Insulation Innovation Blog

Our last blog discussed how to prepare for an OSHA inspection with 8 essential tips to follow.

This blog will cover the three stages of an OSHA inspection.

1. Opening conference
2. Facility walk-through
3. Closing conference.

Topics: OSHA, inspection, OSHA Inspection, worksites, investigation, hazardous areas, OSHA inspector, facility, opening conference, facility walk through, closing conference

Generally, OSHA inspections concentrate on the most hazardous areas found in the workplace. Industrial facilities and construction work sites, for example, are more likely to be inspected than an office building. OSHA normally conducts inspections without advance notice.

Topics: OSHA, inspection, OSHA Inspection, worksites, investigation, hazardous areas, OSHA inspector, facility

There is an assortment of insulation materials for the industrial insulator. Many of these we have covered before in previous blogs or discussions. Two insulation materials often considered for high-temperature, thermal applications are Tempmat and Ceramic Fiber Blanket. 

Topics: glass fiber properties, Removable Insulation Blanket, insulation materials, industrial insulation, tempmat, refractory products, ceramic fiber blanket, high-temperature applications, fiber blanket, ceramic fibers

The checklist below can be applied to any insulation application. This checklist, however, may need to be modified based on your experience, job expectations, and your needs.  

Topics: insulation materials, mechanical applications, insulation installation, checklist, job site, inspection, fabrication

Thermal Properties are typically first thought of when selecting an insulation material. Other properties must be considered when choosing an insulation type.

Topics: industrial insulation, mechanical insulation properties, thermal properties, chemical properites, mechanical properites, applications, definitions

Once an industrial insulation project is complete, what happens next? That’s where maintenance of the system becomes an after project component. Below you will find crucial factors to take into consideration after the project is complete.  

A properly designed and installed insulation system will require periodic maintenance. Over time, any mechanical insulation system can become damaged, and if no maintenance plan is in place, repairs will have a costly effect. While also posing other risks which include the following. 

Topics: mechanical insulation, industrial insulation, industrial insulation industry, Inspection Methods, Maintenance, Mechanical Insulation Systems

As we have discussed before in, “Corrosion Under Insulation: What You Need to Know” corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a real threat to many industries, including refining, petrochemical, and power.

Topics: Corrosion Under Insulation, CUI, mechanical insulation, Industrial Facilities, Inspect CUI, Inspection Methods

Moisture control is something that every plant and facility struggles with, especially ones with pipes and ducts carrying fluids at below-ambient temperatures. When it comes to condensation and mechanical systems, there are three issues to be aware of. 

Topics: mechanical insulation, industrial insulation, mechanical piping systems, piping, insulation system, mold growth, preventing mold growth, below-ambient systems, closed-cell insulation, condensation control, moisture control

Recently we supplied insulation for a small brewery tank manufacturer, and it got us thinking that we should share our insulation tips for breweries because many of us are not aware of the role that properly insulated equipment plays in creating a perfect, cold brewed beer.

Topics: mechanical insulation, industrial insulation, mechanical piping systems, piping, breweries, insulation tips, cold and hot temperatures, pipeline

For those who do not know alternative fuel (also known as non-conventional and advanced fuel) is a fuel other than gasoline for powering motor vehicles, such as ethanol, natural gas, hydrogen, propane, or electricity. Often, they produce less pollution than gasoline or diesel.

Topics: mechanical piping applications, mechanical insulation, industrial insulation, mechanical piping systems, ethanol, fuel, piping, alternative fuel