Industrial Pipe Insulation for heat-traced pipelines – an innovative solution

Industrial pipeline insulation often presents the challenge of optimizing system performance, minimizing operational costs, and enhancing energy-efficiency. Pipelines with heat-tracing require specific standards for steam and electric tracing systems to ensure reliable performance.

The conventional method of meeting the technical specifications of high-temperature insulation involves manually wrapping the pipe section with aluminium foil before installing stone wool insulation. As a result, design engineers, specifiers and installers must consider both the financial and labour-related implications of applying aluminium foil to heat-traced pipelines. 

Time-saving innovation: The benefits of paroc’s pipe section with inner alucoat

Protecting heat-traced systems with stone wool pipe sections lined with internal aluminium foil delivers significant advantages — both in planning and on-site installation. The paroc Pro Section WR 100 INS is specifically engineered to offer a durable, moisture-resistant, and energy-efficient insulation solution for industrial pipelines equipped with heat tracing or heating cables.

Cost savings: With the aluminium foil already integrated on the inside, there’s no need for additional wrapping materials. This eliminates the need to purchase, transport, or handle separate foil, saving on both material and logistics costs. Additionally, the streamlined installation process reduces labour time and associated expenses equalling a saving of over 33% on costs for labour, waste and material*.

Time efficient: Design engineers benefit from a simplified procurement process by eliminating the need to calculate and order extra insulation components. For installers, time is saved at every step; from measuring and unpacking to cutting and applying additional aluminum foil as well as the disposal of unnecessary waste.

Waste reduction: The pre-applied aluminum foil inside the stone wool pipe section ensures more efficient material use onsite, reducing offcuts and packaging waste.