Insulation Innovation Blog

Millions of miles of piping exist across the landscape of the United States. These pipe lines move liquids, gases and other industrial products from point A to point B. The movement of this material is critical to the success of industry. It can, however, create unwanted noise that may be required to be contained. Noise containment can be achieved by properly installing acoustical insulation and related insulation protection components.

Pipe insulation requires a protective layer to prevent contamination that would otherwise destroy the integrity of the insulation. The methodology of protecting insulation has changed over the years and PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) has become an industry standard and preferred product used by insulation contractors world-wide.

Insulation can be classified in terms of both its type (including composition and internal structure) and its form (overall shape or application).

When evaluating insulation for a specific application, one of the first considerations is typically its thermal properties. The following definitions can be useful when determining if a product meets the application’s requirements:

Today we announced the addition of a new product to our Pipe and Tank Wrap product line, called Radial Wrap™. This product makes it easier to improve thermal insulation of round surfaces like large-diameter pipes, tanks and vessels. Radial Wrap™ features many of the same great properties as fiberglass board, but it's much more flexible, and therefore, easier to install. 

It features low thermal conductivity at a great price. Read the full press release here, and check out our online product catalog to order Radial Wrap™.

Insulation is a commonly overlooked factor in building design. While not the most glorified aspect of a factory, warehouse or industrial building, it is extremely important to keep the building intact and operating at peak capacity. Heat loss means lost revenue, literally, right out the window. And this is just one of many costs incurred by the insufficient application of industrial insulation.

Here’s a list of the most important advantages good insulation can provide for a business: