Vapor Barrier Insulation
Chilled water applications (around 45°F/7.77°C) and cryogenic applications (-126°F/-87.8°C & lower) require that ambient air does not reach the component or sweating and/or icing conditions occur. To keep ambient air from reaching the insulation or even the component a vapor barrier is required. The purpose vapor barriers is exactly what it sounds like, a barrier of material that will not allow...
How Do You Install Blanket Insulation for Components?
What is Removable Blanket Insulation? A Thermaxx insulation blanket is a custom-made removable insulation pad designed for thermal insulation use on mechanical engineering components. These components include all of the following elements: Steam Condensate Hot water Cold water / chilled water system Removable insulation is critical to any component that requires routine maintenance as the...
Cryogenic Pipe Insulation Solutions for LNG Plant in Maryland With Aspen Aerogels
What is Cryogenic Liquid Natural Gas? When LNG is returned to its gaseous state, it is used across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors for purposes as diverse as heating, cooking, generating electricity and manufacturing a wide variety of products.
Cold Pipe Insulation: Types and Materials
Cold pipe insulation is not just used for containing heat. It is also used to control cold pipe systems and keep them functioning properly and in good repair.
The Difference Between Hot And Cold Insulation Materials
In This Article: Hot Water Pipe Insulation Materials Cold Insulation Materials What Is the Difference Between Heat and Cold Pipe Insulation? How to Choose Your Exterior Pipe Insulation Jacketing Contact Thermaxx to Learn More About Hot and Cold Insulation It’s difficult to make the decision between purchasing hot or cold removable insulation materials without truly knowing both sides of the...
Choosing the Right Jacketed Insulation for the Job
There are a lot of things to take into consideration when you’re deciding what type of insulation to use for any particular application. We’ll cover 5 of the most important factors to consider here as it relates to piping, valves, and fittings.
Choosing Insulation: Is Removable Insulation Right for You?
Before we can talk about whether removable insulation is the correct solution for anyone, it’s worth taking a minute to define it: Removable insulation is a blanket or jacket that can be put on and taken off easily. Often, the blankets use Velcro™, and are as easy to affix as putting on sneakers that have Velcro ties. Traditional insulation can be put on by professionals, but to take it off,...
Heat Insulation, Cold Insulation & Heated Insulation
Heat Insulation, Cold Insulation & Heated Insulation: An Overview
Insulating Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
Insulating Ammonia Refrigeration Systems can save a tremendous amount of Energy Dollars! Please use extreme caution when working on or around an Ammonia system. Ammonia is both caustic and hazardous in its concentrated form. It is classified as an extremely hazardous substance in the United States.
