Know the various Functions, Types & Benefits of Pipe Insulation

Pipe insulation improves the performance and life of the plumbing needs, as it helps to protect from extreme temperatures or weather conditions. The insulation helps to reduce energy bills and keeps the home warmer. Pipe insulation lowers heat loss and acts as an effective moisture barrier. It leads to enhanced thermal performance with higher operating efficiencies, which results in lowering operating expenses. It also helps to save money by lowering energy consumption. 

Functions of  Pipe Insulation

A piping insulation system serves three principal purposes: 

 

• A piping insulation system services main 3 principal purposes -
• Significant reduction in heat transfer of the thermal energy to and from the surface of the piping system. 
• The prevention of injurious personnel contact with the surface of the piping system due to the condensation on the cold surfaces. 

 Common types of pipe insulation services are - 

 

• Acoustic Pipe Lagging
• Thermal lagging
• Drillcut Pipe lagging services
• Hot water pipe lagging
• Chilled water pipe lagging services
• Sanitary pipe lagging service
• Sound lagging service
• Waste Pipe lagging service 

The most commonly used pipe insulation services are -

• Acoustic Pipe Lagging

When the pipes are in use, they generally vibrate and make loud noises. This type of insulation can help in the absorption of these high-pitched operational noises. 

Some benefits are - 

Prevents damage caused by external noise - 

When the sound is more than the suitable decibel it creates commotion and vibration. The pipeline gets vibrated with the sound and unwanted damage is caused. To prevent this damage, acoustic lagging is essential and it keeps the pipe long-lasting. 

Prevents Internal acoustic damage - 

The covering on the pipes provides external sound protection and internal sound absorption. This will help in subduing the noise in the external area and will make the pipe remain safe and long-lasting.

• Thermal Lagging

Thermal lagging helps to control the temperature of the pipes and the structure completely. This insulation reduces heat movements and vapour condensation. It prevents humidity, mould, freezing and deformation which might occur due to corrosion. This helps to keep up the preservation of the building.  

Some benefits are - 

Reduce energy usage - 

Installing thermal insulation in the home significantly reduces the summer heat gains and similarly the winter heat losses. Insulating the home is the best way to insulate the home with thermal insulation. 

Environment friendly - 

Installing thermal insulation in the home reduces the consumption and dependence on natural resources. This also helps in reducing emissions of harmful chemicals. Thermal insulation reduces energy usage as a whole.

Benefits of Pipe Insulation services - 

1 . Prevents freezing - 

In multiple places, the pipes stay exposed to extremely cold temperature conditions. They can be used as a coolant device and they get colder than normal. Insulating the pipes, the pipes that are exposed to extreme cold can keep the cold air from penetrating and freezing the pipe. 

 2 . Reduce the risk of rust -

Pipe insulation reduces the risk of condensation that builds up on a pipe. Condensation leads to the development of rust, and can quickly wear down the pipe and reduce its lifespan. By insulating a pipe, one can create a barrier against condensation and the problems related to it. 

3 . Prevents heat loss - 

When a pipe is not properly insulated, it loses out heat very quickly. Once the pipes are insulated, the water can maintain its temperature easily, this saves downtime for the operations. Pipe insulation will cause a positive difference in the efficiency of daily operations and it can help in reducing heating costs. 

4 . Prevents injury -

Pipe insulation keeps the pipes at the desired internal temperature. While a pipe and its contents get very hot inside, the outside of the pipe will remain warm. This in turn prevents people from getting burnt. 

Reach out to us at MELBOURNE LAGGERS to ensure providing solutions to protect the condition of the pipes. Get the work done by the expert pipe laggers and improve the protection of the system. Our professionals ensure to make the whole installation work easy and deliver smooth work.