PIR (Polyisocyanurate) insulation is a rigid closed-cell foam insulation material produced through the chemical reaction and trimerization of isocyanates. It is widely used as the insulation core in insulated sandwich panels for cold storage and temperature-controlled facilities.
What Is PIR Insulation?
PIR (Polyisocyanurate) insulation is a rigid closed-cell foam insulation material produced through the chemical reaction and trimerization of isocyanates. It is widely used as the insulation core in insulated sandwich panels for cold storage and temperature-controlled facilities.
PIR cold room refrigeration panels are specially designed for cold storage, refrigeration, and temperature-controlled environments. Manufactured with a rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation core between durable metal surfaces, these panels provide excellent thermal insulation, structural stability, and enhanced fire performance for demanding refrigeration applications.
The high-performance insulated panel system helps reduce heat transfer between the cold room and surrounding environment, supporting stable storage temperatures and efficient refrigeration system operation.
PIR cold room refrigeration panels are suitable for chiller rooms, freezer rooms, walk-in cold rooms, blast freezer facilities, food processing plants, refrigerated warehouses, and industrial refrigeration projects.
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Advantages of PIR Cold Room Panels
Compared with conventional PUR insulation panels, PIR sandwich panels can offer enhanced thermal and fire-performance characteristics, depending on the panel construction, formulation, and applicable testing standards.
The main advantages of PIR insulation include:
· Excellent thermal insulation helps reduce heat transfer
· Low thermal conductivity supports efficient temperature control
· Enhanced fire performance for applications with higher fire-safety requirements
· Good dimensional stability under changing temperature conditions
· Durable sandwich panel construction for long-term cold storage applications
· Suitable for low-temperature environments and demanding refrigeration projects
PIR vs. PUR Insulation
Both PUR and PIR are widely used insulation materials for cold room panels. The most suitable insulation material depends on the project's thermal requirements, fire-performance requirements, operating temperature, local regulations, and budget.
PIR panels are particularly suitable for projects where high thermal insulation performance and enhanced fire performance are important considerations.
PIR Panel Thickness Options
PIR cold room refrigeration panels are available in different thicknesses to meet the insulation requirements of different refrigeration applications.
Panel Thickness | Typical Application |
50 mm | Chilled and general refrigerated rooms |
75 mm | Cold storage applications |
100 mm | Freezer rooms |
120 mm | Low-temperature applications |
150 mm | High-insulation freezer applications |
175 mm | Deep-freezing applications |
200 mm | Very low-temperature applications |
Technical Specifications
PIR Panel Technical Standard
No. | Item | Unit | Technical Requirement |
1 | Density | kg/m³ | 40 ± 2 |
2 | Thermal Conductivity | W/m·K | ≤ 0.022 |
3 | Combustion Performance | — | B1 |
4 | Peel/Delamination Performance – Core Material Surface | — | Uniform distribution |
Adhesive Area of Each Peeled Surface | % | ≥ 90% | |
5 | Bond Strength Between Core and Steel | MPa | ≥ 0.1 |