Thermal insulation & refractory supplier for New Zealand
New Zealand’s dairy and meat processing, pulp and paper mills at Kawerau, geothermal power, the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter and Taranaki gas and chemical plants are served mainly through Tauranga and Auckland.
What New Zealand projects need.
The industries below drive most insulation demand in New Zealand; the products recommended further down follow from them and from the local climate.
Key industries
Industrial centres
- Auckland
- Tauranga
- New Plymouth
- Kawerau
- Christchurch
Climate: Temperate maritime
Moderate temperatures with rain through the year. Energy-efficiency rules often set minimum insulation thicknesses, and outdoor systems need jacketing that sheds water and prevents corrosion under insulation.
Materials most specified for New Zealand projects.
Ranked from the industries and climate above. Every item links to its full datasheet.
Rockwool Pipe SectionFor power generation
Calcium Silicate Block & Pipe SectionFor power generation
Rockwool RB SlabFor power generation
Aluminum Cladding Sheet & CoilFor power generation
Ceramic Fiber Blanket & BoardFor power generation
PIR BoardFor food processing & cold chain
PUF Pipe Section & BoardFor food processing & cold chain
Rockwool LRB RollFor power generationPorts, route and documents.
Destination ports
- Port of Tauranga
- Ports of Auckland
- Lyttelton
Sea route
Services run to Australian and New Zealand ports directly or via Singapore and other transshipment hubs.
Transit times and schedules are confirmed with each offer.
Documents & compliance
Every shipment travels with a commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading; manufacturer test certificates and data sheets are available on request. New Zealand prohibits imports of asbestos-containing products, and importers of higher-risk goods such as insulation and refractory may be asked for asbestos-free evidence.
Standards commonly specified
All 32 products we export to New Zealand.
Product names buyers use locally, HS codes for your customs broker and rated service temperatures.
| Product | Also known as | HS code | Service temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Insulation | |||
| Rockwool RB Slab | rock wool slab, mineral wool board, resin bonded rockwool | 68061000 | up to 650 °C |
| Rockwool LRB Slab | light resin bonded mineral wool, semi-rigid rockwool slab, mineral wool lamella | 68069000 | up to 450 °C |
| Rockwool LRB Roll | rockwool wired mattress, LRB mattress, wire mesh rockwool blanket | 68061000 | up to 650 °C |
| Rockwool Pipe Section | rockwool pipe cover, mineral wool pipe insulation, rock wool pipe lagging | 68061000 | up to 650 °C |
| Calcium Silicate Block & Pipe Section | calcium silicate pipe insulation, calsil block, hydrous calcium silicate | 68062000 | 40 °C → 1,000 °C |
| Ceramic Fiber Blanket & Board | ceramic fibre blanket 1260, refractory ceramic fiber, RCF blanket | 68061000 | up to 1,400 °C |
| Cellular Glass Block & Pipe | foam glass insulation, cellular glass pipe insulation, closed-cell glass block | 70080010 | up to 430 °C |
| Maftec / Maftac Ceramic Fiber Blanket | bio-soluble fiber blanket, AES blanket, low bio-persistent fibre | 68061000 | up to 1,260 °C |
| Removable Insulation Jacket | removable insulation jacket, valve insulation cover, flange insulation blanket | 68069000 | −50 °C → 550 °C |
| Aerogel Blanket | aerogel insulation, silica aerogel blanket, thin high-performance insulation | 68069000 | −40 °C → 650 °C |
| Cold & Cryogenic Insulation | |||
| Nitrile Rubber Tube | NBR insulation tube, elastomeric foam pipe insulation, closed-cell rubber insulation | 40091100 | −40 °C → 105 °C |
| Nitrile Rubber Sheet & Roll | NBR foam sheet, elastomeric rubber sheet, self-adhesive rubber insulation | 40081190 | −40 °C → 105 °C |
| PUF Pipe Section & Board | polyurethane pipe section, PU foam insulation, PUR slab | 39211390 | −180 °C → 100 °C |
| PIR Board | polyisocyanurate board, PIR insulation panel, foil-faced PIR | 39211390 | −180 °C → 140 °C |
| XPS / EPS Board | extruded polystyrene board, expanded polystyrene sheet, polystyrene foam board | 39211100 | −50 °C → 75 °C |
| Glass Wool Roll & Blanket | fiberglass insulation roll, glass wool blanket, FRK faced glass wool | 70198000 | −10 °C → 230 °C |
| Refractory & Castables | |||
| Fire Clay Bricks | firebrick, refractory brick, IS 8 fire clay brick | 69029010 | up to 1,400 °C |
| High Alumina Bricks | alumina refractory brick, 70% alumina brick, high alumina fire brick | 69022020 | up to 1,750 °C |
| Insulating Fire Bricks (IFB) | IFB brick, lightweight insulating brick, 26-grade insulating brick | 69010010 | up to 1,650 °C |
| Basic / Magnesite Bricks | magnesia brick, basic refractory brick, mag-chrome brick | 69021010 | up to 2,000 °C |
| Silicon Carbide (SiC) Bricks | SiC brick, silicon carbide refractory, SiC refractory shape | 69022040 | up to 1,800 °C |
| Castable Refractory | refractory castable, low cement castable, LCC castable | 38160000 | up to 1,800 °C |
| Refractory Mortar | fire cement, high alumina mortar, refractory jointing mortar | 38160000 | up to 1,700 °C |
| Ramming Mass | silica ramming mass, induction furnace lining, dolomite ramming mix | 38160000 | up to 1,750 °C |
| Cladding & Accessories | |||
| Self-Tapping Screw | self drilling screw, cladding screw with EPDM washer, hex head roofing screw | 73181400 | Accessory |
| Insulation Band & Buckles | SS banding, stainless steel strapping, insulation strap and wing seal | 73269099 | Accessory |
| Aluminum Cladding Sheet & Coil | aluminium jacketing, aluminum insulation cladding, stucco embossed aluminium sheet | 76061190 | Accessory |
| Sealants, Tapes & Adhesives | |||
| Aluminum Foil Tape | aluminium foil tape, duct foil tape, reinforced foil tape | 76071994 | −20 °C → 120 °C |
| Silicone Sealant | neutral cure silicone, weatherproof sealant, cladding joint sealant | 32141000 | −40 °C → 300 °C |
| Contact Adhesive | rubber insulation adhesive, NBR glue, elastomeric insulation adhesive | 35061000 | −20 °C → 90 °C |
| PVC & Cloth Insulation Tape | PVC insulation tape, cloth duct tape, pipe wrapping tape | 39191000 | −10 °C → 105 °C |
| Butyl Mastic Sealant Tape | butyl tape, mastic sealant tape, butyl rubber sealing strip | 39199090 | −30 °C → 90 °C |
Buying from abroad for New Zealand.
Do you deliver insulation and refractory to New Zealand?
Yes. We quote to Port of Tauranga, Ports of Auckland and Lyttelton on FOB, CFR or CIF terms, or EXW/FCA for your own forwarder. Services run to Australian and New Zealand ports directly or via Singapore and other transshipment hubs.
Which documents come with a shipment to New Zealand?
Every shipment travels with a commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading; manufacturer test certificates and data sheets are available on request. New Zealand prohibits imports of asbestos-containing products, and importers of higher-risk goods such as insulation and refractory may be asked for asbestos-free evidence.
Which standards do projects in New Zealand usually specify?
Projects in New Zealand commonly reference AS/NZS and ASTM. Every product page lists the ASTM, EN and other standards its data refers to, and test certificates can be supplied with the order.
Can you supply sites in Auckland, Tauranga and New Plymouth?
Yes. Tell us the site and the nearest port — we quote to that port, to an inland depot where services exist, or to your own forwarder. Mixed loads of insulation, refractory and accessories can travel in one container.
Planning a project in New Zealand?
Send the specification, quantities and delivery port — we reply with a priced export offer, packing list and HS codes ready for customs in New Zealand.