5 Ways Insulation Covers Improve OSHA Compliance
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Thermaxx Is ISO 9001:2015 Certified!
On April 21, 2021, Thermaxx Jackets renewed ourISO 9001:2015 Certification! ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the source of the ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 families of quality and environmental management standards and some 18,200 International Standards for business, government and society. ISO is a network of national standards institutes from 163 countries working in...
Calculating OSHA Employee Permissible Exposure Limit for Noise
This article was written by Mike Bannon & Frank Kaputa
Brooklyn Museum Gets an Insulation Upgrade
This case study was written by Jennifer Kaelin, an expert at Thermaxx Jackets
Blanket Insulation Materials: Using Fiberglass & Pyrogel Together
2” of type E needled fiberglass VS. 1” of 10mm of Pyrogel XT + Type E needled fiberglass Type E needled fiberglass Pyrogel XT
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...
The Best Way to Insulate Steam Pipes
The Best Way to Insulate Steam Pipes? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, "insulating steam distribution lines can typically reduce energy losses by 90% and help ensure proper steam pressure at plant equipment.” While this statistic can easily convince you that insulating your steam lines must be a priority, it doesn't offer any advice on the best way to insulate your steam pipes. We’re...
Insulating Exhaust Ducts In A Commercial Kitchen
We were asked to insulate the kitchen exhaust duct above a commercial kitchen grill at a busy café in a New York City based university. This request had many layers of difficulty, one of which was when to perform the work. The café is in operation from 4am to 2am every day or there was a small window of closure on a holiday weekend. We had to choose the holiday weekend as we needed the time to...
Don’t Insulate the Diaphragm of a Pressure Regulator
Why You Should Never Insulate the Diaphragm Chamber of a Pressure Reducing Valve If you are considering insulating your steam system, remember to never insulate the diaphragm chamber of the pressure reducing valve. Indeed, the diaphragm chamber of any pressure regulator should never get insulated.
