In July 2024, another demonstration day was held and hosted by the Insultrak founders and management with representatives from industry again in attendance. These included members from TIPSASA (Thermal Insulation Products & Systems Association of Southern Africa) including board members, SAMCRA (South African Metal Cladding & Roofing Association), technical representatives of the bulk-faced fibre roof insulation manufacturers in South Africa, technical representatives of secret-fix clip roof sheeting manufacturer in South Africa, representatives of the roof fixing screw manufacturer, and various other attendees.

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 the roof sheets. The 135mm thick roof insulation was used as this is the thickest faced fibre product manufactured in South Africa and would thereby provide for the worst-case scenario regarding loft of the insulation, stability of the Insultrak packer thereon, and maximum backward pressure on the roof clip system.

As has been demonstrated before, the Insultrak packer performed perfectly as required and this is due to various factors:

• Extremely high-strength characteristics under major pressure
• 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.

As the market leader, 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.