CX LowPro Insulated Studs

CX LowPro Interior and Exterior Applications!

CX LowPro a superior engineered solution for insulating containers. The CX-LP studs is ideally suited for intermodal container conversions. CX-LP is a no compromise, one step insulated stud that takes the complexity out of shipping containers retrofits. The adhesively applied CX-LP eliminates the hundreds of holes associated with shipping container or sea can modifications. Insulating a shipping container is a balancing act between space, comfort, energy efficiency, and humidity control, LowPro gives you that control. 


CX LowPro Insulated Studs for the Side Walls

The CX LowPro is a versatile thin profile insulation a for shipping container construction. Combining all the best features of continuous insulation and framing it is ready to finish. This method eliminates parts, pieces and guess work.

InSoFast can pack a shipping container with enough CX-LP studs to do 40-50 container conversions reducing the cost of freight. The CX-LP concentrates the value by reducing the air shipped by 10-fold.

One box of the CX-LP (46 Insulated studs) will do 92 lineal feet of framing.   One 20' standard shipping container side wall would need 44 pcs, of the CX LowPros insulated studs and 20 pcs. of the Sidewall Inserts to do one long side wall.

  • One box of Side Wall Inserts has 30 pcs. that are 48 inches long or will cover 112 Lineal feet of corrugation in-fill.

Features;

Properties;

CX-LP LowPro Insulated Stud

LowPro-Insulated Stud Sidewall Architectural Dimensions
dwg dxf pdf   CX-LP

Dimensions

7 1/2in × 24in × 2in

Coverage

1.25 sq-ft

R-Value ASTM C518

R-8.5

ASTM C578 Type II

Closed-Cell, injection-molded EPS 

Canadian Standards  CAN/ULC S701 Type 2

Foam Density

1.35 lbs per cubic foot

Co-Polymer Polypropylene Insulated Stud

Surface

Interlocking Edges

Interiors

Exterior

Features / Benefits;
  • InSoFast engineered system of continuous insulation is perfectly suited for shipping container fabrication. 
    • Simple to install
      • Why work so hard?
      • Adaptable Attachment
      • No Special Tools Needed
    • Built-in Studs*
      • Engineered Framing 
      • Non-conductive framing 
      • No energy penalty for the studs
      • Non corrosive framing...non rusting 
      • Adhesive Application no holes
    • Closed-cell high pressure fused EPS Insulation
    • Engineered for Shipping Containers
    • Lives up to its name: In So Fast

    *The high-strength co-polymer plastic studs on 22-inches centers provide a positive attachment stud for finishing the container. The ribbed dovetails surface provides a cast-in-place adhesive applications against the metal surfaces. 

Applications:
Containers Side Walls 
Shipping Container Exterior
Shipping Container Interior
Commercial
Industrial
Educational
LEED/Green Build
NFPA Assembies
Thermal Disconnect;
  • The CX LowPro provides a thermal disconnect
  • Uninterrupted continuous insulation (CI)
    • InSoFast goes beyond just “CI”. The fastener that attaches the finishes does not penetrate the steel reducing thermal shorts to near zero.
    • Fastening the exterior cladding does not penetrate the weather resistant barrier keeping your container secure and dry.
  • CX LowPro continuous insulation is the best choice for continuous-continuous insulation.
  • Eliminates thermal leaks and prevents water vapor from reaching the container's steel walls.
Estimating Chart;
Complete Interior Insulation for a Container; 20' Standard 20' High Cube 40' Standard 40' High Cube
LowPro Insulated Studs/Inserts Sidewall Sidewall Sidewall Sidewall Sidewall
CX-LP 46 LowPro Insulated Stud 2 2 4 4
CX-LP 15 LowPro Insulated Stud 1 1 0 1
Sidewall Inserts: 2 2 4 4
Box Total: 5 5 8 9
Endwall (Container) LowPro-Bundle Endwall Endwall Endwall Endwall
Endwall LowPro-Kit 1 1 1 1
Ceiling 2.0 Flat Panel-Bundle Ceiling Ceiling Ceiling Ceiling
2.0 Flat Panel (UX) 4 4 8 8
Inserts: Ceilings 1 1 2 2
Box Total: 5 5 10 10
Door 2.5 Flat Panel-Bundle (2) Doors Door Door Door Door
2.5 Flat Panel (EXe) 2 2 2 2
Floor 2.0 Flat Panel-Bundle Floor Floor Floor Floor
2.0 Flat Panel (UX) 4 4 8 9
         
Total Box Count: 17 17 29 31
         
Foam Board Insulation by others: 3/4" x 4' x 8' 3/4" x 4' x 8' 3/4" x 4' x 8' 3/4" x 4' x 8'
Sidewall 14.67 16.25 29.67 31.75
Total 4x8 Panel Count 15 17 30 32
Freight Dimensions Weight;
We offer free curb side deliveries on all of our orders.

You may upgrade your delivery service for an additional charge. LIFT GATE SERVICE IS AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. Please read through our shipping and purchasing policies, for more details before placing your order. 

Product Code

Number of Parts

Per Box Dimension

Cubic Feet Per Box

 Weight Per Box

Length

Width

Height

CX -LP46

46 pcs = 92 lnft

14"

26"

44"

9.27

28 Lbs

 CSW -Side Wall Inserts

30 pcs 4' = 120 lnft

11"

25"

49"

7.80

12 Lbs

Loctite PL Premium;

LOCTITE® PL PREMIUM® POLYURETHANE CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE

New Look Buy Shipping Container Insulation Panels in Monroe, NC

Green Guard Certified Adhesive:

In Canada the Glue is LePage PL Premium

Estimating Adhesive Quantity

Estimating the amount of adhesive YOU will use has variables beyond our control like condition of your walls and how accurate are you with a glue gun? The example below is for one side wall of a 20' standard height shipping container you will need approximately 3 tubes of the adhesive. That is in a perfect world. PL Premium 3x adhesive is applied in a ⅜" bead on the backside of the studs onto the ribbed surfaces.  We realize that a 3/8" bead of glue is very subjective. It is important that there is enough adhesive to squish the dovetails on the back side of the stud when pressed to the container wall. Adhesive follows the "Goldie Locks rule, too much, too little, and just right To verify that enough adhesive is used, press the panel into place. Pull the panel back and check to see if the adhesive has spread out beyond the full width of the stud. It is normal for the panel to "float out" from the side of the container when it is accommodating irregularities in the container walls. Additional adhesive may be necessary in some areas. If you are doing it just right you can expect that 1 large 28-fl oz tube will cover 18 of our 24" long studs or enough glue at a 3/8" bead to cover 36 foot long bead of glue. 

Additionally you will have to estimate for glue around openings like windows and doors.

1 large 28-fl oz / 828 mL tube = 18 (24" studs or inserts)

  • CX-LP 46 (46 studs) = 46
  • 46 ÷ 18 = 2 1/2 tubes of the adhesive
  • CSW (30) = 1 tube of the adhesive
LOCTITE® PL PREMIUM® POLYURETHANE CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE Rough estimate for  28 ounce tubes of adhesive required
Container Side Wall  End Wall Ceiling  Total Walls & Ceiling Floors Swing Doors Total Estimate
20'- Standard 2 1/2  6 1/2 13 7 3 23
20'- High Cube 2 1/2  6 1/2 14 7 3 24
40'- Standard 6 2 1/2  13 28 14 3 45
40'- High Cube 2 1/2  13 29 14 3 46

Important Notice: Container Surface Temperature Applications

When bonding EPS and XPS foam insulation, use above 40°F (4°C) and avoid cure and surface temperatures above 90°F (32°C). Surfaces must be clean, dry and free of frost, grease, dust and other contaminants. Pre-fit all materials and protect finished surfaces. If using cartridge format, cut nozzle at a 45° angle to desired bead size and puncture inner seal. Be very careful not to allow Loctite® PL® Premium to cure on a finished surface.

Cold Weather Tips:  

Interior Installation of a Shipping Container

In cold conditions below 40°F (4°C), heating the interior space of the container will not be sufficient for the adhesive to cure. The insulation panels will not allow heat to transfer to the container's bonding surface.  It is recommended to either move the container to a heated area or tent and heat the exterior until the adhesive cures.

Exterior Installation

The interior of the container can be heated until the adhesive has cured.

Interior and Exterior Installation

Install the exterior panels first while heating the interior.  Allow adhesive to cure before installing interior insulation.

Overview / FeaturesTechnical Data / Directions


LowPro Endwall Insulated Stud

The CX LowPro is a versatile thin profile insulation stud for insulating the end wall of a shipping container construction. Combining the best features of continuous insulation and framing the LowPro Endwall is ready to finish. The LowPro method eliminates parts, pieces and guess work.

LP-EW: LowPro End Wall bundle is part of a assembly that has material to finish the end wall of a 9' high cube or 8' standard shipping container. The LP-EW studs are placed 10 inches on center alternating with the end wall inserts. The LP-EW studs are ideally suited for container conversions for commercial, residential, industrial, interior or exterior applications where thin wall insulation and framing is the primary concern. Refer to the container diagram to determine the proper fit is very important.

  • *This LP-EW bundle is a 3 part assembly designed to work on the end wall of a container. Sheet infill insulation supplied by others.

Features;

LP-EW LowPro End Wall Bundle Description;

LP-EW LowPro Insulated Stud

One box of the LP-EW 22 Insulated studs will do 44 lineal feet of framing.

LowPro-Insulated Stud Endwall Architectural Dimensions

dwg dxf pdf   CX-EW

Dimensions

5 1/2in × 24in × 2 1/2 in

Coverage

1.00 sq-ft

R-Value ASTM C518

R-10.5

ASTM C578 Type II

Closed-Cell, injection-molded EPS 

Canadian Standards  CAN/ULC S701 Type 2

ASTM C303 Foam Density

1.35 lbs per cubic foot

ASTM E96 Water Vapor Permeability

 (Class III Vapor Retarder) 3.5perm/in

Maximum Service Temperature (long term)

167°F = 75 Celsius (°C)

Co-Polymer Polypropylene Insulated Stud

Surface

Interlocking Edges

Engineered for Shipping Containers

Exterior Application

Interiors Application

Physical Properties End Wall Insert;

Endwall Inserts

End Wall Inserts or the container's nose corrugation.  One box of Inserts covers the end wall.

Endwall Insert Architectural Dimensions
jpg zip file
Insert Dimensions See Diagram 5 1/4 in × 48in ×  1 5/8 in
Coverage per pcs 1.75 sq-ft
One Box -20 inserts 4' long  (covers 35’ Sq-ft)
Interior side of the end wall  1 boxes
Exterior side of a the end wall 1 boxes 
R-Value ASTM C518 R-4 per in
ASTM C578 Type II

 

Closed-Cell, injection-molded EPS 

Canadian Standard CAN/ULC S701 Type 2
Foam Density 1 lbs per cubic foot
Interiors
Exteriors
Shipping Containers
Applications:
Containers Side Walls 
Shipping Container Exterior
Shipping Container Interior
Commercial
Industrial
Educational
LEED/Green Build
NFPA Assembies
Thermal Disconnect;
  • The CX LowPro provides a thermal disconnect
  • Uninterrupted continuous insulation (CI)
    • InSoFast goes beyond just “CI”. The fastener that attaches the finishes does not penetrate the steel reducing thermal shorts to near zero.
    • Fastening the exterior cladding does not penetrate the weather resistant barrier keeping your container secure and dry.
  • CX LowPro continuous insulation is the best choice for continuous-continuous insulation.
  • Eliminates thermal leaks and inhibits water vapor from reaching the container's steel walls.
Freight Dimensions Weight
We offer free curb side deliveries on all of our orders.

You may upgrade your delivery service for an additional charge. LIFT GATE SERVICE IS AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. Please read through our shipping and purchasing policies, for more details before placing your order. 

Product Code

Number of Parts

Per Box Dimension

Cubic Feet Per Box

 Weight Per Box

Length

Width

Height

CX -LP46

46 pcs = 92 lnft

14"

26"

44"

9.27

28 Lbs

 CSW -Side Wall Inserts

30 pcs 4' = 120 lnft

11"

25"

49"

7.80

12 Lbs

Loctite PL Premium

LOCTITE® PL PREMIUM® POLYURETHANE CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE

New Look Buy Shipping Container Insulation Panels in Monroe, NC

Green Guard Certified Adhesive:

In Canada the Glue is LePage PL Premium

Estimating Adhesive Quantity

Estimating the amount of adhesive YOU will use has variables beyond our control like condition of your walls and how accurate are you with a glue gun? The example below is for one side wall of a 20' standard height shipping container you will need approximately 3 tubes of the adhesive. That is in a perfect world. PL Premium 3x adhesive is applied in a ⅜" bead on the backside of the studs onto the ribbed surfaces.  We realize that a 3/8" bead of glue is very subjective. It is important that there is enough adhesive to squish the dovetails on the back side of the stud when pressed to the container wall. Adhesive follows the "Goldie Locks rule, too much, too little, and just right To verify that enough adhesive is used, press the panel into place. Pull the panel back and check to see if the adhesive has spread out beyond the full width of the stud. It is normal for the panel to "float out" from the side of the container when it is accommodating irregularities in the container walls. Additional adhesive may be necessary in some areas. If you are doing it just right you can expect that 1 large 28-fl oz tube will cover 18 of our 24" long studs or enough glue at a 3/8" bead to cover 36 foot long bead of glue. 

Additionally you will have to estimate for glue around openings like windows and doors.

1 large 28-fl oz / 828 mL tube = 18 (24" studs or inserts)

  • CX-LP 46 (46 studs) = 46
  • 46 ÷ 18 = 2 1/2 tubes of the adhesive
  • CSW (30) = 1 tube of the adhesive
LOCTITE® PL PREMIUM® POLYURETHANE CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE Rough estimate for  28 ounce tubes of adhesive required
Container Side Wall  End Wall Ceiling  Total Walls & Ceiling Floors Swing Doors Total Estimate
20'- Standard 2 1/2  6 1/2 13 7 3 23
20'- High Cube 2 1/2  6 1/2 14 7 3 24
40'- Standard 6 2 1/2  13 28 14 3 45
40'- High Cube 2 1/2  13 29 14 3 46

Important Notice: Container Surface Temperature Applications

When bonding EPS and XPS foam insulation, use above 40°F (4°C) and avoid cure and surface temperatures above 90°F (32°C). Surfaces must be clean, dry and free of frost, grease, dust and other contaminants. Pre-fit all materials and protect finished surfaces. If using cartridge format, cut nozzle at a 45° angle to desired bead size and puncture inner seal. Be very careful not to allow Loctite® PL® Premium to cure on a finished surface.

Cold Weather Tips:  

Interior Installation of a Shipping Container

In cold conditions below 40°F (4°C), heating the interior space of the container will not be sufficient for the adhesive to cure. The insulation panels will not allow heat to transfer to the container's bonding surface.  It is recommended to either move the container to a heated area or tent and heat the exterior until the adhesive cures.

Exterior Installation

The interior of the container can be heated until the adhesive has cured.

Interior and Exterior Installation

Install the exterior panels first while heating the interior.  Allow adhesive to cure before installing interior insulation.

Overview / FeaturesTechnical Data / Directions


Submittals and forms

Architectural submittal and code report
Architectural Specifications rtf pdf
DrJ Technical Evaluation Report/NFPA 285 Compliant Assemblies - Code Approval Report Directory Listing pdf
InSoFast RValue Report   pdf
Safety Data Sheet   pdf
Special construction notes and links;

Service temperature of Expanded Polystyrene and hot southern climates. In hot climates avoid darker colored shipping containers.  We recommended that you paint your container a lighter color with a reflecting paint. Darker colored containers the heat could build up beyond the maximum allowable service temperature of the insulation.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF INJECTION-MOLDED EPS

Property ASTM Test Result
Maximum Service Temperature (long term) --- 167°F = 75 Celsius (°C)
Maximum Service Temperature (intermittent) --- 180°F = 82 Celsius (°C)
Surface Temperature Applications

When bonding EPS and XPS foam insulation, use above 40°F (4°C) and avoid cure and surface temperatures above 90°F (32°C). Surfaces must be clean, dry and free of frost, grease, dust and other contaminants. Pre-fit all materials and protect finished surfaces. If using cartridge format, cut nozzle at a 45° angle to desired bead size and puncture inner seal. Be very careful not to allow Loctite® PL® Premium to cure on a finished surface.

Cold Weather Tips:  

Interior Installation

Heating the interior of the container will not be sufficient for the adhesive to cure because the insulation panels will not allow heat to transfer to the container surface.  It is recommended to either move the container to a heated area or tent and heat the exterior until the adhesive has cured.

Exterior Installation

The interior of the container can be heated until the adhesive has cured.

Interior and Exterior Installation

Install the exterior panels first while heating the interior.  Allow adhesive to cure before installing interior insulation.

Overview / FeaturesTechnical Data / Directions


Physical Properties

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF INJECTION-MOLDED EPS
Property ASTM Test Result
Closed-cell Foam Density (nominal) C303 1.35lb/ft
Compressive Resistance at 10% Strain Deformation D1621,C165,C203 13.0psi (90kPa)
Flexural Strength D1621,C165,C203 30.0psi (208kPa)
Thermal Conductivity (R-Value) at 75°F±2°F C177,C518 R4.45/in
Water Absorption by Total Immersion (Moisture Resistance) C272 3% by volume
Water Vapor Permeability (Class III Vapor Retarder) E96 3.5perm/in
Capillarity --- none
Maximum Service Temperature (long term) --- 167°F = 75 Celsius (°C)
Maximum Service Temperature (intermittent) --- 180°F = 82 Celsius (°C)
Flame Spread E84-81A 5 @ 4"
Smoke Developed E84-81A 105-190
COPOLYMER STUD FASTENER AND ADHESION
Property ASTM Result
#6 1¼in Standard Drywall Screws Pull Out (Fastener Withdrawal) D1761-06 211lb/ft
#6 1¼in Standard Drywall Screws Shear (Lateral Screw Resistance) D1761-06 403lb/ft
Adhesion of PL Premium Adhesive and Stud (Peak Stress) D4541-02 108psi (972ps/lf)
Special construction notes and links;

Service temperature of Expanded Polystyrene and hot southern climates. In hot climates avoid darker colored shipping containers.  We recommended that you paint your container a lighter color with a reflecting paint. Darker colored containers the heat could build up beyond the maximum allowable service temperature of the insulation.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF INJECTION-MOLDED EPS

Property ASTM Test Result
Maximum Service Temperature (long term) --- 167°F = 75 Celsius (°C)
Maximum Service Temperature (intermittent) --- 180°F = 82 Celsius (°C)
Surface Temperature Applications

When bonding EPS and XPS foam insulation, use above 40°F (4°C) and avoid cure and surface temperatures above 90°F (32°C). Surfaces must be clean, dry and free of frost, grease, dust and other contaminants. Pre-fit all materials and protect finished surfaces. If using cartridge format, cut nozzle at a 45° angle to desired bead size and puncture inner seal. Be very careful not to allow Loctite® PL® Premium to cure on a finished surface.

Cold Weather Tips:  

Interior Installation

Heating the interior of the container will not be sufficient for the adhesive to cure because the insulation panels will not allow heat to transfer to the container surface.  It is recommended to either move the container to a heated area or tent and heat the exterior until the adhesive has cured.

Exterior Installation

The interior of the container can be heated until the adhesive has cured.

Interior and Exterior Installation

Install the exterior panels first while heating the interior.  Allow adhesive to cure before installing interior insulation.

Overview / FeaturesTechnical Data / Directions


Detail Drawing Links:

|Conex Container Detail|
Container Insulation Details
    CX44
CX44 Panel Details dwg dxf pdf
LowPro Sidewall Insulated Stud 
    CX-LP
Sidewall LowPro-Insulated Stud dwg dxf pdf  
LowPro Endwall Insulated Stud 
    CX-EW
Endwall LowPro-Insulated Stud dwg dxf pdf  
Shipping Container Inserts
     
Sidewall Insert jpg   zip file
Endwall Insert jpg   zip file
Ceiling Insert jpg   zip file
InSoFast Stud
     
InSoFast Stud Details   dxf
pdf
|Flat Panel Details|
UX 2.0 Flat Panel Details
    UX2.0 zip file
UX 2.0, Flat Panel Details   dxf  pdf
All UX 2.0 Flat Panel Details     pdf 
EX2.5 Flat Panel Interior Details
    EXi 2.5 zip file
EXi 2.5 Flat Panel Details (Interior applications) dwg dfx pdf
InSoFast Interior Architectural Submittal Sheet     pdf
EX2.5 Flat Panel Exterior Details
    EXe 2.5 zip file
EXe 2.5 Flat Panel Details (Exterior applications) dwg dfx pdf
InSoFast Exterior Architectural Submittal Sheet     pdf
EX 2.5, All Exterior Application Details     pdf
InSoFast Stud      
InSoFast Stud Details   dxf pdf 

PDF Instructions and other Guides

Printable Container Guides;
Complete InSoFast Container Installation  pdf
Insulating a Shipping Container Door Guide pdf
Application Tip - Container Ceilings pdf
What InSoFast box to use and where it goes pdf
Comparisons, Space and R-Value
Comparison of R-Value in a shipping Container  pdf
R-Value vs Space Comparison  pdf
Literature
CX 44 InSoFast Shipping Containers Brochure pdf
LowPro Solution for Insulating Containers Brochure pdf
Certificates;
DOE Zero Ready Home Partner pdf
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Award for Excellence in Construction pdf
Customer Energy Tax Credit pdf
Customer Product Warranty pdf

InSoFast Plus Method

Need a higher R-value? No Problem! Start with a base of InSoFast continuous insulation panels that are feature-rich and easy to install and then add rigid foam insulation over top of InSoFast panels.