Removable Insulation Blankets Overview Insulation Blanket Overview Removable Insulation Blankets are used to insulate engine parts, exhaust piping and components, and industrial process piping and machinery. In particular, applications which use diesel engines, such as power generation, off highway & on-highway vehicles, and marine often require insulation blankets to manage the heat that these engines generate. Benefits of Removable Insulation Blankets • Protect Personnel • Lower Ambient Heat • Shield Heat Sensitive Components • Maintain Exhaust Temperatures • Allow for Maintenance and Inspection Firwin Corp. Toll free: 1.877.FIRWIN7 • Toll Free Fax: 1.855.635.5344 • Email: firwin@firwin.com Find Out More at: www.firwin.com • www.fir

Removable Insulation Blankets Overview How Are They Constructed? Removable insulation blankets are typically constructed in 3 layers.1 The table and photos below illustrate the construction and materials used in a standard removable insulation blanket. Note that for more demanding and unique applications, Firwin offers a wide range of alternative materials and construction. Please contact us for details. Material Temperature Limit Silicone Impregnated Fiberglass Protective Cover Middle Inner Aluminized Fiberglass Insulation Media (1 Inch) 3 Contains Insulation Media Certain applications may require...

Removable Insulation Blankets Overview How Are They Installed? Removable insulation blankets are wrapped around the part to be insulated (an exhaust pipe in this illustration). The blankets are then fastened in place using lacing wire. Other fastening options, while less versatile, do exist, including snaps, straps, springs, and Velcro. Firwin Corp. Toll free: 1.877.FIRWIN7 • Toll Free Fax: 1.855.635.5344 • Email: firwin@firwin.com Find Out More at: www.firwin.com • www.firwinthermow

Removable Insulation Blankets Overview Heat Performance of Insulation Media The temperature of the insulation blanket outer cover is a function of multiple factors, chief of which are the insulation material heat rating and thickness. The charts below shows how the outside temperature varies according to the insulation material and thickness. TYPICAL TOUCH TEMPERATURES 1" & 2" COMPARISON (80°F Ambient. No wind. Flat Surface) Fiberglass/Mineral Wool temp. limit (1200°F) Safe touch limit (203°F) Safe extended touch limit Heat Performance Comparision by Insulation Material TYPICAL TOUCH TEMPERATURES...