Smart district heating and cooling networks

 Heating water

• District heating
• Biomass
• Power plants
• Remote boilers
• Heat pumps

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.

• For energy efficient heating networks and house connections
• Easily connected with reliable Wipex compression fittings or with well-known Quick & Easy fitting technology
• The two-coloured centre profile in Uponor Ecoflex Thermo Twin prevents the mix up of flow and return lines when pipes are connected
• Single and twin pipe configurations with diameters up to 125 mm

• Just one installation step for a flow and return pipeline plus cable conduits
• Coloured centre profile to avoid confusion of flow and return line
• Suitable for heat pump applications, as it includes all connections within one pipe
• Smaller trenches required

• The all-in-one solution for connecting single buildings
• Efficient and convenient installation
• Flow and return pipes for heating and two service pipes for domestic hot water, including circulation (thermocouple)

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

• Lowest lambda value of 0,004 W/Mk
• Up to 30 % smaller diameter compared to conventional soft foam insulated pipes
• Up to 60 % reduction in heat loss through VIP technology

• Faster installation and less on-site disruption compared to steel pipes and hard PUR foam pre-insulated flexible pipes
• Easier handling
• Lower installation costs

• Fewer oil-based materials used during production
• ~ 20% lower CO2 emissions over the life cycle of the installation
• Positive contribution to meeting global sustainability standards

• Wipex fittings to connect PE and PE-Xa pipes for hot and cold water service 
• Made of high quality DR brass
• Available in PN 6 and PN 10
• Easy to install without hemp and special tools
• The sealing performance is unaffected by temperature fluctuations
• Fittings for Uponor S-Press and RS connections

• Innovative and permanently tight connection technology
• Very high pull-out resistance
• The pipe material acts as the sealing material, therefore O-rings not required

Uponor Ecoflex Thermo PRO installation with Q&E fittings

Have a look at our video on the left where we show how the insulation is peeled off and the process for making a secure connection with Q&E connections.