Pre-Insulated Pipe

We supply Maincor’s AustroPUR range of pre-insulated pipe systems, developed specifically for heating and hot water distribution in both residential and commercial environments. These systems are ideal for connecting buildings to renewable heat sources like ground source heat pumps and solar thermal panels, all while keeping heat loss to a minimum.

Thanks to their flexible design and compact bend radius, these pipes are easy to install, effortlessly navigating around buildings, trees, and other typical obstructions found in plumbing layouts. Some of the main advantages include:

Supplied as complete kits with all necessary fittings
No specialist cutting or jointing tools required
Backed by a 10-year manufacturer’s guarantee

Features of Maincor Pre-Insulated Pipes

Maincor’s pre-insulated pipework is manufactured from premium-grade materials, offering a variety of performance benefits:

Integrated diffusion barrier to maintain thermal efficiency
Tight bend radius for enhanced installation flexibility
Suitable for domestic and commercial use
Compliant with DIN 16892/16893 standards

Composition of Pre-Insulated Flexible Pipe

At the core of each pre-insulated pipe is a PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) pipe, which includes an oxygen diffusion barrier. This internal pipe is encased in polyurethane foam insulation, with the outermost layer formed from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) corrugated casing.

This multi-layer construction provides excellent resistance to corrosion and enables the system to handle water temperatures up to 95°C.

Applications for Pre-Insulated Piping Systems

These piping systems are a practical solution for a wide variety of settings — from private homes to commercial buildings such as schools, hotels, hospitals, offices, and farms. They are particularly suited for transporting heat generated by renewable technologies, including:

Ground Source Heat Pumps – harnessing energy from the ground to deliver heating in winter and cooling in summer
Solar Thermal Systems – converting solar radiation into usable thermal energy
Biogas Plants – generating heat and electricity through the decomposition of organic material
Wood Pellet Boilers – producing high levels of heat from compressed sawmill byproducts
Air Source Heat Pumps – absorbing ambient air heat and transferring it indoors