• Remains Flexible at Cryogenic Temperatures – maintains flexibility even when saturated in liquid nitrogen, -196°C (-321°F).
• Excellent Thermal Insulator – thermally comparable to, or better than, other insulation materials.
• Good Compressive Recovery Rate – good fatigue recovery at ambient temperatures and excellent recovery at cryogenic temperatures.
• Fire-resistant – inherently fire resistant and emit virtually no smoke or toxic gases when exposed to flames.
• Fast Desorption – moisture in the foam at ambient conditions can be quickly desorbed under vacuum or flowing dry gas.
• Durable – display excellent resistance to damage from water or wear-and-tear; will not settle with time or vibration.
• Lightweight – significantly lighter than most other insulating materials.

APPLICATIONS:

For the main part of the European Transonic Wind Tunnel in Cologne, Germany, SOLIMIDE TA-301 foam was used as expansion joints between blocks of rigid foam. It was employed as the sole insulation in selected areas.  

Brown & Root International specified SOLIMIDE foam for use as expansion/contraction joints and pipe shoes for pipeline applications, including olefin production and petrochemical facilities. Foam is supplied to the field in the form of strips. To facilitate installation, foam strips to be used for pipe shoes are supplied with pressure sensitive adhesive and a release liner.

LNG tankers employ SOLIMIDE foam in their expansion/contraction joints because of its excellent recovery properties at cryogenic temperatures.