Case Study: Helping to Prevent Burst Pipes and Improve Energy Efficiency

Pipe and valve insulation jackets are designed to insulate, improve energy efficiency, and prevent bursting or freezing. They are also commonly used to provide protection from adverse weather conditions and protect personnel from burns by reducing the temperature of the exposed pipework surfaces. All our insulation jackets are bespoke and manufactured to your requirements.

The Project
Engineers on-site at a water treatment works had a section of lowered pipework which was susceptible to cold conditions. There was a risk of the pipes freezing, which could cause reduced flow or bursting. This would lead to flooding of the area and require replacement of damaged pipework. The site contacted PAR to manufacture insulation jackets as a precautionary measure.

The Solution
A PAR Group representative attended site to measure up the pipework including all bends and valves. The jackets needed to provide a tight fit so as to properly insulate the pipework, so accurate measurements were necessary. Covers were then hand cut and stitched from a grey silicone coated glass cloth, encapsulating a ductwrap glass wool blanket filler as standard. Each jacket incorporated velcro tabs so they could be wrapped and fixed around the pipework. The valve jackets also included drawstring cord so the openings could be pulled tight around the valve.

The Benefits
The pipe and valve insulation jackets significantly reduced the risk of freezing and damage to the pipes.

Key Features
• Manufactured wholly in-house.
• Bespoke manufactured to measurements taken.
• Successfully insulated pipework and valves to reduce risk.

You can find out more about this product (including other examples of our work) on our Insulation Jackets page.