1.1 This specification covers fabrication techniques for cellular glass block into billets to fabricate pipe and tubing insulation. All materials shall be in accordance with Specification C552.
1.2 The purpose of this specification is to optimize the thermal performance of installed cellular glass insulation systems. This is best achieved by limiting the number of joints, in particular through joints.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM C1639-19 Referenced Document
ASTM C168 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
ASTM C450 Standard Practice for Prefabrication and Field Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting Covers for NPS Piping, Vessel Lagging, and Dished Head Segments
ASTM C552 Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation
ASTM C585 Standard Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Rigid Thermal Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing (NPS System)
ASTM D312 Standard Specification for Asphalt Used In Roofing
ASTM C1639-19 history
2019ASTM C1639-19 Standard Specification for Fabrication of Cellular Glass Pipe and Tubing Insulation
2017ASTM C1639-17 Standard Specification for Fabrication Of Cellular Glass Pipe And Tubing Insulation
2016ASTM C1639-16 Standard Specification for Fabrication Of Cellular Glass Pipe And Tubing Insulation
2010ASTM C1639-10a Standard Specification for Fabrication of Cellular Glass Pipe and Tubing Insulation
2010ASTM C1639-10 Standard Specification for Fabrication of Cellular Glass Pipe and Tubing Insulation
2007ASTM C1639-07 Standard Specification for Fabrication of Cellular Glass Pipe and Tubing Insulation