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Questions regarding design
of the piping system, insulation thickness requirements,
expansion compensation, anchors, guides, wall entries,
risers, pipe supports, special site conditions, berm
crossings, installation including forming, temporary
supports, vibrating and coatings can be found in Gilsulate
International Inc.'s complete "Design &
Installation Manual" Request
one here
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Gilsulate® 500XR
Frequently Asked Questions
| What is
Gilsulate 500XR? |
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Gilsulate
is a dry, inert, inorganic material composed of coated
calcium carbonate and sodium potassium silicate. (Expanded
perlite) |
| What
color is Gilsulate 500XR |
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White |
| Is
Gilsulate 500XR hydrophobic? |
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Certified
by Gilsulate International, Inc. to be 100% hydrophobic. |
| Do I
mix anything with Gilsulate 500XR to use it? |
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No.
Gilsulate 500XR is not mixed with anything at the jobsite. |
| Is
cathodic protection required to be used in conjunction with
Gilsulate 500XR? |
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No, but
it is compatible. |
| Does
Gilsulate 500XR contain asbestos? |
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No. |
| What safety
precautions should be utilized while handling or installing
it? |
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Gilsulate
500XR is considered a nuisance dust. The use of a dust
mask similar to a 3M 8211 is recommended by the manufacturer
while handling or installing the material. As with any
product, refer to the MSDS sheet, available on this website,
for safety related issues concerning the use of other types
of respirators where elevated TVL levels require something
different. |
| Can I
install Gilsulate 500XR in the rain? |
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A light
mist will not cause undue problems while installing the
product. If rain becomes imminent or it begins to
rain, the section being worked on should be finished,
bulk-headed and covered with a light layer of
sand. |
| Do I
need permanent pipe supports throughout the piping system? |
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Permanent
pipe supports are not necessary other than at the base, or
closed end, of an expansion loop. Gilsulate 500XR will
support the weight of the piping system. The piping
system will need to be temporarily supported until the
Gilsulate 500XR is installed properly. Afterwards, the
temporary supports must be removed. |
| Can
Gilsulate 500XR be used to retrofit other type systems that
have become damaged or inefficient? |
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Yes.
Specific information is needed to make the proper
recommendations, however. Call us to discuss your
specific situation. |
| What
does "XR" mean? |
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The temperature limit of Gilsulate® 500 was 500º
F. Extensive independent testing authorized by
American Thermal Products, Inc. in the early 1980's revealed
that the upper temperature limit of the product was in
excess of 800º
F. The XR
portion of the name eludes to the "extended
range". |
We will continually update this section. Please check
Gilsulate International Inc.'s "Design &
Installation Manual" for answer to your specific
application.
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