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AK-Green Dot 225Ultra Hi-Density® EPS vs Polyurethane |
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AK-Green Dot 225 Ultra Hi-Density® EPS Insulation Versus Polyurethane Insulation
- AK-Green Dot 225 Ultra Hi-Density® was in accordance long before January 1, 2005 EPA mandate to eliminate blowing agents that destroy the ozone layer. Polyurethane insulation had to comply with this mandate resulting in an unstable product.
- AK-Green Dot 225 Ultra Hi-Density® with a constant R-Value for life, uses normal air as the blowing agent. Polyurethane insulation uses an unstable formula with new chemical blowing agents such as HFC-245fa or Pentane which dissipate over time and do not have any warranty.
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Polyurethane insulation
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AK-Green Dot 225 Ultra Hi-Density®
EPS Insulation
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Typical Physical Properties of Both Insulations
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AK-Green Dot 225
Ultra Hi-Density® EPS
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Polyurethane:
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| R-Value Warranty |
20 Years |
None
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| R-Value of 4" panel |
22.4 (Constant) -20°F
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20.8 (Diminishing) |
| K-Factor |
0.178 (Constant) -20°F
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0.19 (Diminishing)
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Empty Pockets
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None |
Yes |
Blowing Agent
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Normal Air |
New Unstable Blowing Agent
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Energy Savings
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Forever |
Diminishing Immediately |
Flame Spread
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25 or less |
25 or less
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| Smoke Developed |
150-300 or less |
450 or less |
Additional Features:
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Amerikooler's
Wall & Ceiling Panel Standards:
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Polyurethane Panels:
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Amerikooler's
Benefits .
........ . vs.
The Other's
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"Acrylic Coated" Galvalume |
Other Metals
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| Resistant to oxidation |
Much Less |
| Resistant to Stains |
Much Less
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| Light Reflection over 50% |
Much Less |
| Sanitary |
Much Less |
| Primed Surface for strong bonding to insulation |
None or Unknown
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Amerikooler's
Floor Panel
Standards:
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Polyurethane Panels: |
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Amerikooler's
Benefits .
vs
The Other's
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Aluminum
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Aluminum |
| Coved Corners min. 3/8" radius |
Much Less Radius
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| More Sanitary |
Smaller, Sanitary Radius |
| High-Strength |
Moderate-Strength |
| Primed surface for strong bonding to insulation |
None or Unknown |
| Holds 600 lb/sq. ft. load Stable insulation |
600 lb/sq. ft loads
Unstable insulation |
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Amerikooler's Standards:
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Polyurethane:
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| Doors |
36" x 76", flush, self-closing, magnetic, keyed latch. Freezer with heater and PRV mounted
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34" x 78", some flush, some overlapping, some loose accessories
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Insulation
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AK-Green Dot 225 Ultra Hi- Density® EPS 4" thick for coolers or freezers. |
Polyurethane, 4" & 3.5" & 5" thick. |
| Manufacturing Process |
Cutting-Edge Robotic Manufacturing.
20 Year R-Value Warranty
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Foam-in-place
Manual Injection
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Adhesion Process
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Structural Adhesive machine applied for strong adhesion. In accordance with ICC-ES process. |
No adhesive between metal and foam. |
Quotes
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Within the Hour (approx.)
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May take several days |
Drawings
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Within 1 day (approx.)
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May take several weeks
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Shipping Time
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2 to 3 weeks (approx.) |
5 to 8 weeks (approx.)
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Refrigeration Systems
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Both Evaporator Coil and Condensing Units pre-wired, pre-assembled accessories. Energy Star.
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Evaporator and Condensing Units may have Loose Accessories and Loose covers.
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AmeriKooler National Listings & Standards:
- National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) [#N002597]
- Underwriters Laborites (UL) [#R18276]
- New York City (MEA 113-87-M)
- State of Oregon Bld. Code (213 PFL)
- City of Houston, TX [reg. #694]
Product improvement is a continuing commitment of AmeriKooler, Inc., research and design requires that we reserve the right to modify and/or change specifications of physical properties herein described based on data obtained under controlled conditions without notice. In no event will AmeriKooler be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon this information and or the products to which the information refers. Values based on ASHRAE Handbook Fundamentals 2001 and Resin Supplies Data. These are nominal values obtained from representative products samples.
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