High-Performance Thermal Insulation
Ultra-R™, Glacier Bay’s vacuum super insulation, delivers the maximum insulation
performance available on the market while using less space than traditional foam insulation. Ultra-R, with an R value
of R-36, provides 10 times the insulation value of foam, yet is only 1 3/8” thick. These panels rely on moderate vacuum and a special aerogel core material to achieve their insulation value rather than “trapped air” as do conventional insulation materials.
Ultra-R is a rigid, polypropylene-encased vacuum insulation panel custom-made to your dimensions. It can also be pur
chased with an optional fiberglass facing (on one or both sides).
Ultra-R offers many advantages over other thermal insulations including:
- Highest “R” value of any currently available insulation material
- Superior space and energy savings
- Exceptionally light weight
- Long life
- When combined with our ready-to-mount hatch lids, you can easily assemble your own ice boxes.
- Outstanding “R” value even if punctured
Technical Specifications
Thermal Conductivity: 3 mW/m/K (.02 BTU/in/hr/F)
Density: Non-Encapsulated – 163.9 g/l (10.234 lbs/cu.ft.)
Polypropylene Encapsulated – 305.8 g/l (19.093 lbs/cu.ft.)
Fiberglass/Poly Encapsulated – 428.9 g/l (26.779 lbs/cu.ft.)
Thickness: to 35mm (1 3/8 in.) in a single layer
Dimensions: Sized to customer requirements
Internal Pressure: 50 mtorr
Temperature Range: -50oC to +100oC, -60oF to 210oF
Toxicity: Non-toxic, Dust hazard
Life Expectancy: 25 year warranty
To order Ultra-R, please supply an accurately dimensioned drawing and/or paper template along with payment in full to any authorized Glacier Bay dealer. Or contact Glacier Bay, Inc. directly.
- For prices, see the Insulation Price List
- For a detailed explanation of vacuum insulation panels and insulation testing, see the Vacuum Panel – General Information page
