The majority of equipment in any industrial plant around the world requires mechanical insulation. Plants that are located in the Great White North, however, require some special considerations. Unlike our southerly neighbours, our facilities need to be able to handle all four seasons in all of their extreme glory. For this week’s article, we are going to explore the importance of industrial insulation in the springtime.
Boosts Productivity
Temperature control can be a tricky beast to tame in the shift from winter into summer. Outside temperatures are constantly shifting from melting to freezing, causing havoc on poorly insulated equipment. Machinery that is not properly insulated will experience a high level of wear and tear in a very short amount of time. Metals and fluids will expand and contract with enough constancy to truly compromise the integrity of your equipment. By having trained professionals install or repair the proper insulation, your machinery can keep doing what it needs to do without the need for unnecessary shutdowns and maintenance.
Keeps Your Plant Safe
Insulation doesn’t just keep your equipment running smoothly, it also works as a protective barrier. Extremely hot or extremely cold machinery can pose a very dangerous risk to your employees and your facility. As mentioned above, the constant freeze and thaw so indicative of Canadian spring can work holes into equipment and improper insulation. These spaces need to be addressed immediately before they cause serious damage.
Maintains a Healthy Work Environment
Aside from the very deterioration that the spring thaw can cause, there is another hazard at play here. Inadequate insulation allows condensation to form on pipes and ducts, especially in those places behind walls that are hard for us to see. This is the perfect environment for mold to flourish. While your equipment may be working just fine, you could be harbouring a fatal health risk in the very walls of your facility. The only way to keep the mold at bay is to invest in appropriate insulation installed by a trained technician.
Industrial facilities come with many literal and not-so-literal moving parts. Springtime weather is the time of year when Mother Nature likes to throw a wrench into the cogs. Don’t be caught unawares. If you’re not sure your industrial insulation is doing its job, let us come in and take a look around. Give us a call today at 403-242-1357.
