FULL SERVICE INSULATION CONTRACTOR Insulation Concepts is a Chicago-area based company. We are as close as your phone and often no more than a day from service. Insulation Concepts is a Full Service Insulation Contractor. Our projects range from $500 to $500,000. Whether you need conventional coverings, removable/reusable coverings, custom sewing, or even scaffold erection, Inslation Concepts has the service experience to provide you with top quality products and installation. Being fully aware that every well managed business firm controls it's money with a carefully planned budget, this website was prepared to show you how Insulation Concepts can give you an immediate and continuing competitive edge on cutting your costs on energy dollars spent; an investment in a proven, sensible energy saving system that will save today and tomorrow -- in several ways.
SAFETY At Insulation Concepts, safety is more than just a word; it's a way of life. Our safety record far exceeds the industry standards, as does our training. In fact, most of our personnel are certified through OSHA's 10 hour Safety Training. Our safety goal is to work with our customers to ensure that everyone goes home safe at the end of their shift.
THE COMPETITIVE EDGE Reduction in fuel costs Greater operational machine life Greater return on your capital investment Maintenance of uniform operating temperature Improved appearance of your facility Excellent freeze and burn protection EASIEST POSSIBLE MAINTENANCE AT THE LOWEST COST
CONVENTIONAL COVERINGS Insulation Concepts installs conventional insulation coverings for your piping, tanks, boilers, ad vessels. Our coverings are totally enclosed insulating components that have a working range of -50ºF to +2000ºF. Our coverings are designed for years of dependable service. We use only hte highest quality materials from Owens Corning mineral wool and fiberglass, Pittsburg Corning foamglass, Dow Trymer products and RPR Aluminum; all of who are leaders in the insulation supply industry. These materials are matched to your products and applications by trained and qualified personnel.
REMOVALBE/REUSABLE JACKETS Design Materials Quality Construction Serviceability Identification Specifications Bottom Line
REMOVALBE/REUSABLE JACKETS Design Insulation Concepts manufactures removable/reusable insulating jackets for your insulating requirements. Primarily designed for your steam and or hot process piping systems, our jackets are totally enclosed insulating components that have a working range of -65ºF to +2300ºF depending on the materials and construction methods required. Our jackets are designed for ease of application and years of dependable service. Independent studies on energy costs show a payback on our jackets can be WITHIN THREE MONTHS OR LESS. (back to top) (next)
REMOVALBE/REUSABLE JACKETS Materials The hi-tech materials used in removable insulating jackets are very similar in appearance and function. As a manufacturer of quality removable/reusable insulating jackets, Insulation Concepts has the reputation of producing a jacket that will fit the application in all respects. This is accomplished by actual field measuring by our personnel in addition to using the correct types of materials for the job. (back to top) (next)
REMOVALBE/REUSABLE JACKETS Quality Construction For Long Service Our construction methods include all machine sewing: blind stitching on all but the closing seams. We bar tack or double stitch all corners and wherever reinforcement is necessary. Kevlar (R) thread is used whenever possible giving you the strongest seams available. A wide variety of jacketing and insulating materials as well as thread types may be used in the construction of the jacket. Temperature and/or ambient conditions may indicate the type of construction best suited for your application. Some of the construction methods are listed elsewhere in this website. (back to top) (next)
REMOVALBE/REUSABLE JACKETS Serviceability The most significant reasons for using Insulation Concepts jackets are the speed and ease of removal and re-installation. A number of closure methods can be employed which include our standard type 304 stainless steel lacing anchors, velcro closures, belts and buckles or a combination of the above. Storm and wind flaps on jacket ends are used whenever possible. Your personnel will appreciate the ease of access and re-installation our jackets provide. You will value the speed in which this can be accomplished as well as the knowledge that you have again used a Competitive Edge, as just ONE removal and re-installation of our jacket has more than paid for the original cost. (back to top) (next)
REMOVALBE/REUSABLE JACKETS Identification Each Insulation Concepts jacket is tagged for description and location to eliminate the possible confusion of re-installation should a number of jackets be removed at the same time for painting or general maintenance. The identifying system may be a simple numerical number with a corresponding tag on the item which we can supply, use of your own numbers, color coded tags, etc. (back to top) (next)
REMOVALBE/REUSABLE JACKETS Specification For Insulation Concepts Removable/Reusable Jackets Because construction methods and materials used may be limited by the ambient temperature or the working environment, this list is only a general guide. In corrosive applications or environments, Teflon (R) liner and weather barrier materials are recommended. In low temperature corrosive applications. Thdlar and Hypalon (R) Jacketing may be used. 500ºF | 500ºF to 1000ºF | 1000ºF to 2300ºF (back to top) (next)
REMOVALBE/REUSABLE JACKETS Specification For Insulation Concepts Removable/Reusable Jackets General Service to 500ºF LINEAR Silicone coated fiberglass cloth INSULATION WEATHER BARRIER 1'' 6# density ceramic wool Silicone coated fiberglass cloth THREAD .069 Kevlar thread Alternate or additional materials: Liner and/or weather barrier can be Teflon coated fiberglass. Insulation can be 1'' mineral wool of 1'' (E) type fiberglass mat. (back to Specifications) (next)
REMOVALBE/REUSABLE JACKETS Specification For Insulation Concepts Removable/Reusable Jackets GENERAL SERVICE TO 500ºF to 1000ºF LINEAR Pure glass cloth with 1000 degree or higher rating INSULATION WEATHER BARRIER 1 1/2'' 6# density ceramic wool Silicone of Teflon coated fiberglass cloth THREAD To 800ºF .069 Kevlar Over 800ºF Stainless Steel Thread (back to Specifications) (next)
REMOVALBE/REUSABLE JACKETS Specification For Insulation Concepts Removable/Reusable Jackets SERVICE OVER 1000ºF to 2300ºF In conditions above 1000ºF, it is critical to match the correct insulating components. Your Insulation Concepts specialist can advise you on the special types of jacketing and materials available for extreme temperature applications. (back to Specifications)
REMOVALBE/REUSABLE JACKETS The Bottom Line For serviceable items such as exchanger heads, certain valves and line flanges, steam pressure reducing regulators, manway covers, pumps, strainers, etc.,a removable/reusable insulating jacket is the money saving way to insulate. If you are living with uninsulated piping and components, you are losing a great deal of money on wasted energy (see charts right). Independent studies as well as our own experience show a minimum of 20% of your total energy cost can be saved today and every day by insulating those serviceable items. A 20% savings on your yearly energy bill will be a significant dollar figure which can be utilized in other beneficial ways. The GUARANTEED FIT, fast, dependable service, a cooler working environment as well as excellent freeze and burn protection give you a product that will reward you with years of reliable, money saving service. (back to top)
CUSTOM SEWING Because custom sewing is our specialty, non insulated items can also be manufactured for your needs, i.e., spray shield covers for flanged items in caustic and hydrocarbon service, welding shield curtains, zone dividers for furnaces, machine equipment covers,as well as other specialty sewing.
SCAFFOLD ERECTION Scaffold erection is often a neccessary part of installing new insullation coverings. We have the experience to provide scaffolding in many types of areas and environmental conditions. Whether your requirement is for temporary or permanent scaffolding, you can be confident of safe and sturdy structures.