Sound Attenuation Solutions
Comments Off on Sound Attenuation SolutionsDiesel-powered equipment offers some tremendous advantages, but it does come with one consistently difficult challenge: Noise. The ambient noise levels caused by diesel equipment can be deafening, which can pose a substantial safety risk to operators and personnel. Decreasing this risk requires a careful sound attenuation strategy. While insulation blankets may help to dampen sound, […]
Insulation Blankets Improve On-Highway Vehicle Emissions and Safety
Comments Off on Insulation Blankets Improve On-Highway Vehicle Emissions and SafetyManufacturers of on-highway diesel trucks are seeking new ways to reduce their products’ emissions in response to growing consumer interest in green technology. Additionally, new EPA standards increasingly tighten the amount of nitrogen oxide, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and diesel particulate matter allowed to escape diesel engines. As a result, new engines have featured redesigned configurations, […]
Insulation & Underground Mining: How to Increase Mining Equipment Safety with the Right Insulation
Comments Off on Insulation & Underground Mining: How to Increase Mining Equipment Safety with the Right InsulationUnderground mining operations may differ around the world, but they pose similar risks to worker health and safety. Different techniques are used to extract metals, gems, coal, and other materials, but the hazards are similar for most of these applications. According to the United States Department of Labor, Mining Health, and Safety Administration (MHSA), 70% of […]
Heat Trace Insulation in Oil and Gas Applications
Comments Off on Heat Trace Insulation in Oil and Gas ApplicationsHeat tracing—sometimes also called trace heating—is a system in which a heating element is run along the length of a pipe in order to prevent its contents from freezing. The heating element and pipe are often wrapped in thermal insulation to prevent heat loss and allow the heat tracing to operate more efficiently. Even in […]
Fasteners 101
Comments Off on Fasteners 101Firwin’s removable insulation blankets are generally fastened with stainless steel lacing wire, which we supply with most of our insulation orders. Occasionally, a customer requires an alternate fastening system. Sometimes, the customer’s application may require quick installation or frequent installation and removal of the insulation blankets. To suit the needs of these customers, we also […]
Finding the Right Insulation Cover Material
Comments Off on Finding the Right Insulation Cover MaterialInsulation blankets (also known as insulation covers or insulation jackets) come in a variety of material options, some of which are better suited to certain tasks and environments than others. You need to ensure that your chosen material can meet the demands of your specific application as efficiently as possible. Our quick guide to the […]
Why Choose Firwin?
Comments Off on Why Choose Firwin?With over 30 years of experience in the field, Firwin is proud to be a premier manufacturer of removable insulation blankets and permanent composite Hard Coat™ insulation solutions. Our business was built on our commitment to provide our customers with the best insulation solution for their particular situation, and it’s from this strong foundation that […]
Two Problems to Avoid When Sourcing Removable Insulation Blankets
Comments Off on Two Problems to Avoid When Sourcing Removable Insulation BlanketsWith nearly four decades in insulation blanket manufacturing, Firwin has quite a bit of experience with helping customers find the best insulation blanket solutions for their applications. Part of that experience includes helping clients fix pre-existing insulation problems, or helping to prevent potential mishaps in their insulation sourcing journey. In this blog, we explore two […]
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Clean Water and Removable Insulation Blankets – Sounds Good!
Comments Off on Clean Water and Removable Insulation Blankets – Sounds Good!When one thinks of clean drinking water, many things may come to mind – natural water sources, reservoirs, treatment facilities, to name a few. But you may be surprised to learn that removable insulation blankets have a role to play in bringing that fresh water to your table. Sometimes, that role has to do with […]
Gimme Some Space – How Much Clearance is Necessary for an Insulation Blanket?
Comments Off on Gimme Some Space – How Much Clearance is Necessary for an Insulation Blanket?Insulation Blankets – Thicknesses and Clearances It is important that there is enough room around any component being insulated to allow enough space not only for the insulation blanket, but also for sufficient air space between the insulation blanket and any nearby surfaces. A lack of air space between the outer surface of an insulation […]