Apply to crew member, product development engineer, production operator and more. Assist in the constant flow of fresh air from soffit vent to the ridge by preventing blockage of the airway at the soffit. Vintage apollo missions 1969 nasa owens corning beta cloth. The owens corning total protection roofing system gives you the assurance that all of your owens corning roofing components are working together to help increase the performance of your roof and to enhance the comfort and enjoyment of those who live beneath it. Owens corning investors stock performance and earnings. New york stock quote owens corning bloomberg markets. Confidence in the companys longterm financial outlook and cash flow generation led the owens corning board of directors to initiate a quarterly cash dividend beginning q1 2014. Our ra series appliance insulation offers design flexibility, dimensional stability and excellent acoustical properties. Apollo missions owens corning beta cloth patches flag framed. Those of us gen xers also remember its delightful cousin, grape tang. Original apollo 17 beta cloth patch 1972 owens corning contracted out the printing of nasas beta cloth patches to the screen print corp. Oc has been recognized as one of the worlds most sustainable companies for the fourth consecutive year by sustainability investment specialist robecosam.
It inspires us to drive our program forward to create an environment where all our employees are heard and appreciated for the value each distinct voice brings to the team. Apollo space shop vntage, apollo xi beta patch made from. Owens corning contracted out the printing of nasas beta cloth patches to the screen print corp. Beta cloth is a fire proof material woven from teflon coated glass fibres. Robert mccall was commissioned for the apollo 17 patch. I have an apollo beta patch display that was produced by owenscorning fiberglass back in the 70s. Owens corning in turn subcontracted the printing on its beta cloth to screen print corp. How much are original mission patches from nasa worth.
Jan 25, 2017 earns gold class score for fourth consecutive year, and industry mover distinction owens corning nyse. Owens corning to acquire highperformance cellular glass. Program generic patches, mission patches produced by ab emblem, mission patches produced by lion brothers, beta cloth patches produced by owens corning, recovery ship patches, commemorative patches and patches made from designs that only existed as stickers at the time. Details of the dividend and subsequent declarations can be found in the chart below. One of the most commonlyseen promotional items is a set of patches accompanied by an information card entitled apollo emblems which advertised fiberglas insulation on the reverse. Beta glass fiber was used extensively in the apollo spacesuit and many other applications through the.
At owens corning, we manufacture insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites that make the world a better place. Original apollo 17 beta cloth patch 1972owens corning contracted out the printing of nasas beta cloth patches to the screen print corp. Currently on offer on ebay is a framed set of beta cloth apollo mission patches which appears to be a promotional item produced by owens corning in the 1970s. The patch designs were silkscreened using handmixed pigments from roma color of fall river, ma onto beta cloth 12 at a time, with a separate printing for each color. Beta cloth was manufactured by owens corning fiberglass of ashton, ri, under contract to nasa. A unique wall and ceiling solution designed specifically for the basement environment that offers convenience, comfort and durability over traditional wood and drywall alternatives. Get the best deals on apollo 11 memorabilia when you shop the largest online selection at. Quietr duct board helps reduce energy leakage and reduce noise transmission through the duct system by creating an airtight seal. I believe they were part of a ownenscorning apollo emblems package that included an american flag, the mission patch, and a picture of a lm on surface and man on the moon above and july 20 1969 below, with an owenscorning ad about apollo on one side and fibreglass insulation on the other. Were here to answer your questions and help you learn more about owens corning insulation. Raftrmate attic rafter vents create a space between each rafter for air to flow freely up the rafters and into the attic. Commercial apollo mission beta patches collectspace.
Owens corning is a global company that develops and produces insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites. If youre looking for smart, energysaving insulation solutions, youve come to the right place. Lilac gray is a basic, neutral gray with undertones of lilac adding a distinctive edge to this classic gray shade. I saw this patch on ebay 324014896302, noticing its described as a commercial beta patch by owens corning. Owenscorning in turn subcontracted the printing on its beta cloth to screen print corp.
Beta cloth is a type of fireproof silica fiber cloth used in the manufacture of apolloskylab a7l. Nasa beta cloth apollo xvii patch 1972 cernan, evans. Always install the insulationfrom one end of the house to the otherwith the vapor retarder toward the warm side of the structure in heating climates. I have an apollo beta patch display that was produced by owens corning fiberglass back in the 70s. Beneath the patches, there is a printed caption with an owenscorning fiberglas logo that reads. Beta cloth is a type of fireproof silica fiber cloth used in the manufacture of apolloskylab a7l space suits, the apollo thermal micrometeoroid garment, the mcdivitt purse, and in other specialized applications beta cloth consists of fine woven silica fiber, similar to fiberglass. The item up for bid is a nasa apollo 8 beta cloth mission patch. Beta cloth is a type of fireproof silica fiber cloth used in the manufacture of apollo skylab a7l. It wasnt labeled tang in the packaging, but it was first used by john glenn in 1962. Owens corning is one of the leading providers of residential and commercial building materials, engineered products, glassbased fiber reinforcements and composite systems. We place a high value on ideas and suggestions that come from building professionals, so please feel free to share your thoughts and comments with us. It wasnt labeled tang in the packaging, but it was first used by john. Prices paid for apollo beta cloth patches collectspace.
Where additional wear resistance was needed, external patches of chromelr metallic cloth were used. It manages a staff of more than 20,000 employees around the world, as well as manufacturing, sales and research facilities in over 30 countries globally. This commitment will support house construction and. Basement finishing system basement remodeling by owens corning. Our pinkcore tight tolerance board is an ideal core for oem sandwich panel applications. Owens corning insulation building materials the home. Insulating unconditioned crawlspaces owens corning. This recognition earned owens corning placement in robecosams 2017 sustainability yearbook. It features the patches of all of the apollo missions as well as the american flag patch. Owens corning delivered record revenues and operating cash flow in 2019. This comes from the patches that were available through owens corning. Through the years, owens corning innovations have ranged from military applications during world war ii and the fiberglas reinforced 1954 chevrolet corvette to the manufacture of materials for apollo space suits, insulation of the transalaska pipeline and the fiberglas roof of the haj terminal in saudi arabia, to name but a few. A section of beta cloth with an apollo 11 mission emblem encased in lucite.
Quietzone volume control for the home owens corning. I have rare, original, silkscreened, mission patches, on fireproof fiberglass cloth, that were made for nasa starting back in the 1960s. Features a durable airstream surface that helps prevent fungus growth and enables easy cleaning. Find a range of commercial roof solutions you can customize to fit the needs of your project. The latest high bid in only slightly higher than the price i paid for one of mine. Our building science capabilities help you in designing the right solution for your project to meet design performance and code requirements. Owens corning has been a fortune 500 company every year since the list was created in 1955.
Sorry i posted the wrong sale, it was this apollo 8 patch i was questioning ebay item 164029209509. Call weatherguard roofing to install owens corning duration shingles on your home roof or commercial property roof. It was supplied to nasa by the owens corning corporation for use as the outer layer of the apollo space suits and inflight garments worn by the astronauts after the apollo 1 fire. Owens corning of ashton, ri contracted out the printing of nasas beta cloth patches to the screen print corp. There are one or two owens corning apollo 11 betas on ebay at the moment.
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Building science solution center we solve problems. Owens corning insulation products for remodeling contractors include atticat blownin insulation, energycomplete insulation, foamular foam insulation, pinkwrap housewrap, truwrap housewrap, propink insulation, and ecotouch pink fiberglas insulation. However, owens corning did use beta cloth patches in various forms in promotional materials designed to highlight the use of fiberglas in the space program. Toledos owens corning made apollo 11 spacesuits possible. We believe that the world is a better place thanks to our many products and services that help conserve energy and other precious resources. Owens corning owens corning recognized as world leader in. The ocean blues and deep gray tones of pacific wave are the perfect choice for complimenting lilac gray. Does any one know why there are suddenly all of these apollo 11 beta cloth patches in original owens corning roma chemicals envelopes on ebay. Foamular extruded polystyrene xps fabrication billets. Thick, laminate shingle with the look of wood shake. Owens corning duration shingles weatherguard roofing. Owens corning is honored to be recognized by diversityinc, said leah maguire, vice president of inclusion and diversity.
Owens corning built a fullscale production plant after the successful development of the finest glass fiber ever made. Earns gold class score for fourth consecutive year, and industry mover distinction owens corning nyse. Durable walls resistant to stains, dents, mold and mildew 1 provide a lasting, beautiful solution thats practical for kids and adults alike. Feb 19, 2020 toledo, ohio february 19, 2020 owens corning nyse. Beta cloth was manufactured by owenscorning fiberglass of ashton, ri, under contract to nasa. Insulating unconditioned crawlspaces adding pink fiberglas batts between the joists in an unheated crawlspace ceiling stops cold air from rising up into the floor above.
Firesafe fiberglass beta yarns, originated and developed by owenscorning fiberglas corporation, were used in. There the insignia were screen printed onto rolls of beta cloth using roma chemical questral pigments. Apollo 11 beta cloth patch owens corning commemorative lucite a section of beta cloth with an apollo 11 mission emblem encased in lucite. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Radnofsky working with the owenscorning and dupont companies. Im obviously aware of the apollo 11 commercial patches such as the roma chemicals presentations and the owens corning version without the apollo 11, but i wasnt aware of other mission commercial beta patches. Jul 30, 2006 i have rare, original, silkscreened, mission patches, on fireproof fiberglass cloth, that were made for nasa starting back in the 1960s. Im proud of the progress weve made as a company against our priorities accelerating organic growth, driving improved operating efficiencies, and generating strong free cash flow and the impact our discipline is having on our results, said chief executive officer brian chambers. Owens corning owens corning recognized as world leader. In general these beta cloth patches were never made available commercially and are now highly soughtafter collectibles. New york including stock price, stock chart, company news, key statistics, fundamentals and company profile. Beta cloth is a silica fiber that is inflammable and used for space suits.
Skylab1 1973 skylab 2 1973 apollo 2 july 1969 apolllo 8 1968 apollo 10 1969 apollo 12 1970 apollo 15 1971 apollo 16 1972 appollo 17 1972 apollo and russian space station link up. A beta cloth is a fire proof material woven from teflon coated glass fibres. Get the best deals on apollo patches when you shop the largest online selection at. Upper left corner has 399y marking because it was bought at an estate auctio nthis beautiful piece of nasa history was recently purchased at an estate sale. It was formed in 1935 as a partnership between two major american glassworks, corning glass works and owens illinois.
The development of beta yarn for the apollo mission is an example of this for owens corning, said frank obrienbernini, the companys vice. Raftrmate attic rafter vents owens corning roofing. Owens corning began greening its facilities long before the term was coined, and it also has a heritage of community service. There have been a lot of them going up for sale in the last few months. Apollo patches can be roughly divided into seven categories.
New listing apollo 8 coin contains metal of first flight to the moon flown in space metal. Owenscorning in turn subcontracted the printing on its beta cloth to screen print. It was formed in 1935 as a partnership between two major american glassworks, corning glass works and owensillinois. The patch designs were silkscreened using handmixed pigments from roma color of fall river, ma onto beta cloth 12 at a time, with. Oc today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire pittsburgh corning, the worlds leading producer of cellular glass insulation systems for commercial and industrial markets. Durable walls resistant to stains, dents, mold and mildew 1 provide a lasting. Apollo missions owens corning beta cloth patches flag. Both nasa and owens corning invested in this development.
Nasa astronaut space brands of the apollo 11 era brandlandusa. The company employs approximately 19,000 people around the world. Owens corning aspires to have a net positive impact on the environment. It was supplied to nasa for use as the outer layer of the apollo space suits and inflight garments worn by the astronauts after the apollo 1 fire. Firesafe fiberglass beta yarns, originated and developed by owens corning fiberglas corporation, were used in the space suits worn by the apollo astronauts. Owens corning 3700 n interstate highway 35 e, waxahachie.