Pipe & Fitting Insulation

Why Insulate?

• Prevent contamination from condensation dripping off pipes.
• Easier to keep pipes clean.
• Saves energy.
• Avoid employee burns.
• Better temperature control of process or CIP lines.
• Reduce noise.
• Improve appearance.

879 Series

TECHLITE ® 879 series is a sanitary insulation system popular in the food processing/manufacturing industries. Featuring excellent antibacterial and wash down properties, this high performance system uses a smooth, semi-rigid PVC exterior jacket that is permanently laminated to the foam insulation. This mirror smooth finish not only works well, but looks the part in all food processing environments. In addition the 879 series provides years of clean and sanitary service with its hard, glossy surface that never needs painting, and is the best high performance insulation system on the market.

Uses and Applications

• Sanitary/Food Processing.
• Pharmaceutical.
• Bio-Pharma.
• Clean Room.
• Breweries/Distilleries.

Jacket Specifications

• Jacket Material: PVC.
• Thickness: 0.020".
• Jacket Color: Standard is White (color optional).
• Service Temperature: 0° to 140°F.
• Flame Spread/Smoke Development: Less than 25/50 per ASTM E84 test.
  
  

Benefits

• Wash-down Safe.
• Clean Glossy Surface.
• Easy to Install.
• Available in Multiple Colors.
• Indoor Use Only.

Insulation Physical Properties

• Insulation Material: Flexible Open-Cell Melamine.
• Standard Thickness: 1", 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3".
• Density: 0.44 ± 0.19 lb/ft3.
• Service Temperature: -40° to 350°F.
• Thermal Conductivity (K Factor) @ 75°: 0.27 btu-in/hr-ft2-°F.
• Flame Spread/Smoke Development: Less than 25/50 per ASTM E84 test.

Fittings & Inserts

TECHLITE fitting insulation inserts are available in preformed or diaper form. The preformed insulation inserts are precision ground to provide a good fit within the pipe tolerances. The diapers are conditioned at the factory to allow flexibility to the TECHLITE.  Low smoke 20 mil PVC fitting covers are also available. The PVC covers are UV inhibited and resistant to harsh weather conditions and many chemicals.

Types

• 90°s, 45°s, Tee's.
• Flanges.
• Victaulic's.
• Many more.
  
  

Benefits

• Indoor and Outdoor Use.
• Easy to Install.
• No Special Tools Required.
• Available in Multiple Colors.

Insulation Physical Properties

• Insulation Material: Flexible Open-Cell Melamine.
• Standard Thickness: 1", 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3".
• Density: 44 ± 0.19-lb/ft3.
• Service Temperature: -40° to 350°F.
• Thermal Conductivity (K factor) @ 75°: 0.27 btu-in/hr-ft2-°F.
• Flame Spread/Smoke Development: Less than 25/50 per ASTM E84 test.

Accessories

TECHLITE insulation provides an array of accessories to go along with your project. Many of the products offered are required for proper installation of the product and provide an aesthetically pleasing finished look. We offer all of the required accessories for a complete installation no matter your application, jacket type, installation requirements, lengths of run and environments you will be placing the insulation in. We offer adjustable pipe hangers, PVC tapes, fastener weld and sealants.

Uses and Applications

• Sealing Exterior Seams.
• Sealing Exposed Foam.
• Taping Closed Seams.
• Maintaining Vapor Barrier.

Benefits

• Prevent Moisture Ingress.
• Seals Against Power Washing.
• Create Custom Protective Shield.
• Foam Safe Insulation Bonding.