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 [...]]]>

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: -50^oC to +100^oC, -60^oF to 210^oF

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

All Ultra-Rtm panels are custom made to any flat size. Polygons, curved edges and mitered corners are permitted. Beveled edges are not permitted. There is no limit to the size of a single panel. Panels come standard up to 30″ x 35′ with polypropylene facings. Larger sizes, fiberglass facings and hatch openings are [...]]]> Ultra-R^tm Superinsulation Panels

All Ultra-R^tm panels are custom made to any flat size. Polygons, curved edges and mitered corners are permitted. Beveled edges are not permitted. There is no limit to the size of a single panel. Panels come standard up to 30″ x 35′ with polypropylene facings. Larger sizes, fiberglass facings and hatch openings are can be fabricated at extra cost. Plumbing access holes are provided at no additional cost, but must be specified in the design. Remember, panels cannot be modified (ie. cut, drilled or punctured) once they have left the factory.

Standard Panels
Standard panel costs apply to custom designs in sizes up to 30″ x 35″ and are encased in a polypropylene outer housing.

Extra Large Panels
Panels larger than 30″ x 35″ (length and/or width) are constructed by compositing multiple individual panels inside the outer housing. The outside appearance remains that of a single, large panel and there is no loss of performance. However, due to the additional costs to make them, they are priced as “Extra Large Panel.” When panels are larger than 60″ x 70″ there is added charge.

Panel Thickness and Fiberglass Facings
An optional fiberglass facing is available for box “kits” and other applications in which the panel surface is to be used as the interior box liner. Finished panel thickness is as follows:

Encasement
Panel Thickness Polypropylene – Both Sides Fiberglass – 1 Side 1 1/4″ (32 mm) Fiberglass – 2 Sides 1 5/16″ (34 mm)

Pricing

Standard Panel (up to 30″ x 35″), all polypropylene shell $ 345.00

Standard Add Fiberglass One Side (add) $ 100.00
Standard One Hatch Opening (add) $ 150.00
Standard Two Hatch Openings (add) $ 250.00

Extra Large Panel (up to 60″ x 70″), all polypropylene shell $ 595.00

Extra Large Add Fiberglass One Side (add) $ 150.00
Extra Large One Hatch Opening (add) $ 150.00
Extra Large Two Hatch Openings (add) $ 250.00
Extra Large Super Size (Over 60″x 70″ (add) $ 250.00

Micro HPS Hybrid Evaporator Plate Mounts (set) $ 75.00

To Order

Each panel ordered must be paid in full at the time order is placed and accompanied by a properly dimensioned drawing or precut template. We cannot produce panels from box drawings alone. Remember to place holes or cutouts where appropriate to permit the passage of tubing and/or drain holes. Production tolerances are +/- 1/8″.

To order, contact your nearest Glacier Bay dealer or call (510) 437-9100.