Integ wanted a partner in this high-profile project. The contractor’s confidence in the brand was as much about Armacell’s training and service as it was the superior performance characteristics of the product. But these weren’t the only reasons that Integ advocated for Armaflex. Low thermal conductivity and a built-in vapor barrier effectively prevent the formation of condensation and spread of moisture, which can lead to mold and significant losses of thermal efficiency. Right Product,Īrmaflex pipe insulation is ideally suited for cold water applications, especially in humid climates like Panama where high dew points increase the chances for condensation on chilled water piping. Acting on the advice of the contractor, Foster + Partners, the mechanical engineering firm for the Tocumen expansion, specified closed-cell elastomeric foam for the project. Integ knew that Armacell provided excellent customer support and product training, both of which would be needed to ensure the successful outcome of such a largescale project. Having had positive experiences installing Armaflex closed-cell elastomeric foam products in the past, Integ successfully advocated that Armaflex be used to insulate the chilled water piping at the airport. Armacell provided the necessary BIM (Building Information Models) information in order to generate a level of detail rarely seen in Latin America. Integ coordinated the project’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing obtaining a Level of Development specification (LOD-400). South Terminal, created the need for an additional 5,750 tons of cooling capacity and 60,000 linear feet of chilled water piping, all of which had to be fabricated, installed, and insulated by Integ. The expansion at Tocumen included the addition of a new $697 million terminal that would increase the airport’s current service capacity from 5,800,000 passengers to 18,000,000 million passengers per year. Integ also realized the project was an excellent opportunity to increase its marketability as an experienced installer of Armaflex closed-cell pipe insulation on large scale projects. Integ, an electromechanical contractor with offices in Venezuela, Costa Rica, Brazil, USA and Panama, accepted a major challenge when it was awarded the contract to supply, fabricate and install all the HVAC equipment for an expansion at the Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama. You have to look past the present challenges, learning curve and even the paycheck to see how a given project might help you grow your business. It takes vision to recognize the opportunities inherent within a large, multi-year construction project. Increase specialized insulation capability in growing Panamanian market! SOLUTION: Choose AP Armaflex with expert on site application training for 60+ technicians via the AQIP trainingprogram. Locations: Avenida Domingo Diaz, Panama City, PanamaĮlectromechanical Contractor: Integ (Venezuela, Costa Rica,Brazil, USA and Panama)ĬHALLENGE: Find closed-cell insulation supplier capable of training and supporting large workforce throughout high profile expansion. Project: Chilled Water Piping Insulation for Major Expansion at Tocumen International Airport Mechanical Contractor Advocates for Armaflex at Tocumen Airport Expansion
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