News & Insights

Page 4 — company announcements, application case studies, and industry insights.

Industry Insight Sep 6, 2026

Polycrystalline Fiber Modules: Spec, Installation & Applications

Polycrystalline fiber modules handle 1400–1700 °C service, shrink less than 3 %, and outlast standard ceramic-fiber modules in severe hot-face duty.

Industry Insight Sep 6, 2026

Insulation Glossary: A1, Calsil, Pyrogel, Microporous Explained

Plain-English definitions of four key industrial insulation terms: A1 fire rating, Calsil calcium silicate, Pyrogel aerogel, and microporous insulation — plus a comparison table and selection guide.

Industry Insight Sep 6, 2026

Pyrogel vs Mineral Wool Pipe Insulation: Real Comparison

Pyrogel vs mineral wool pipe insulation: thermal conductivity, thickness, CUI risk, installed cost, and real payback data for steam and process lines.

$Refractory Insulation Materials: Types, Ratings & Applications$

Industry Insight Sep 6, 2026

Refractory Insulation Materials: Types, Ratings & Applications

Refractory insulation materials explained: ceramic fiber, PCW, calcium silicate, rock wool and microporous grades compared by rating, conductivity and applications.

Industry Insight Sep 4, 2026

Glass Wool Acoustic Insulation: NRC & Application Guide

Glass wool acoustic insulation: NRC and αw by density and thickness, mass-spring-mass wall and ceiling constructions, machine-room enclosures, and rock wool acoustic panels compared.

Industry Insight Sep 4, 2026

High-Density Calcium Silicate Board: Properties & Uses

HD calcium silicate board offers compressive strength and 1050 °C service temperature. Learn how it differs from standard calsil and where it is used.

Industry Insight Sep 4, 2026

Marine Insulation Materials: Thermal & Acoustic Specifications for Ships & Offshore

Non-fire marine insulation guide — engine-room & accommodation thickness, condensation control, NRC acoustic, HVAC/cold-room sizing, LNG tiers, IMO and class-society limits.

glass wool board external wall insulation construction

Industry Insight Sep 3, 2026

Glass Wool Board Applications: Rigid Board Selection Guide

An application-driven guide to rigid glass wool board: building envelope, HVAC ductwork and industrial equipment duties, with density, thickness and facing selection tables.

Industry Insight Sep 3, 2026

Aerospace & Nuclear Insulation: Materials for Extreme Environments

Aerospace and nuclear insulation materials — aerogel composites, porous ceramics, nuclear-grade ceramic fibre, and BPE / HDPE shielding for extreme environments.

Industry Insight Sep 2, 2026

Pyrogel Insulation Thickness: Chart & Selection Guide

A ready-to-use pyrogel insulation thickness chart by temperature and pipe size, plus CUI logic, layering splits and the single-vs-double economic breakpoint.

Industry Insight Sep 1, 2026

Offshore Fireproofing: Passive Fire Protection on Platforms

How offshore PFP (passive fire protection) is rated, where it goes on a platform, and what materials actually survive salt, vibration, and jet-fire heat load.

Industry Insight Sep 1, 2026

Combined Cycle & Gas Turbine Power Plant Insulation: Materials & Spec

Spec guide for combined cycle power plant insulation — gas turbine exhaust, HRSG zone-by-zone materials, pipework thickness calculation, CUI protection, and vibration-zone installation.