A demonstration day was hosted by the Insultrak founders and management, with representatives from the industry. 

Attendees included members of the Thermal Insulation Products and Systems Association of Southern Africa (TIPSASA), including board members, South African Metal Cladding and Roofing Association (SAMCRA), technical representatives of the bulk faced-fibre roof insulation manufacturers in South Africa, technical representatives of secret-fix clip roof sheeting manufacturers in South Africa, representative of the roof fixing screw manufacturers and various other attendees. 

Best practice fitment 

As shown in the photographs, the 135mm thick white-faced fibre roof insulation was already fitted on the test rig as per the product’s specified installation method, ready for the fitment and application of the Insultrak® packer, roof sheeting clips and roof sheets.  

This product was used as it is the thickest faced-fibre product manufactured in South Africa. It would therefore provide the worst-case scenario with regards to the loft of the insulation, stability of the Insultrak® packer thereon and maximum backward pressure on the roof-clip system. 

Roof sheet secret fix clip laid over Insultrak®.

Demonstrated performance 

As previously demonstrated, the Insultrak® packer performed perfectly as required. This is due to various factors: 

• Its extremely high strength characteristics under major pressure. 
• The ease and speed of fixing through the Insultrak® packer. 
• Being a hollow tube, the roof screw is visible and aligned correctly. 
• Lightweight and easy to handle during installation. 
• Excellent dimensional stability due to its square form. 

SANS compliant 

Market leading Insultrak® has evolved and developed over the years to become the first choice of roof insulation packer/spacer for specifying professionals, and design engineers applying the required energy standards of SANS 10400-XA. 

Roof sheets are clipped into position.

135mm Faced Fibre Roof Insulation before installation.

Insultrak® laid over the insulation on top of the purlins.

For more information, contact Insultrak®: 

Tel: +27 82 442 7347 

Email: info@insultrak.co.za 

Website: www.insultrak.co.za