Color-Coded Insulation Blankets
This article was written by Jack McTigue of Thermaxx Jackets
Chiller Insulation Blankets
Chiller insulation blankets are becoming the standard replacement insulation for factory applied chiller insulation. The factory applies insulation to the low temperature surfaces such as the evaporator, water boxes and suction elbow. The insulation is usually ¾” thick rubber insulation with a K factor of 0.3 Btu-in./hr.-ft²-°F. If maintenance is required on any of the low temperature areas of...
Food Grade Insulation Blankets
Thermaxx Jackets has worked with many clients who are trying to make their food processing plant more energy efficient, safer, and cleaner (such as Calabro Cheese). The USDA recommends insulating pipes in food processing facilities, providing a layer of protection between the piping and your product. The insulation blankets used should be food grade or food safe. “Food grade” or “food safe” means...
Insulation Test: Are You An Insulation Expert?
To be considered an expert in the insulation industry, there's a lot you have to know. From understanding steam systems inside and out to being a master of physics, it takes a lot to be able to call yourself an expert. Think you can make the cut? Take our insulation test for experts to find out!
Process Piping Insulation vs. Pipe Insulation Jacketing
This article was written by Will Jones, insulation expert at Thermaxx Jackets.
Is Your Heating and Cooling System Adequately Insulated?
Find out for sure. There are many variables to be taken into consideration when ascertaining if your facility is currently insulated properly. Usually, when facility managers think about insulation, they think about exterior insulation and focus on the R value of the insulation in the walls and roof.
Insulation Upgrades are Saving Sikorsky Aircraft $23,500 Per Year
Another Steam System Thermaxx‘d Payback Period = 5.27 months March 15, 2012
Prevent Frozen Pipes with Wireless Temperature Sensor
Thermaxx Smart Jackets now offer protection from frozen pipes! Thermaxx, LLC has modified their patent pending Smart Jacket system. Smart Jackets can now wirelessly notify facility managers of low temperatures in a pipeline to prevent freezing. All too often the only way to know if a pipe or valve is freezing, or has already frozen, is when the system stops working. After the system is frozen,...
Removable Insulation for Heat Exchanger Installed at Lowes Warehouse
Another Chilled Water System Thermaxx‘D! Removable Insulation Jackets are Saving Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Big Money on Energy and Maintenance Costs.
Infrared Analysis: Pinpointing Your Source of Heat Loss
Have your pipes been analyzed?
