Is Air An Insulator

Aug 14 2019
hot coffee in hand

If you’ve dealt with insulation in the past, you may have heard someone say that air is a good insulator. This statement may pose many questions if you are unfamiliar with insulation or the properties of air. To get to the bottom of this, you must ask yourself, “Why is air a good insulator?” Get the answers- read more!

Posted in Air and Insulation News, Gas, Insulation Materials, K Factor

Insulating your PRV (Pressure Reducing Valves)

Oct 17 2018
pressure-reducing-valve

Removable insulation jackets are becoming more of a necessity every year when it comes to running an industrial facility that utilizes a plethora of equipment. One piece of a equipment that could really use proper insulation are the pressure reducing valves in your facility…More

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Energy Loss, Energy News, Energy Savings, Gas, Heat Insulation, Heat Loss, Insulation Materials, Pipe Insulation, PRV, Removable Insulation, Safety, Savings, Valves

Industrial Insulation Blankets

Oct 13 2018
Mixed Insulation Jackets from Thermaxx Jackets

Insulation blankets for industrial applications are vastly different than insulation used for domestic applications. Removable, reusable industrial insulation blankets are made by manufacturing specialists like Thermaxx Jackets with heavy-duty insulation materials that can withstand extreme conditions. In fact, Thermaxx guarantees its insulation jackets for 5 years because they’re built with high-quality materials. Additionally, industrial insulation blankets can be custom made to fit even the most unique component. Read more.

Posted in Cost Efficiency, Energy Savings, Gas, Insulation Jackets, Pipe Insulation, Removable Insulation, Savings

Insulating Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Sep 28 2018

Ammonia is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen, or NH₃.  Because of Ammonia’s vaporization properties, it is frequently used as a refrigerant. NH3 boils at −33.34 °C (−28.012 °F) at a pressure of one atmosphere, Ammonia was commonly used before Freons (chlorofluorocarbons) became popular. Read more.

Posted in Aerogel, Air and Insulation News, Cold Insulation, Corrosion, Cryogel, Energy Efficiency, Energy Loss, Energy News, Energy Savings, Gas, Heat Loss, Pipe Insulation, Removable Insulation, Safety, Savings