Intelligent Insulation Solutions
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Service areas: hot, cold and acoustic
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Application types across piping, vessels, equipment and ducts
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Insulation materials, from rock wool to aerogel

Intelligent insulation, built around your plant

Intel Insulation provides thermal and acoustic insulation for industrial plants and building services. Our work covers hot, cold and acoustic systems, from steam lines and process vessels to chilled water piping and HVAC ducts.

  • Hot, cold and acoustic insulation from one team
  • Piping, vessels, tanks, equipment and ducts
  • Material and thickness chosen to the project specification

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Intelligent Insulation SolutionsThermal and acoustic insulation for industry

What good insulation delivers

The right system, correctly installed, pays back in energy, safety and reliability.

Energy savings

Less heat gained or lost means lower energy use on every line and vessel.

Safe surfaces

Hot surfaces stay at a safe temperature for people working nearby.

Condensation and ice control

Cold insulation with a vapour barrier keeps chilled surfaces dry.

Stable process temperature

Fluids stay at the temperature the process needs, from steam to cryogenic services.

Protected equipment

Cladding and barriers shield insulation and pipework from weather and damage.

Lower noise

Acoustic insulation reduces noise from pipes, machinery, ducts and pump areas.

Our insulation services

Three service areas covering process plants, utilities and building services.

Insulated steam and process piping with aluminium cladding

Hot insulation

Keeps heat in, cuts energy loss and keeps surface temperatures safe on hot lines and equipment.

  • Process piping
  • Steam lines
  • Hot oil lines
  • Vessels and tanks
  • Boilers and heat exchangers
  • High-temperature equipment
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Insulated chilled water and refrigeration piping

Cold insulation

Keeps cold in and stops condensation and ice from forming on chilled and cryogenic systems.

  • Chilled water piping
  • Refrigeration systems
  • Cold process lines
  • Cryogenic services
  • Storage tanks and equipment
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Compressor and pump area with acoustic insulation and enclosures

Acoustic insulation

Brings noise down at the source on piping, machinery, ducts and plant areas.

  • Noise control for process piping
  • Equipment and machinery
  • Acoustic enclosures
  • HVAC ducts
  • Compressor and pump areas
  • Industrial noise barriers
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Inside an insulation system

Every job is a stack of layers, each with one purpose. Choose a service to see how the layers change from the pipe outward.

    Hot insulation on a steam or hot oil line Section A to A, not to scale

    Typical materials

    We select the material for the operating temperature, the environment and the specification of each job.

    Insulation materials including rock wool, glass wool, calcium silicate and ceramic fibre

    Rock wool

    HotAcoustic

    Non-combustible fibre insulation for high-temperature lines and noise control.

    Glass wool

    HotColdAcoustic

    Lightweight fibre insulation for piping, ducts and acoustic lagging.

    Calcium silicate

    Hot

    Rigid, strong insulation for high-temperature piping and equipment.

    Ceramic fibre

    Hot

    Handles very high temperatures where other materials reach their limit.

    PIR / PUR

    Cold

    Rigid foam with low thermal conductivity for cold lines and tanks.

    Cellular glass

    HotCold

    Closed-cell glass insulation that resists moisture and carries load.

    Elastomeric foam

    Cold

    Flexible closed-cell foam for chilled water and refrigeration pipework.

    Phenolic foam

    Cold

    Rigid foam with very low thermal conductivity for chilled lines.

    Perlite

    HotCold

    Lightweight mineral insulation used from cryogenic tanks to hot equipment.

    Aerogel

    HotCold

    Thin, high-performance blankets for tight spaces.

    Tags show typical use only. Final selection depends on the project specification.

    How a job runs

    From first visit to handover, in four steps.

    1. Survey and requirements

      We look at the lines, equipment and operating conditions, and confirm what the job needs to achieve.

    2. Material and thickness

      We choose the insulation system and thickness to meet the temperature, condensation or noise target.

    3. Installation

      Insulation, vapour barrier where needed, and cladding are fitted to the specification.

    4. Inspection and handover

      We check the finished work against the specification before handover.

    Where our insulation is used

    Plants and facilities where temperature and noise have to be controlled.

    Process plant with insulated tanks, vessels and pipe racks

    Process plants

    Process piping, vessels and tanks in hot and cold service.

    HVAC mechanical room with insulated pipes and ducts

    HVAC and building services

    Chilled water piping and ducts, with thermal and acoustic insulation.

    Boilers and steam systems

    Boilers, heat exchangers, steam lines and hot oil lines.

    Refrigeration and cold lines

    Refrigeration systems, chilled water piping and cold process lines.

    Cryogenic services

    Insulation for cryogenic lines, storage tanks and equipment.

    Compressor and pump areas

    Acoustic enclosures and noise control for machinery.

    Industries we serve

    Insulation work across process, power and building services.

    Process plants

    Process piping, vessels and tanks in hot and cold service.

    Power plants

    Insulation for electrostatic precipitators (ESP) and plant equipment.

    Cement plants

    RABH and preheater insulation for cement plant systems.

    Fertilizer plants

    Insulation for fertilizer plants, including ammonia tank insulation.

    HVAC and building services

    Chilled water piping and ducts, with thermal and acoustic insulation.

    Common questions

    Not here? Send us your question through the quote form.

    Why insulate hot lines and equipment?

    Insulation reduces heat loss, which saves energy, helps keep the process at temperature and lowers the surface temperature people can touch.

    Why does cold insulation need a vapour barrier?

    Warm, humid air moves toward cold surfaces. A vapour barrier stops moisture reaching the insulation and pipe, so the insulation stays dry, keeps its performance and the pipe is protected from corrosion.

    How is the insulation material chosen?

    By operating temperature, the environment (indoor, outdoor, wet or washdown), mechanical loads, fire requirements and the project specification. The materials section shows typical use.

    What is acoustic insulation made of?

    Usually a sound-absorbing layer such as rock wool or glass wool, often with a dense barrier layer, finished with a metal cladding on the outside.

    What do you need to give a quote?

    The service (hot, cold or acoustic), what needs insulating, sizes or lengths, operating temperature, whether the location is indoor or outdoor, and photos or drawings if you have them.

    Need a line, vessel or duct insulated?

    Send us the details and we will come back with a quote.

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