Armacell launches next generation of high-performance aerogel insulation

ArmaGel XGH for high-temperature applications. ArmaGel XGC for cryogenic and dual-temperature applications. Superior efficiency and safety through proprietary low-dust technology. ASTM C1728 Type I and Type IV compliant

Armacell, a global leader in flexible foam for the equipment insulation market and a leading provider of engineered foams, introduces its next generation of aerogel insulation products: ArmaGel XGH for high-temperature applications and ArmaGel XGC for cryogenic and dual-temperature applications. Expanding Armacell’s advanced aerogel portfolio, these solutions offer state-of-the-art thermal protection, excellent workability, space and weight savings, and enhanced safety.

Exceptional efficiency and performance

ArmaGel XGH, engineered for conditions up to 650 °C, offers up to five times better thermal performance compared to traditional insulation materials, and delivers significant reductions in insulation thickness and weight. The hydrophobic material provides reliable protection against corrosion under insulation, is non-combustible (A2-s1,d0), and is easy to cut and install – minimising labour effort and waste. ArmaGel XGH complies with ASTM C1728 Type III, Grade 1, Category A and IOGP S-738 (JIP33), making it suitable for offshore, industrial, and process equipment applications.

ArmaGel XGC, Armacell’s latest innovation in aerogel-based insulation, sets a new benchmark for low- and dual-temperature aerogel insulation. It is compliant with ASTM C1728 Type I and Type IV, Grade 1, Category A, offering superior insulation performance from -196 °C to +250 °C. The hydrophobic insulation with an integrated zero-perm vapour barrier provides high water-vapour resistance, ensuring reliable protection against corrosion under insulation even in the most demanding environments. Its sound absorption properties and low dynamic stiffness result in a blanket with excellent acoustic capabilities. When used in an ArmaSound^® Industrial Systems configuration, ArmaGel XGC meets and exceeds the insertion loss classifications according to ISO 15665 at reduced thickness and weight compared to traditional systems.

Expanding global aerogel production

With additional production now underway at Armacell’s new state-of-the-art facility in India, these next-generation aerogel insulation materials are designed to meet the most demanding industrial requirements, ensuring reliability and durability in process and energy applications. As part of Armacell’s expansion strategy, the new facility will further strengthen supply chain resilience and global availability.

Improved worker safety

Setting a new industry standard by combining superior insulation efficiency with improved worker safety through proprietary low-dust technology, Bart Janssen Vice President of Engineered Foams and Energy comments, “Our commitment to innovation has driven the development of ArmaGel XGH and ArmaGel XGC, breakthrough products that enhance thermal and acoustic efficiency, and importantly prioritise worker safety. It’s a standout choice.”

Latest evolution in insulation technology

With the launch of ArmaGel XGH and ArmaGel XGC, Armacell continues to set new standards in insulation technology, offering high-performance solutions for both high-temperature and cryogenic applications.