Advanced Vacuum Insulation: Insulon® Technology
Unique insulation solutions for complex thermal challenges from -270°C to 1000°C
If traditional thermal insulation materials are proving insufficient or ineffective, Insulon® may be able to help.
Ultra thin insulation
Thin thermal insulation with a high R-value is of paramount importance to space-constrained applications. Our custom-designed vacuum insulation delivers thermal solutions in a compact package. With overall insulation thickness as low as 0.25mm, our parts can be used to insulate needles. Our low profile design can help your product save space, maintain a sleek profile, and reduce overall packaging requirements — without sacrificing thermal performance.
High temperature performance
Vacuum insulation has traditionally been used exclusively for cryogenic applications. Our proprietary Insulon® Technology creates ultra thin, high temperature vacuum insulation for applications up to 1000°C. For the most demanding applications, reducing radiation heat transfer is key. Our most advanced Insulon® parts may also include our proprietary multilayer insulation for even greater high temperature thermal insulation performance.
High mechanical strength
Durable insulation must be built with high strength materials. Our insulation materials include metals such as stainless steel, Inconel and other alloys, making Insulon® vacuum insulation ideal for challenging physical environments. If you need an insulation component with specific mechanical properties, let us know. High pressure environment? No problem. Dealing with vibration? We can help. Our robust components can be built to withstand a variety of mechanical stresses.
Custom insulation solutions
Custom-designed insulation solutions can help your product stand out against the competition. Our goal is to deliver precise thermal enhancements that improve the overall performance of your product. Our engineers take a holistic approach to design, considering everything from component-level parameters to system-level parameters. Every feature of a Insulon® vacuum insulated part is custom-designed to your specifications — down to the very last millimeter.
Conserve thermal energy
More efficient performance
Reduce energy demands
Applications
Applications for Insulon® are spread across a wide variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, batteries and fuel cells, consumer goods, medical, military, and more. Applications range from vacuum insulated sheaths for hypodermic needles to everyday handheld devices. Every part features the same cutting-edge thermal insulation technology, expertly customized to fit your application’s needs.
High performance insulation
Insulation performance depends on reducing heat transfer due thermal conduction, convection, or radiation. All Insulon® parts use proprietary high vacuum technology to drastically reduce convective and conductive heat flow; for the most demanding applications, our engineers introduce elements to reduce radiation heat transfer. Our insulation components help you concentrate thermal energy where you want it, often resulting in reduced energy demands and consumption.
Custom insulation components
We custom design insulation components to optimize your system both thermally and spatially. With ultra low insulation thickness, Insulon® is able to consume minimal space while delivering maximum insulation performance. The majority of Insulon® designs are based on cylindrical or elliptical shapes, and are built with stainless steel, Inconel, and other alloys. Insulation materials are selected according to the thermal and structural needs of your application.
How does it work?
Our patented vacuum insulation technology employs a deep vacuum space between the walls of two coaxial structures to effectively eliminate convective heat transfer. Our proprietary manufacturing process allows Insulon® vacuum spaces to be exceptionally thin and effective at a wide range of temperatures (up to 1000°C).
If desired, additional design elements may be included to reduce heat transfer due to radiation.