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How Insulation Helps You Meet Budgets

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It’s no secret that Albertan businesses are facing tighter budgets than ever before. With an unstable economy and an uncertain outlook, everyone is looking for ways to save on their investments. Commercial and industrial businesses with store fronts, warehouses, office space, and manufacturing facilities all can benefit with proper insulation.    Modern Insulation for Modern
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Winter is Coming; Are You Insulation Ready?

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The nights are getting longer and the sun doesn’t seem to shine as bright as it once did. Although we didn’t get much of a summer this year, one thing is for sure: winter is coming. The frigid temperatures mean that you’ll be spending more on heating and equipment downtime. Minimize your costs by preparing
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Why Mechanical Insulation Matters Today

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Mechanical insulation is more important today than it has ever been. Between highly competitive sectors and green initiatives, mechanical insulation is a key step in any facility’s success. This week, we are going to explore what you have to gain from proper insulation in today’s world.    Reducing Operational Costs According to a study by
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Industrial Insulation Reduces Mechanical Downtime!

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Insulation is most well-known for its ability to manage extreme temperatures by keeping the cold with the cold, and the heat with the heat. In the frigid winters and sweltering summers, this is an important quality to have in any facility. This ability to keep temperatures where they need to be allows machinery to run
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Increasing Your Company’s Sustainability with Insulation

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As a business owner, you understand the importance of driving your company towards a more sustainable future. While the task may seem like a daunting one, the good news is that “greening” your operations doesn’t have to involve an expensive overhaul. Start with something small to create a huge difference. Start with insulation.    Start
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Industrial Insulation Reduces Mechanical Downtime!

Industrial Insulation Reduces Mechanical Downtime! - Westcal Insulation - Industrial Insulation - Featured Image

Put simply, insulation is most well-known for its ability to manage extreme temperatures by keeping the cold with the cold, and the heat with the heat. In the frigid winters and sweltering summers, this is an important quality to have in any facility. This ability to keep temperatures where they need to be allows machinery
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Hygroscopicity: What Is It, and What Does it Mean for Insulation?

Hygroscopicity: What Is It, and What Does it Mean for Insulation? - WestCal Insulation - Mechanical Insulation Calgary

When it comes to insulation, there are dozens of different properties that affect the application, usefulness, and success of insulation. From thermal conductivity to fire resistance, these characteristics are all important to consider before choosing insulation for your industrial facility or commercial business. This week we are going to discuss the property of hygroscopicity and
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Are Your Mechanical Systems Efficiently Saving Energy This Summer?

Are Your Mechanical Systems Efficiently Saving Energy This Summer? - WestCal Insulation - Insulation Experts Calgary

As the warmer months start to roll in, get ready for some sweltering temperatures. Calgarians are no strangers to plus 30 weather. Not only can energy consumption get out of hand during this time, the heat can pose a very serious health risk to those working in and amongst mechanical equipment. In this week’s article,
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What is Microporous Insulation?

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With all of the mechanical insulation options out there, it can be hard to tell your PVC jacketing from your cellular glass. This week we are going to look at a very different kind of insulation, one that is high in efficiency when you’re low on space: microporous insulation. Here are the basics of this
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Increasing the Lifetime of Your Mechanical Equipment

Increasing the Lifetime of Your Mechanical Equipment - Westcal Insulation - Industrial Insulations Calgary

Anyone who crunches numbers for industrial facilities knows that their mechanical equipment takes up a good portion of the overall budget. In fact, for many processing plants and the like, their equipment is their bread and butter. In this article we are going to discuss some of the ways to keep your machinery in tiptop
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