ARK-F50
Foil/Scrim/Kraft – Enhanced Insulation Facing for Durability & Fire Performance
ARK-F50 Foil/Scrim/Kraft is a thicker, durable insulation facing engineered to provide enhanced strength, thermal performance, moisture control, and fire performance in residential and commercial building assemblies. Its multi-layer construction combines reflective foil, reinforced scrim, and kraft backing to provide added durability, tear resistance, and vapor-control performance.
Compared with ARK-F40, the thicker construction of ARK-F50 provides an enhanced facing solution for applications where increased durability and fire performance are important. With a Class A fire rating, ARK-F50 is designed to meet demanding fire-performance requirements while remaining lightweight and practical to install.
Suitable for walls, ceilings, and HVAC duct insulation applications, ARK-F50 provides a versatile facing solution for projects where durability, vapor control, and fire performance are key considerations.
Key Advantages:
- Thicker & More Durable Construction – Provides enhanced strength and tear resistance compared with ARK-F40.
- Class A Fire Performance – Class A fire rating provides a higher level of tested fire performance for applicable assemblies and installations.
- Multi-Layer Construction – Reflective foil, reinforced scrim, and kraft backing provide balanced thermal, durability, and vapor-control properties.
- Enhanced Vapor Control – Kraft-backed construction helps provide vapor-control performance where required by the insulation assembly.
- Reflective Thermal Performance – Foil surface helps manage radiant heat transfer when properly installed with the required conditions.
- Lightweight & Easy to Handle – Designed for efficient handling, cutting, and installation.
- Versatile Applications – Suitable for walls, ceilings, and HVAC duct insulation systems.
More Thickness. More Durability.
The enhanced thickness of ARK-F50 provides added strength and tear resistance for insulation applications where a more durable facing is needed.
Class A Fire Performance.
A Class A fire rating provides documented fire-performance characteristics for applicable applications, helping meet project requirements where fire classification is important.
Three-Layer Performance.
Reflective foil, reinforced scrim, and kraft backing work together to provide a balanced combination of thermal, durability, and vapor-control properties.
Built to Handle Installation.
Reinforced scrim helps improve resistance to tearing and damage during handling, cutting, and installation.
Help Manage Radiant Heat.
The reflective foil surface helps manage radiant heat transfer when properly installed as part of an assembly with the required conditions.
Support Vapor Control.
The kraft backing helps provide vapor-control performance in insulation assemblies where a suitable vapor retarder is required.
Versatile Across Applications.
Designed for use in walls, ceilings, and HVAC duct insulation systems, providing a practical solution for a range of insulation projects.
| Property | Value | Testing Method |
|---|---|---|
| Basis Weight | 20 lbs/1000 ft2 (93 g/m2) | Scale |
| Permeance (WVTR) | 0.02 perm (1.15 ng/Ns) | ASTME96/ProcedureA |
| Tensile Strength | MD: 31 lbs/inch (5.5 kN/m) XD: 17 lbs/inch (3 kN/m) | ASTM C1136 |
| Bursting Strength | 26 psi (1.8 kg/cm2) | ASTM D774 |
| Thickness | 0.006 inch (160 micron) | Micrometer Caliper |
| Fire Rating | Class A | ASTM E84 |
| Accelerated Aging | No Corrosion No Delamination | ASTM C1258 30 Days at 95% RH 120°F (49°C) |
| Low Temperature Resistance | Remains Flexible No Delamination | ASTM D1790 -40°F (-40°C) |
| High Temperature Resistance | Remains Flexible No Delamination | 4 Hours at 240°F (116°C) |
| Water Immersion | No Delamination | 24 Hours at 73°F (23°C) |
| Dimensional Stability | 0.5% | ASTM D1204 |
| Emissivity | 0.03 | ASTM E408 |
Available Dimension:
Width:
- 4-6.5 ft (1.2-2 m)
Length:
Customizable