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Top Solutions for High Temperature Pipe Applications and Insulation
Discover effective solutions for high temperature pipe applications and insulation to enhance efficiency and safety. Read the article for valuable insights.
Keeping hot water hot and chilled water cold is important for saving energy, protecting equipment and making sure everything runs smoothly. Whether it’s in an office building, hospital, factory, or processing plant, the right insulation helps keep temperatures stable, stops heat from escaping and prevents condensation from forming.
At Total Insulation, we design and install insulation for a variety of diameters and custom setups, ensuring your system is always tailored to the space and the job. Our materials and methods make it easy to minimise heat loss, reduce energy costs, and keep your system running smoothly for years to come.
We’ll work with you from start to finish, choosing the ideal materials, making sure everything is safe for your workplace, and fitting the insulation so it performs at its best, even in high temperature environments.
Contact us today to chat about your project, request a quote and find the right options for your needs.
Where Chilled and Hot Heating Water Pipe Insulation Is Used
Chilled and hot water piping insulation is used across many industries to improve energy efficiency, protect systems and keep operations running smoothly. Here are some of the ways insulation can make a difference:
Insulating pipework
Insulated pipe work helps prevent heat loss in hot water systems and stops condensation from forming on chilled water pipes. This makes systems more reliable, keeps temperatures stable, and reduces the amount of energy needed to heat or cool water. It’s a popular choice for commercial buildings, factories and any site with extensive pipe networks.
Air conditioning systems
In air conditioning units, insulation prevents unwanted heat gain, which means the system doesn’t have to work as hard to cool air. This leads to lower energy use, better performance, and less wear on the equipment.
Hot water pipes
Wrapping hot water pipes in quality insulation helps keep water at the desired temperature for longer. This reduces the need for constant reheating, saving energy and costs. High temperature pipe ducting also makes workplaces safe by lowering the risk of burns from exposed pipe surfaces, which is important in industrial environments.
Chilled water systems
In chilled water reticulation systems, insulation stops hot air from reaching the cold pipe surface, which prevents condensation and moisture damage. This is ideal for food processing plants and other environments where controlling humidity is essential.
HVAC
Adding insulation to HVAC ducting and pipes improves energy efficiency and helps maintain a comfortable indoor climate. The use of lightweight, durable materials makes installation quick and easy, even in tight spaces, while still delivering long-term performance.
WHAT MATERIALS WE USE
At Total Insulation, we use cross-linked FlexiCell polyethylene for most chilled and hot water pipe insulation projects, as it delivers excellent thermal performance. This material helps keep both hot and cold water at the right temperature, cutting down on heat loss and controlling condensation. That means greater energy efficiency and lower running costs, as well as better protection for your system.
FlexiCell polyethylene is lightweight, flexible and suitable for many types of commercial and industrial settings. It’s resistant to wear, deformation and many common chemicals, making it a durable choice even in busy or high temperature environments. The closed-cell structure is ideal for preventing moisture build-up, while also providing sound and vibration dampening in some cases.
We can fit this insulation to a variety of pipe diameter sizes, and our team can create custom solutions to match your exact requirements. Whether you need straight pipe runs, bends, or complex shapes, we can supply and install the right product for the job.
In some settings, such as high-wear or outdoor areas, we can also apply a steel or aluminium outer wall to the insulation for extra protection. This helps shield it from physical damage, weather exposure and UV rays, extending its lifespan.
By choosing Total Insulation, you’re getting a safe, long-lasting, and easy-to-maintain solution that’s ideal for chilled and hot water systems of all sizes.
INSULATION FOR WATER PIPES
Proper insulation is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to improve the efficiency and reliability of your water heating and cooling systems. By wrapping hot water pipes, you help water stay at the right temperature for longer, reducing the need for constant reheating. This saves energy, lowers running costs and keeps hot water readily available whenever it’s needed.
For chilled water pipes, insulation plays an equally important role. It prevents warm air from reaching the cold pipe surface, which stops condensation from forming. This protects against moisture damage, corrosion and mould, helping your system last longer.
Insulated pipes are especially important in high temperature environments or locations with extreme climate changes. In cold weather, insulation can also help stop pipes from freezing, protecting your plumbing system from costly repairs.
Benefits
Cross-linked FlexiCell polyethylene offers many advantages for chilled and hot water pipe insulation. Here’s why it’s the ideal choice for so many uses.
Energy Conservation
Quality insulation stops unwanted heat gain or loss, helping to keep water at the correct temperature for longer. This reduces the strain on heating and cooling equipment, cutting down on energy use and making it easy to lower utility bills. Over time, the savings can be significant, especially in large commercial systems.
Heat Conservation
In hot water systems, high temperature pipe insulation helps water stay hotter for longer, reducing the need for reheating. This not only improves efficiency but also makes sure hot water is ready when you need it, whether in a busy industrial setting or a high-demand commercial space.
Personal Protection
Exposed hot or chilled steel pipes can pose a safety risk. Insulation creates a protective barrier, reducing the risk of burns from hot surfaces and protecting workers from extremely cold pipe contact. This is especially important in high temperature environments or areas with high foot traffic.
Built for Longevity
The materials we use are tough enough to withstand wear, impacts and a wide range of operating temperatures in both indoor and outdoor settings. Adding an optional steel outer wall can provide extra protection, further extending the lifespan of your system.
Condensation control
For chilled steel water pipes, insulation prevents warm air from meeting the cold pipe surface, which stops condensation from forming. This protects the product and surrounding structures from moisture-related damage such as rust, corrosion and mould.
Maintaining Stable Temperatures
Keeping hot and cold water at steady temperatures (Celsius) is important. High temperature ducting ensures stability, making it ideal for critical operations where precise climate or process control is required.
Quick to Install
Our insulation is designed for efficiency. It’s lightweight, flexible and easy to fit, even around bends and complex shapes. We offer custom options for any diameter, so installation is fast with minimal disruption to your business. Just message us today!
All About Us
Total Insulation was founded in 2002 by Tom Woollen. Tom had more than 20 years of experience in the insulation industry at the time, and has since grown the company to be a multi-national business.
From the start, Total Insulation endeavoured to provide efficient, high-quality workmanship to our clients. Our personable professionalism and exceptional customer service make us stand apart from the competition.
Along with chilled and hot water pipe insulation, we can also assist with jobs that involve refrigeration, sheet metal, and other insulation services.
Whether based in Brisbane, Perth, or Auckland, our teams are here to provide you with industry know-how and the technical expertise needed to get your project done right.
Jobs we have worked on include creating air conditioning ducts for the HVAC industry, working on power stations and oil refineries, designing and manufacturing pre-insulated piping, general jobbing for sheet metal manufacturers, plus much more.
We’re passionate about ensuring each and every project we take on is a success. Before the job commences, our team members will meet with you to discuss your needs and budget to ensure everyone is on the same page.
Contact Total Insulation today to get started on your insulation project. We’d be more than happy to provide you with a free, no-obligation quote for the job at hand and let you take it from there.
Other Services We Offer
Along with chilled and hot water pipe insulation, we also offer a range of other industrial and commercial services. With years of industry experience, our team can help with a variety of tasks and jobs, including:
Low Temperature Pipe & Equipment Insulation
Used for minimising thermal transfer during the transportation of chilled or refrigerated liquids.
High Temperature Pipe Ducting & Equipment Insulation
Used in high temperature applications to help enable equipment to handle heat that’s being applied.
Pre-Insulated Piping Systems
An efficient, versatile method that’s used in refrigeration, HVAC, and hot or cold water systems.
Polyurethane Spray Foam Insulation
Used for a diverse range of projects, including in industrial, commercial and residential applications. This can include warehouses, shipping containers, and underground car parks.
Spiral Duct Fabrication & Supply
Ideal for use in high-pressure projects such as ventilation, air conditioning ducting, dust and um extraction, and more.
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Uses include mechanical and weather protection cladding, drip trays and flashing, and multi-size ducting projects.
Thermal Insulation Covers
These can be custom-fit to suit your project and needs, with diverse combinations of high-temperature materials, facings and finishes available.
Work We’ve Completed
Over the years, we’ve delivered chilled and hot heating water pipe insulation solutions for a wide variety of industries, including hospitals, data centres, food processing facilities, manufacturing plants and large commercial buildings. Our projects have included everything from small diameter pipes in office HVAC systems to large-scale custom ducting for industrial cooling and high temperature environments.
You can explore our gallery of past work to see the range of applications we’ve handled, each one tailored to the site’s needs and installed with minimal disruption to operations.
Contact Total Insulation Today
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current system or start a new installation, we make it easy to get the right insulation solution for your needs. Simply send us a message or request a quote through our online form.
Our experienced team will guide you through the process, from choosing the most suitable materials to scheduling a quick, hassle-free installation. We’ll make sure your system is safe, energy-efficient and ideal for the conditions it operates in.
Contact us today to find out how we can help improve your system’s performance, reduce energy costs, and extend the life of your equipment.
Total Insulation Locations
Total Insulation has locations across both Australia and New Zealand. From our humble beginnings in Brisbane, we’ve expanded to offices in Perth and Auckland, providing our services throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Rim.
Get in touch with your closest Total Insulation team to learn more about how we can assist you with your insulation needs.
Brisbane office: (07) 3277 9785
Perth office: (08) 9356 2175
Auckland office: (09) 263 5657
