Uponor Ecoflex VIP 2.0
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Complex installations, rising costs, and skilled‑labor shortages slow down the rollout of energy‑ and cost‑efficient local and central heating networks. Uponor Ecoflex VIP 2.0 addresses these challenges with its innovative Vacuum Insulated Panel (VIP) technology (VIP lambda value = 0.004 W/mK, making it ten times better than PE). It enables much smaller outer diameters with high flexibility. The system cuts heat loss by up to 60%, reduces installation time by up to 20% vs. stiff pre-insulated pipes and 50% vs. steel pipes, saves material, and supports compact, efficient, space‑optimized heating networks.
The Jury‘s Statement
The implementation of energy-efficient local and district heating networks is complicated by complex installations, rising costs, and a shortage of skilled workers. Uponor Ecoflex VIP 2.0 addresses these challenges with an innovative combination of flexible piping systems and vacuum insulation panel technology, which significantly reduces heat loss while minimizing space requirements. This heat distribution pipe enables faster and easier installations, saves materials, and thus lays the foundation for cost-efficient, sustainable heating networks. The solution impresses with its high flexibility, long durability, and scalability, making it ideally suited to meet the demands of modern local and central heating networks.
