Flexible and preformed pipe solutions for the thermal insulation of HVAC pipework systems

Glass mineral wool pipework insulation solutions, such as Isover Climpipe Alu2, can help reduce heat loss on pipework, prevent freezing, control condensation and surface temperatures, and help with energy-efficient designs. Operating within temperatures ranging from 0C to 400C, Climpipe Alu2 is manufactured as preformed, ‘snap-on’ glass mineral wool sections with a reinforced self-adhesive overlap to help ensure a strong vapour barrier, and is available in a range of diameters to fit standard pipe sizes.

Take a closer look at the benefits of pipework insulation

Effective insulation of pipework systems using glass mineral wool pipe solutions can help to maintain optimal performance and reduce maintenance costs by ensuring consistent efficiency. Let’s look at the core elements.

Energy efficiency

By reducing heat loss and gain, and maintaining optimal temperatures throughout heating and cooling systems, insulation to service pipework can help lower energy consumption and reduce operational costs.

Condensation control

Insulation can be specified to prevent condensation occurring on pipework, which can help to reduce the risk of corrosion and water damage – as well as playing a critical role in preventing freezing during cold conditions.

Reaction to fire performance

Our Isover Climpipe Alu2 pipe section achieves a European Reaction to Fire Classification of A2L -s1,d0 in accordance with BS EN 13501-1.

Personnel protection

In line with BS 5422:2009, insulating hot pipework is essential for personnel safety and compliance. This standard sets strict limits on surface temperatures, namely 50C for metallic surfaces and 59C for non-metallic, to help prevent touch-related injuries. By applying the correct thickness of insulation, systems can maintain safe temperatures, helping to reduce risk while ensuring efficient and reliable everyday performance.

Isover Climpipe Section Alu2 insulation solutions can offer consistent thermal performance for both hot and cold applications. Available in 1.2m lengths, Climpipe sections offer the opportunity for fewer joints than alternative 1m products, which can help to reduce thermal bridging and speed up installation.

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