This article was written by Sam Grace, an insulation expert on the Thermaxx team
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.
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,...
What Are Centrifugal Pumps? Centrifugal pumps are probably the most common type of pump in use today. Centrifugal pumps are used in residential applications for hydronic heating systems, potable water supply from a well and other applications. Industrial and commercial use is by far the greatest use of this type of pump. They are used for hot water supply/return systems, chilled water systems,...
In 2015 the National Insulation Association (NIA) published a report titled, "The State of the Industry: 60 Years and Counting" in which the author summarizes how the mechanical insulation industry has adapted, evolved, and grown through its existence. The overall success of the industry has led to an increased number of insulation blanket suppliers, making it difficult to choose the best one.
This article was written by Suzanne Rowe Barrett
Heat Insulation, Cold Insulation & Heated Insulation: An Overview
This article was written by Jennifer Kaelin, an expert at Thermaxx Jackets
This article was written by Chuck Murphy of Thermaxx Jackets On this page: High Temperature Insulation Blanket Applications High Temperature Insulation Materials Insulation Blanket Design FAQs Learn More About High-Temperature Insulation Blankets Are you looking into high-temperature insulation blankets for your components? To determine the best materials and design for your insulation, you...
What Is Aerogel? According to aerogel.org, Aerogels are a diverse class of porous, solid materials that exhibit an uncanny array of extreme materials properties. Most notably aerogels are known for their extreme low densities (which range from 0.0011 to ~0.5 g cm-3). Silica aerogel is the most common type of aerogel, most frequently seen in photographs and what people generally refer to when...