Vacuum Insulation Panel (VIP)

The Vacuum Insulation Panel (VIP) is a technologically advanced product that combines high R-value in a relatively thin panel. The vacuum insulated panel consists of a special core panel enclosed in an air-tight envelope, to which a vacuum is applied. This product provides an insulative value of three to seven times that of equivalent thickness of other insulation materials, such as rigid foam boards, foam beads, or fiber blankets. Panels can be fabricated in virtually any size, making them ideal for inclusion within other building products. Currently, it is used in commercial and industrial refrigeration applications, and in specialized container systems.