Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention provide a self-molding composite system for insulation and covering operations. The self-molding composite system may be cured to form any desired shaped for insulation and covering operations. The composite system comprises one or more layers that may create a rigid layered composite when cured. The one or more layers of the composite system may include a base layer that is a braided, knit, or non-woven fiber based substrate, an interstitial matrix layer, and customizable top coat. The customizable top coat may be a solvent based polymer solution that includes various additives that may include color pigments, additives for additional abrasion protection, additives for thermal protection, and/or additives for creating various textures or visible appearances to the composite system.
Abstract:
A wrap-around heat shrinkable protective jacket is used on conduits such as cables, pipes or tubes carrying liquids, gas or electricity to name a few. The protective jacket is applicable to junction blocks, junction tees and wire harnesses and to protect or repair damaged areas of such configurations. A lay-flat design is used to easily install around existing cables, pipes or tubes. A shrinkable material is used to secure and protect these cables, pipes or tubes. Other materials can be added to the jacket interior for additional protection.
Abstract:
An insulated fitting for a flexible air duct wherein the fitting has a collar for dressing the end of the flexible air duct coupled to the fitting. The fitting can be a tee, wherein the collar is connected to a retaining ring rotatably mounted to the main conduit of the tee so that the angular position of the tee can be varied depending upon the desired direction of the branch conduit of the tee. The retaining ring has a base portion for securing the T-fitting to a supporting surface The fitting can also be a wye and a reducer.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a pipe insulation apparatus having finishing covers of compression-bonded structure. In a pipe insulation apparatus according to the present invention, each of elbow insulation units, T-joint insulation units, straight-pipe insulation units, and flange insulation units includes a plurality of segments which is connected so as to be separable along division lines, and each of the plurality of segments is composed of a plurality of insulation layers, and is covered by a finishing cover. The finishing cover includes: at least one joint chassis that is made of a soft metal material, and has a first insertion groove and a second insertion groove formed at a first end portion and a second end portion, respectively, and has a saw-toothed first protrusion formed on one inner side surface of each of the first insertion groove and the second insertion groove and a saw-toothed second protrusion formed alternately with the first protrusion on the other inner side surface; and a plurality of plates that is made of a soft metal material. In a manner in which one end portion of a first plate which is any one of the plurality of plates is inserted into the first insertion groove, and one end portion of a second plate to be adjacent to the first plate is inserted into the second insertion groove, and then at least one joint chassis is compressed such that the first plate and the second plate are connected, the plurality of plates and at least one joint chassis are connected so as to correspond to the curved surfaces of the pipes.
Abstract:
A pipe insulating fitting cover for insulating a pipe joint, the cover having a first insulating cover for insulating the body of the pipe joint and a second insulating cover for enclosing and insulating the bonnet of the pipe joint, in which the first and second covers are mounted to each other through complementary cylindrical surfaces on their outer surfaces with an optional sealing layer between them. The invention further provides a method and apparatus for forming the cover.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to a plastic jacket having air spaces formed by spaced walls used to insulate hot and cold piping systems and the fittings for those systems. The jacket is made from multiple segments, which are joined together along their longitudinal joints. The segments are joined to each other by tongue and groove connections. One segment can be cut longitudinally and glued to another segment to make a larger segment to fit various diameters of pipe. In a further embodiment, the plastic jacket is modified to form the duct of a heating, ventilating and air conditioning system. The inner wall of the jacket forms the air duct. In both embodiments, at least some of the segments have hinge portions created by omitting the inner wall at the hinge portions.
Abstract:
Ring collar for use in connecting a side branch line to a main header air duct, the ring collar having a tubular sheet metal body with an inlet, an outlet end which is tapered for easy insertion into a tubular member, and a U-shaped channel ring around the body with the open side of the channel facing the outlet end of the body; and a process for connecting the ring collar to the main header.
Abstract:
A method and system for insulating pipes comprising a tubular sheath of reinforced plastic film which is supported by a helical wire stiffener which encompasses the pipe. A space between the sheath and pipe is filled with insulating material. The sections of the sheath correspond to the length of the pipe and can be readily attached to the adjoining sheath section. This system can be easily adapted to serve the function of temperature regulation of the pipes by employing a hose-type structure for the helical supporting member of the sheath which allows the circulation of liquids.