Insulation

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Stainless steel wire fasteners are one of SUM Ltd’s most popular fastening systems. They secure removable insulation blankets around an instrument and are durable, corrosion resistant and have excellent tensile strength. Stainless steel was first invented in 1913 in Sheffield, United Kingdom by Harry Brearley. It was found that a mix of 12.8% chromium and

Lauded as the quickest binders for fastening custom removable insulation blankets, hook and loop fasteners—or Velcro fasteners—create an excellent seal for heat retention and can be formed to fit even on unusually shaped equipment. With Velcro systems being made from different materials for different applications, SUM Ltd can design your custom removable insulation blanket’s fastening

Throughout history, glassmakers have experimented with creating strands of glass fibres, pushing how fine a single strand of glass could be. The first fibreglass insulation product meant for commercial use was invented by Games Slayter nearly a century ago. At today’s scale of production, fibreglass and fiberglass textiles are only made possible through fine machine

Throughout history, glassmakers have experimented with glass fibres, pushing how fine a single strand of glass could be. The first fibreglass insulation product that was meant for commercial use was invented by Games Slayter nearly a century ago. At today’s scale of production, fibreglass is only made possible through finer machine tooling. Fibreglass is one

Material choice can play a vital role in the longevity and performance of a custom removable insulation blanket and SUM Ltd offers a wide range of materials to choose from. From attenuating sounds to insulating against high temperatures, mineral wool insulation is one of our most popular insulation materials to use. It was by chance

What started out as a bet between Dr. Samuel Kistler and Charles Learned at the College of the Pacific in California became the widely used insulation material we know today as aerogel insulation. The bet was as follows: Who could extract liquid out of a gel without shrinkage or contraction and retaining the same structure?

One of the most common components to cover with soft insulation in petrochemical, chemical and oil and gas industries is industrial valves. Much like the rest of the system, industrial valves require insulation to minimize heat loss, increase energy efficiency, and keep contents flowing at the desired temperature. During sub-zero temperature conditions, custom industrial valve

Brewing exceptional beer takes exceptional craftsmanship, requiring a multi-step process of controlling both hot and cold temperatures with absolute precision. The entire brewing process can have temperatures range from 10°C to 76°C (50°F to 170°F). Consequently, insulation plays a vital role in how precise a brewery can control temperatures at each step. Take the fermentation

Everyone wants a quality product, and all companies claim to produce the best. How do you know which company does? You have standards that your clients, investors and employees expect. Choosing the wrong supplier or manufacturer could be costly to your business in schedule delays, equipment replacement and more. By presenting its ISO 9001 certificate,