Gilsulate® 500XR SPECIFICATION DATA SHEET

1. Product Name ed hot water, fuel oil, hot

Gilsulate®500XR water, petrochemical, molten
U.S. Patent No. 4,231,884 sulfur, asphalt, compressed &
Engineered Thermal Insulation and hot air. Gilsulate®500XR has
Corrosion Protection System for a long history of installations
Underground Pipes, Tanks & Structures solely to provide corrosion
protection including; hot oil
2. Manufacturer piping at road crossings in
Gilsulate International, Inc. refineries and sensitive pip-
P.O. Box 802650 ing systems in DOE nuclear
Santa Clarita, CA 91380 waste facilities like the
Phone: (661) 299-5907 Savannah River site.
(800) 833-3881
Fax: (661) 298-9091 Engineered Composition Consolidated prior to backfill, the Gilsulate envelope will not
Contact: Laura Duncan, Owner shrink or settle. This assures that envelope dimensions and
laura@gilsulate.com Gilsulate®500XR is comprised thermal efficiencies are sustained as designed.
www.gilsulate.com primarily of two inert, inorganic,
66 years made only in U.S.A. non-toxic minerals: calcium carbonate
and sodium potassium aluminum sili-
3. Product Description cate which are all coated to be Advantages
Basic Use hydrophobic. The particles of this dry,
free-flowing granular material are multi- • Lowest average total installed cost
Gilsulate®500XR is the ONLY patented sized & multi-faceted, providing the sta- insulation system providing corrosion
& engineered “green” formulation bility required by soil engineers for a protection.
which is uniquely manufactured to min- load-bearing product • The most efficient, highest CO2
imize energy use, reduce carbon foot- Gilsulate®500XR is consolidated prior reduction, and lowest operational cost
print, insulate and protect underground to backfill ensuring that envelope granular insulation available. Typical
systems for applications where product dimensions and designed system effi- systems are 30% more efficient than
temperatures range from 35°F to ciencies will not change pre-insulated systems.
800°F. Gilsulate®500XR is the MOST • Quicker installation due to reduced
thermally efficient granular product weight and increased cubic foot pack-
available. It is placed and consolidated Innovation & Reliability aging.
around pipes to isolate, insulate and • Because of it's unique properties, 4-6
protect them from harsh underground Gilsulate®500XR has a proven track mil Poly-film is not required. Bags can
conditions. Specific examples include record of performance and reliability, be placed on top of insulation envelope
steam and condensate lines buried in insulating and protecting more piping to reduce waste sent to landfill.
the permafrost of Alaska to chilled systems and tanks, for more years, than • It is designed to be consolidated
water lines buried in the hot desert any other granular/powder insulation. prior to backfill. This feature eliminates
sands of Saudi Arabia. Other exam- From particulate engineering to pack- loss of coverage due to “shrinkage” or
ples include district heating and cool- aging, virtually every technological settling during backfill operations.
ing systems, domestic water, superheat- innovation in the poured-in-place under- Assures energy design will not change
ground pipe insulation and protection • Failures in conduit, concrete trench,
system market can be directly attributed direct burial, or other systems are easi-
Steam pipelines thru an ly repaired with Gilsulate®500XR. Tie-
environmentally protected park to the continual product improvement of
Chevron Burnaby • Vancouver, Canada Gilsulate®. ins and extensions are made with ease.
• No limit on the number or tempera-
Markets ture of pipes within system envelope.
Not affected by “thermal shock” on
Educational, chemical, food & bever- startup or shutdown.
age, pulp & paper, refining, pharma- • Allows Thermal Pipe Expansion
ceutical, industrial, military, govern- movement and is absorbed by a miner-
ment and power. al fiber cushion surrounding the pipes
at expansion loops and 90° bends. The
Limitations cushion is enclosed and protected by
the Gilsulate®500XR envelope. No
Underground areas with flowing water complicated vaults or internal cavities
or a positive underground water source are required.
should be avoided when designing or • Chilled water BTU's are expensive.
installing an underground piping sys- They can be conserved and water tem-
tem. For specific project recommenda- perature stabilized by insulating chilled
tions, contact our office. water pipes with Gilsulate®500XR.

Gilsulate® is a registered trademark of Gilsulate International, Incorporated. ©2004 Gilsulate International, Inc. All Rights Reserved
U.S. Patent No. 4,231,884
Gilsulate® 500XR SPECIFICATION DATA SHEET

4. Technical Data 6. Availability & Cost

•Temperature Range: 35 °F to 800 °F Gilsulate®500XR's patented formulation
. is manufactured in Dalton, Georgia
•Use Density: 40-42 lb./cu.ft. consoli- and North Hollywood, CA.
dated or compacted - the lower the Gilsulate®500XR is packaged in multi-
density the higher the thermal efficiency ply, bilingual paper bags, 40-42 lbs.
net weight, containing one cubic foot of
•Load Bearing Stability: 12,000 p.s.f. insulation at the recommended use den-
(58,600 Kg/M3) - multi-sized & multi- sity, shipped on pallets with stretch
faceted particles make the most stable wrap, 60 bags per pallet, 18 pallets AL - Coverage for Large Pipe Diameter
AS - Coverage for Small Pipe Diameter
product per truckload (1080 cubic feet total). B - Selected for Small Pipe Diameter
Gilsulate®500XR is also available in C - Coverage for Large Pipe Diameter
•Resistance to Moisture Penetration: our innovative bulk bag. It contains the
Product is certified 100% hydrophobic largest volume in the industry, saving The example above shows how to determine
proper dimensions for the insulation envelope
(will not absorb water). Equal to or time and money in the placement of the using the table below. Additional quantities
greater than 48” hydrostatic head for material. Each reinforced polypropy- (thickness) are required at expansion loops and
30 days (S-249 Test) lene bulk bag contains 2,400 lbs. net 90° bends where fiber cushion is used to accom-
modate pipe expansion. Refer to the “Design
weight or 60 cubic feet of material, at and Installation Manual” for additional detail
•Electrical Resistivity: Greater than the recommended use density. requirements.
1012 ohm-cm. - Galvanic action Gilsulate®500XR has the lowest labor
between piping and the soil is prevent- cost to install compared to field applied when installed according to the manu-
ed jacketed insulation systems or compli- facturer's published recommendations.
cated mechanical systems. A standard No costly sacrificial anodes are
•Thermal Conductivity: ASTM C 177 steam-condensate system insulated with required to maintain.
consolidated or compacted Gilsulate®500XR will have the lowest
Expressed as BTU/hr/ft2/°F/in. operational cost. 9. Technical Services
100 °F K=0.53 Upon request Gilsulate International,
175 °F K=0.60 7. Warranty Inc. will assist customer technical per-
300 °F K=0.65 Gilsulate International, Inc. warrants sonnel during design. Gilsulate
that this product will meet the specifica- International, Inc. will review drawing
5. Installation tions set forth under the heading and specifications submitted prior to
Installation of Gilsulate®500XR is quick “Material Specification” as found in the bid or installation.
and easy; however, it is critical that cor- “Design and Installation Manual” pub-
rect placement procedures are fol- lished by the company for the term of Gilsulate International, Inc. may be
lowed. Additional materials supplied one year, provided that the use of and available for on-site installation training
by other manufacturers are required. installation of the product conforms to and project start up, to assure a suc-
Refer to GII's current 24 page “Design the specifications and directions set cessful installation of Gilsulate®500XR.
And Installation Manual” for complete forth in the “manual”. Refer to the Contact GII for more information.
details and requirements of the installa- Gilsulate International, Inc. “Design
tion process. Gilsulate®500XR is and Installation Manual” for complete 10. General & Technical Data:
stocked at our plants and strategically warranty information. Additional product information is avail-
located warehouses, our network of able from the manufacturer upon
Manufacturers Representative's ware- 8. Maintenance request.
houses and stocking distributors Gilsulate®500XR is maintenance-free
throughout the USA and Canada.
Immediate shipments are available
from a location economically conven-
ient to your project.

Gilsulate®500XR has always been

packaged and sold per cubic foot at its
consolidated/compacted density to
make estimating the volume and cost of
your project quick and easy. It is not
sold in loose bulk density. Additional
material consideration for “yield loss-
es” due to loose bulk density pricing
isn't required when purchasing
Gilsulate®500XR.
Contact GII for operating temperatures 601°F-800°F or for tank, structure or special design projects

Gilsulate® is a registered trademark of Gilsulate International, Incorporated. ©2004 Gilsulate International, Inc. All Rights Reserved
U.S. Patent No. 4,231,884