Heat-Flex® AEB

Rivals Thermal Retention Capabilities of Traditional Insulation Systems for a More Sustainable Approach to Insulating Assets

Heat-Flex® AEB Revolutionizing Industrial Insulation with Sustaibable, Corrosion-Resistant Performance

Heat-Flex Advanced Energy Barrier (AEB) is an engineering thermal insulative coating solution designed to eliminate corrosion under insulation (CUI). By replacing traditional bulky mineral-based insulation systems on storage tanks, process vessels and piping, Heat-Flex AEB provides a sustainable and efficient solution for maintaining optimal operating temperatures.

Its application simplifies installation, reduces labor costs and enhances safety by minimizing worker proximity to hot surfaces. By eliminating the need for traditional insulation materials, Heat-Flex AEB significantly reduces the environmental impact and extends the lifespan of steel assets, making it a superior choice for industrial insulation needs.

Heat-Flex AEB Thermal Insulating Coating offers:

Direct application removing the need for traditional insulation systems
Reduced burn risk for employees working in close proximity to hot assets
Elimination of corrosion zone between traditional insulation and the substrate

Consistent thermal efficiency, even in extreme environments up to 350°F
Extended lifespan of steel assets, minimizing the need for steel replacement and associated environmental costs
Hot application, enabling continuous operations during maintenance up to 300°F

Heat-Flex AEB Overview Video

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Why Heat-Flex AEB

Advanced Energy Barrier

Eliminates CUI
Superior thermal retention
Ease of application and maintenance
Enhanced safety
Sustainable

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Features & Benefits

Heat-Flex AEB replaces the bulky mineral-based insulation that’s traditionally used on storage tanks, process vessels and piping to retain process heat. By eliminating the threat of corrosion, the coating offers a solution that is less resource intensive than traditional insulating production systems. Some additional product benefits include:

Eliminates CUI

Directly applied to primed steel assets, removing the need for traditional insulation systems.
Removes the corrosion zone between traditional insulation and the substrate, a primary cause of CUI.
Compatible with the entire Heat-Flex CUI-Mitigation portfolio.

Less Resource Intensive

Reduces the environmental footprint by eliminating the manufacturing, shipping and dry storage of traditional insulation materials.
Extends the lifespan of steel assets, minimizing the need for steel replacement and associated environmental costs.

Superior Thermal Retention

Process heat retention is comparable to traditional in-service insulation systems.
Maintains consistent thermal efficiency, even in extreme environments up to 350°F (177°C), with excursions to 400°F (204°C).

Ease of Application and Maintenance

Can be applied using commercially available spraying equipment, reducing installation time and labor costs.
Allows for hot application, enabling continuous operations during maintenance up to 300°F (148°C).
Simplifies maintenance time with on-site pre-assembly applications, reducing the need for extended permitting.
Reduces burn risk for employees working in close proximity to hot assets.

Recommended Uses

Heat-Flex AEB works by building a thick film of insulative coating material onto assets that are required to maintain operating temperatures up to 350°F (177°C), with excursions to 400°F (204°C). This coating retains process heat inside coated assets, allowing them to continue operating even in extreme environments. Typical uses for Heat-Flex AEB include:

Storage Tanks and Vessels
Process Piping
Valves and Fittings

Offshore and Onshore Facilities
Chemical and Petrochemical Plants

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