Pre-insulated Solutions

As a global leader in pre-insulated piping systems for freeze protection, chilled water, and district heating, we deliver reliable, innovative solutions tailored to our customers’ needs.

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Reliable pre-insulated piping solutions

With millions of meters of pre-insulated pipe installed worldwide, our systems excel in freeze prevention (often paired with our THERMOCABLE® electric tracing system) and are widely used in chilled water systems in warmer climates, as well as hot water and low-pressure steam for process and district energy applications. Designed for both buried and above-ground installations, our versatile piping solutions are ideal for extreme climate conditions, ensuring durability and efficiency across various environments.

Our unique and proven polyurethane insulation process may be applied to virtually any type of core pipe and fittings up to 1200 mm (48 in) diameter and includes a variety of jacket materials with or without a channel for electric heat tracing.

Mining freeze prevention - pre-insulated pipes

COOL-FIT® PE Plus

Embrace the cold - extreme cooling confidence with pre-insulated plastic piping systems. COOL-FIT increases the efficiency of your cooling circuit and is a more sustainable alternative to metal piping systems.

Extreme Efficiency

The high-grade pre-insulation in COOL-FIT significantly enhances thermal energy efficiency by maintaining a consistently sealed cooling circuit and minimizing energy loss, outperforming traditional post-insulated metal piping systems.

Confident Insulation

Robust build pre-insulated pipes, fittings, valves, and flexible hoses vapor sealed with rigid, closed-cell insulation foam and sealing lip. The highly resistant HDPE outer jacket protects the insulation foam and provides an additional layer of insulation.

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To provide you with the best service, please give us some short information about your project, so we can assign the piping consultant that fits best with your needs. 

PUR-SplitTube™

PUR-SplitTube™ is pipe insulation that's quickly and easily installed in the field utilizing 6.1m (20-foot) long polyurethane shells with a hinged polyethylene jacket.

Speed of Installation

PUR-SplitTube™ is a simple clam shell system that installs far quicker than comparable systems as a result of the hinged jacket and peel-away closure design.

Fast Delivery to Site
PUR-SplitTube™ can be shipped to the site in a number of days (not weeks).

Do You Have Questions?

To provide you with the best service, please give us some short information about your project, so we can assign the piping consultant that fits best with your needs. 

Success Stories

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Charlton, MA, USA

Leak-free solution for elite craft brewery

Learn more about why Tree House Brewery continuously chooses COOL-FIT products from GF Piping Systems for its principal brewery facility in Charlton, MA.

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Stanford University, CA, USA

Steam-to-Hot-Water Conversion - District Energy

Learn how premier research university, Stanford, is continually developing innovative solutions to global environmental challenges—beginning with sustainable practices implemented right on its own campus..

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Northern Manitoba, Canada

Clean drinking water reaches remote northern Manitoba

Tataskweyak Cree Nation installed over 25,000 feet of insulated pipe to supply clean water to 4,000+ residents. Despite -45°C winters, the community overcame major infrastructure and logistical challenges to ensure long-term, reliable water access.

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Northern Mexico

Quick installation for a data center

Learn how design-build company, HICSA, used COOL-FIT® PE Plus to combine two large water cooling plants for a data center project in Northern Mexico.

FAQs

What is pre-insulated or factory insulated pipe and how does it differ from conventional pipe insulation?

GF Urecon pipe is pre-insulated in our factory … i.e. polyurethane foam is extruded around the pipe with or without integral heat trace channel(s); followed by factory application of an appropriate outer jacket to best suit the application.  The foam reaction mixture adheres directly entire to the core pipe and outer jacket surfaces resulting a ‘bonded’ composite.  With our system, the pipe arrives on the job site ready to install. 

Conventional pipe insulation is applied ‘on-site’ once the pipe has been installed – frequently using materials which can be inferior to factory applied polyurethane foam.  Plus, field labour can be expensive and unpredictable.

Advantages with the GF Urecon U.I.P.® polyurethane insulation include: void free insulation; superior thermal performance; high compressive properties; moisture resistance; ability to heat trace through channels; flexibility.

What does “European Standard” mean?

There are seven standards based on decades of best practices:

EN 253                       Pre-insulated pipe

EN 448                       Pre-insulated fitting assemblies

EN 488                       Pre-insulated valve assemblies

EN 489                       Joint assemblies

EN 13941                   Design and installation

EN 15698                   Twin Pipes

EN 14419                   Surveillance (Leak Detection)

Will pre-insulated pipe alone keep my pipes from freezing?

Not necessarily.  Even fluid in a pre-insulated pipe can and will freeze in a prolonged NO FLOW situation.  Factory applied polyurethane foam will slow down heat loss considerably, but if flow does not resume, the fluid will eventually freeze.  The most common way to prevent freezing altogether is to add electric heat tracing.  Using a thermostatic controller, the tracing complements the insulation by coming on only when heat is required.

How do I decide if my pre-insulated pipe system requires heat tracing?

GF Urecon uses computer assisted engineering software to calculate heat loss and accurate time-to-freeze predictions based on the specific variables of the job.  This report provides enough information to make an informed decision on whether or heat tracing is required.  Contact us for a detailed calculation.

Why choose Kingspan LOGSTOR EN hot water piping over conventional North American products?

Predictable quality due to attention to every detail required by the EN standards with Kingspan LOGSTOR hot water district heating pipe. In North America, there are separate standards for the steel pipe, polyurethane foam and HDPE casing. Although tests are often carried out on these individual components, there are no requirements for compliance of the entire system.

Experience with hot water district energy systems is far greater in Europe – especially Denmark.

Kingspan LOGSTOR piping comes with a 5 year warranty (traditional North American warranties are generally 1 year).

Local technical support – from design to installation.

Professional local technical support – from design to installation.

Peace of mind.

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