The newly-developed insulation coating system from Hempel can provide energy savings and manage corrosion under insulation to achieve optimal operational performance.
The global coatings manufacturer Hempel A/S has recently introduced the insulation coatings system Hempatherm IC to control maintenance costs and manage corrosion under insulation (CUI).
The new coating, seamless and with excellent film-building capabilities, offers superior protection against corrosion – significantly reducing the risk of water ingress and retention. Hempatherm IC consists of Hempatherm IC 170 and Hempatherm IC 175 and is designed to replace several conventional insulation coatings in the critical CUI temperature range. Furthermore, it provides both thermal insulation and CUI mitigation, thus maximising the service life of industrial equipment and assets.
“Process industry operators are constantly looking for solutions that reduce the risk of CUI, while managing their personnel safety and energy consumption in a responsible way. They want robust solutions to minimise disruption and deliver long-term value. The Hempatherm IC system offers just that. It is designed with our customers’ need for energy conservation in mind, without the risk of associated CUI. Coatings provide a simple and elegant alternative to meet this requirement, while promoting cost competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability over its service life for all stakeholders across the value chain,” has stated Zechariah Lim, Product Manager CUI/High Heat & Insulation at Hempel.
Hempel can provide superior insulation solutions for process control and energy saving thank to this new solution – thus enabling industries to achieve optimal operational performance, including:
- Film with the highest thickness per layer compared to other insulating coatings;
- Prevents water entry and retention on insulated equipment, thus eliminating the risk of CUI;
- Airgel filler provides low thermal conductivity, capable of replacing many types of conventional mechanical insulation in the critical CUI temperature range of -25°C up to 177°C;
- Resistant to temperatures and cyclical fluctuations;
- Non-flammable formulation allows safe application to hot surfaces for quick maintenance and ensuring assets are kept in service with minimal disruption to operations;
- Easy installation without the need to handle the metal coating and applicable even on complex geometries;
- Prevents solar heat accumulation with minimal thickness.
“Hempel is excited to be part of the market shift from mechanical insulation to an advanced insulation coatings system. Insulation coatings have over 25 years of proven performance, but up until now, limitations on coating film thickness have limited thermal insulation coatings as a comparative alternative. Our Hempatherm system provides one of the market’s highest film builds per coat, with a material engineered to maintain thermal performance over the service life, often in the range of 15-25 years,” has added David Hunter, Segment Development Manager, CUI/High Heat & Insulation at Hempel.