Product Details
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Kaiflex Protect TC is a nitrile rubber foam insulation with a pre-applied tough PVC coating. It prevents energy loss and condensation while protecting the insulation from weather, impact, vandalism and UV damage.
Key Features
- Closed cell nitrile rubber foam with in-built vapor barrier
- Pre-applied rugged PVC coating for weather and UV protection
- Prevents heat loss and controls condensation
- Resists dirt, impact and vandalism
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications
- Easy to install - adhesive backing or pre-applied tubes
- Meets fire safety standards - Euroclass E
Applications
Kaiflex Protect TC is ideal for insulating:
- Hot and cold water pipes
- HVAC ductwork and equipment
- Buried district heating pipes
- Chilled water lines
- Pipe connections to appliances
- Food processing equipment
- Parts of ground source heat loops
It can be used indoors and outdoors without additional protection. The durable PVC coating allows it to be buried in shallow soil.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Nitrile rubber foam with PVC coating | |
| Cell Structure | Closed cell | |
| Temperature Range | -10°C to 80°C | See notes |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.034 W/mK at 0°C | EN ISO 8497 |
| Water Vapor Permeability | μ ≥ 10,000 | EN 13469 |
| Fire Rating | Euroclass E | EN 13501-1 |
| UV Resistance | Excellent | Internal method |
Available Options
Rolls
- Thickness 10mm to 50mm
- Width 500mm to 1000mm
- Length 10m, 25m
Self-Adhesive Rolls
- With acrylic adhesive backing
- Thickness 10mm to 50mm
- Width 500mm to 1000mm
- Length 10m, 25m
Custom sizes also available on request.
Installation
Kaiflex Protect TC tubes can be slipped over pipes and secured with a self-adhesive aluminum tape.
The self-adhesive rolls can be wrapped around pipes and ductwork. Overlapped seams
