Preformed End Cap Gasket

Preformed End Cap Gasket

The end of the pipe insulation is a critical point where moisture can penetrate and cause corrosion. It is crucial to prevent water ingress into the insulation system. Water in and under insulation is one of the main causes of corrosion under insulation, so-called CUI.
Using traditional end caps in steel has countless challenges during and after the installation phase:

• Cut injuries
• Damage to heating cable and paint film
• Insulators who drill holes in pipeline during installation in an attempt to drill holes for pop rivets
• Major challenges with the production and quality of end terminations are suitable for thin pipe systems
• Poor waterproofing
• Slow installation

By using silicone end caps which are enchantingly easy to install, the saving in installation time is huge in the installation phase, while avoiding all the problems associated with traditional steel end caps:

• No cuts = better HSE
• No scratches/damage to paint film or pipes during insulation = less CUI
• No cut damage to heating cable during insulation
• No need for cable "bananas" in stainless steel to protect heating cable through end base.
• No requirement for enclosure expertise for correct installation
• Can be mounted in advance to mark the start-end of insulation on the pipe, to facilitate measuring and mounting of insulation and boxes on pipes.

Benarx Preformed End Cap Gaskets are also very quick to install, as shown in this comparison video. 

Application

Benarx Preformed End Cap Gasket can be used for termination of both thermal and acoustic insulation as well as for single fire products. The product simultaneously prevents water penetration and reduces corrosion under insulation (CUI). We offer two variants adapted to specific temperature requirements:

• Cut end caps (Flat, Blue):
  
  • Suitable for pipes with operating temperatures up to 230°C.
  • This variant is particularly suitable if the project does not want to follow the standard sizes for the product and instead wants self-specified heights on the gaskets.
• Molded end caps (Sloped, Black):
  
  • Designed for use on pipes with operating temperatures up to 270°C.
  • As this variant is cast in molds, the project must follow the standard dimensions in which the product is cast (see technical data sheet for more details)