When it comes to choosing how you will insulate a bend in a pipe on big jobs, you have choices: mitered elbow or engineered elbow? Although either might work for your needs, you can likely identify one clear winner based on particular features or the scale of your application.
Need thermal jacketing for a commercial or industrial facility? What about pipe wraps? Insulation fabrication centers on customizing—converting and cutting—insulation materials to your precise needs.
Insulation blankets are protective covers for mechanical components like valves, pumps, heat exchangers and turbines. They are made with thermal insulation materials that can withstand industrial conditions and are designed to perform multiple functions, from regulating operating temperatures (they slow thermal energy transfer) and providing wear and tear protection to maximizing efficiency and providing acoustic protection against noise pollution. Without proper protection, machinery is susceptible to wear and tear, overheating, and freezing.
Temperature regulation is key to the success of commercial and industrial piping and insulation projects. In some cases, thermal insulation is enough to solve the problem. However, sometimes temperature regulation becomes a more complex issue. Jacketing or cladding can erode over time due to natural wear and tear, and improper installation risks rapid heat loss. Thermal cycling causes expansion and contraction of jacketing material, which begins to deteriorate over time.
Finding the right insulation solutions for your next project can be a challenge. With so many options to choose from, it may be difficult to get started. Insulation products and MRO (maintenance, repair, and operation) accessories yield results based on many factors, including climate, installation location, and product material. Distribution International’s ecommerce platform, CustomerConnect, provides 24/7 access to over 30,000 insulation and accessory items.
No one likes working in noisy spaces. But for workers in industrial environments, excess noise proves detrimental not only to productivity levels but also to health. For one thing, when surrounded by too much noise, workers are unable to work productively or communicate effectively. Even worse, consistent and aggressive sound can cause permanent hearing loss.
Fires of any size can wreak havoc on commercial and industrial spaces. They put the safety of workers at risk and cause permanent damage and destruction to your machinery. Smoke is an even greater threat than the flames themselves. Smoke and toxic gases make up 50-80% of all fire-related deaths. As commercial and industrial spaces work diligently to mitigate the risk of fire damage, their design must also include precautionary measures to stop the spread of smoke.
If you work in the construction and manufacturing industries, you know that sometimes noise is simply part of the job. But excessive noise, especially over time, is more than just a nuisance. Repeated exposure to loud sounds can cause accidents on the job and can even result in permanent hearing loss long term.
Removable insulation blankets, also known as removable insulation jackets or pads, consist of layers of thermal, noncombustible insulation materials. You’ll most often see them used on pumps, valves, pressure-reducing valves, induced draft and forced draft fans, heat exchangers, and tanks.
Industrial, commercial and residential buildings rely on efficient systems to conserve energy while protecting people. Thermal insulation helps achieve this by reducing the transfer of thermal energy while remaining both cost-effective and environmentally friendly.