Reflectiles are used to either contain heat for maintaining warmth, or to resist heat for maintaining cold. In many applications, radiation is the dominant mode of heat transfer. Reflectiles are considerably more effective than conventional insulations in reducing radiant heat transfer.
Reflectiles reflect up to 97% of radiant energy in addition to resisting other types of heat transfer thus providing effective insulation.
Reflectiles consist of a single layer of bubble insulation material laminated between layers of our MaxReflect aluminum foil to provide excellent thermal resistance (R-value up to 14.9 for downwards heat flow). The bubble insulation material contains an air retention layer designed to provide increased strength and puncture resistance and reduce conductive heat while the foil side(s) BLOCK 97% of the radiant heat.
In most commercial occupancies renters are not allowed to make modifications in order to preserve heat during the winter and block heat out in the hot summer months. Most businesses with a drop tile or suspended ceiling with tiles can use Reflectiles to save on energy bills!
Over 40 years ago, NASA developed Radiant Barrier technology to protect astronauts in the Apollo Program from temperatures that ranged from 250 °F above to 400 °F below zero Fahrenheit. This feat in temperature control technology enabled the astronauts to work inside the Apollo Command Module wearing short-sleeve shirts, with temperatures similar to those of a regular business office. The Radiant Barrier has been applied to virtually all spacecraft since then, including unmanned spacecraft with delicate instruments that need protection from temperature extremes. It is also applied to the astronauts’ space suits, protecting them during space walks.
"Reflectiles are your cure for Reflectile Dysfunction"
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