cover is installed, the perma-
cloth withpre-applied rewettable adhesive manufactured by nent insulation shall stop short of the t'akedown joint and a
BGF Industries, 3802 Robert Porcher Way, Greensboro, NC short removable and reusable section of insulation shall be
27410 or Alpha MaritexStyle 2014/94S5 RW manufactured by installed between the pemlanent insulation and the takedown
Alpha Associates is an alternative and preferred system to the joint. The insulation joint formed by the permanent and
fibrous glass cloth adhered with MIL-A-3316 adhesive for reusable sections shall be square. or at an angle of 45". The
lagging. However, it isnotrecommended for use in areas reusable section shall fit tightly at the interfacing joint without
subject to live steam or dampness. gaps and shall be held inplacewith removable pins, clips,
S 1.17.2. Rubatex R373 and Amxtrong 520 are theonly wire, or bands to maintain a tight joint.
adhesives to secure EB Specification 4013 insulation to itself S122 Co~rsrlzrcrio~F"or sizes larger than ?-in. (50-mm)
and to metals for surface ships and submarines. NPS, valve bonnets and valves having takedown joints at the
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683
ends shall be fitted with reusable covers such that the bonnet insulation. having the same thickness as that on the adjacent
joint may be removed independently of the valve covering. piping. Blocks shall be securely wired to frames of%-in.
Valves, not greater than or equal to ?-in. W S . shall be fitted square mesh. 300 Series stainless steel wire with a diameter of
with sepmte covers as indicated previously, or covers of a 0.0403 in. ( I .O24 mm). Wire mesh frames inside and outsideof
one-piece design such that they may be wrapped around the blocks shall have ends bent over and joints securedwith
entire valve body and clipped or otherwise secured justbelow Number 18 gage black annealed iron wire woven through the
the packing gland on the valve stem. The packing gland shall mesh. High-temperature cement in accordance with MIL-C-
remain visible. 9861 shall be troweled smoothly over all surfaces of the wire
S 1.23 Fabr-icatiort, Piping Contponents-For piping com- mesh. Fibrous glass felt in accordance with MIL-1-1641 1 may
ponents except as otherwise specified, anyone of the following be used to build up covers when the flange diameter is larger
methods of fabrication is acceptable. than the outsidedianleter of the adjacent pipe covering. Covers
S1.23.1 Covers for Piping Con~ponertrs-Coversthat are shall be tightly and smoothly lagged to envelop the outside and
exposed to temperatures under 450F (932C)may be made in ends. using fibrous glass cloth conforming to MIL-C-20079,
two half sections, using fibrous glass felt in accordance with Type I, Class 9. Lagging shall be either cemented or sewn on,
MIL-1-16411enclosedinfibrous glass fabric conforming to except the ends of covers. which shall always be sewn. Where
MIL-C- 90079. Type I. Class 9. Alternatively, silicone rubber- double-layer insulation is used, the two sections of the cover
coated. or silicone rubber/aluminized glass fabric" may be shall be fitted together with ascarfed joint. Such joints shall be
substituted for plain fibrous glass fabric for the cover material. straight and true to reduce heatloss. Bands; eyelets or locks of
Covers that are exposed to temperaturesof 450F (232C) and galvanized steel; or lacing withhooks, rings. washers. and wire
over shall havea0.008-in. (0.303-mm)diameter knitted shall be used to secure the covers.
stainless steel wire mesh sewn on to the fibrous glass cloth on S1.23.4 Felt-When installing the preceding covers, spaces
theinside (hot) surface andonthe ends. Alternatively. the between inner surfaces of covers forflanges and other irregular
inside surface and ends of pads may be fabricated of wire- surfaces shall be filled with pieces of fibrous glass insulation
reinforced fibrous glass cloth conforming to HH-P-3 I. Type I. felt in accordancewithMIL-1-16411.Feltshallbepacked
Class I. Eachhalf cover shall be sewnand quilted with loosely enough to preserve air cell structure and tightly enough
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)coated fibrous glass yam con- to prevent air circulation.
forming to MIL-C-30079, Type III. Classes 3.4, or 6 for hand S 1.33.5 Minerd Fibcr- (RocUSIagtPreformed mineral fi-
sewing or PTFE-coatedfibrous glass sewingthread (fully ber(rocWslag) insulationwithahardfibrous glass cover
sintered), Type III. Class 3, 5 , or 6 for machine sewing. The (CADAFIT I1OO"F [649"C]) or the equivalent may be used as
covers mayalso be fastened by mechanical stapling with applicable. For the appropriate thickness of CADAFIT 1200F
galvanized or stainless steel staples ina m m e r to provide or the equivalent mineral fiber (rocldslag) insulation, refer to
uniform thickness. strength. and rigidity. the thicknesses shown in Table S I 2 at the appropriate tem-
S1 23.1.1 WireMesh-Knitted wire mesh shall be of 304 perature range.
annealed stainless steel. The wire shall be 0.008-in. diameter. S 1.14 Fdwicntion. Machinery. and Equipmcrtt-For reus-
The mesh shall consist of 7 M 2 Y2 in. ( 188 2 13 mm) courses able covers for machinery andequipment, either ofthe
per inch equal spacing and LO I wales per inch equal(3.9
+_ +_
following methods of fabrication is acceptable.
0.5 wales per cm) spacing. The mesh shall be furnished in 30
S 1.34.1 Mnchirtcry nrtd Equiptent Cover-s-Coverssimilar
5 V: in. (750 mm 2 13 m m ) flattened tubular form and shall
to fibrous glass felt in accordance with MIL-I-1641 1 described
becrimpedO.195to0.150in.(3.1Sto3.81nun)deepby%6in.
for piping conlponents (seeS 1.33.1 ).
(7.94 mm) crimpto crimp.
S 1.93.2. Prcfonned Covers-Preformed fibrous glass or S 1.24.2 C o ~ w sFormed from Block I~tsulntion-Covers
polynude foam. DoD-1-94688. Type I valve or fitting covers made in sections fornled of insulating block held together with
shall be used when temperatures are in the 125 to 370F(53 to wireandadhesivecement, covered with '/:-in, (13-mm)
188C)range. These shall be of the samethicknessas the thickness of finishing cement.Specification C 449K 449M and
adjacentpipecovering. Such covers.whenused. shall be lagged. Lacing with hooks. rings. washers. and wire or brass
lagged independentlyof the pipe coveringand in amanner that snap fasteners shall be used to secure the covers.
will facilitate removal and replacement. S 1.14.3 Semirenlo\~nblc TurbineCovers-Semiremovable
S 1.23.3 Block and Pr-efonned Ir~s1~lntion"Coversshall be turbine casing flange covers may be installed as an alternative
madeof segments of block insulation or preformed pipe for removable covers previouslyspecified.Thepermanent
insulation shall be run to the casing flange. allowing for bolt
removal space. The flange and bolts shall be covered with ( I )
II
Alternati\ely.siliconerubkr-coated fibrous glass clothor silicone rubbed fibrous glass cloth in accordance with MIL-C-30079. Type I;
aluminized fibrous glas cloth may be used as applicable. Thr NAVSEA-appm\ed (1) wireinsertedfibrous glass cloth inaccordancewith
sources of supply for each type are as follow5: Silicone rubber-coatedfibrous glass
cloth- ClaremontScuffcoatorequalmanufactured by The Claremont Co.. HH-P-31, Type I, Class 1; or (3) knitted wire mesh, as required
Meriden. CT 06150 and Alpha 83.59-2-33 or equal manufactured by Alpha by operating temperature. The chosen covershall be secured to
Awxiater. Inc..Woodbridge. NI 07095. Silicone nlbber/aluminized fibrous glasr the bolts with wire. The flange shall then be insulated with
cloth-Alpha lightweight 2337-?-AMA or equd and heavyweight 2025-?-AMA or
fibrous glass felt in accordance with MIL-1-1641 1. mineral
equal ~LFapplicable. manufactured by Alpha Awxiates. Inc.. Woodbridge. NJ 0700.F
a d 3M SRGA-0214 or equal manufactured by Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing wool felt in accordance with MIL-1-2818. or insulation block
Co.. St. Paul. MN 5Sl.W. in accordance withMIL-1-2819. Class 3 to therequired
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STD.ASTM Fb83-ENGL 2000 0 7 5 9 5 2 0 Ob94215 L72 m
thickness and shape. The insulation is then lagged with fibrous S1 25.3.3 Insularing Cement-When insulating cement has
glass cloth. which shall be carried over the outer edge of the been specified, it shall be applied in successive layers, 95 to 1
permanent insulation and secured with adhesive. The semire- in. (13 to 35 mm) in thickness.untilthetotal thickness
movable cover shall then be sealed with adhesive in accor- specified has been reached. Wire netting, similar to that used
dance with MIL-A-33 16, Class l. and painted. for covering the insulating materials shall be installed between
S 1.15 Hot-Sulface Insulatiorr: layers. A %in. ( 13-mm)thickness of finishing cement shall be
S1.35.1 Pipc alrd Tubing-Each layer of molded insulation applied over the last layer of insulating cement.
shall be installed with joints butted together. Where two layers S1.35.3.3 Lagging-Lagging shall be installed over finish-
are used. joints shall be staggered. Not less than three fastening cement. Reusable covers shall be installed where required.
ings shall beused to secure each 3-ft section of insulation. S 1.15.3.4 Fasrenings-Clips. hooks. or other fastenings for
Fastening shall be Number 18 gage nlinimunl (0.049-in. securing insulation or lagging shall not be brazed orweldedto ,
[ 1.345-nun] diameter) annealed black iron or 300 Series nonferrous parts of distilling plants or deaerating feed tanks.
stainless steel wire with a diameter of 0.0403-in. ( I .024mm) S 1.35.4 Boiler Uptakes-Boiler uptake thermal insulation
wire or flat steel bands. Except as otherwise specified. lagging shall be insulated with either mineral wool felt in accordance
shall be installed over the insulation. with MIL-1-2818 or fibrous glass felt in accordance with
S 1.15.1.I P~xfonrtcd Polvmidc Pipc Co1vr.s-Preformed MIL-I- I 6 4 1 1. If acoustic absorptive treatment is found to be -
polyinude pipe coLtering confomung to DoD-1-24688. Type I. necessary to decrease the noise level, the insulation thickness
shall be lagged or prelagged with MIL-C-20079 fibrous glass shall be increased accordingly.
cloth facing on piping systems whose design temperature is S1.25.4.1 Metal Lagging-Metal lagging for uptakes shall
between 1 0 0 and 370F (38 to 188C). be galvanized sheet steel confomung to Specification A 6531
S1.35.1.3 Soot Blo~trr-Pipirrg-The installation of soot A 653M Coating Designation G-115,not less than I/:z in. ,
blower piping insulation shall be in accordance with Drawing (0.794 n m ) thick.

804-841336. S1.35.4.1 E.~ceprions-Insulationandlagging is notre-
S1 25.3 Pipilzg Conzponcnts-Valves, fittings, and accesso- quired on uptakes above the weather deck. except where the
ries with welded and brazed fittings including unions, may be transfer of heat to spaces adjacent to the uptake area would be
insulated and lagged sinulady to adjacent piping. objectionable.
S 1.15.3.1 Block, Felt. Molded Insulating Mater-ids-Block S 1.35.5 U ~ ~ f iPressure
l~d Vessels-Unfired pressure vessels,
or felt insulating materials. or molded pipe insulation secured including catapult wet accumulators. shall be covered with
with hot-dipped galvanized iron or steel wire. shall be used. block insulation. MIL-1-3819, or fibrous glass felt in accor-
When insulating felts are used, the inner layer shall be fibrous dance with MIL-1-1641 1. Insulation shall be held in place with
glass felt conforming to MIL-1-1641 1. Galvanized iron or steel 18-gage galvanized wire spaced on approximately 3-in. (75-
wire netting. Number 1 S gage minimum (0.049-in. [ 1.245-mm] mm) centers or steel strapping spaced on not greater than 9-in
diameter), shallbe spread over the insulating materialand (235-mm) centers. Insulation shall be covered with %in.
secured withwire. Insulating cement shall beusedto fill (13-nm) finishing cement in accordance withSpecification
crevices. smooth surfaces, and completely cover thewire C U9/C 449M. lagged with fibrous glass cloth in accordance
netting. A %-in. ( 1-3-mm)thickness of finishing cement shall with MIL-C-20079. Type I and painted as in accordance with
then be applied.Alternatively.wire netting maybe omitted S 1. I I . Insulation in the way of vessel supports shall be metal
where the size of the installation does not require netting to faced to prevent insulation from wedging between the vessel
holdtheinsulation cement in place during the installation and its support.
process. For these installations. glass cloth may be installed S 1.15.5.I Rcmorablc and Reusable Covers-Removable '
over thepreviouslyfinished insulation material without the and reusable covers shall be installed over butt-welded shell
intermediate layer of wire mesh. Insulating material shall be inserts for which periodic radiographic inspection of the joint
the same thickness as that on adjacent piping. is required. These covers shall extend 4 in. ( 100 nun) beyond
S 1.15.3.3 R c l m h l c Covers-Reusable covers shall be fitted the welded joint.
where required. S1 25.6 Outer Boiler Casing-If insulation is specified by
S 1.35.3 M a c l ~ i ~ r cand
~ v Equipment-For machinery and pertinent ship's specification or contract, insulation block in
equipment, block, felt, or blanket insulating materials of the accordance with MIL-1-1819, Class 1. shall be secured to I
required thickness shall be secured with "GB" (galvanized casing by wire netting (10-to ??-gage [0.88- to0.73-mmI
before weaving) iron wire. "GB" galvanized iron wire netting. diameter). GB/galvanized, I-in. hexangle wire mesh laced to
1-in. (35-mm) mesh and 20- to ??-gage minimum (0.88- to welded notched studs on the boiler casing. Finishing cement,
0.73-mm diameter), shall be spread over the surface and Specification C U9/C 449M. shall beused to fillcrevices.
secured bywire. Insulating cernent shall beusedtofill smooth surfaces, and completely cover the netting to%in.
crevices. smooth surfaces, and completely cover the wire ( 13-nun) thickness. Glass cloth confomung to MIL-C-10079.
netting. Use stainless steel wire netting. Type 304 (30 gage) for Type I. class as applicable. shall be used to lag the insulation
temperatures above 370F ( 188C). and shall be painted in accordance with S 1. I l.
S1.35.3.1 Use of Finishing Ccrncwt-When no insulating S 1.16 Antisvtvat btsulation (Cold curd Chilled Water
cement hasbeenspecified. a %-in. (13-mm) thickness of SenkefiAntisweat piping insulation shall consist of pre-
finishing cement shall be applied. formed pipe insulation confornling to EB Specification 4013.

Thickness shall be "/* in.onallpipe sizes, except in air- 3 in. (75 mm) of pipe shall be coated with sealing compound
conditioned spaces. where thickness shallbe Y4n. ( 13 mm). On in accordance with MIL-C-22395. Fibrous glass lagging cloth.
large pipe sizes, EB Specification 4013 insulation sheet form in accordance with MIL-C-20079. Type I. class as applicable.
shall be applied innot less than%-in. (6-mm)minimum tailored to fit over the tapered insulation and exposed pipeshall
thickness as necessary to build up to the required thickness. be applied while the end sealing compound is still tacky. The
Glass cloth lagging shall be applied to protect insulation from lagging shall be attached to the insulation using adhesive in
damage in high traffic areas. Rewettable lagging in accordance accordance with MIL-A-3316.and to thepipewitha hin.
with MIGC-90079. Type I. Class 6 or 8. and manufactured by ( 13-mm) wide 22-gage galvanized steel band.
BGF Industries or Alpha Maritex Style 2014/9485 RW manu- S 1.28.3 Installation on Fittings. Flanges. and Vnl\tes:
factured by Alpha Associates are the laggings qualified for fire
S1.28.3.1Before applying flangeinsulation.weather deck
performance for use with insulation conforming to EB Speci-
piping shall be tested and secured in the following manner:
fication 4013.
After specified tests are completed. weather deck piping shall
S 1.97 Refrigerant I~rs~rlation-Insulation in accordance
be subjected to alternate periods of fulloperatingpressure,
with EB Specification 4013 shall be applied in not less than
allowing pipe to come to maximum temperature. and then to
%in. (6-mm) thickness layers as necessary to build up the
zero gage pressure allowing pipe to come to ambient tempera-
required thickness (tubular or sheet. as applicable). Longitudi-
nal and butt joints shall be staggered. Joints shall be sealed ture. These cycles shall be repeated asufficientnumber of
using adhesiveconforming toMIL-A-24179. Glass cloth times. with tightening and adjusting flanges where necessary.
lagging shall be applied over insulation in high traffic m a s to until no leaks can be detected.
protect against damage. Rewettable lagging inaccordance with S1.28.3.9 Fittings, flanges.andvalve covers shall be ship
MIL-C-20079. Type I, Class 6 or 8. and manufactured by BGF fabricated from sections of molded pipe covering block ce-
Industries are Alpha Associates are the laggings qualified for mented together with adhesive in accordance with Specifica-
fire performance for usewithinsulation conformingto EB tion D 3400.
Specification 4013. S1.28.3.3 Permanent covers for fittings and valves shall be
S 1. X Weather Deck Hot Piping Instrfaton-Sectional pre- fitted snugly to fittings and adjacent pipe covering using the
formed calcium silicate (MIL-1-278 I ) insulation for piping same material and methods as outlined for pipe covering. Voids
exposed to the weather shall be installed as follows: between insulation and fitting shall be filled with tightly packed
S 1.28.I Plrlindnary Preparation Piping: fibrous glass felt in accordance with MIL-1-16441 1. Permanent
S1.38.1.1 All surfaces shall be clean. dry. and free of scale covers shall be lagged and coated in the same nlmner as the
and grease. adjacent piping insulation.
S 1.38.1.9 Fittings, valves. flanges. pipe supporting clamp. S1.28.3.4 Where specified, rigid-typeremovableflange
andnot less than 3 in. (75 mm) of adjacentpipe shall be covers shall extend over the adjacent pipe covering 1'12 times
painted as follows: Apply one coat pretreatmentformula 117 in the thickness of the insulation. The two halves of the cover
accordance with DoD-C-15328 to a dry film thickness ( D m ) shall be coated andlagged separately. using the samematerials
of not greater than 0.0005 in. (0.0127 mm)(0.5 mil). After this and procedure asoutlined for weather deck hot pipe covering.
coat dries. apply twocoats of aluminum paint madeby mixing Thegalvanized steel bands used to securethetwo halves
2 lb of aluminum paste in accordance withSpecification D 969.
together andto the adjacent pipe coveringshall be applied over
with each gallon of phenolic varnish for temperatures up to
the lagging and then coated with the end sealing compound in
300F ( 149C). Fortemperatures above 300F. applytwo coats
accordance with MIL-C-32395.
of paint conforming to 'IT-P-28.
S 1.28.9 Installation on Pipes: S 1.28.4InstallationAroundSupportsandHangers-
S1.28.2.1 Longitudinal joints on horizontal piping shall be Remove only enough insulation from butt edges to provide a
on the top and bottom of the pipe; joints shall be staggered. snug fit around support brackets or hangerrods.Fill voids
S1.28.2.2 Insulation shall be securedtightly to pipe with between insulation and support withtightlypackedfibrous
h i n . (13-mm) wide :?-gage galvanizedsteel bands or 18- glass felt in accordance with MIL-1-16411 to within '/J in. (6
gage galvanized iron wire on 9-in. (115-nlm) centers. m m ) from insulation surface. Fill the remainder of space with
S1.18.2.3 Fill all joints andvoidsinthe insulation with sealing compound. in accordance with MIL-C-22395. overlap-
high-temperature cement inaccordancewithMIL-C-9861. pinggenerously boththe support memberandthe adjacent
Wrap tightly with one layer of fibrous glass lagging cloth in insulation. Lag and coatwith the same method and materialsas
accordance with MIL-C-20079,Type I. using adhesive in adjacent piping.
accordance with MIL-A-3316. Class l. After the adhesive has S 1.39 Meta Lagging-Metal lagging. where required, shall
dried. the lagging shall be coated with two brush coats of end be installed with lap joints. secured with hardened self-tapping
sealing compound in accordance with MIL-C-22395. screws (not to be used for below anlbient conditions) or metal
S1.28.2.4 Where insulation is stopped off on the piping, the bands. Joints shall be manged in a manner which will facilitate
prefomled insulation shall be tapered. The exposedsurface and run off of impinging liquids.
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APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. RATIONALE
X1 . I This Appendix provides general background infornia- nlilitary specifications and standards are referenced in the main
tion for this practice which is an adaptation of the former MIL body since there m no approved ASTM equivalents at this
STD 769, Thermal Insulation Requirements for Machinery and time. As ASTM equivalents for these military documents are
Piping. The intent of this practice is to protide general approved, they will be substituted in the mainbody, and
guidance describing commercial ship thermal insulation re- eventually, the military docunlents will be purged from this
quirements in the main body and nulitary ship requirements in ASTM practice.
the Supplementary Requirements section. Notethat some
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(!Tb Designation: F 683 O0 An American National Standard

Standard Practice for

1. scope C 195 Specification for Mineral Fiber Thermal Insulating

S T D - A S T M Fb83-ENGL 2000 m 0759530 Ob94385 b 0 5

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cloth glass flbrous 610 C perllte MILC-20079. Type I

perllte C 610 corrosion-resistant steel A 167, Type 304

calclum sllicate c 533 corrosion-resistant steel A 167, Type 304

mlneral flber' C 547, Class 2 or 3 corroslon-resistant steel A 167, Type 304

polymde foamB DoD-1-24688. Type I corroslon-reststant steel A 167. Type 304

perllte C 610 corroslon-resistant steel A 167. Type 304

calclum shcate c 533 corroslon-reslstant steel A 167, Type 304

mlneral flberC C 547. Class 2 or 3 corroslon-reslstant steel A 167. Type 304

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cellular glass C 552, Type II sheet steel galvanized commercialC

high-temperature insulating C 195

calcium silicate insulating c 553

perlite C 610 fibrous glass cloth ,.

TABLE 5 Thickness of ElastomericFoamPlasticInsulationTABLE 7 Thickness of MineralFiberInsulation for Hot Piping,

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6.6.4.2 At pipe supports, remove only enough insulation to

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TABLE 14 Thicknees of Fiberglass Felt for Removable Insulation Blank-"

TABLE 16 Thickness of ~ ~ ( 9 6 - k g ! m 3Refractory

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Coat all mating surfaces of insulation with vapor retarder

Install Insulation with all ends butted together.

Secure insulation in place withfibrous glass tape as

Coat outsidesurface of insulation with adhesivecoating

When insulation is used in the temperature range of 41 to

Cellular glass shall be installed in two layers when piping

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All end and horizontaljoints shall be butted

Appllcahon of a vapor retarder 1s not q w r e d

u/ Elastomenc Foamed Plastic Insulation should

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Coat all mating surfaces ofmrulatlon

Install lnsulatton mth all mds butted

Polytmide Foam Insulanon. DOD-1-24688, Type I.

When insulahm IS used m the temperature range -20 to

A) Alummtzed polycslcr/alumloum h l wth pnmer

B) Outslde sur(asc of lnsulatlon shall be lagged with glass

Install insulataon wlth d l ends butted tog e t h a

Secure Insulabon m place wlth fibrous glass tape

Adherewlth MIL-A-3316. Class 1 - ( U S C C 1 6 4 0 1 2 & 164112)

Co at outside surface o f rnsulatlon w t h adhenve m

Whcn lnsulatlon I S used In the temperature range of 41 to

Mineral fiber shall be mstalled m two layers when piping

FIG. 4 Installation of Mineral Fiber Pipe Insulation (Specification C 547)

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Secure insulation in place with wire as necessary.

Coat the outside surface of iosdation with adhesive

Note: May be lagged with MILC-20079fibrous glass cloth

L is OIW 2-in. WS (DNSO) and temperature is over 600 deg~eesF

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Filler matenal per S 2.

r Wldth to sult pipe SIE. Add approumately I-in. (25rnm)

\ Thermal Lnsulating Tape - Before Installation /T

Pnor IO lacmg, apply MIL-19565. Type U lnjomt before sewing.

Thermal Insulating Tape After Installation

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