Mineral wool cylinders - thermal insulation in the form of finished hollow cylinders, which is used for pipelines and equipment. The material belongs to the NG combustibility group and has low thermal conductivity, which, combined with the release form, makes it one of the best solutions in terms of combination of characteristics and ease of use.
Advantages
An important advantage of this form of insulation release is that products are made in various shapes and diameters, differ in thickness. The specificity of the design simplifies installation, provides a snug fit of the insulation to the surface of the pipe, and for some products, the lock also prevents heat loss.
Also the pluses include:
- ease and speed of installation
- additional soundproofing properties
- wide application temperature range
- environmental friendliness
If a self-locking lock is used to secure the cylinder, as with XOTPIPE SP 100 cylinders, this provides a significant saving in time and cost in installation and accessories.
Applications
Heat-insulating cylinders are a universal heater for pipelines. They are used for isolation:
- heating systems for residential and public buildings
- pipelines of cold and hot water supply
- steam pipelines and gas ducts
- technological equipment
Range
According to GOST 4640-2011, mineral wool cylinders are divided into grades according to their density from 35 to 200 kg/m3.
Products can be laminated with aluminum foil or supplied in a casing. For outdoor applications, it is recommended to use galvanized or stainless steel or aluminium. It provides protection against precipitation in the form of rain, hail, snow, extends the life of the insulation and gives the pipeline an aesthetic appearance.
How to choose?
To select the thickness and density of the cylinders, SNiPs and SP 41-103-2000 are used. In addition, manufacturers give their recommendations, taking into account these standards and the technical characteristics of their products.
When choosing, take into account: the operating temperature range, whether the pipeline runs in the open air, the presence of environmental requirements, the type and configuration of the pipeline, the available installation space.
The most popular brands are foreign brands Rockwool, PAROC or domestic HOTPIE, Ecoroll. It should be noted that with approximately equal quality, the products of Russian manufacturers will be a good alternative 20-30% more affordable.At the same time, deliveries are carried out more quickly.
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