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PIPING · FITTINGS · VALVES · HIGH TEMPERATURERemovable Pipe Insulation for Industrial Piping Systems
Custom high-temperature insulation for straight pipe sections, elbows, tees, reducers, flanges, valves and complex industrial piping systems.
CUSTOM PIPE INSULATION · CONTINUOUS THERMAL PROTECTION
Custom insulation for piping and complex piping geometries
Industrial piping systems rarely consist of straight pipe runs alone. Elbows, tees, branches, reducers, flanges and valves create geometrically complex areas where continuous thermal insulation is particularly important.
Fingerhuth develops and manufactures custom removable pipe insulation and textile insulation covers for these applications. Each insulation element is engineered according to pipe diameter, geometry, operating temperature, insulation target and installation conditions and can be combined into a continuous modular insulation system.
Straight pipe sections can be insulated just as precisely as 45° and 90° pipe elbows, custom bends, tees, reducers, flange connections, valves and other piping components.
The textile construction provides removable and reusable insulation. Maintenance, inspection and connection points therefore remain accessible without permanently removing or destroying the entire insulation system.
Depending on the material construction and application, custom solutions can be engineered for temperature exposure up to 1200 °C.
STRAIGHT PIPE · ELBOW · TEE · REDUCER
One piping system – one continuous insulation concept
Thermal insulation of a piping system is most effective when its geometrically complex components are also included. We therefore consider not only the individual pipe section, but the complete routing of the piping system.
Custom insulation covers can be produced for straight pipe sections. Changes in direction can be continued with specially engineered pipe elbow and bend insulation. Branches can be fitted with correspondingly shaped insulation elements for tees and other connecting components.
Reducers, transitions, pipe couplings and custom fittings can also be incorporated into the system. This makes it possible to reduce thermal weak points at transitions and complex geometries.
The individual elements can be coordinated to create a modular and removable insulation system along the entire piping arrangement.
HEAT LOSS · SURFACE TEMPERATURE · PERSONNEL PROTECTION
Reduce heat loss and shield hot surfaces
Hot piping continuously releases heat to the surrounding environment. Uninsulated elbows, flanges, valves and connecting components can create additional thermal weak points within the system.
Continuous industrial pipe insulation can reduce heat loss to the surrounding environment and help retain process heat within the piping system.
At the same time, the accessible surface temperature of the insulation can be significantly lower than that of the uninsulated hot pipe. Depending on the design, this can also improve personnel protection and protection against accidental contact with hot surfaces.
Insulation material, insulation thickness and outer layer are selected according to operating temperature, required insulation performance and environmental conditions.
Construction and materials matched to the piping system
Pipe diameter, geometry, temperature, insulation target and environmental conditions determine the construction of the insulation. The following specifications illustrate the design options available for our custom removable pipe insulation systems.
- Temperature resistance
- up to 1200 °C, depending on material construction and application
- Insulation performance
- project-specific according to operating conditions and required insulation target
- Insulation thickness
- individually selected according to temperature, insulation target and available space
- Heat loss
- reduction through an application-specific insulation construction
- Surface temperature
- reduction compared with the uninsulated pipe surface possible
- Contact protection
- project-specific design for shielding accessible hot surfaces
- Straight pipe sections
- custom-made for different pipe diameters and lengths
- Pipe elbows
- e.g. 45°, 90° and custom bend geometries
- Pipe fittings
- tees, branches, reducers, transitions and custom geometries
- Flanges
- custom-fit removable flange insulation covers
- Valves
- valves, gate valves, dampers and other piping components
- Base materials
- E-glass, high-temperature glass, silica and technical high-temperature fabrics
- Coatings
- e.g. silicone, PTFE, PU, aluminium foil and high-temperature finishes
- Design
- removable, reusable and custom-made
- Manufacturing
- one-off production, small batches or series production · Made in Germany
Removable insulation for virtually any piping geometry
From straight pipe sections to complex valves and fittings: each insulation element is engineered to match the existing piping geometry.
Pipes & fittings
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Straight pipe sections and segments
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45° and 90° pipe elbows
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Custom bends and bend radii
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Tees and pipe branches
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Reducers and transition pieces
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Flanges and flange connections
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Flexible hoses and hose assemblies
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Custom fittings and complex geometries
Valves & functions
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Valves, gate valves and dampers
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Fittings and connection areas
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Measurement and maintenance points
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Reduction of heat loss
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Reduction of radiated heat
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Improved personnel and contact protection
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Quick removal for maintenance and inspection
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Reusable after maintenance work
DIAMETER · TEMPERATURE · GEOMETRY · INSULATION TARGET · ENVIRONMENT
The right pipe insulation starts with the operating conditions
Technical pipe insulation is not selected solely according to pipe diameter. The decisive factors are the interaction between operating temperature, pipe geometry, required insulation performance, environmental conditions and maintenance requirements. We also consider available installation space, adjacent components, mechanical loads, moisture and, where applicable, exposure to oils or chemicals. For elbows, tees, flanges and valves, segment divisions, overlaps and fastening systems are adapted to the individual installation conditions.
The design can be based on 2D or 3D drawings, CAD data, piping plans, hand sketches, photographs, sample components or directly recorded measurements.
What information do we need for your pipe insulation?
Complete CAD data is not necessarily required for an initial technical assessment. In many cases, photographs, pipe diameters, dimensions and a simple sketch of the piping arrangement are sufficient. Particularly useful are details regarding pipe diameter, operating and peak temperature, process medium, required insulation performance, available installation space and environmental conditions.
For fittings, we also require the relevant geometry – for example the angle and radius of a pipe elbow, dimensions of a tee or the connection dimensions of flanges and valves. Maintenance points, measuring points, sensors, actuators, pipe supports and other areas that must remain accessible should also be identified.
For larger piping systems, the insulation can be divided into clearly defined and labelled individual segments. This creates a complete insulation system designed for efficient installation, maintenance and reassembly.
Why should pipe elbows, flanges and valves also be insulated?
From a thermal perspective, a piping system consists of more than its straight sections. If elbows, flanges, branches or valves remain uninsulated, the otherwise continuous thermal insulation is interrupted at these points. Complex piping components have more demanding geometries than straight pipe runs. Custom-fit insulation for fittings makes it possible to include these components in the overall thermal insulation concept.
The advantage of textile constructions is their flexibility: straight sections, pipe elbows, tees, flanges and valves can each be manufactured as separate, coordinated and removable insulation elements.
Pipe insulation or hose insulation – what is the difference?
Pipe insulation is engineered for a largely defined piping geometry. In addition to straight pipe sections, this includes elbows, tees, reducers, flanges and valves. Hose insulation, by contrast, is designed for flexible hoses and lines. Depending on the application, the insulation must accommodate not only the thermal load but also the required movement and flexibility of the hose.
In both cases, the design is customised according to dimensions, temperature and operating conditions. This makes it possible to insulate individual sections as well as complete industrial piping and hose systems.
Custom pipe insulation for existing industrial systems
Removable textile insulation systems are not limited to new piping installations. Existing piping can also be retrofitted with custom-manufactured insulation elements. In existing plants, pipe routing is often influenced by adjacent machinery, supports, measuring points or structural restrictions. These conditions can be taken into account during the engineering process.
Based on drawings, photographs, existing insulation samples or recorded dimensions, we can manufacture both individual replacement insulation covers and complete insulated piping sections.
Let us develop the right insulation for your piping system
Send us pipe diameters, photographs, drawings or operating data. We assess temperature, geometry, insulation target and maintenance requirements and develop a suitable removable insulation solution for your application.
Personal advice on product, configuration and application concept.
