T-Tubes helps in curtailing energy costs

Installing T-Tubes in biological, biotech, pharmaceutical, API or vaccine plants will allow companies to curtail energy costs while maintaining constant process conditions. T-Tubes® non-shedding construction, will allow any company to carry out insulation modifications and work without shutting down  production and negating the need to revalidate, thus saving  substantial amounts of time and money.

Since  time factor is crucial in any project, the speed with which the T-Tubes system can be installed has a beneficial effect on the critical path for many projects worldwide. T-Tubes is also a very durable system that also offers a  rapid, easy repair facility that dramatically reduces production downtime and enables  maximise plant capacity.

T-Tubes is an FM 4910/4924 approved state of the art insulation system designed for 21st century clean rooms; the only insulation system specifically developed for stainless steel process lines in clean and sterile environments. It comprises clamshell design straight components for a wide range of pipe sizes and custom moulded components to insulate elbows and tees. Marketed by Zotefoams, the foam technologists, T-Tubes is proven to deliver savings in both installation time and long-term ownership costs.

Each component in the T-Tubes system is thermoformed from closed cell, cross-linked ZOTEK F PVDF (Polyvinyldenefluoride) foam. The closed cell nature of the foam inhibits moisture and vapour ingress while thermoforming provides a durable, cleanable, puncture resistant skin. For these reasons, T-Tubes® do not require the expensive to install, stainless steel or PVC jacketing that many of the competing open-cell or fibrous insulating materials need. Individual T-Tube components are fitted quickly and secured and sealed with an overlapping, PVDF, pressure sensitive adhesive tape, substantially reducing installation time.

T-Tubes have a working temperature range of –80°C to +160°C making them ideal for both low and high temperature insulation, typically on applications from chilled water and Glycol to superheated steam.

Only 6,35mm in thickness, the T-Tube insulation system is highly efficient with tests indicating a thermal conductivity (K) of 0.0317 W/mK @ 22°C according to the ASTM C-518 test method. Being so thin enables it to be installed in practically any situation.

With a little help from T-Tubes High Performance Clean Room Insulation Systems, any new project can be brought in on time and below budget. The commissioning time and time for the product to market can  also be reduced. Moreover the plant will be continue to cost -effective for years to come – with much reduced maintenance and downtime due to insulation failures.

"Zotefoams (T-tubes) has started services in India in collaboration with Inline Technologies, Bangalore. Inline Technologies will provide the advantage of swift and prompt sales, Technical support, Installation Training and timely service right at your doorstep".