Uponor Ecoflex VIP with Vacuum Insulation Panel
Next generation of pre-insulated pipes
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 ground-breaking 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.
Sustainable and Weatherproof Outdoor Pipe Insulation
With Ecoflex VIP, it’s possible to have weatherproof energy distribution that’s more sustainable while simultaneously speeding up installation processes. The safe and durable system can be used in house-to-house connections or entire outdoor local distribution networks. The Ecoflex’s outer jacket profile can even withstand traffic loads of up to 60 tons.Product features and product design
Product design
- Jacket pipe: Extremely flexible and durable
- Soft insulation: Flexible and easy to install
- VIP insulation: Outstanding insulation performance
- Centring profile: Clear identification of flow & return pipe
- PE-Xa service pipe: The most robust pipe available
Not an evolution. But a pipe revolution.
Product features
- 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
Exceptional outdoor pipe insulation performance
Keep the heat where it belongs with Ecoflex’s insulated pipe wrapping
- 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
- Reduce heat losses
- Supreme flexibility
- Saving resources
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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.
"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.
Installation of Ecoflex VIP pipes
From design to installation
- Faster installation and less on-site disruption
- Savings of up to 60% in installation time compared to steel pipes, and up to 20% compared to hard PUR foam pre-insulated flexible pipes
- Easier handling, even in confined spaces
- Ecoflex VIP is compatible with all Ecoflex accessories and fittings
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Uponor Ecoflex VIP Thermo and VIP Aqua
Installation manual
FAQs - Your questions - and our answers
VIP stands for vacuum insulation panels, which use silica filled core wrapped in aluminum hybrid foil with evacuated air. Vacuum insulated panel consist of state of the art insulation material with extremely high performance and already proven and reliable usage in different industries like healthcare, automotive, construction, and household appliances.
Thanks to the unique hybrid construction of incorporating, the innovative VIP technology provides Ecoflex VIP pre-insulated pipes with extremely high insulation performance and excellent flexibility.
For more information look up the video.
Thanks to the unique hybrid construction of incorporating, the innovative VIP technology provides Ecoflex VIP pre-insulated pipes with extremely high insulation performance and excellent flexibility.
For more information look up the video.
Ecoflex VIP Thermo Twin
