Types of industrial insulation

The main task of industrial insulation is to ensure safety and comfort for employees at work. You should always start from this point by talking about the functions and types of industrial insulation. Of course, industrial insulation materials are also used to optimize technological processes in enterprises of various industries, from the food industry to heavy shipbuilding. We strive to optimize energy efficiency and, consequently, reduce operating costs, which additionally contributes to environmental and climate protection. What are the main types of industrial insulation, what are their functions, and what does the company get from them?Thermal insulation - heat and cold insulation
The most frequently discussed industrial insulation materials are thermal insulation, which we associate primarily with construction, and this is the right association, but thermal insulation is very important in many other industries. Thermal insulation can be divided into two groups: thermal insulation and cold insulation. Thermal insulation allows you to limit heat loss, which is mainly caused by the high surface temperature of tanks, pipelines, boilers, ventilation ducts, etc. Simplified: the thermal insulation material creates a thermal resistance, which is a "barrier". Cold insulation works similarly.Here, of course, we want this cold not to "escape" beyond the boundaries of the insulated room. In both cases, the thermal insulation material must meet several basic characteristics. The material should be characterized by a low coefficient of thermal conductivity, low bulk density (so as not to burden the insulated elements), low water absorption and high mechanical strength. Thermal insulation must have a high flash point. Mineral wool mats, insulation materials and plates, as well as calcium-silicate products, are excellent as heat insulators.Industrial sound insulation
Another popular type of industrial insulation is acoustic insulation. Their task is to reduce noise generated mainly in industrial enterprises, including heavy industry enterprises such as steel, cement and mining industries. Sound insulation is also used in large and small enterprises, in the gas industry (muffling noise sources at so-called gas compressor stations) or in the energy sector. There are a lot of noise sources in the energy sector – these are water pumping stations, exhaust fans, compressors, turbines, generators. System solutions such as acoustic enclosures are the best solution for sound insulation of machines and devices. They can be partially or completely enclosed, made of steel profiles or aluminum frames on which acoustic panels are mounted. For sound insulation of ventilation ducts, glass wool or stone wool in the form of panels or mats is mainly used. Don’t want to share your real phone? Just get a free sms number and use it for sign-ups and verifications.