Below are a few examples of SunScan’s SunSleeve R1 Rated Pipe Insulation in action. This products saves our customers loads of energy that would normally radiate away from the hot water pipes in a solar water heating system.
SunScan offeres our R1 Rated pipe insulation in the following sizes:
Ø 21mm x 2000mm x ø 15mm Tube
Ø 22mm x 2000mm x ø 22mm Tube
Ø 25mm x 2000mm x ø 22mm Tube
3mm x 50mm x 10000mm Adhesive Tape
Dimension: R- Value
Ø 21mm x 2000mm x ø 15mm Tube R- Value = 1.056
Ø 22mm x 2000mm x ø 22mm Tube R- Value = 1.007
Ø 25mm x 2000mm x ø 22mm Tube R- Value = 1.185
3mm x 50mm x 10000mm Adhesive Tape R- Value = 0.008
| Properties | Values | Standard |
| Thermal conductivity factor
Average temperature -20°C 0°C 40°C |
<0.031w/(m.k) <0.034w/(m.k) <0.036w/(m.k) |
GB/T10294 |
| Water vapour permeability Resistance factor µ Coefficient (g/(m.s.pa) Factor |
<2.8*10-11 >7.0*10³ |
GB/T17146-1997 |
| Density | <95kg/m³ | GB/T6343 |
| Flammability
Oxygen index (%) SDR
Behaviour |
>32 % <75
Self extinguishing, Non dripping, No flame spread |
GB/T2406 GB/T8627 |
SunScan SunSleeve Thermal Insulation Conforms to SANS 10400-XA and has a R – value that exceeds the required R-1 Value, Insulation Installed outside and exposed to weather must be coated with a suitable U.V resistant paint or cover slip in order to avoid/slow degradation.
