Extol Load Core Shield™
Extol Load Core Shield™ is a fabricated metal shield engineered to protect insulation from compression while distributing support loads in insulated piping systems. Available in G-90 galvanized steel and T304-2B stainless steel and fabricated to ASTM insulation dimensions for consistent fit, easy installation, and dependable performance. Load Core Shield™ are MSS SP-58 compliant and are designed for use as a stand-alone shield or as part of the complete Extol Load Core Support™ assembly.
Industry Standards: Extol Load Core Shields™ come in a broad range of diameters, lengths and thickness. Diameters range from 1.5" through 40" with various lengths available and conform to ASTM C-585 fabrication standards.
Features & Benefits
- Compatible with all Load Core Support™ systems
- Recommended for MSS SP-58 and 25/50 assemblies
- Rounded ends
- Reduces insulation compression and damage
- Distributes support loads evenly
- Custom fabricated to project requirements
- 360° shields consist of a 180° bottom and a 220° top shield to evenly distribute the load as well as eliminate pinch points where the top and bottom shields meet
Fabricated Excellence
When it comes to engineering a quality product, one size does not fit all. From the average application to the most complex, our Load Core Shield™ fit and perform. Extol of Ohio Inc. has been the leader in fabrication of closed cellular insulation systems for over 40 years. We are known around the globe for quality products fabricated from the very best materials with technical service that is second to none. We put that philosophy and our reputation into every fabricated shield that we sell.
Physical Properties (Load Core Shield™)
| Material | G-90 Galvanized Steel (Stainless Steel Available) MSS SP-58 compliant and superior corrosion resistance |
| Diameters | ASTM C585 1.5”– 40” |
| Configuration | 180° or 360° Available |
| Lengths | Custom fabricated in various lengths MSS SP-58 |
| Thickness Range | 24 ga – 10 ga |
| Ends | Rounded |
The Load Core Support 25-50™ and the Load Core Support MSS SP-58™ are a complete insulated pipe support assembly engineered and designed for use in the industrial and commercial insulation industry and are compatible with all Extol Load Core Shield™ systems.
