Hempel Launches Hempatherm IC: Revolutionary Thermal Insulation Coatings System

Hempel Launches Hempatherm IC: Revolutionary Thermal Insulation Coatings System

(IN BRIEF) Hempel A/S, a leading coatings manufacturer, has unveiled Hempatherm IC, its pioneering thermal insulation coatings system designed to address the escalating need to manage Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and control maintenance costs. Comprising Hempatherm IC 170 and Hempatherm IC 175, this seamless coatings system boasts one of the market’s highest film build capabilities, offering exceptional protection against CUI by minimizing the risk of water ingress and retention. Engineered to replace conventional insulation systems in the critical CUI temperature range, Hempatherm IC not only provides thermal insulation but also mitigates CUI, thereby extending the service life of industrial equipment and assets. Zechariah Lim, Product Manager CUI/High Heat & Insulation at Hempel, emphasizes that the Hempatherm IC system is meticulously crafted to meet the evolving needs of process industry operators, promoting energy conservation, cost competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability throughout its service life. With its innovative features and advanced capabilities, Hempatherm IC represents a significant advancement in insulation solutions, empowering industries to achieve optimal operational performance.

(PRESS RELEASE) LYNGBY,  19-Mar-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — As the need to control maintenance costs and manage Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) increases, leading coatings manufacturer, Hempel A/S, introduces the Hempatherm IC. The seamless coatings system, with one of the market’s highest film build capabilities, offers superior protection and mitigation of CUI by significantly reducing the risk of water ingress and retention.

Made up of Hempatherm IC 170 and Hempatherm IC 175, the system is designed to replace many conventional insulation systems in the critical CUI temperature range. It provides both thermal insulation and mitigation of CUI, thereby maximising the service life of industrial equipment and assets.

“Process industry operators are constantly looking for solutions that reduce the risk of CUI, while managing their personnel safety and energy consumption in a responsible way. They want robust solutions to minimise disruption and deliver long-term value,” says Zechariah Lim, Product Manager CUI/High Heat & Insulation at Hempel. Zechariah continues: “The Hempatherm IC system offers just that. It is designed with our customers’ need for energy conservation in mind, without the risk of associated CUI. Coatings provide a simple and elegant alternative to meet this requirement, while promoting cost competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability over its service life for all stakeholders across the value chain.”

David Hunter, Segment Development Manager, CUI/High Heat & Insulation at Hempel adds: “Hempel is excited to be part of the market shift from mechanical insulation to an advanced insulation coatings system. Insulation coatings have over 25 years of proven performance, but up until now, limitations on coating film thickness have limited thermal insulation coatings as a comparative alternative. Our Hempatherm system provides one of the market’s highest film builds per coat, with a material engineered to maintain thermal performance over the service life, often in the range of 15-25 years.”

With the Hempatherm system, Hempel provides next level insulation solutions for process control and energy conservation, thereby empowering industries to achieve optimal operational performance.

The Hempatherm IC system at a glance:

• One of the highest film builds per coat of any insulation coating.
• Prevents water ingress and retention on insulated equipment, thereby eliminating the risk of CUI.
• Aerogel filler provides low thermal conductivity, capable of replacing many types of conventional mechanical insulation within the critical CUI temperature range, from – 25°C up to 177°C (350°F)
• Resistant to cyclic temperatures and fluctuations.
• Non-flammable formulation allows for safe application on hot surfaces for quick maintenance to ensure assets are kept in service with minimal disruption to operations.
• Inspections can be done visually as there is no hidden risk behind jacketing. Ease of installation with no requirement for handling metal jacketing. Can be applied over complex geometries.
• Prevents solar heat gain with minimum of thickness.

About Hempel

As a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions, Hempel is a global company with strong values, working with customers in the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Hempel factories, R&D centres and stock points are established in every region.

Across the globe, Hempel’s paints and coatings can be found in almost every country of the world. They protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers’ businesses. They help minimise maintenance costs, improve aesthetics and increase energy efficiency.

At Hempel, our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We firmly believe that we will succeed as a business only if we place sustainability at our heart. Not only is it the right thing to do, it will strengthen our competitive position, make ourselves more resilient and reduce our risk.

Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915. It is proudly owned by the Hempel Foundation, which ensures a solid economic base for the Hempel Group and supports cultural, social, humanitarian and scientific purposes around the world.

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Joanna Ashmead
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Email: communications@hempel.com
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SOURCE: Hempel A/S