Terra Gard

Terra Gard

Terra Gard

Product catalog summary
Product Description: Terra-Gard™ is a preinsulated pipe system designed for the distribution of fluids up to 250°F. It can be customized with various service pipes including steel, copper, and PVC. The system features polyurethane insulation and a protective jacket, available in PVC or polyethylene.
Physical Characteristics: The insulation is a closed-cell polyurethane foam, effective between -40°F and 250°F. The standard jacket is made of extruded white PVC, with options for polyethylene and fiberglass reinforced polyester. Jacket wall thickness varies by diameter, ranging from 0.060" to 0.180".
Benefits: Terra-Gard offers a complete, engineered system from a single source, ensuring design flexibility and faster installation. The prefabricated system reduces field costs and ensures quality control, with all components preinsulated and part-numbered for easy installation.
Installation Procedures: Installation requires factory-trained field service instructors. After installation, a hydrostatic test is conducted, followed by backfilling with selected earth. The system includes detailed instructions for joining units and sealing terminal ends to prevent moisture intrusion.
Specifications: The system includes rigid polyurethane foam insulation with a minimum density of 2.0 lbs/ft³ and a thermal conductivity of 0.18 BTU-hr./ft²/°F/in. The PVC jacket complies with ASTM D1784 standards.
Warranty and Support: PERMA-PIPE/RICWIL provides a warranty against material and workmanship defects, with claims required within 30 days of delivery or before installation. The company offers design services and field instruction for installation personnel.
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Terra Gard-1

Preinsulated Pipe for Distribution of Fluids up to 250°F

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Terra Gard-2

Terra-Gard™ can be furnished with any service pipe to customers’ specifications. Choose from steel, copper, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, polyvinyl chloride, fiberglass reinforced polyester and others. Consult PERMA-PIPE® engineering for service pipe pressure and temperature limitations. Standard Terra-Gard jacket material is extruded white PVC (polyvinyl chloride) ASTM, D1784 class 12454-B. Polyethylene black industrial grade extruded high density jacket is also available. Jacket serves as a tough moisture resistant vapor barrier and when filled with urethane, will met the H-20 highway loading...

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Typical Heat Gain/Loss Data Nominal Pipe Size (in.) Nominal Jacket Size (in.) Jacket Wall (in.) Insulation Thickness (in.) Heat Gain at Δ T30F Heat Loss at Δ T150 F Above heat gains/losses are BTU/Lin, Ft./Hr. Unit Description Expansion/Contraction Allowance for pipe expansion and/or contraction is accommodated at elbows using field installed flexible expansion cushions. All accessories, such as elbows, expansion loops and anchor units, are supplied preinsulated and prefabricated and are part-numbered in accordance with installation drawings to expedite system installation. Terra-Gard straight...

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Easy Field Installation Terra-Gard Unit Joining Method Split PVC jacket sleeve must be slid over the end of unit prior to connection of service pipe. Connect service pipe and hydrostatically test pipe as specified. Center split jacket over joint area and hold in position with fiberglass tape. Split located at 1 to 2 o’clock position. After mixing A & B components, pour urethane foam into cavity. Trim cured urethane with jacket. Center heat actuated shrink blanket over split jacket and position lap of shrink blanket over split in jacket to provide double layer protection. Using a soft orange flame...

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