Thermaxx Jackets

A question that we are commonly asked is, “How long will these insulation jackets last?” That is a good question with several answers! Materials play a huge part in the life cycle of an insulation jacket. Choosing the correct hot and cold side cover is key in getting the optimal lifespan of an insulation jacket. The first thing we need to look at is the location: is it in a chemical plant, power plant, high acidity area, or an isolated area in the middle of nowhere? Read more!

It has been written that sound bends due to differences in air temperature and acoustic shadows can form. Not much empirical data seems to exist to support this. Perhaps the experiment described above can provide data to support this. I hope that we will be able to do this experiment and share that data… More

Mechanical insulation has been used since piping has been carrying materials at a temperature higher or lower than ambient temperature the pipe is running through. As the industrial age advanced to the technology age, new construction and renovation specifications required steam, hot water, chilled water and cold water pipe to be insulated. Through the years, standards were tightened and material efficiencies improved. The specifications below show a detailed matrix specifying the actual required pipe insulation thickness based on pipe size and temperature… More

When pipe heats up it expands thus there comes a need for an expansion joint. Without one, your pipes stand the chance of cracking causing big problems and costing you big bucks. Many materials expand with the increase of heat, especially piping. To help deal with this issue, an expansion joint acts as a way for the pipe to absorb the linear movement caused by the pipe expansion…More

Everyday insulating materials are not sufficient for hot applications. Traditional materials used in insulating blankets, covers and jackets (silicone/fiberglass) start to falter when approaching 600°F. Cover materials start failing, threads start degrading, and insulation starts burning… More

Thermaxx Jackets manufactures jackets for virtually all types of industrial applications. Many of our customers request waterproof and/or fireproof jackets/blankets for their facilities. When choosing insulation material for fireproof applications it is important to consider application type, surrounding environment and ASTM standards when choosing materials… More

New York City has passed legislation in the last ten years, such as LL87, which mandates buildings over 50,000 gross sq. feet undergo periodic energy audit and retro-commissioning measures, as part of the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan (GGBP). With fines up to $5,000 issued to those who don’t comply, it’s clear that going green is more than just a suggestion in NYC. Insulation upgrades are included in these retro-commissioning measures, and Thermaxx Jackets has you covered! Read more.

ThermaXX Jackets has been awarded a Contract with the NYC Dept. of Administrative Services for their Innovative Demonstrations for Energy Adaptability (IDEA) program. The IDEA program seeks to leverage the potential of innovative technologies to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from City government buildings.

In 2009, one of our service divisions started manufacturing removable insulation jackets for a customer in CT, and ThermaXX was born. We quickly centralized our manufacturing operations in West Haven, CT. With a sales team consisting of myself and longtime employee and friend William Jones, we started to build a company and began working outside of CT. Read more about our story…More

In 864 A.D., the Mayans finished constructing an ancient basketball court in the city of Chichen Itza located in the Yucatan jungle. The game played in this court differed slightly from the basketball we are used to today. There were two teams of two to four players competing against each other. The objective was for one team to get the ball through the stone hoop attached to the wall. One basket or shot through won the whole game. The ball, the size of small soccer ball, just barely fit through the openings… More