Pipe Insulation


HVAC pipe insulation improves the operating efficiency of heating and cooling units to keep temperatures comfortable with minimum energy usage.

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Pipe Insulation

As hot or cold water has quite a long way to travel throughout a building, it is crucial it maintains its required temperature as much as possible. During this process, it passes many spaces where additional heating or cooling is unavailable, meaning non-insulated pipes can heat up or cool down – with all the negative consequences that can cause.

In any case, effective insulation means HVAC systems don’t have to work as hard to maintain the operating temperature of the unit, thereby reducing energy consumption.

Discover more about HVAC pipe insulation, and how ROCKWOOL applications can benefit you today.

Table of contents

  1. Why do we need pipe insulation
  2. Calculator and savings
  3. Why choose ROCKWOOL solutions
  4. Case studies
  5. Installation
  6. Sustainability
  7. Downloads and resources
  8. FAQ
  9. Other relevant applications
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Why do we need pipe insulation?

Heating and cooling buildings accounts for around half of all energy consumption1. Reducing the required energy demand can cut both operating costs and carbon emissions for many large constructions – such as airports, apartment blocks, warehouses and schools. 

HVAC pipe insulation improves the operating efficiency of heating and cooling units to keep temperatures comfortable with minimum energy usage.

The fire resilience properties of our stone wool insulation are also important – especially for hot pipes – as they can run throughout a building at high temperatures.

Acoustic absorption also limits the impact from sometimes-noisy pipes and HVAC systems on building occupants, minimising daily disruption.

Calculator and savings

Applying insulation for cold pipes can lead to energy savings of up to 50 percent, while insulation for hot piping can result in energy savings up to 20 percent2. There can be differences between countries, but in general pipe insulation can create a return on investment within three years.

Insulation thickness is determined by the:

  • Temperature range at which the HVAC unit operates.
  • Medium temperature of the piping or duct.
  • Additional measurements to take into the calculation 
  • Environment conditions (humidity in % and temp in °C).

 

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Why choose ROCKWOOL solutions?

Our stone wool pipe insulation material does not drop in performance levels over time.

Benefits of ROCKWOOL solutions include3:

  • Fire resilience
  • Acoustic absorption
  • Energy efficiency
  • Sustainability
  • Robustness
  • Temperature maintenance
ROCKWOOL products are dimensionally stable. They do not shrink or wear out under the influence of temperature, and they maintain the same level of performance. We use all our knowledge to produce and provide our customers with the best possible solution.

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Insulation

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Quality hot pipe insulation can prevent heat loss in HVAC systems and offer fire protection for piping at high temperatures.

Installation

Our products can be installed onto various types of piping, with the thickness based on the temperature range of the operating unit.

slab and insulated matts are wrapped around the pipes, with the joints sealed by use of special aluminium tape.

 

Key tips5:

  • Use a registered installer – best performance is achieved through proper installation by a certified expert.
  • Seal insulation gaps – use special aluminium tape to avoid heat loss through unwanted gaps.
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Sustainability and energy efficiency

We achieve results through the use of stone wool, which means all our pipe products are fully recyclable. They can be removed from a building at the end of its life and used again – providing circularity and preventing landfill6.

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As large buildings require a lot of energy to run and create a comfortable living or working environment, the use of ROCKWOOL solutions can lower energy consumption dramatically.

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Fire Resilience

ROCKWOOL is non-combustible and has a melting point of over 1000℃. In an event of a fire, ROCKWOOL insulation can reduce spread of flames and provide precious time to save your family and your home.

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Thermal Properties

Temperature maintenance can dramatically reduce heating, cooling, and ventilation costs, and reduce a building’s carbon footprint.

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Acoustic Capabilities

ROCKWOOL products are high-density, which makes them excellent at noise reduction and sound absorption, making the nosiest infrastructure sounds quieter.

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Robustness

ROCKWOOL’s dimensional stability means its performance remains unchanged, decade after decade, ensuring maintenance savings throughout a building’s long life span.

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Water Properties

Stone wool can be engineered to absorb or repel water as needed, as well as recirculate it in a greenhouse, solving a range of water management problems.

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Circularity

We have developed our technology in a way that allows us to use waste from other industries as alternative raw material.

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Aesthetics

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