Thermoflex thermal insulation for pipes: technical specifications

An abundance of various means for thermal insulation is presented on the modern building materials market. One of the most popular and effective is Energoflex. This relatively new material is in great demand among consumers due to its excellent thermal insulation properties and quite reasonable cost.

What is this stuff

Thermoflex thermal insulation for pipes has been produced since September 2000. This is the first Russian technical heat insulator, the characteristics of which are in no way inferior to foreign analogues. The material is available in several forms, which allows you to choose the best option for a particular case.

"Energoflex" is a flexible, moisture-proof, technical heat insulator. It is made from polyethylene by extrusion of LDPE and foaming with butane-propane. The technology of its production excludes the use of freon. The material has a structure with closed microcells filled with air, which ensures high thermal insulation qualities.

Thermal insulation is the main function that Eneroflex performs for pipes. Technical characteristics of the material provide excellent protection against freezing. It also protects against overheating. In addition, this material is a good sound insulator, delays and absorbs excessive noise.

Scope of application

Energoflex for pipes, whose technical characteristics are quite high due to the porous structure, has been successfully used in many fields. For example, they insulate the pipelines of systems:

• water supply;
• air conditioning;
• heating;
• sewers;
• ventilation;
• trunk lines.

"Energoflex" is used in construction for the insulation of walls, ceilings, floors, attics of various buildings and structures. It is effective in private homes, and in outbuildings, and industrial facilities. Energoflex is also used in mechanical engineering, furniture production and as packaging material.

Specifications

Energoflex thermal insulation for pipes differs in many advantages over other heat insulators. The life of the material is about 25 years. It is resistant to aggressive environments, does not collapse from exposure to chemicals, as well as building materials such as brick, cement, gypsum, lime, concrete. This insulator is durable before mechanical stress, because its structure is quite elastic. The operating temperature range of Energoflex is from -40 ° to + 95 ° C.

The heat- insulating material is waterproof, it protects the pipelines from overheating, freezing, as well as steam and condensate, thereby protecting them from corrosion processes. The product has good thermal conductivity - 0.038 W / (m * K). It is also an excellent noise insulator, the noise absorption coefficient in the frequencies of 1500-1600 Hz is 52, and in the range up to 1300 Hz - 26.

The material is environmentally friendly and safe for health, since it does not contain chlorofluorocarbons. It is multifunctional, easy to install, easy to fit on any surface. "Energoflex" for pipes, the technical characteristics of which make the use of communication systems less energy-consuming, is very advantageous in application.

The heat insulator has one drawback. It does not withstand temperatures above 100 °, so it can only be used for internal engineering networks. It should be protected from direct sunlight. Insulation for heating pipes "Energoflex" should be used carefully.

Types of Energoflex

Energoflex is used in many fields, therefore it is produced in several forms. Choosing the right material depends on the functions that it will have to perform.

• Tubes with different lengths, thicknesses and diameters. Protect pipelines from corrosion, reduce heat loss in communications.
• Roll material. Available with or without a foil coating. It is most often used for the "warm floor" system.
• Self-adhesive tape. It is made in the form of rolls. Used for sealing joints, finishing ducts.
• Sheet product. It is used to cover valves, tanks, pipelines with a large diameter.
• Insulation plates. Some modifications are available with foil coating. They insulate both floors and communication systems.

Material cost

The cost of insulation "Energoflex" is quite affordable in comparison with other similar materials. It depends on several factors. This is the structure of the material, its modification, release form. The price is also affected by the dimensions of the heat insulator. Since the material in most cases is implemented by sets, the cost will also depend on the number of components in the set.

For example, insulation for pipes "Energoflex" is measured in linear meters. Its components will be the diameter and thickness of the product.

Sheet insulation can be purchased at a cost of 111-350 rubles. per m ² . A running meter of self-adhesive tape with a width of 48 mm will cost from 105 to 300 rubles.

Preparation for installation

Since pipe insulation by Energoflex is most often encountered, in the article we will give an example of installation of this particular type of material. Before starting its installation, you should study a few rules, compliance with which is necessary in the process of performing work.

1. The air temperature should be above 0 °.
2. The surfaces on which the thermal insulation layer will be laid must be free from contamination and degreased.
3. If “Energoflex” insulation for pipes is mounted, the system should be turned off and started 24 hours after the end of work.
4. If more than one layer of material is laid, it is necessary to carefully monitor the overlap of the seams.
5. Initially, fittings and fittings should be insulated, and then even sections of the pipeline.

To install thermal insulation, you will need tools:

• ruler, compass, protractor;
• punch;
• knife;
• marker;
• tassel.

Installation "Energofleks"

To make a tee, the Energoflex pipe is split in two. A wedge-shaped hole is cut in one half at an angle of 90 °, its diameter is equal to the circumference of the pipe. The edge of the other part should be cut at an angle of 45 ° on both sides. Joints are fastened with glue. Then the tee must be cut, put on the pipe, glued at the seams and fastened with adhesive tape.

The fittings are formed as follows: two wedge-shaped cutouts are made on the Energoflex tube at an angle of 45 °. Glue is applied to their edges. Then the part should be bent so that it forms the desired angle.

If it is necessary to isolate the already installed pipeline, the Energoflex pipe is carefully cut at the place of the technological cut. Brush is applied to the edges of the cut. The insulation is put on the pipe, its edges are connected.

If the system has not yet been mounted, then the Eneroflex tubes are very neatly pulled onto the pipe. Joints that should not coincide with the seams from welding are coated with glue. It dries for about 5 minutes. Additionally, the joints are fixed with adhesive tape.

In modern construction, Energoflex is often used for pipes. The technical characteristics of this heat insulator are excellent, which makes it so popular.