Heat Loss Surveys
Transforming your facility with insulation begins with a walk-through of the typical areas in a building that would need insulation. We like to start with the heating plant/boiler room or the room in which steam is distributed from the main plant. If you or your company has energy goals, our insulation survey organizes the data that you will need to prove your efforts.
Best Way to Insulate Pipe Expansion Joints
This article was written by Meghan Reilly, an insulation expert at Thermaxx Jackets.
Decrease Energy Costs in Your Factory by Monitoring Steam Traps
Steam systems perform a significant function in many manufacturing plants. As the primary medium of transferring heat throughout the plant, the efficient and proper use of steam can have a considerable impact on a factory’s energy costs. The steam trap is a critical, yet often overlooked, component of the steam system.
Corrosion Detection Methods for Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes
Stainless steel is resistant, but certainly not immune, to corrosion. In a previous article, we examined the need for inspecting stainless steel pipes further, including a discussion of conditions which encourage corrosion. When corrosion does occur in stainless steel, the corrosion often manifests in a very localized manner rather than uniform (or “general”) corrosion. Two forms of corrosion...
Insulating Steam Traps & Other Commonly Overlooked Systems
Although OSHA has strong requirements for overly hot pipes and fittings to be insulated, we often find that some systems are just overlooked. The common offenders are listed below - if you’re not insulating these systems, not only are you losing money, but you may be setting yourself up for legal actions down the road.
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.
