News & Insights

Page 5 — company announcements, application case studies, and industry insights.

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.

Industry Insight Aug 31, 2026

High-Temperature Insulation Wool: Temperature Ratings & How to Choose

Choose the right high-temperature insulation wool: glass wool, rock wool, ceramic fiber, or polycrystalline wool. Compare temperature ratings, purity, and environmental suitability.

Industry Insight Aug 31, 2026

Polycrystalline Wool Fiber vs Standard Ceramic Fiber: What's Different?

Compare polycrystalline wool fiber and standard ceramic fiber: crystal structure, temperature ratings, shrinkage, thermal shock, cost, and when to upgrade to polycrystalline insulation.

Industry Insight Aug 30, 2026

Is Wool Fire Resistant? Sheep Wool vs Mineral Wool Fire Performance

Sheep wool is naturally flame-resistant, but it is not non-combustible. Compare wool and mineral wool fire performance, ignition temperature, smoke, and where each belongs.

Industry Insight Aug 30, 2026

A-60 Marine Insulation: How It Works + Thickness Guide

Understand SOLAS A-60 marine insulation: fire ratings, temperature limits, typical steel-mineral-wool construction, thickness guidance by ship location, and IMO FTP Code certification.