New insulating material called Isoflex-K20 made by Isoflex Corp, Redwood City, Calif; aluminum foil, which acts as barrier to moisture vapor, radiation and convection, is corrugated to provide air space and drainage channels in addition to stiffening loose glass fiber; K20 used in refrigeration trucks and railroad cars.


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    Title :

    Aluminum foil plus glass fiber in insulation for trains and trucks


    Additional title:

    Modern Metals


    Published in:

    Modern Metals ; 11 , n 3


    Publication date :

    1955


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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