SHANNON STEAM TRAP HEAT SHIELD
LT500HS-TC (LT260C-TC)
INTRODUCTION
The Shannon Heat Shield is a cost effect thermal insulation solution, used on equipment, machinery and surfaces not exceeding 500˚F. Thermal Heat Shield exposure can be indoors and outdoors. Shannon Heat Shield is weather/water resistant, ideal for commercial/industrial settings. Shannon Heat Shield is a cost-effective insulation design with many of the features typical of a self-contained Shannon Blanket Insulation design.
Common Applications and Markets
Shannon Heat Shield Applications include: Steam Traps, Condensate Pumps, Steam Tracing, Threaded Steam Fittings, Condensate Systems, Condensate Pumping Traps. Any Steam Trap
Maximum Service Temperature
This design acts as a Thermal Barrier, with a maximum service temperature of 500˚F (260˚C).
Product Components
The Outer Jacketing is composed of 16.5oz/yd² (611g/m²) PTFE Teflon® Impregnated Fiberglass Cloth. The Insulation Material is 1/8”-1/4” Thick (3.18mm6.36mm) Non-Woven Glass Fiber.

Armstrong Model 880 Steam Trap
TYPICAL PRODUCT PROPERTIES SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Properties |
Performance Measures |
Test Methods |
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Thermal Conductivity | 0.21 @ 75˚ F 0.27 @ 250˚ F 0.40 @ 500˚ F |
ASTM-C177 / C518 |
Insulation Density | 7.5 lb/ft3 | |
Upper Use Temperature Limit | 1200˚ F (Insulation Rating) | UL 94V-0 Non-Flammability |



