Proposed Math for Refracting Sound Waves

Mar 23 2018
a chart

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

Posted in Sound, Thermaxx Jackets

Insulation Blankets for Clean Rooms & Airtight Rooms

Mar 23 2018
A Sterile Clean Room

Insulating in an airtight or clean room application can be extremely difficult. Good clean room design has the mechanical insulation out of the airtight or clean room environment to avoid the possibility of fibers being introduced into the air. At the sasme time, there can be equipment in the clean room that must be used in a production situation and has an elevated temperature that can cause an employee to get severely burned. Read more.

Posted in Aerogel, Clean Room, Fiberglass, Insulation Blankets, Removable Insulation, Safety, Silicone, Thermal Insulation

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

Mechanical Insulation Payback Verification for the Budget Requester

Mar 14 2018

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

Posted in BTU and Energy Efficiency News, Engineer, Pipe Insulation, Recent News & Updates, ROI, Smart Jackets, Steam Trap Monitoring, Thermaxx Jackets

Removable Insulation Covers For Expansion Joints

Mar 14 2018
expansion-joint-after-insulation

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

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Heat Loss, Recent News & Updates, Removable Insulation, Savings, Thermaxx Jackets

High Temperature Insulation Materials & Applications

Mar 08 2018
UVA Temperature Control Station - Before removable insulation

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

Posted in Chiller, Commercial Insulation, Compressor, Energy News, Energy Savings, Installation, Insulation Materials, Removable Insulation, Safety, Savings, Thermal Insulation, Thermaxx Jackets, Tubes

Flame Resistant & Water Resistant Insulation Materials

Feb 26 2018

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

Posted in Corrosion, Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings, Fiberglass, Pyrogel, Removable Insulation, Safety, Teflon, Thermaxx Jackets, Water Resistant

Removable Insulation In New York City, NY

Feb 09 2018
Freezing New York City

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.

Posted in Antifreeze jacket, Energy Efficiency, Heat Loss Survey, Hot Insulation, Incentives, Insulation, New York, New York Case Studies, NYC Case Study, Removable Insulation Jackets, Thermaxx Jackets

NYC DCAS Improves Energy Efficiency with Thermaxx Jackets

Feb 08 2018
NYC DCAS Municipal Building

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.

Posted in BTU and Energy Efficiency News, Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings, Greenhouse Gas, Incentives, New York, NYC Case Study, Recent News & Updates, Removable Insulation, Savings, Thermaxx App, Thermaxx Jackets

Insulation jobs are “Most In-Demand” in CT. Small business thrives.

Jan 24 2018

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

Posted in Connecticut, Energy Efficiency, Explore Career Opportunities at ThermaXX, Insulation Jobs, Manufacturing, Recent News & Updates, Removable Insulation, Savings, Thermaxx Jackets