Insulated Pipe End Cap (IPEC)

Insulated Pipe End Cap (IPEC) End Cap Seal

Insulated Pipe End Cap for sealing the pipe ends of pre-insulated pipes.

Product Description: IPEC Insulated Pipe End Cap (water stop).

• Adhesive: High temperature high viscosity sealant strips
• Backing: Heat-Shrinkable, radiation cross-linked, high density polythylene.

The IPEC is a heat-shrinkable product, made from either extruded tubing (small sizes) or bonded sheet (large sizes). IPEC protects thermal insulation of pipes against moisture penetration during operation at temperatures of up to 130°C (266°F) as well as during transport and storage. As a water stop, the intent of IPEC is to limit the damage to insulation of in-service pipes to a small area i.e. one pipe length or to a small joint area. The elastomeric adhesive is specially designed for high temperature performance. The uncoated edges prevent the sleeve from slipping off the pipe casing during installation.

IPEC is installed using propane gas torches. After positioning the S1113 sealant strip onto the jacket and service pipe, the expanded part is positioned over the pipe ends.
The IPEC is then heated with a regular gas torch. The high shrink ratio backing shrinks and forms a tight fit onto the pipe and jacket. During recovery, the adhesive softens and flows to form a waterproof seal.

Product Features/Benefits:

• High shrink ratio backing offering optimum conformability to transitions and variations. Easily accommodates to dimensional variations and pipe ovality.
• One product covering several different pipe sizes in essence reduces inventory costs and simplifies logistics.
• High performance against water ingress, Thermal Insulation remains functional.
• No special equipment required makes installation fast, easy and low cost.

Product Selection Guide:

Max. operating temperature:   130°C (266°F)
Compatible:   PE outer jacket, Steel, Copper
Min. preheat temperature:   60°C (140°F)
Recommended pipe preparation:   Cleaning & Abrading
Soil stress restrictions:   None

IPEC type products are available:
• as ready-to-size tubular sleeves
• 2 rolls S1113-30x1x30000 mastic strips are included in the over-pack box.

Commonly Used Insulated Pipe End Cap Sizes Include:

IPEC 2375 supplied to service pipe with a diameter of 2.375 inches 

and has an insulation  thickness of 1.5 inches

IPEC 2875 supplied to service pipe with a diameter of 2.875 inches 

and has an insulation  thickness of 2.0 inches

IPEC 3500 supplied to service pipe with a diameter of 3.500 inches 

and has an insulation  thickness of 2.5 inches

IPEC 4500 supplied to service pipe with a diameter of 4.500 inches 

and has an insulation  thickness of 2.5 inches

IPEC 6625 supplied to service pipe with a diameter of 6.625 inches 

and has insulation  thicknesses of 2.0 or 3.0 inches

IPEC 8625 supplied to service pipe with a diameter of 8.625 inches 

and has insulation  thicknesses of 2.0 or 3.0 inches

IPEC 10750 supplied to service pipe with a diameter of 10.750 inches 

and has insulation  thicknesses of 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 or 3.0 inches

IPEC 12750 supplied to service pipe with a diameter of 12.750 inches 

and has insulation  thicknesses of 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, or 3.0 inches

IPEC 14000 supplied to service pipe with a diameter of 14.000 inches 

and has insulation  thicknesses of 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, or 3.0 inches

IPEC 16000 supplied to service pipe with a diameter of 16.000 inches 

and has insulation  thicknesses of 1.5 or 2.0 inches