Solar thermal energy

Solar thermal hot water is becoming more and more important, especially in the era of renewables and environmental protection. In order for the entire system of a solar thermal plant to work efficiently, the insulation of pipes is also an important decisive factor. The less heat is lost on the way from the collector on the roof to the buffer tank in the basement, the greater the savings in fuel for heating and thus in CO2. Insufficiently insulated pipes release part of the valuable thermal energy back into the environment unused, which reduces the efficiency of the entire system.
In outdoor areas, particularly high demands are placed on the insulation system: There, UV radiation, ozone influence and animals that like to steal insulation materials for nesting purposes, add up to the heat stress. Regardless of their cause - whether thermal or mechanical - thermal bridges occur at any damaged point in the insulation layer, again leading to costly energy loss. Respective pipelines should therefore only be protected with solar-grade insulation materials.
Kaiflex Solar EPDM is suitable for this purpose: The elastomeric insulation material is characterised by a high-temperature resistance of +150 °C. This is particularly important for insulating pipework in a solar energy system. If the temperature of the media pipes rises above 100 °C, many other insulations melt or harden and lose their functionality. Kaiflex Solar EPDM withstands such temperatures and retains its flexible properties. The insulation material has excellent UV resistance and ensures reliable performance throughout the system's service life. Robust coatings such as Kaiflex Protect protect the insulation materials and guarantee consistent effectiveness for many years.




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In various demanding industries such as rail transport, automotive and apparatus and plant engineering, Kaimann insulation materials are important components for a high-quality end product. In various demanding industries such as rail transport, automotive and apparatus and plant engineering, Kaimann insulation materials are important components for a high-quality end product. In various demanding industries such as rail transport, automotive and apparatus and plant engineering, Kaimann insulation materials are important components for a high-quality end product. In various demanding industries such as rail transport, automotive and apparatus and plant engineering, Kaimann insulation materials are important components for a high-quality end product.