Nature has always offered many challenges to the world of
engineering and extreme heat is no exception.
Often pipelines will be required to transport hot liquids with
temperatures that exceed the limitation of the supporting materials and so
there is a very clear need for a solution to prevent failure of the components.
Below are just some of the solutions offered by TICO that
will help in environments where elevated temperatures can become a costly problem?
TICO FR/PA (Fire Retardant)
TICO FR/PA is a blend of polymers and specialised compounding ingredients developed to withstand harsh outdoor environments. In
the event that this material does come in contact with fire, it has a very low
surface spread of flame so will not actively encourage the fire to spread and
also produces very little smoke resulting in very low toxicity levels.
It also self-extinguishes when the source of flame is
removed, it also has good resistance to a wide range of fluids as well as Ozone
and UV.
-50°C to 120°C continuous (150°C Intermittently)
This material can be supplied in the following formats:
FR/PA - Isolation pads that can be placed underneath
machines, pipes, or any structure and equipment that can reach temperatures of 120°C
FR/PT/PA – The standard TICO FR/PA isolation pad with the
addition of a layer of PTFE for applications were movement is required.
TICO U-bolts use the TICO FR/PA or FR/PT/PA material as
the pipe support pad for the range of TICO Pipe grips.
FR/PA information & datasheet: http://fr-pa-anti-vibration-pad
TICO HT/PA (High
Temperature)
TICO HT/PA material has a higher maximum recommended working
temperature than the FR/PA material and is more suited to use within
pipeline applications.
TICO HT can be supplied in both pad and clip strip format
and is formulated to operate within a temperature range of -40°C to +150°C,
both options can be supplied with a PTFE layer to allow movement.
Tico HT/PA Pads
can be placed underneath machines, pipes, or in applications where it would be
exposed to temperatures of up to 150°C
HT/CL Clip strip
can be used as an isolating/insulating material between the pipe and its
supporting clamps.
HT/CL information & datasheet: http://ht-cl-anti-vibration-pipe-strip
TICO VHT (Very High
Temperature)
TICO VHT Material is designed to withstand very high temperatures
whilst still being easy to handle and install.
Recognisable by its bright yellow colouring, the material can also be
made available in other colours if it is a requirement for easy identification
and on-going maintenance.
This material has a very wide range of uses however common
applications include Pipe Grip encasing, Isolation Pads, pipe clamp insulation
but can also be utilised for bespoke applications.
VHT/PA Pads that
can be placed underneath machines, pipes, or in applications where it would be
exposed to temperatures of up to 300°C.
Pipe Supports: http://pipe-support-vht
Clip Strips: http://vht-cl-anti-vibration-pipe-strip
All of these materials are designed to be easy to install
and maintenance free.
