Product Characteristics
Description
Kingspan Kooltherm® Insulated Pipe Support Inserts
Improve Thermal Efficiency. Reduce Heat Loss. Eliminate Thermal Bridging.
Kingspan Kooltherm® Insulated Pipe Support Inserts are high-performance phenolic insulation solutions designed for use with pipe supports, hangers, brackets, and clamps in HVAC and building services applications. Engineered to support pipework carrying water and other liquids, they provide a robust load-bearing solution while significantly reducing thermal bridging and heat loss.
Why Choose Kooltherm® Pipe Support Inserts?
Traditional pipe support methods, such as hardwood blocks, can create thermal bridges, increase the risk of condensation, and make vapour barrier continuity difficult to maintain. Kooltherm® Insulated Pipe Support Inserts overcome these challenges by providing:
- Excellent thermal insulation performance
- Reduced energy loss across pipe support locations
- Continuous vapour barrier protection
- Effective condensation control on chilled and below-ambient systems
- High compressive strength for reliable load-bearing support
- Compliance with industry best practice standards
Superior Thermal Performance
Manufactured from advanced Kooltherm® phenolic insulation, these inserts feature a closed-cell structure that resists heat transfer and air infiltration. Independent thermal analysis has shown that Kooltherm® Insulated Pipe Support Inserts can reduce heat loss by:
- Up to 4 times more than rubber-lined pipe clips
- Up to 5 times more than metal pipe clips
- Up to 10 times more than hardwood pipe support inserts
This makes them an ideal choice for energy-efficient heating, cooling, and process pipework systems.
Fire Performance You Can Trust
Kooltherm® Insulated Pipe Support Inserts are manufactured from fire-resistant phenolic insulation with a densely cross-linked structure that is difficult to ignite. In the event of fire, the surface forms a protective carbonaceous layer that helps limit heat release and flame spread.
Key credentials include:
- European Reaction to Fire Classification: BL-s1,d0
- CE Marked in accordance with BS EN 14314:2009+A1:2013
- Suitable for demanding commercial and industrial installations
Compliant with Industry Standards
BS 5970:2012 recommends the use of insulated pipe support inserts to minimise thermal bridging and maintain insulation continuity. The standard also warns against the use of wooden pipe supports due to condensation risks and difficulties maintaining effective vapour barriers. Kooltherm® Pipe Support Inserts provide a compliant and technically superior alternative.
Available Configurations
Kingspan offers a range of Kooltherm® Insulated Pipe Support Inserts to suit different applications:
- Standard phenolic support inserts
- Metal spreader plate options
- Full metal reinforcement for vertical riser installations
- External pipework solutions with zero-permeability vapour barrier jacketing
- Sizes available for a wide range of steel and copper pipe diameters
Key Benefits at a Glance
✓ Minimises thermal bridging
✓ Reduces heat loss and energy costs
✓ Maintains vapour barrier continuity
✓ Controls condensation risk
✓ High load-bearing capacity
✓ Excellent fire performance
✓ CE Marked and standards compliant
✓ Suitable for HVAC, commercial, industrial and process pipework systems
Ideal Applications
Kooltherm® Insulated Pipe Support Inserts are suitable for:
- Commercial HVAC systems
- Chilled water pipework
- Low-temperature hot water systems
- Building services installations
- Industrial process piping
- External and internal pipe support systems
Choose Kingspan Kooltherm® Insulated Pipe Support Inserts for a proven solution that combines structural support, thermal efficiency, condensation control, and long-term system performance.