International. Armacell announced the introduction of ArmaFlex Ultra with FlameDefense technology, the first UL flexible elastomeric foam insulation classified as UL 723 with a 25/50 rating.
The company explained that its FlameDefense technology helps resist burning and reduces smoke development. In the event of a fire, UL 723-rated materials will burn more slowly and produce less smoke, giving occupants and first responders valuable additional time.
"Safety is at the core of what we stand for at Armacell and as such we are constantly looking for ways to improve our products while also making safety a priority," says Ciro Ahumada, Vice President of Armacell in the Americas.
Armacell's commitment to the National Fire Protection Association's Human Safety Code prompted the search for a UL (Underwriter's Laboratories) Classification Mark, which requires materials to be evaluated by independent and third-party testing facilities that meet UL-rated testing and auditing requirements.
ArmaFlex Ultra was tested and proved to have 100% consistent and compliant results. The UL classification mark gives engineers, specifiers and building owners the assurance that ArmaFlex Ultra will have consistent performance year after year. In addition, it meets a third-party certification standard IMC (International Mechanical Code) that no other manufacturer of flexible elastomeric insulation has met.
"Insulation is a key material in the buildings we live in and work in every day," says Shawn Dunahue, General Manager of Marketing for the Americas. "By choosing ArmaFlex Ultra, customers can be confident that they are choosing a smarter alternative: tested and ranked by rigorous third-party testing standards."
ArmaFlex Ultra is a closed cell insulation and plenum classification. It has a permeability to water vapor and exceptional thermal properties. In addition, ArmaFlex Ultra provides moisture resistance and condensation control to prevent moisture from forming in pipes, a common problem that causes mold, corrosion and water damage in mechanical systems and buildings.
