IVS manufactured several covers for our fire station, among them covers for radiators and equipment. In terms of surveying, execution, manufacturing and the final appearance the result is outstanding. Thank you for that on behalf of the Kummerow lakeside community. Genuine craftsmanship still exists here.
What is thermal insulation?
Technical thermal insulation is the fundamental measure for avoiding energy losses on hot installations, pipework and vessels. It keeps process temperatures stable, protects staff from hot surfaces and is what makes industrial installations economically operable in the first place.
We supply economical insulation thickness calculations in order to meet the occupational safety requirements for surface temperature — otherwise there is a risk of burns and constant heat losses. The insulation thickness is calculated from the medium temperature, the required surface temperature and the ambient conditions: at high temperatures we use high-temperature-resistant insulation materials, at moderate heat you save with thinner layers or mineral wool systems.
Since 1984 we have been insulating product lines, vessels and plant components for industry and plant engineering — from industrial operations, power plants and renewable energy installations through food and chemical production to special installations in shipbuilding. We plan the right selection and the economical use of insulation materials, so that investments in professional, durable thermal insulation pay for themselves within a short time.
Where is thermal insulation used?
Hot pipework and process lines: steam, hot water, thermal oil and high-temperature lines, on which considerable energy losses occur without professional pipe insulation. Long heating networks in industrial operations and power plants are part of it too. For every run we calculate the economically optimal insulation thickness and deliver the matching insulation in one go.
Vessels, tanks and columns: storage vessels, reactors and distillation columns that have to hold process media at high temperature. Here not only the cylindrical shell surfaces have to be insulated, but also bottoms, lids, manholes and connections, each with its own geometric requirements, which our own stainless steel prefabrication serves precisely.
Heat exchangers and units: plate heat exchangers, boilers, pumps and all plant components that give off heat to their surroundings as hot spots. Consistent insulation of these components noticeably reduces the energy consumption of the entire installation and protects operating staff from the risk of burns.
Food and energy installations: from brewhouses, milk heaters and baking lines through boiler plants to biomass, biogas and solar thermal installations. On-site surveying, industrial insulation to specification and installation by our well-practised teams: everything from a single source.
Industrial heat protection at the highest level: on high-temperature installations and complex pipework systems we reduce thermal losses to an absolute minimum. Our experienced insulation specialists install resilient insulation systems matched exactly to your process temperatures. That lowers your CO₂ emissions and secures stable production processes.
Industries for thermal insulation
From power plants and plant engineering companies to food production and biogas plants: wherever processes generate heat, they need professional insulation. For every industry we have proven solutions that save energy and guarantee occupational safety.
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Plant engineering
Prefabricated insulation systems for modules, skids and complete plants, straight from the IVS workshop in Malchin. V2A and V4A stainless steel cladding fitted precisely to your design and delivered ready for installation on schedule.
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Beverage industry & breweries
Hygienic insulation for the brewhouse, lager cellar and CO₂ recovery, cleanable V2A cladding surfaces and stable process temperatures at full energy efficiency.
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Fuel installations (modular construction)
Technical insulation for modules, skids, pipework and units: thermal, fire and acoustic protection with our own sheet metal prefabrication.
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Biogas plants
Thermal, fire protection and acoustic insulation for digesters, vessels, pipework and CHP components – planned on a project basis and executed to withstand the weather.
Insulation materials & products
We use certified insulation materials that suit the temperature class and the application: mineral wool, calcium silicate, rock wool and high-temperature-resistant special insulation materials. For very hot installations we use multi-layer high-temperature systems.
Cladding is done with aluminium, galvanised steel or stainless steel sheet, depending on the environment and the corrosion load. Where required we supply the cladding parts from our own V2A/V4A stainless steel prefabrication, cut ready for installation.
Our execution follows the project-specific requirements as well as the technical rules relevant to the respective system and application.
The choice of material depends on medium temperature, surface temperature and ambient conditions; lambda values form the basis of the insulation thickness calculation. We work with established manufacturers rather than standard goods from wholesale. Data sheets, calculations and certificates are provided on request.
What our customers say
Voices from breweries, bakeries and industry on thermal insulation.
Reduce energy losses
Steam lines, heat exchangers or entire heating stations: describe the medium temperature and the environment to me. We calculate the economical insulation thickness and supply components ready for installation.
On industrial installations with permanently high medium temperatures, thermal insulation usually pays for itself within a few years of operation. The higher the temperature and the longer the installation runs, the faster the payback. We supply the economic calculation as part of the planning.
The insulation thickness is calculated from the medium temperature, the desired surface temperature, the ambient conditions and the economic target. The calculation basis and boundary conditions used are agreed on a project-by-project basis.
Depending on the temperature range we use mineral wool, calcium silicate or high-temperature-resistant special insulation materials. We manufacture the cladding from aluminium, galvanised steel or stainless steel (V2A/V4A from our own prefabrication), depending on the environment and the corrosion load.
That depends on the medium temperature, the size of the installation and its previous condition: on uninsulated or poorly insulated installations, double-digit energy savings are common. We calculate exact figures individually for your installation on the basis of the insulation thickness and lambda values.
The cladding protects the insulation itself against weather, mechanical loads and damage. It also gives the insulation the clean appearance expected in plant engineering. With stainless steel cladding you additionally get hygienic and long-term stable surfaces: important in the food industry.
Yes. Our well-practised installation teams work reliably during ongoing operation — cleanly, to standard and without production downtime. For extensions or modernisations we carry out the survey on site while prefabrication runs in parallel in our hall in Malchin.
We offer both from a single source: from the first consultation through surveying, insulation thickness calculation and material selection to installation. On request we also take on partial services only, for example the planning for a project you want to carry out yourself.
Our base is Malchin in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. We work throughout Germany and regularly in Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium and Austria. Maritime projects on ships are part of our field of operations too.
