Thermal insulation & refractory supplier for United Arab Emirates
The UAE combines a major refining and gas hub at Ruwais with one of the largest district-cooling networks anywhere, plus aluminium smelting and a fast-growing data-centre sector. Jebel Ali is also the region’s main re-export gateway, so many orders are consolidated here for onward delivery across the Gulf and East Africa.
What United Arab Emirates projects need.
The industries below drive most insulation demand in United Arab Emirates; the products recommended further down follow from them and from the local climate.
Key industries
Industrial centres
Climate: Hot and humid coastal
High humidity for much of the year means dew points often above 25 °C. On chilled-water, refrigeration and district-cooling lines, condensation control sets the thickness — use closed-cell nitrile or PUF with fully sealed joints, then protect outdoor runs with aluminum cladding.
Materials most specified for United Arab Emirates projects.
Ranked from the industries and climate above. Every item links to its full datasheet.
Rockwool Pipe SectionFor oil & gas production
Nitrile Rubber TubeFor district cooling
Calcium Silicate Block & Pipe SectionFor refining
Aluminum Cladding Sheet & CoilFor oil & gas production
Nitrile Rubber Sheet & RollFor hvac & building services
Aluminum Foil TapeFor district cooling
Ceramic Fiber Blanket & BoardFor refining
Castable RefractoryFor refiningPorts, route and documents.
Destination ports
- Jebel Ali, Dubai
- Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi
- Khor Fakkan
- Port of Fujairah
Sea route
Direct sailings from Nhava Sheva cross the Arabian Sea to Gulf ports — one of the shortest and most frequent container lanes from our gateway.
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. Gulf Cooperation Council member: a GCC certificate of origin structure and Arabic labelling may be requested by the importer.
Standards commonly specified
All 32 products we export to United Arab Emirates.
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 United Arab Emirates.
Do you deliver insulation and refractory to United Arab Emirates?
Yes. We quote to Jebel Ali, Dubai, Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi and Khor Fakkan on FOB, CFR or CIF terms, or EXW/FCA for your own forwarder. Direct sailings from Nhava Sheva cross the Arabian Sea to Gulf ports — one of the shortest and most frequent container lanes from our gateway.
Which documents come with a shipment to United Arab Emirates?
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. Gulf Cooperation Council member: a GCC certificate of origin structure and Arabic labelling may be requested by the importer.
Which standards do projects in United Arab Emirates usually specify?
Projects in United Arab Emirates commonly reference ASTM, BS EN and Dubai Civil Defence / UAE Fire Code. 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 Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah?
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.
Other markets in Middle East & GCC
Planning a project in United Arab Emirates?
Send the specification, quantities and delivery port — we reply with a priced export offer, packing list and HS codes ready for customs in United Arab Emirates.