Heatpoint insulation: Maximum efficiency and energy savings for point heating

Extreme winter weather demands flawless infrastructure. With Heatpoint Isoblock, you can maximize the performance of your point heating and increase the reliability of your network. This innovative system—awarded 'Most Innovative Rail Project of the Year'—creates a high-performance thermal barrier that prevents the loss of valuable energy. The result? Your switches remain free of snow and ice, even in the harshest frost, while you simultaneously achieve drastic savings in energy costs and maintenance.

Een spoorwegdeel met isolatiemateriaal (IsoBlock) om de warmte van een verwarmingselement binnen de rails te houden en zo minder energie te verbruiken.

The problem: Unnecessary heat loss

In practice, point heating consumes a significant amount of energy. Without insulation, a large portion of this heat is lost through the outer and underside of the stock rail and the switch blade. This loss is heavily influenced by wind and precipitation, and it does not contribute to the availability of the switch—it merely drives up costs.

The Solution: Heat Where It Counts

Heatpoint insulation blocks this energy loss to the environment and optimizes heat transfer. By choosing insulation, you benefit from unprecedented advantages:

- 50% Energy savings

By minimizing heat loss, you halve energy consumption and achieve a drastic reduction in CO2 emissions.

- 40% to 60% more heat

Significantly more heat is effectively transferred to the rail, even with a lower power rating. As a result, the effective rail temperature is approximately 8°C to 10°C higher.

- Faster warm-up time

The insulation ensures that heat is available more rapidly at critical locations, such as the inside of the rail and the slide chairs. As a result, the system becomes effective much faster during sudden weather changes.

- Very short payback period

Depending on your situation, the investment pays for itself within one year on average. For new construction projects, there is even an immediate ROI, as you can suffice with lower power requirements and smaller power cables.

- Scientifically proven

Thermal analyses from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) confirm the superior performance of insulation and demonstrate a drastic reduction in energy consumption per heating cycle.

Een spoorwegdeel met isolatiemateriaal (IsoBlock) om de warmte van een verwarmingselement binnen de rails te houden en zo minder energie te verbruiken.

Smart Design and High-End Specifications

Heatpoint insulation is specifically designed for the demanding conditions of rail infrastructure and excels in ease of maintenance and durability:

- 100% Tamp-machine friendly: Thanks to the smart design, no insulation is placed directly under the rail head. Therefore, there is no need to remove the insulation blocks during the use of a tamping machine, ensuring a completely uninterrupted maintenance cycle. - High-quality material: The synthetic insulation is UV-resistant, self-extinguishing, pest-resistant, and chemical-resistant. An additional benefit is that it limits the heating of the rail during hot summer months. - Universally applicable: Isoblock can be installed effortlessly on any standard rail profile, including types 49E1, 54E1, 54E3, and 60E1. - Long service life & Noise reduction: The system offers a sustainable solution with a lifespan of over 10 years and also contributes to the reduction of environmental noise.

Increase your efficiency this coming winter

Choose efficiency, prevent unnecessary heat loss, and invest in a sustainable railway. With over 25 years of experience, Heatpoint offers you the certainty of ice-free tracks and a sustainable future. Contact our experts for tailored advice:

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