XTRU-THERM ™

Polyethylene jacketed, polyurethane insulated piping system

Seamless Extruded HDPE Jacket High Quality Insulation

BPPC’s extrusion process produces a high strength, seamless, high
density polyethylene (HDPE) jacket over the insulation for maximum
insulation protection from the environment. BPPC applies this
high strength HDPE jacket to systems having an outside insulation
diameter as large as 42 inches. XTRU-THERM™ is an excellent
choice for both underground and aboveground installations.
XTRU-THERM™ insulation is a high thermal efficient polyurethane
foam insulation suitable for medium to cryogenic temperature
applications (120°C to -196°C).
In contrast to foam injected insulated piping systems, the XTRU-
THERM™ spray process assures void-free insulation. By applying
insulation before the jacket is applied, a complete visual inspection of
the insulation is performed, assuring void-free insulation and therefore,
providing maximum thermal efficiency.

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Bayou Perma-Pipe Canada Operations Sales www.bayoupermapipe.com

5233 39th Street Suite 104, 221 18th St. SE
Camrose, AB T4V 4R5 Calgary, AB T2E 6J5
780-672-2345 403-264-4880

XTRU-THERM™ is a trademark of Perma-Pipe, Inc. Bayou Perma-

Pipe™ and the BPPC™ logo are trademarks of Bayou Perma-Pipe
BPPC009 12/11 Canada Limited.
XTRU-THERM™ Polyethylene jacketed, polyurethane insulated piping system
Service Pipe Materials for Any Application
Steel, stainless steel, copper, ductile iron and plastics can all be
supplied with the XTRU-THERM™ system. These materials can be
supplied in a wide range of sizes with the exact insulation thickness
to meet the needs of your application.
A wide variety of service pipe external or internal coatings are
available. Contact BPPC with your requirements.
Fully Engineered
The XTRU-THERM™ piping system is completely engineered by
BPPC’s experienced engineering staff. Straight lengths, elbows,
tees, anchors and end seals can be supplied as pre-engineered
and pre-fabricated components.
Thermal stress and displacement, heat loss/gain, soil loading
calculations and layout drawings can be provided by BPPC.
The XTRU-THERM™ system is engineered to reduce field costs
by providing optimal factory pre-fabricated and pre-insulated fittings
and components to reduce field work.
Fully Bonded System
BPPC conditions the HDPE jacket so that it bonds to the
polyurethane foam insulation. This bonding, along with the
insulation bond to the service pipe, results in a completely bonded
system. All components expand and contract as a system. There
are no gaps for water to travel through, which can degrade the
insulation or service pipe.
System Features
• Seamless extruded HDPE jacket
• Low thermal conductivity polyurethane foam insulation
• Insulation thickness to meet application needs
• Fully bonded jacket/insulation/service pipe system
• Available in a variety of service pipe materials
• Pre-engineered and pre-fabricated components available
(tees, elbows and anchors)
XTRU-THERM™ Polyethylene jacketed, polyurethane insulated piping system
INSULATION CUT BACK Specification Guide
SERVICE PIPE General Insulation Jacket
HDPE JACKET All underground and above ground insulated piping for temperatures The outer protective insulation jacket shall be seamless high density
up to 120°C shall be XTRU-THERM™, as manufactured by polyethylene (HDPE). PVC or tape materials are not allowed. The
BPPC. All straight pipe lengths shall be factory pre-insulated and minimum thickness of the HDPE jacket shall be as follows:
jacketed. Fittings and anchors may be supplied pre-fabricated and
pre-insulated as an option. If required, the piping system layout Jacket OD Minimum Insulation Thickness
POLYURETHANE INSULATION shall be analyzed by the piping system manufacturer to determine OD ≤ 500mm 1.5mm
the stresses and displacements of the service pipe. The piping
OD > 500mm 2.0mm
PRE-INSULATED STRAIGHT LENGTH system design and manufacture shall be in strict conformance with
the latest edition of the _____________ piping code. Installation of
the piping system shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s
Fittings
Typical Properties of Polyurethane Insulation and instructions. Factory trained field technical assistance shall be Factory pre-fabricated and pre-insulated fittings may be supplied
HDPE Jacket provided for critical periods of installation, unloading, field joint as an option. Elbow insulation jackets shall be molded or extrusion
instruction and testing. welded HDPE or chop sprayed FRP. Tee insulation jackets shall be
Polyurethane Insulation HDPE Jacket Material extrusion welded or butt fusion welded HDPE or chop sprayed FRP.
Density ≥ 32 kg/m3
Density ≥ 940 kg/m3 Service Pipe, Material, Size and Wall Thickness Gluing, taping or hot air welding of the insulation jacket shall not be
Thermo conducivity ≤ 0.026 W/m°C Tensile strength ≥ 3,000 psi allowed.
The service pipe shall be specified for the desired service.
Compressive strength ≥ 200 Kpa Elongation ≥ 500%
Field Joints
Closed cell content ≥ 90%
Color black (2% carbon black for Insulation
UV/weather resistance) The service pipe welds shall be tested prior to insulating the field
The service pipe insulation shall be polyurethane foam with 32 kg/m3
joints. Field joint insulation shall be pre-formed half shells or pour-
minimum density, 90% minimum closed cell content and maximum
in-place polyurethane foam insulation as specified. All field applied
initial thermal conductivity of 0.026 W/M°C. The insulation shall
HDPE JACKET insulation shall be placed only in straight sections of pipe. The
completely fill the annular space between the service pipe and jacket
installer shall seal the field joint area with a heat shrinkable adhesive
POLYURETHANE and shall be bonded to both. Systems using open cell insulation or
backed sleeve. Backfilling shall not begin until the heat shrink sleeve
INSULATION a non-bonded design shall not be allowed. The insulation shall be
has cooled. All insulation and jacketing materials for the field joint
provided to the minimum thickness specified.
SERVICE shall be furnished by BPPC.
PIPE
PRE-FABRICATED / PRE-INSULATED ELBOW AND TEE

ANCHOR PLATE

SERVICE PIPE

HDPE JACKET
POLYURETHANE
INSULATION

OPTIONAL WIND DOWN END SEAL TO PRE-FABRICATED / PRE-INSULATED ANCHOR

PROTECT INSULATION