Nansulate
Revolutionary insulating product
The results obtained to date have allowed enhancing the traditional concept of thermal insulation, replacing conventional material with alternative solutions.
Nansulate® Translucent products are easy-to-apply environmentally-friendly industrial coatings that solve all common problems related to joints or adaptation to plant-engineering structures.
A very thin layer of coating provides superior thermal insulation, effective corrosion protection and excellent mold resistance.
All this means saving time and maintenance costs, increasing operator productivity, efficiency and the safety of buildings and plants. A combination of opportunities that helps understanding the advantages of nanotechnology for human resource, energy and environmental economy in general.
Nansulate® is a patented technology and a registered trademark of Industrial Nanotech Inc.
- Translucent Water Drop Demo (WMV File - 1,20MB)
Multi-protection
The component providing Nansulate Translucent with its exceptional thermal-insulation features combines one of the best insulating material in the world, called Hydro-NM-Oxide, with acrylic resins and performance additives.
Its unique porous structure of nanometric sizes hinders the path for heat transfer due to its very low thermal conductivity.
As thermal conductivity is the ability to conduct heat, the lower the value, the better the ability to insulate.
Nansulate Translucent also provides perfect adhesion to the sub-layer and excellent resistance to corrosive and proliferous agents such as rust, mold and fungi. Its superior surface protection is the result of a very efficient, safe and unique chemistry of the particles.
One of the products in the range, Nansulate LDX, is a high-performance protective lead encapsulation coating with a 20-year warranty.
Nansulate products unleash a great potential to address problems that have always sparked serious concerns in the world of insulation, i.e. concerning the condition of installations and structures not only requiring an efficient thermal insulation, but also protection against aggressive agents, which are the main reason for deterioration, decreased performance and subsequent economic loss.
Ultra-thin material
This means that size of solid insulating materials increases proportionately to the performance required, while the potential value of Nansulate Translucent remains constant throughout the conditions of use provided for. In fact, no more than 3 coatings need to be applied (an overall dry layer equal to 0.18 mm).
Saves space and work
When it comes to building and construction, the thickness of a solid insulating material of just a few cm is increased during the application of the layer of glues, necessary structural supports and finishes.
The result is an actual increase in the space required by the insulating material, which is subsequently subtracted from the cubic volume of the rooms. This is easy to calculate, with an economic loss as cost per square meter of the living unit that must not be underestimated.
Nansulate thickness remains constant, that is its real thickness of 0.18 for 3 coatings – a value that is totally irrelevant in the context of construction cubic volumes.
In addition to the valuable space occupied by traditional insulation installed in residential and industrial installations, one must also consider the complex and difficult shaping of special components such as flanges, valves, fittings, tanks, etc., which requires significant application time by the installers. Without considering the project calculations required to choose the most product for each operating situation.
The great expense for support accessories, transportation, storage and managing the warehouse where the bulky materials are stored in different shapes and sizes is a serious problem that involves all sectors of traditional insulation.
Nansulate Translucent offers standard products that can be adapted to any specific application situation, all packaged in small easy-to-manage cans or bins. The application tools necessary are those normally used in painting, and include a brush, a roller and a spray gun. No other accessories are required because the coating perfectly adheres and naturally adapts to the shape of the sub-layer, whatever it is. Nansulate primer paint or final coating is applied like a standard insulating paint. Safety measures only require complying with application instructions.
General features
Nansulate has extraordinary and innovative features that are leading the insulation industry into the era of nanotechnology.
- Superior thermal insulation, corrosion protection and mold resistance
- Easy application (brush, roller or spray gun)
- Non-toxic, water-based
- Translucent finish with white coat also available
- Allows for the visual and ultrasound inspections of the sub-layer through the transparent coating
- Outstanding durability and excellent adhesion to steel, aluminium, galvanized aluminium, fiberglass, PVC, wood, concrete, plastic materials, etc.
- Cost-effective product for long-term savings
- Average product consumption per application with a 3 coat-coverage: 4m2/litre
Why Nansulate Translucent?
- It protects against corrosion under insulation.
- It provides excellent thermal insulation with a very thin layer of material.
- It saves space: each coat applied is 0.1 mm (wet): a full 3-coat application is 0.18 mm thick (dry).
- Easy to clean: water and soap.
- It can be painted with any water-based paint.
- Low application cost.
- Ideal for insulating pipes, tanks and difficult components on installations.
- High operating temperatures (up to 204°C with the High Heat formula).
- It helps to prevent burning on hot lines.
- It is easy to apply: no special equipment is needed.
- Prevents fungi and mold from forming.
Technical tests and physical properties
Technical tests
- Hydro-NM-Oxide thermal conductivity: 0.017 W/mK
- Accelerated corrosion test GM 9540P: After 24 cycles, none of the 4 panels tested showed any signs of red rust.
- Flames/smoke: Flame propagation – Class A
- Smoke developed: Class A
- Adhesion test ASTM 3359 Cross Hatch Adhesion – Method B: no loss of adhesion
- Standard test method for determining the resistance of paint, films and related coatings to fungal defacement by Accelerated Four-Week Agar Plate Assay test ASTM D 5590 & Standard Practice for determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi ASTM G21: zero or minimal growth.
- Weight/gallon: 8.2 lbs/gal (3.72 kg/3.78 litres)
- Viscosity: 3600 cps
- Density: 8.5 lbs/gal 7.6
- Specific weight: 0.91
- Weight of solids: 31.5%
- Weight of liquids: 38.6%
- VOC (volatile organic compounds): 100 grams/litre
Application
- Prepare the sub-layer: clean with manual tools.
- Application method: brush, roller and spray gun (airless compressor).
- Spray tool setting: adjust air pressure for the correct layer thickness and consistency. Recommended nozzle ø17/20.
- Use the relative primer for outdoor applications.
- Reduced viscosity: as required by the application.
- Recommended layer thickness:
- wet = 0.076 / 0.127 mm
- dry = 0.038 / 0.063 mm
- Application temperature: +10 °C to +100 °C
- Drying temperature: air dry.
We recommend letting each coat dry at least 1 hour before applying the next coat.
The anti-corrosion, anti-mold and anti-fungi properties begin working immediately.
For perfect thermal insulation, wait 30-60 days (depending on climate and humidity) from application to allow polymerization process to complete.
For further application instructions and information on NANSULATE products, read the sheets provided with the product or those available on the website (enclosed).
- Nansulate coating - Application information (PDF File - 0,19MB)
An answer for every customer
Nansulate Translucent is an insulation product for applications up to 204°C. It can be used to insulate metal, wood, concrete, masonry and plastic surfaces. No specific restrictions apply to this product: it is suitable for all residential and industrial sectors, starting with the most common uses in the home to high-tech needs.
The response from the users to date has been enthusiastic and unexpected. Nansulate Translucent has encouraged creativity by suggesting ideas and stimulating initiative. The manufacturer has received endorsements from all over the world: people have solved problems of their everyday life and work with great satisfaction from the practical, aesthetical, economical and efficacy viewpoint. Important companies are very happy about the savings obtained by implementing Nansulate in their operating processes and Nansulate has provided technical investigators with valuable information for their research of new solutions.
Flats, offices and sales branches
Internal, painted and insulated walls in a single application.
Additional space available thanks to the ultra-thin profile of Nansulate.
No problems with mold and improved health conditions for residents and operators.
Used to protect tanks, metal equipment and plastic garden tools, fences, accessories and renovations.
Heating and air conditioning systems
Maintains the temperature of the fluids in conduits and saves valuable energy.
Prevents corrosion due to condensation.
Saves work and maintenance costs.
Metal industrial construction
Insulates against hot and cold (summer/winter).
Reduces condensation and corrosion.
Does not interfere with ventilation.
Containers for food, chemical and pharmaceutical products
Provides thermal protection, eliminates mold and prevents corrosion.
Industrial processing tanks
Improves processing efficiency by reducing external temperature.
Chemical plants
Protects against water and oil pipe corrosion.
Shipyards
Prevents corrosion and cools metal surfaces.
Oil platforms and terminals
Easy application on pipes and tanks.
It solves the problem of corrosion under insulation.
Automobile industry
Protects parts subject to corrosion.
Thermal protection of the driver and passenger compartment and accessory components.
Refrigerated lorries
Reduces the use of the refrigerating unit and saves fuel and maintenance.
Aeronautics and naval
Thermal insulation of cockpits and cabins, services and accessory components.
Thermal protection and anti-corrosion of parts exposed to the weather and environment.
