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Insulation Lockport Cotton Batting Co. Lockport, New York LO-K COTTON INSULATION Fireproofed and Manufactured under Department of Agriculture Specifications A Proven Insulation Through a long list of successful per formances on Defense Housing and Prefabrication Contracts, Lo-K presents an established reputation for effective in sulation. It is manufactured by one of the nation's leading processors of cotton for 75 years and Fireproofed by Lockport's distinctive process perfected by a dozen years of actual experience. Cotton has been king in the field of warmth and protection for a century. For clothing and bedding, cotton has set a standard. Lo-K insulation brings the same insurance of warmth to home con struction--it covers the house like an old fashioned comfort. Its features and eco nomies apply equally to industrial insula tion problems. Practical Lo-K has exactly what the name implies --low thermal conductivity. The k value of cotton insulation, as described in the Insulation section of this Guide is 0.24 Btu per hour, per square foot, per 1 degree F. per inch of thickness. Compare this with the k value of other insulation materials in the table. INSULATING VALUE OP VARIOUS INSULATORS! The coefficients of conductivity (A value) ard ex pressed in Btu per hour per square foot per degree Fahrenheit per 1 inch of thickness. Type of Insulation Cu. Ft. Value Rock Wool: Fibrous material made Mineral Wool: Fibrous material made Glass Wool: Fibrous material made Rind Insulation made from sugar cane Chemically treated wood fibre between Stitched and creped expanding fibrous Rigid insulation made from wood fibre.. .Rigid fibre board made from shredded .875 0.24 10.00 0.27 0.27 (JO 0.27 13.50 033 3.62 * 035 3.40 0.25 1.50 8.80 7.00 15.90 24.20 037 0.41 037 0.33 0.46 1 * fCompiled from Table 2 in Chapter 4. *"k" indicates temperature conductivity Its fireproofing process complies in full with all Specifications of the Department of Agriculture governing cotton insulation. The effectiveness of this process can be seen in the fact that cotton so treated has shown under test that it withstands a blow torch flame of 1500 F. In addition, this process provides a basic resistance to all natural air moisture deterioration. Resistance to mildew and rot are established through special manu facturing process. Lo-K can be used with full confidence in its long tasting quality. Economical Lo-K's economy comes partly from its reasonable first cost. But, even more important savings come from the ease and speed with which it is installed. Labor costs of application are reduced sharply. Extremely light and easy to handle, it adheres readily to wall surfaces and stud ding. It shows no tendency to sag and by staying.snugly in place offers permanent protection. Lo-K is perfectly safe to handle as it contains no ingredients that scratch or cause skin irritations. It Will Fill Your Need In the face of outstanding economy and efficient performance, Lo-K cotton insula tion becomes the unmistakable choice for homes ,and apartments, office and in dustrial buildings, and commercial applica tions. Lockport is establishing dealers in all the principal distributing centers. If your dealer doesn't happen to have Lo-K in stock, we invite your inquiry for prices and samples. 1152 Insulation Mundet Cork Corporation 65 S. Eleventh St. insulation division Brooklyn 11, N. Y. Manufacturers of Corkboard, Cork Pipe Covering, Compressed Machinery Isolation Cork, Natural Cork Isolation Mats, and all kinds and varieties of Cork Specialties. Authorized contractors for high temperature insulation. Mundet Branches Albany, N. Y. Atlanta, Ga. Brooklyn. N. Y. Boston (No. Cambridge), Mass. Chicago, III. Cincinnati, Ohio Dallas, Texas Detroit. Mich. Houston, Texas Kansas City, Mo. Los Angeles. Calif New Orleans. La. Philadelphia, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. San Francisco. Calif. Syracuse, N. Y. Mundet Distributors are Located in the Following Cities--Names and Addresses on Request Amana. Iowa Baltimore, Md. Buffalo. N. Y. Charlotte, N. C. Cleveland. Ohio Denver. Colo. Hartford. Conn. Johnson City, Tenn. Memphis, Tenn. Minneapolis, Minn. Nashville, Tenn. Norfolk, Va. Oklahoma City, Okla. Portland, Oregon Providence, R. I. Richmond. Va. Rochester, N. Y. Salt Lake City. Utah Seattle, Wash. Tucson. Ariz. Tulsa, Okla. Utica, N. Y. Youngstown, Ohio Mundet "Jointite'1 Corkboard --for all low temperature insulation and for acoustical correction. 100 per cent pure cork, fabricated in accordance with U. S. Government Master Specifications and unsurpassed in its field. Sold in standard 12 in. x 36 in. sheet. Standard thicknesses, Y in., 1 in., XY in., 2 in., 3 in., 4 in., 6 in. Mundet "Jointite" Cork Pipe Covering Shown below, with fitting cover. Pro tects all types of low temperature lines. Made in 3 thicknesses, with complete line of standard covers, suitable for pipes carrying sub-zero to 50 F temperature. paper applied with hot asphalt top and bottom. Mundet steel bound mats are usually used under exposed mounts; as phalt paper bound mats under concrete foundations of the envelope type. Mats are made to fit under any type of machine foundation. For loads exceeding 2000 lb per square foot, we manufacture Mundet Machinery Isolation Cork, which is a board form of compressed granulated cork, available in 3 densities. All types of isolation are furnished in 1 in., 1Y in., 2 in., 3 in., 4 in., and 6 in. thicknesses, depending on class of service. Above close-up of Mundet Natural Cork Isolation Mat shows how the blocks of cork are held together within a steel frame. Section of Mundet Moulded Cork Pipe Covering, with Fitting. The pipe covering is made in sections 36 in. long, to fit all sizes of pipes. Mundet Cork Vibration Isolation Machinery vibration encountered in heating and ventilating work is effectively controlled by the use of Mundet Natural Cork Isolation Mats. These consist of blocks of pure cork, held together within a rigid steel frame or bound with asphalt Engineering and Specification Service Our engineering department is at the service of Architects and Engineers, to assist and advise in the preparation of specifications pertaining to cork. This service is also available without obligation to any one who has a low temperature insulation or a vibration isolation problem. Our complete catalogue will be sent on request. It is replete with information and data of value to every specification writer whose field touches our products. Mundet Contract Service Covers the complete installation of our products, in accordance with best estab lished practice. Divided responsibility is avoided. Materials and workmanship are guaranteed. 1153