Protection for pipes

When hot and cold pipes are laid in one duct or wall cavity, or wherever water is not circulated regularly, Armacell recommends using what is known as 100% insulation, i.e. an insulation thickness which roughly corresponds to the pipework outer diameter. On hot drinking water pipes this not only prevents legionella, but protects pipes against unnecessary energy losses. On cold water pipes the insulation provides protection against freezing, as well as providing protection against unwanted temperature rises.

Armacell insulation materials including AF/Armaflex Class O, Armaflex Tuffcoat and Tubolit protect pipes against temperature increases and decreases. The company says that due to their excellent technical properties, these insulation materials reliably prevent the temperature fluctuations in pipework and at the same time protect the installations against energy losses. The closed-cell material structure also prevents moisture ingress and corrosion of pipework.