We’ve talked about how mechanical insulation can save you money, protect your equipment, and reduce emissions, but we want to dedicate this week’s article to outlining all the ways that insulation protects your most valuable asset: your people. Workplace safety is a top priority for employers, whether their facility is industrial, commercial, or even office
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To put forth an effective design, engineers must have a vast working knowledge of all elements of that design. From conception to installation and beyond, all of the pieces must be functional and long-lasting. Insulation may not seem like an item at the forefront of an engineer’s mind, but it is an element that supports
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We live in a time of information. The creation and sharing of this information touch all parts of our day-to-day lives, from banking to social media. To keep businesses, schools, and even governments running smoothly, storage is vital. Data centres act like virtual warehouses, utilizing servers and other IT equipment instead of boxes and shelving.
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Mechanical insulation is not a one-size-fits-all installation. Imagine insulation-like clothing. On a job site, you are required to wear PPE and that could include steel-toed boots and a hard hat. Another job site might require those plus a respirator. Take your work outside in minus 40 degrees and you’re going to need heavy-duty winter clothes
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Like many other safety installations, firestopping is required by Canadian building codes to protect structures, assets, and most importantly, people. Set up properly, firestop systems are designed as passive fire protection. This means that once they are installed they don’t require external power or intervention in the case of an emergency. In Canada, firestop standards
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Freezing temperatures can be hard on our mechanical systems. Without the proper insulation, the components can be subject to damage and reduce the efficiency of the entire system, if not stop it from functioning altogether. Burst pipes, condensation, and breaks from tensile stress are just a few failures caused directly by our signature Albertan winters.
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The first things that most people think about insulation are temperature control and energy efficiency. While these are incredibly important characteristics of insulation design, they are only pieces of the whole picture. Another benefit that comes with this relatively inexpensive installation is condensation control. In this week’s article, we are going to discuss why condensation
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There are many benefits that your facility’s mechanical insulation offers; climate control, condensation management, and acoustical solutions to name a few. The success of this is dependent on the proper installation and upkeep of the insulation design. As with any system, its quality should be inspected periodically to ensure it is in working form. These
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You hear us talk a lot about how mechanical insulation can save you money. Well, we’ve made it our business to make sure it does! It is a product designed to protect your equipment, your personnel, and your energy expenditures. All of this results in some serious cost savings. Upfront Costs When considering overall savings,
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Jacketing is an outer covering used to protect tubing and pipe insulation. This is done to protect the insulation from moisture or mechanical damage. One of the most common jacketing materials for outdoor applications is aluminum. This relatively soft metal becomes a veritable insulating powerhouse when alloyed with small percentages of other elements such as
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