Mechanical Insulation Innovation
Over the years, Johns Manville has been committed to manufacturing quality mechanical insulation solutions to meet your project needs. Our broad range of products, including board, blanket and pipe insulation, as well as Zeston® PVC coverings, deliver the results you need for various mechanical applications.
We are determined to develop innovative new solutions to stay ahead of changing codes and standards. From our GREENGUARD® Gold Certified Fiberglass Board to the new Spin-Glas® Ultra Tape, we are dedicated to bringing new products and innovations to market to help you reach your project goals.
Years of Mechanical Insulation Innovation
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2014
Zeston® 2000 Series Color PVC Insulated Fitting CoversA one-piece molded PVC fitting available with and without inserts and in a standard range of colors. Zeston® 2000 Series Color offers more flexibility for ease of installation and a solution when aesthetics matter. -
2015
Micro-Lok® HP UltraA specialized premium fiberglass pipe insulation with a factory-applied, polypropylene-coated, ASJ vapor retarder jacket. As part of the Micro-Lok® HP product line, Ultra has the most consistent fiberglass core available in the market. -
2015
Microlite® White PSKA lightweight, Formaldehyde-free™ fiberglass duct wrap with a white, poly-scrim-kraft (PSK) facing. The PSK offers an extremely clean appearance that elevates your aesthetics by matching adjacent ceilings, walls or pipe coverings. -
2017
Zeston® Production Line ImprovementsEvolving our manufacturing processes to ensure that our products perform optimally from installation through operation. -
2017
XSPECT® ISOfoam APF BoardXSPECT® is a versatile insulation that is ideal for a variety of hot and cold mechanical and OEM applications, including rooftop ducts and HVAC equipment. This polyisocyanurate foam board offers one of the highest R-values per inch of any rigid insulation available. -
2019
800 Series Spin-Glas® UltraJM’s first fiberglass board with a poly-top facing. This paper-free facing is cleanable and moisture-resistant with a polypropylene coating that is designed to be similar in appearance to Micro-Lok® HP Ultra so that the two insulations can be installed side by side. -
2019
Microlite® Black PSKThis Formaldehyde-free™ fiberglass duct wrap is adhered to a black-coated poly-scrim-kraft (PSK) facing designed specifically to offer a sleek, sophisticated look to insulate with aesthetics in mind. -
2019
Microlite® Black & White PSK TapeSeaming tape designed to provide a vapor-barrier seal on JM’s PSK-faced Microlite® duct insulations. The tape is 96 MM wide and is offered in white or black to match our PSK-faced Microlite® insulations. -
2019
ITW Insulation Systems AcquisitionReinforcing JM’s commitment to mechanical insulation, JM entered the market for low-temperature foam insulations, such as Trymer® PIR, with the acquisition of ITWIS. -
2020
Defiance Pipe Plant ExpansionThe expansion added the first of two new production lines, improving JM’s ability to meet demand for Micro-Lok® HP and Micro-Lok® HP Ultra fiberglass pipe insulation. -
2020
GREENGUARD® Gold Certified HTB-26 Spin-Glas®JM’s high-temperature fiberglass blanket, HTB-26 Spin-Glas® is GREENGUARD® Gold Certified in all thicknesses. -
2021
Micro-Lok® HP/HP Ultra UL Listed and third party certifiedMicro-Lok® HP products are 25/50 UL listed and labeled, and Intertek certified over plastic pipe assemblies for air plenum applications when used at 1.0” thickness or greater. -
2021
GREENGUARD® Gold Certified Fiberglass BoardJM’s market-leading fiberglass board, 800 Series Spin-Glas® is now GREENGUARD Gold Certified at all available thicknesses and facings. -
2021
Spin-Glas® Ultra TapeSeaming tape designed to provide a vapor-barrier seal on JM’s Spin-Glas® Ultra fiberglass board insulations. -
2022
Micro-Lok® HP E3 Compression Pack®JM’s fiberglass plain pipe insulation now ships using compression pack technology that better protects the product inside and is 100% recyclable. -
2022
Zeston® Perma-Weld® low VOC PVC AdhesiveNew Zeston® Perma-Weld® adhesive for Zeston® PVC products is a low VOC PVC adhesive that performs with superior strength. -
2023
Micro-Flex® UltraJM's large diameter pipe and tank wrap now comes in an exact matching facing to Micro-Lok® HP Ultra and Spin-Glas® Ultra for a clean aesthetic.
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Insulation Intel® Project Profile
Educating Engineering Students with PVC
Product: Zeston 2000 PVC | Location: Western Colorado Univerity
Western Colorado University received funding to build a new engineering building in which the mechanical room was designed to serve as a tutorial for the university’s engineering students.
Johns Manville Zeston® 2000 Series Color PVC offers excellent protection over insulation. However, the wide range of colors also offers the opportunity to put identification coding and aesthetics at the forefront of your system.
Western Colorado University took advantage of the colors of Zeston 2000 PVC for a unique benefit: Educating students on the processes of mechanical pipe systems!
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Insulation Solutions for Acoustical Control
Proper acoustic design can have multiple functions. It can help with noise control and also improve the level of comfort of residents to enjoy the space. Johns Manville is committed to providing solutions for acoustic concerns with a broad range of products. To learn about JM's acoustical solutions on the market and design considerations check out our resource page
Our commitment to quality mechanical insulation solutions begins with the details that matter to you. You can count on Johns Manville as a trusted solutions provider for all your pipe and equipment insulation needs. We offer the most complete product line combined with unmatched technical support. Our broad range of solutions, including board, blanket, and pipe insulation, as well as PVC coverings, spans almost every imaginable application.
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