HANOVER, Germany—Continental A.G.'s, silicone rubber-based insulation system, Conti Thermo Protect received the Industrial Energy Efficiency Award at the Hanover Messe 2019.
Conti Thermo Protect offers a flexible form of thermal insulation, particularly for complex line and piping systems as well as high-temperature hoses. The silicone rubber compound can reduce thermal losses by 60 percent when applied as a 10mm layer, Continental said in a news release.
Continental's Anne Ochsendorf (left) and Stefan Fuellgraf accept the Industrial Energy Efficiency Award for the Conti Thermo Protect insulation system.
In its supplied state, the product has a consistency similar to modeling clay, Continental noted, adding that is "easy to cut, manipulate, and apply in a precise manner."
The material vulcanizes when heat is added, to become a reusable, molded product with rubbery properties that is particularly suited for complex, hard-to reach and winding/flexible components.
Continental noted that the material also has a self-adhesive, water-repellent, self-extinguishing, UV-resistant and weatherproof properties, making it ideal for use on steam pipe valves, braided hoses or heating pipes on tire presses.
"We are delighted to have won this award, which shows that our products are making an essential contribution to mitigating climate change and preserving resources," said Stefan Fuellgraf, who accepted the award on behalf of Continental.
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