The first two discussions covered the extreme heat and blast from an arc flash. These elements of energy are extremely dangerous. What happens after the arc event is the topic of this discussion. If an electrical arc situation predicts the need for a high level of protection, consideration must be […]
Blast and Pressure Waves (Article 2)
This is the second article of four on arc flash. The next arc flash concern after heat energy is blast. The danger comes in the forms of a pressure wave, sound, light, particulates or shrapnel. The pressure wave or blast is the result of rapid heating of the air to […]
Heat (Article 1)
In this series of short articles, four aspects of arc-suppression blankets will be covered: (1) heat (2) blast and pressure wave (3) burning and (4) installation suggestions. The major reason for arc-suppression blankets is protection from the intense heat. Although testing has indicated source temperatures of over 30,000 degrees F, […]
30 Years of High Temperature Glovebags
Did you know that the Therm-Equip, Inc.® Pipe Case (high temperature glovebag) was developed in 1987 and put on the market in 1988? Before developing the Pipe Case, we were a distribution business supplying asbestos- removal contractors. In the early 1980’s, contractors contacted us regarding asbestos removal on live steam […]
Asbestos in the Workplace
As stated in the article Health Risks From Working In Oil Refinery, “One of the main health risks from working in an oil refinery is exposure to asbestos.” At Therm-Equip, Inc. we OVER-ENGINEER everything on purpose by producing the best-in-class High Temperature Asbestos removal bags. Learn more about Therm-Equip, Inc. Glovebags!