42mm Pipe Insulation

42mm Pipe Insulation — UK Specialist Supplier

Shop our complete range of 42mm pipe insulation, available in elastomeric foam, phenolic foam and mineral wool. 42mm pipe insulation fits 42mm OD copper pipe — a standard commercial heating pipe size used in heating mains, plant room pipework, hot water primary circuits and light commercial HVAC systems.

Available Materials

Armaflex EVO — Class O closed-cell elastomeric foam. Built-in vapour barrier, Microban antimicrobial protection. Available in 13mm, 19mm, 25mm and 32mm wall. Standard and self-seal versions
Kingspan Kooltherm — Premium phenolic foam, λ = 0.021 W/mK. Meets BS 5422 at 25mm wall for 42mm OD pipework. Class O, foil faced
Rockwool Rocklap — A1 non-combustible mineral wool for high-temperature and fire-rated applications. Available in 25mm, 30mm and 40mm wall
Tubolit DG — Cost-effective polyethylene foam for standard domestic heating. Not suitable for Class O or condensation control applications

Wall Thickness Guide for 42mm Pipe Insulation

13mm wall — standard domestic heating
19mm wall — commercial HVAC and unheated spaces
25mm wall — BS 5422 commercial heating (Kooltherm) / condensation control
30mm wall — high temperature and industrial
40mm wall — steam and process pipework

BS 5422 for 42mm Pipe Insulation

For LTHW commercial heating on 42mm OD pipework, BS 5422 requires a minimum of 25mm Kooltherm or 32mm Armaflex EVO. Read our full guide: BS 5422 Pipe Insulation Standards Guide.