Custom
Vacuum Super-Insulation Panels
(VIPs)

Although the outstanding thermal insulation properties of vacuum have been recognized for hundreds of years, it is only in the last 10 that techniques and materials have been developed to enable reliable flat panels to be constructed in a cost effective way.  RParts is delighted to be able to offer high-quality VIPs which hold a consistently strong insulation value of R-28 per inch.  Featuring outstanding life and almost 6x the insulation value of conventional foam, Rparts VIPs are the perfect alternative to ineffectual traditional foams and high-priced aerogel panels.  Our panels are constructed using a DOW "Instill" foam core sealed at very high vacuum in a special multi-layer gas impermeable barrier membrane film. 

How long do RParts VIPs last?
Using sophisticated accelerated-life testing, it appears that the answer is 15-25 years depending on how they are installed (use our suggestions for maximum life).  Panel life depends on many factors including the type of core material, quality of barrier membrane film, quality of the construction process and level of initial vacuum.  RParts works with one of the world's leading VIP manufacturers to ensure that our panels are always of the best quality possible.  Unlike many other VIP manufacturers, all RParts panels include gas-absorbing "getters" to ensure outstanding insulation performance for many, many years.

Why are RParts VIPs so much less expensive than others?
RParts has worked closely with the manufacturer to optimize the performance, life and cost of our panels.  Is it possible to get VIPs with higher performance? Yes.  However, these panels are based on an expensive aerogel core material which put them outside the reach of most users.  Consequently, nearly all VIPs produced today are based on the same Dow "Instill" cores as our panels.  RPart's streamlined ordering process and high volume allows us to sell the highest quality custom Dow Instill panels on the market at unbeatable prices.

How do I know that RParts VIPs are really R-28?
The unfortunate fact is that there are insulation manufacturers who make some pretty outrageous claims.  (We know of one company that uses the same VIP materials as RParts but claims they are R-40 and sells them for twice as much!)  We don't play those games.  Our panels have been tested to ASTM C518 (scientific thermal standard) by Anter Laboratories, one of the leading thermal test labs in the country.  See the report for yourself.

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