MID-TEMP HI-GARD

Product catalog summary

Overview: The Mid-Temp Hi-Gard® piping system by PERMA-PIPE®/RICWIL® is designed for aboveground fluid distribution at temperatures of 250°F and higher. It offers superior Btu savings and is maintenance-free, addressing corrosion under insulation issues.

Key Features:

Insulation: Utilizes 90% closed-cell polyurethane foam bonded to high-temperature insulation, preventing moisture ingress.
Efficiency: Prefabricated and preinsulated for maximum Btu efficiency, reducing construction time and labor costs.
Heat Tracing: Optional electric heat tracing system for temperature control, further enhancing energy savings.
Jacket Material: Available in aluminum, fiberglass, HDPE, stainless, or galvanized steel, supporting the system directly from the jacket to prevent corrosion.

Specifications:

Protective Jacket: Various materials and thicknesses available, including filament wound polyester fiberglass and high-density polyethylene.
Insulation: Inner layer options include FOAMGLAS®, perlite, or calcium silicate, with an outer layer of closed-cell polyurethane.
Service Pipe: Customizable based on service requirements.
Fittings: Prefabricated and preinsulated elbows, loops, and tees matching the specifications of straight runs.
Tracing: Electric heat tracing options include Skin Effect Current Tracing, Stereo Heat®, and Heat Tape.
System Support: Prefabricated anchors and external supports provided by the installer.

Installation: Requires adherence to manufacturer’s recommendations with a factory-trained field service instructor present during critical stages.

Additional Information: For applications below 250°F, the Lo-Temp Hi-Gard® system is recommended. The document notes that information is subject to change and is provided without warranty of accuracy or completeness.

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PERMA-PIPE®/RICWIL®'s Mid-Temp Hi-Gard® piping system provides system owners with superior Btu savings in addition to an efficient high quality laborsaving method for the distribution of fluids aboveground at temperatures of 250°F and higher. The maintenance free design solves the problem of corrosion under insulation. PERMA-PIPE's 90% closed cell polyurethane foam bonds to the high temperature insulation, thus eliminating the path by which moisture can travel. Prefabricated and preinsulated, this piping system provides maximum Btu efficiency. The combination of high temperature insulation and...

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