ISOLPAK® ALU VS ISOLCLAD®
ISOLPAK® ALU and ISOLCLAD® are both designed to protect technical insulation systems, but they use different material and installation concepts for different application requirements.
| Comparison | ISOLPAK® ALU | ISOLCLAD® formerly ISOLPAK CLAD |
|---|---|---|
| Product concept | Durable jacketing system with mechanical fastening. | Flexible, self-adhesive multilayer cladding solution. |
| Installation | Formed around the insulation and mechanically fastened. | Applied directly to a properly prepared insulation surface. |
| Mechanical protection | High rigidity and mechanical durability. | Flexible protective cladding for a wide range of technical insulation applications. |
| Complex geometries | Well suited to regular surfaces, pipes and prefabricated components. | Particularly suitable for connections, transitions, fittings and complex geometries. |
| Outdoor applications | Designed for durable outdoor jacketing and exposed installations. | Available in solutions designed for indoor and outdoor technical insulation applications. |
| Installation process | Requires measuring, forming and mechanical fastening. | Self-adhesive construction supports fast and efficient installation. |
| Typical applications | Pipes, ducts, tanks, vessels, large diameters and exposed surfaces. | Pipes, ducts, connections, transitions and geometrically complex areas. |
Two protection concepts: ISOLPAK® ALU provides a rigid, mechanically fastened outer jacketing, while ISOLCLAD® provides a flexible, self-adhesive cladding solution. Depending on the system design and application, both technologies can also be used within the same technical insulation system.
ISOLPAK CLAD is now ISOLCLAD®.
The former ISOLPAK CLAD range has been further developed and is now
presented under the dedicated ISOLCLAD® brand.
Which solution should you choose?
Choose ISOLPAK® ALU when mechanical strength, rigid jacketing and durable protection of larger surfaces are the main priorities.
Choose ISOLCLAD® when self-adhesive installation, flexibility and efficient processing around complex details are required.
Combine both technologies when ISOLPAK® ALU provides rigid protection for the main surfaces and ISOLCLAD® is used for joints, transitions, connections or complex geometries.
ISOLCLAD® is the dedicated TTM brand for the self-adhesive cladding solutions formerly known as ISOLPAK CLAD.
Technical performance & documentation
Fire performance
ISOLPAK® ALU
EN 13501-1: Euroclass B(L)-s2,d0, tested on mineral wool pipe insulation.
ASTM E84: Class A / Class 1, with a Flame Spread Index of 10 and a Smoke Developed Index of 50.
BS 476 Parts 6 & 7: Class 0.
ISOLCLAD®
EN 13501-1: Euroclass B-s1,d0, based on available reference testing of a corresponding multilayer laminate construction.
ISOLCLAD® is the dedicated TTM brand for the self-adhesive multilayer cladding solutions formerly presented as ISOLPAK CLAD.
Fire classifications apply to the tested product version, substrate and complete system construction. The relevant test report and complete build-up must be verified before specification.
Sustainability & environmental documentation
ISOLPAK® ALU
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is available for
ISOLPAK® ALU. It provides transparent and structured environmental
information based on defined life-cycle assessment criteria.
View the official ISOLPAK® ALU EPD
ISOLPAK® ALU is classified A+ for VOC emissions, confirming its very low-emission performance.
ISOLCLAD®
Selected ISOLCLAD® multilayer cladding solutions are solvent-free and characterised by very low VOC values. Please refer to the latest product-specific documentation for the applicable product version, construction and system configuration.
Please refer to the latest product-specific documentation to verify validity, covered product variants and the scope of environmental declarations and classifications.
Project-specific verification
Technical values, classifications and approvals may vary depending on the selected product version, substrate, insulation material and complete system configuration.
Always refer to the latest product data sheets, test reports, declarations, certificates and local approval requirements before specifying ISOLPAK® ALU or ISOLCLAD®.
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Technical information reviewed in July 2026. Please refer to the latest product data sheets, test reports, declarations, certificates and approval requirements before specification.
Not sure which solution fits your project?
Send us your dimensions, insulation type, operating temperature and installation conditions. Our team will help you identify the appropriate ISOLPAK® or ISOLCLAD® solution for your application.
