Rock Wool Pipe: A Premium Insulation Solution for Piping Systems
Rock wool pipe is a product that has high-performance insulationl feature and it is crafted from natural premium basalt and limestone, processed through a sophisticated production process. The raw rocks are melted at an ultra-high temperature of over 1450℃. And it is fiberized by a professional spinner, and bonded with a small amount of thermosetting resin, then formed into standard or customized pipe shapes. As a insulation product that don’t have asbestos, it has become an indispensable choice for various piping systems in industrial and construction fields. Meanwhile, it is praised for its excellet insulation, fireproofing and sound insulation.
Its core advantage specially is outstanding thermal insulation. In the environment of a thermal conductivity of ≤0.044 W/(m·K) at 70±5℃ and a fiber diameter of 7±1μm, it can effectively reduce heat loss in pipelines transporting hot water, steam, or other high-temperature media. They are applied in HVAC systems of airports, high-rise residential buildings and factories, it can reduce energy costs by more than 20%, achieving significant energy conservation and emission reduction effects. Meanwhile, it can bear a wide temperature range from -196℃ to 650℃, with a melting point exceeding 1000℃, and is rated as non-combustible A1 class fire performance. It also can resist fire spread and don’t produce toxic smoke or molten droplets in fires, and provides reliable safety protection for buildings and industrial sites.
Rock wool pipe also have a good performance in durability and environmental friendliness. With a density tolerance of ±15% and moisture content ≤0.5%, it has low water absorption and strong corrosion resistance, maintaining stable performance in harsh environments without shrinking or expanding under high temperatures. Its organic matter content is less than 4%, and the shot content (particle size >0.25mm) is ≤12% that ensure structural firmness and a service life of over 30 years, even up to 70 years for high-grade products. It is made of natural inorganic materials and is recyclable and harmless to the human body.Aand it complies with international environmental protection standards.
In terms of application and installation, rock wool pipe has diverse specifications, with an inner diameter ranging from 1/2 inch to 32 inches and a thickness of 25mm to 200mm. What’s more, it is suitable for pipes of different sizes and it is widely used in petrochemical, electric power, metallurgy, shipbuilding and other industries, for insulation of boilers, heat exchangers, oil pipelines and cold/hot water pipes. It is very easy to cut and install for the pre-formed half-shell design, which can be directly sleeved on pipelines and fixed with straps, greatly improving construction efficiency. Additionally, its porous fiber structure delivers excellent sound absorption, dampening noise caused by medium flow in pipes and creating a quieter working and living environment.
As a cost-effective insulation solution, rock wool pipe can balance performance, durability and sustainability. It not only optimizes the operational efficiency of piping systems but also reduces long-term maintenance costs. Therefore, it becomes a trusted insulation material for global engineering projects.