The use of factory manufactured Stone Wool insulated load bearing thermal pipe support inserts will greatly reduce the risk of condensation on cold/chilled water pipe applications, providing continuous insulation and vapour resistance as well as enhancing the thermal insulation performance of the system. The thermal pipe support inserts should also be used on hot and heating pipe work for continuous thermal insulation and reduction in heat loss.

The Rocktherm™ thermal pipe support inserts are manufactured from high density Stone Wool to suit a full range of diameters and thicknesses covering copper, steel and plastic pipes.

BS5970 2012 thermal insulation code of practice recommends the use of insulated pipe support inserts and that the pipe support bracket be fixed over load bearing insulation of the same material (or compatible with) the insulation on the pipe.

The Rocktherm™ thermal pipe support inserts are supplied with a factory applied aluminium foil vapour barrier and are cut to the required length. A half metal sleeve (or full if required) can be applied, often required from 48mm O/D and above.

Manufacturing Process

The Rocktherm™ thermal pipe support inserts are manufactured from Paroc Pro Slab with a density of 200kg/m3 as standard, an aluminium foil vapour barrier is then adhered to the outer surface with an aqueous inorganic, non-combustible adhesive.

Dimensional Stability

Although the material has a maximum service temperature of 660°C and maintains dimensional stability in slab form, the maximum service temperature for dimensional Stability as a pipe insert is 250 °C
Stone wool can withstand high temperatures with a softening point of over 1000°C. Once temperatures exceed 200 °C the binders will start to evaporate, and the compressive strength will weaken but the insulating properties will remain.