Insulation Innovation Blog

Calcium silicate is considered a thermal insulation and is composed of hydrous calcium silicate, which contains reinforcing fibers and has a natural white color. It is supplied in block form for the fabrication of insulation for mechanical piping applications. It is often commonly used as a safe alternative to asbestos for high-temperature insulation materials.

Safety data sheets are an essential component of product stewardship, occupational safety and health. However, they are not required for every product or material.  

We are proud to announce the release of our sister company, Volunteer Metal Systems’ (VMS) newly designed website. VMS is a leading supplier of engineered systems and metal products for the industrial insulation industry.

Sustainable design in industrial insulation systems is an important factor to take into consideration, and the demand for feasible insulating products with an eco-friendly impact continues to grow. Cellular glass insulation offers exceptional physical characteristics that in the end benefit the user.

Previously we discussed the difference between FSK and ASJ facings. Products that play a large role with facings are tapes and mastics, which ensures that the facing remains crisp and seamless.

Pressure sensitive tape or insulating tape is an essential component of any installation, repair and manufacturing project. Insulation tapes can help reinforce your work for years of worry-free and maintenance-free service.

Facings are fastened to insulation materials during the manufacturing process. They are used on insulation to protect and hold the insulation together. Your climate and where and how you are installing the insulation will determine what type of facing you will need.

Traditional materials of the insulation world, such as fiberglass and polyisocyanurate insulation are being pushed aside as they make way for a more natural and sustainable material, mineral wool.

Pipe and tank insulation is a semi-rigid wrap designed to insulate large piping, round duct and other curved surfaces, such as pipes with tracing lines, most fittings and other irregular shapes. Tank wraps are used extensively in industrial insulation applications to insulate horizontal or vertical tanks, vessels and round ducts. The two primary insulation materials used for pipe and tank wraps are either mineral wool or fiberglass.

Recently we discussed the basics of corrosion under insulation. CUI is a blanket term that refers to several different types of corrosion processes. Based on how a part is used and what conditions it’s exposed to, the kind of corrosion that develops may differ.

Recently discussed was the problem of corrosion under insulation and something that goes hand in hand with CUI is high-temp coatings. A large number of industrial processes operate in very aggressive environments characterized by high-temperature, which induces corrosion.