vessels & pipe work  Insulco manufacture and market a large range of Glasswool, Rockwool and Polyester insulation products for both the lining of vessels and pipe work. Insulation products may be plain or faced and are generally used to provide:  Personal protection (against hot/cold surfaces); Condensation control; Energy efficiency; and Operating efficiency product limitations In many industrial applications, it is important to recognise the temperature limitations that exist with each insulation product. The following table shows the limitations on Insulco industrial products for the vessel and pipe work category: Product Maximum Service Temperature (oC) Rubber Pipe Insulation (Aeroflex) 125 Polyester 160 Glasswool 350 High Temp Glasswool and SPI 450 Rockwool 750 Top   1. personal protection  In many industrial applications, people are required to work within close proximity to pipe work and vessels that may be operating at either extremely high temperatures, or temperatures well below zero. In these applications, it is important that the exposed surface is at a safe temperature to touch (below 60 degrees Celsius). This can be achieved by using the correct level of insulation in the system design. To calculate the surface temperature of the insulation, click here. Top   2. condensation control  Preventing condensation can be a complex problem. The solution lies in the use of additional insulation in conjunction with a vapour barrier, such as a foil laminate or mastic. The first step in controlling condensation is to calculate the dew point (i.e. the temperature at which condensation starts to from). Once this is done, you can determine the insulation requirements for the system that will provide you with a surface temperature greater than the dew point. Insulco have developed an on-line calculator to help you determine both the dew point and surface temperature. Simply click on the name of the calculator you require, or go to the calculator section in the menu bar to the left. Top