Q: What does VIP stand for?

VIP stands for vacuum insulation panels , which use silica filled core wrapped in aluminum hybrid foil with evacuated air. Vacuum insulated panel consist of state of the art insulation material with extremely high performance and already proven and reliable usage in different industries like healthcare, automotive, construction, and household appliances. Thanks to the unique hybrid construction of incorporating, the innovative VIP technology provides Ecoflex VIP pre-insulated pipes with extremely high insulation performance and excellent flexibility. For more information look up the video.

Q: Which standards does Ecoflex VIP comply with?

Ecoflex VIP pre-insulated pipes are produced according to "EN 15632, Part 1 and 3 – District heating - Factory made flexible pipe systems" and "EN17414 - Part 1 and 3 - District cooling pipes - Factory made flexible pipe systems" - the same standard as other pre-insulated pipes using soft foam insulation, e.g. Ecoflex Thermo and Ecoflex Varia. Ecoflex VIP Thermo Single Ecoflex VIP Thermo Twin

Q: Is Uponor Ecoflex VIP compatible with other Uponor Ecoflex products and other systems (e.g. steel)?

Yes, Ecoflex VIP pipes are fully compatible with other Ecoflex products and accessories. Connection to pipe systems using other plastics materials or steel is possible with accessories in the same way as with other Ecoflex pipes. For more details, see Ecoflex technical information document .

Q: Are there any special tools needed for the installation of Ecoflex VIP (Vacuum Insulated Panel)?

The complete Uponor Ecoflex system is designed for easiest possible installation, so only standard tools used in pipe, Wipex fitting and accessories installation are needed. Only exception is the Uponor Quick & Easy fitting system, where special tooling is needed. Look up video with Quick & Easy fitting installation.

Q: Are there any specific installation requirements for Ecoflex VIP?

No, installation of Ecoflex VIP follows the same way as other Uponor Ecoflex products. Look up Ecoflex pipe installation manual .

Q: Does the hybrid construction influence the bending radius and flexibility of the Ecoflex VIP?

The combination of multilayer hybrid insulation and small diameter of the pipe provides very high flexibility, which is even better than with traditional Ecoflex products, and bending radius is up to 50% smaller than with hard foam insulated pipes. The flexible design and small diameter help to reduce the installation time of the pipes by up to 20% compared to hard foam insulated flexible pipes, and by more than double compared to steel pipes.

Question 1

What does VIP stand for?

Accepted Answer

VIP stands for vacuum insulation panels, which use silica filled core wrapped in aluminum hybrid foil with evacuated air. Vacuum insulated panel consist of state of the art insulation material with extremely high performance and already proven and reliable usage in different industries like healthcare, automotive, construction, and household appliances.

Thanks to the unique hybrid construction of incorporating, the innovative VIP technology provides Ecoflex VIP pre-insulated pipes with extremely high insulation performance and excellent flexibility.
For more information look up the video.

Question 2

What is the insulation performance of Ecoflex VIP?

Accepted Answer

Ecoflex VIP offers a revolutionary low lambda value of insulation material <0,004 W/mK. Insulation performance is 5 times higher than PUR and 10 times higher than PEX.
Left side graph: Without VIP: Simulation of Ecoflex VIP Thermo 63 mm in jacket 140 mm in case VIP is not used
Right side graph: With VIP: Ecoflex VIP Thermo 63 mm in jacket 140 mm. The heat is "blocked" by VIP insulation inside the pipe.

To have the same insulation performance (same heat loss) as VIP in jacket 140 mm we would need 310 mm jacket with out standard soft foam insulation material.

Find more technical details in the product information.

Ecoflex VIP insulation performance

Question 3

Which standards does Ecoflex VIP comply with?

Accepted Answer

Ecoflex VIP pre-insulated pipes are produced according to "EN 15632, Part 1 and 3 – District heating - Factory made flexible pipe systems" and "EN17414 - Part 1 and 3 - District cooling pipes - Factory made flexible pipe systems" - the same standard as other pre-insulated pipes using soft foam insulation, e.g. Ecoflex Thermo and Ecoflex Varia.

Ecoflex VIP Thermo Single

Ecoflex VIP Thermo Twin

Question 4

Is Uponor Ecoflex VIP compatible with other Uponor Ecoflex products and other systems (e.g. steel)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Ecoflex VIP pipes are fully compatible with other Ecoflex products and accessories.

Connection to pipe systems using other plastics materials or steel is possible with accessories in the same way as with other Ecoflex pipes.
For more details, see Ecoflex technical information document. ecoflex q&e jointing technology

Question 5

Are there any special tools needed for the installation of Ecoflex VIP (Vacuum Insulated Panel)?

Accepted Answer

The complete Uponor Ecoflex system is designed for easiest possible installation, so only standard tools used in pipe, Wipex fitting and accessories installation are needed. Only exception is the Uponor Quick & Easy fitting system, where special tooling is needed.

Look up video with Quick & Easy fitting installation. Ecoflex flexible pre insulated pipes

Question 6

Are there any specific installation requirements for Ecoflex VIP?

Accepted Answer

No, installation of Ecoflex VIP follows the same way as other Uponor Ecoflex products.
Look up Ecoflex pipe installation manual.

Question 7

Does the hybrid construction influence the bending radius and flexibility of the Ecoflex VIP?

Accepted Answer

The combination of multilayer hybrid insulation and small diameter of the pipe provides very high flexibility, which is even better than with traditional Ecoflex products, and bending radius is up to 50% smaller than with hard foam insulated pipes.

The flexible design and small diameter help to reduce the installation time of the pipes by up to 20% compared to hard foam insulated flexible pipes, and by more than double compared to steel pipes.

Uponor Ecoflex VIP Thermo

Uponor Ecoflex VIP is the next generation of pre-insulated pipes for local and district heating networks.

Ecoflex VIP - Product design

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Exceptional insulation performance

Keep the heat where it belongs

Small diameter

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Lower life-cycle emissions

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