Uponor Ecoflex VIP with Vacuum Insulation Panel

Uponor Ecoflex VIP is the next generation of pre-insulated pipes for outdoor pipe insulation

The new standard for local and district heating networks with outdoor pipe insulation: Ecoflex VIP combines the best heat loss performance for flexible foam insulation pipes on the market with outstanding flexibility. By adapting the groundbreaking Vacuum Insulated Panel (VIP) technology, heat losses can be reduced by up to 60%. The flexible design and small diameter help to reduce the installation time of the pipes by up to 20% compared to hard foam insulated flexible pipes, and by more than double compared to steel pipes.

1. Jacket pipe:  Extremely flexible and durable
2. Soft insulation: Flexible and easy to install
3. VIP insulation: Outstanding insulation performance
4. Centring profile: Clear identification of flow & return pipe
5. PE-Xa service pipe: The most robust pipe available

• System for hot water, warm tap water or cooling water
• Single or Twin pipes
• Operating pressure: 6 or 10 bar
• Max. operation temperature: 95°C

The Grand Tower Frankfurt has been insulated with VIPs, saving up to 123 m2 living area in total at 47 floors. This corresponds to one spacious additional apartment. In addition, a solution has been  provided for insulating the facade's many organically shaped units, called "tubes", which required the use of curved VIPs.  

"This case study is another great example of the different benefits VIPs bring for the building industry. It is a fact that VIPs are an innovative solution which can contribute to considerable space savings in highly populated cities." states Roland Caps, va-Q-tec's Founder and Board member of VIPA International.