Industrial Insulation for Manufacturing Plants

Fiberglass insulation is the most common type of insulation used because of how energy efficient it is. That said, nearly all insulation types can be deemed as "energy efficient" since they assist in reducing the amount of energy required to heat or cool something.

Fiberglass insulation is excellent at insulating pipes. This type of industrial insulation (which comes in various jacketed or unjacketed options), can insulate pipes that run as hot as 2,300ºF. Additionally, closed-cell rubber foam insulation is a good pipe insulator.

Acoustic insulation greatly reduces noise in factories. This type of sound insulation comes in many different forms to help insulate machinery and walls. Explore different acoustic baffles, quilted absorbers, and acoustic curtains, which help reduce noise pollution while still allowing easy access to machinery.

For most factories, the spring is the best time to begin large-scale insulation projects. However, to determine the right time for you to insulate, it is important to consider the location of the manufacturing plant. 

More often than not, the best time to insulate — regardless of location or climate — is as soon as possible. The quicker you install insulation, the sooner you will begin to see energy savings.

The primary drawback to insulating a factory (or anything, really) is the upfront cost. Depending on the size of the insulation job you intend to have done, the initial cost of materials and labor may be significant. That said, most customers report that insulation products typically pay for themselves in a year due to the amount of reduction in operating expenses that the insulation provides.