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HPC® (High-Performance Ceramic) is a water-based thermal-insulation coating for hot pipes, tanks, and process equipment. It can be applied to live, operating systems — no shutdown required — and dramatically reduces heat loss, lowers dangerous touch temperatures, and cuts energy use.
It comes in three variants for different temperature ranges:
Variant | Use case |
HPC® (standard) | Hot pipe and surface insulation, applied on live systems |
HPC®-INT | Interior industrial thermal insulation variant |
HPC®-HT | High temperature, 232–600°C (450–1,112°F) — see separate page |
HPC® was applied to a pipe operating at 478°C (892°F). After a 1-inch coat, the surface was touchable at approximately 60°C. The energy savings come from the same physics: heat that doesn’t radiate or convect away is heat that stays where it’s productive.
HPC® was applied to a digester tank at the Naheola paper mill in Alabama. Documented results:
SPI developed a non-shielding below-grade insulative coating system using HPC®, co-developed with the largest U.S. interstate pipeline operator. It addresses two problems at once:
Multi-layer system: – FBE primer – HPC® insulation core – Polyester mesh – Marine-grade epoxy sealant
Inspection compatibility: LRUT, PEC, and PAUT all work through the system. Recognition: EPA ENERGY STAR recognized. Industry presentation: 2021 SSPC Coatings+ Show, Phoenix, AZ (Arin Shahmoradian, “Insulative Coatings — Fit for Purpose”).
Find answers to common questions about our services, processes, and how we work with clients across various industries.
Yes. HPC® is designed for live, operating pipes and vessels, eliminating costly production shutdowns.
Multiple coats; thickness depends on the surface temperature and heat-loss goal. A typical project specifies film build by performance target rather than mil thickness alone.
No. The SPI below-grade system is specifically engineered to not cause cathodic shielding — verified in lab and field testing.
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