Weatherproof Actuator Covers: A WeatherMaxx Case Study

Jun 09 2021

A large school district in the San Antonio, Texas area had a major problem with their actuator “weather protection” covers. The covers were severely affected by UV rays and quickly deteriorated to a point that rain was able to get inside the actuator and cause major shutdown problems. The school district relies on Amcon Controls of San Antonio for their valves and actuators. Upon hearing of the problem, Amcon Controls President Bob Barnebey contacted Thermaxx to help find a solution… More

Posted in Case Study, Insulation Materials, Pipe Insulation, Uncategorized, WeatherMaxx

Choosing the Right Insulation for the Removable Jacket Job

Jun 23 2019
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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…More

Posted in Boiler News, Cold Insulation, Energy News, Energy Savings, Fiberglass, Installation, Insulation Materials, Pipe Insulation, Removable Insulation, ROI, Safety, Savings, Smart Jackets, Steam, Thermal Insulation, Thermaxx Jackets, WeatherMaxx

Insulation Blanket Manufacturers

Jun 12 2019
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Industrial insulation blankets come in all shapes and sizes to fit a wide array of components from pressure reducing valves to steam pipes. The businesses that design, cut, and sew together insulating materials to create insulation blankets are called insulation blanket manufacturers. Thermaxx removable insulation blankets are all designed, measured, cut, and hand-sewn in-house making us the industry leading manufacturer of removable insulation products. Read more.

Posted in Custom Insulation, Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings, Engineer, Equipment Protection, Industrial Insulation, Insulation, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Pipe Insulation, Safety, Savings, Thermaxx Jackets, WeatherMaxx

Bad Actuator Not Working? How To Prevent Actuator Failure

Jun 12 2019

Valve actuators are a critical component in any heating, cooling or process related system. There are many reasons that actuators go bad or fail. Is the voltage correct? Has a fuse blown? Has the power board failed? Have wires become fused or disconnected? These are the most common reasons that electric actuators fail. While we at Thermaxx cannot control the voltage, we can alleviate many of the other reason’s actuators go bad. How do we do that? We have made available a very simple, yet truly effective way to prevent fuses blowing, wires getting overheated and control board damage. The WeatherMaxx cover solves all these problems! Read more.

Posted in Machine Maintenance, Thermaxx Jackets, Valve Actuator, WeatherMaxx

Insulation Blankets for RV Accessories: Improve Safety & Lifespan

Mar 16 2018

ThermaXX Jackets was asked for expert insulation advice concerning a barbecue that was placed too close, in the customer’s opinion, to the exterior side of the RV for safe operation of the BBQ. BBQ’s can reach temperatures of 400°F and above, which, when placed too close to a fiberglass surface could cause serious problems. The biggest worry was not fire, although that was a consideration. The main worry was discoloration of the exterior portion of the RV directly behind the BBQ. Additionally the BBQ itself did not come with any kind of a weather cover. Our customer was concerned that if the BBQ was left outside that over time the BBQ components would seriously deteriorate!

Posted in Custom Insulation, Energy Efficiency, Removable Insulation, Safety, Savings, WeatherMaxx