Dyplast releases new Polyiso vs. XPS Technical Bulletin

Dyplast released its latest Technical Bulletin 0418 which is an update to the 0214 Bulletin on Polyiso versus XPS in low temperature pipe insulation applications. Whereas the previous version was focused primarily on examining the cost of insulation systems versus energy savings and long-term performance of polyisocyanurate (polyiso or PIR) and extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulants in refrigeration and chilled water applications, this more recent Bulletin revision is more-so focused on the misinformation and/or lack of full disclosure so prevalent in the marketplace. Dyplast aggressively advocates for:

• honest presentation of physical properties and pertinent information, yet also
• full-disclosure, complemented with
• third-party verification and audit of physical properties and the quality process.

Polyiso versus XPS

Dyplast to suspend operations in advance of Hurricane Irma

Dyplast Products, LLC of Miami FL will be impacted by hurricane IRMA and as such, Dyplast has activated its Hurricane Preparation Plan.

Dyplast will suspend operations Friday night September 8, 2017 and resume once the storm’s impact is fully assessed including the region’s ability to recover.

We thank all our Miami based employees for their shut down efforts. They are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dyplast personnel will communicate with you as soon as our operations resume. If you have any questions please contact your Account Manager or myself.

Thank you for your patience and support during this uncertain time.

Joe Hughes

VP Sales and Marketing

Mobile: 305-904-4059

Dyplast's latest Customer Bulletin, 0717 - ISO-C1® Polyisocyanurate Insulation Flame Spread and Smoke Development

Dyplast's latest Customer Bulletin, 0717 - ISO-C1® Polyisocyanurate Insulation Flame Spread and Smoke Development, is another in a series of white papers aimed at providing our clients, engineers, contractors, fabricators, and friends with objective information on competitive products and on items that affect our industry.

Marketing literature for insulation products on the internet and in printed media often address the flame spread index (FSI) and smoke developed index (SDI) as measured in accordance with ASTM E84 or comparable standards. This updated (0909) Customer Bulletin provides factual, clarifying information concerning ISO-C1's FSI and SDI as well as other important points relating to the combustion properties of polyisocyanurate foam.

Customer Bulletin, 0717 - ISO-C1 Polyisocyanurate Insulation Flame Spread and Smoke Development

On May 30, 2017 Dyplast sent to our readership another related document, the reprint of the American Chemistry Council's Center for the Polyurethanes Industry, Question and Answer: Smoke Toxicity document. The document contains two sections, General Information on Smoke Toxicity followed by a section with Information Specific to Polyurethane Products. 

Click the link below for more information. 

Cearing-the-air-on-polyurethane-smoke-toxicity

For the past 8 years Dyplast has dedicated time and resources to producing Technical and Customer Bulletins in order to provide customers and potential customers information regarding a variety of timely topics that impact the insulation industry. The complete list can be accessed at...

Dyplast Technical Bulletins

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Dyplast Products receives CSIA's Platinum Safety Award

Dyplast Products was presented with Central States Insulation Association's "Best Practices in Safety" Platinum award on the 3rd of May 2017 at the Belterra Casino in Florence, IN. Tom McGettigan was honored to accept this on behalf of the Dyplast Products' team.

 

The inaugural program award was presented to CSIA members who have demonstrated a commitment to continuously improve jobsite safety. 

 

Several years ago, Dyplast developed and implemented the "Be Safe, Stay Safe" program. Because of the company's continuing efforts, Dyplast has been recognized with numerous consecutive years awards by industry associations such as NIA and MICA. Dyplast is proud to be recognized by CSIA in their program's inaugural year. Safety remains an integral part of Dyplast's culture.

Clearing the Air…on Polyurethane’s Smoke Toxicity

In Dyplast Products, LLC continuing effort to provide our customers with accurate information about our ISO-C1® family of products, we are sending out the American Chemistry Council's Center for the Polyurethanes Industry, Question and Answer: Smoke Toxicity document. The document contains two sections, General Information on Smoke Toxicity followed by a section with Information Specific to Polyurethane Products. 

The document in a Q&A format makes, two important points about polyurethane combustion products: that combustion decomposition toxicity products are not unique as compared to other common synthetic or natural materials, and that polyurethanes do not present a greater health risk than fires involving synthetic or natural materials.

Dyplast believe that this informative document should dispel some commonly misunderstood beliefs concerning Polyurethane combustion products.

Click below to read full Article 

 CPI - Question and Answer - Smoke Toxicity 

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Dyplast Products Robert Sanchinel promoted Sr. Account Manager

Dyplast Products, LLC is pleased to announce that on May 10, 2017 Robert Sanchinel was promoted to Sr. Account Manager. Robert became a Dyplast (Apache) employee 25 years ago starting in the EPS production department. He became the lead CAD/CAM operator and was promoted to an EPS sales representative. In 2012, he expanded his EPS sales responsibilities by adding ISO-C1® to his portfolio as the Southeast and Caribbean Account Manager.

As a Sr. Account Manager, Robert is responsible for managing and expanding all the Dyplast EPS sales including developing new EPS business opportunities. He will continue to manage the ISO-C1 sales in Florida and the Caribbean.

The Dyplast Team wishes Robert continued success in his new position.

Dyplast publishes new article, "Insulation Installation" in LNG magazine

The fifth Dyplast article published in LNG Industry magazine is entitled "Insulation Installation". Dyplast has devoted significant resources to producing and providing the insulation industry with in depth analysis and explanation of leading industry issues through its articles in LNG magazine. Previous Articles include...

LNG Industry Magazine (Mission Critical) July 2015

LNG Industry Magazine (Logical Thinking) Feb 2016

LNG Industry Magazine (Risk Mitigation, Beyond Standards) July 2016

LNG Industry Magazine (Commercial Quality Control The Missing Link) Jan 2017

Below is an exerpt of the new article..."Insulation Installation"

"Failures at a new LNG facility during the first few months of initial operations can be expensive and cause damage to a company's image. Therefore, most companies do everything possible to ensure a 'perfect start-up', but this is easier said than done. Identifying what may ultimately cause problems is a first step to controlling and eliminating those problems. Although it may be challenging to anticipate the main reasons for forced shutdowns or curtailments during the first months of operation, poor design and installation of the insulation system are clearly on the list.

While many of the principles that are discussed are applicable to any insulant, this article focuses on polyisocyanurate (polyiso) and cellular glass (cell glass), since there is more long-term experience with those insulants, with successful service, with no failures over periods of 20 years and more."

Click below to read full Article 

 LNG Magazine (Insulation Installation) March 2017 

Please visit Dyplast's web-site www.dyplast.com for more information.

Dyplast publishes New "Ted TALK" series of Insulation industry conversations

Ted TALK:

Mechanical Insulation Value Chain:

I actively encourage my staff's dialogues with individuals and companies up, down, and across the value chain for mechanical insulation for low-temperature pipe and equipment. ISO-C1® polyisocyanurate is of course Dyplast's brand, yet this blog is generic. You may ask me "why exert so much effort to engage all these conversations?" My answer, which I hope is echoed below, is we each benefit and the industry benefits!

The value chain for the End-User (typically the Asset Owner) ends when the optimal insulation system is finally installed. Yet where does it begin, and where can it be broken? Frankly, the value chain has many participants and the more players there are, the higher the risk.

This first Ted Talk blog on the subject of Value Chain focuses on Installation Contractors, who clearly play key roles and each of whom can be considered the last cog in this value chain. They are often the final contractors squeezed by schedules, blamed for late commissioning, and when a system's thermal performance is "less than design" can be sued.

When Dyplast calls or visits an Installation Contractor we're almost always welcomed openly and with respect. Then when the conversation is all business we hear:

"We only "put on" what we're told"

"We're just basically a middleman"

"We do not actually buy the insulation"

"We don't write the specs"

"But what can we do?"

My general response is:

"Like it or not you each know you have potential liability!"

"Wouldn't it be better to know that what you are putting on is of the highest quality?"

I relate the story when I was asked by an "old time" player "why did Dyplast do all that testing?" My reply was "I really like to sleep at night."

If you've been so kind to read my blog thus far, I guess you know I can be a bit long on words. Indeed!  Yet in my own defense - - this is a complex subject. I will strive to use more sound-bites. Don't hold your breath!

Respectfully

Ted Berglund

President

Dyplast Products

www.dyplast.com

Dyplast Products attending NIA's 61st Annual Convention

Dyplast Products invites you to join us April 20–23, 2016 at the NIA 61^st Annual Convention, in the beautiful city of Boca Raton on Florida's Atlantic coast. During this year's Annual Convention, NIA is is hosting WIACO and welcome members of the European Federation of Associations of Insulation Contractors (FESI) to the event.

Dyplast Products CEO, Ted Berglund, among several CEOs and executives from global manufacturers will participate in the Manufacturers VIP Panels: The Mechanical Insulation Industry—A Global Perspective.  The Panel will discuss opportunities and challenges within the industry such as…

Projected industry growth over the next 5 years; Supply versus demand; Globalization of the industry; Industry consolidation within various industry segments;

Value of continued and increased focus on energy conservation and the environment; Life-cycle analysis; Prescriptive versus holistic code development (sustainable design); and Strategic initiatives that industry participants should be focused upon in the ever-changing mechanical insulation industry.

Immediately following the Welcome Reception comes one of the highlights of NIA's Convention—the Dessert Hospitality Suites. NIA's (Associate) manufacturer member companies will host a room with delicious treats and beverages. Plan to take advantage of this opportunity to extend your time networking with industry friends while enjoying the sweetest event of the week. Dyplast invites all the participants to Dyplast Suite 10 featuring the Chef’s Special Crème Brule desserts PLUS since it is in Florida, Dyplast’s backyard, we will have a special “Latino Dessert”, Tres Leches

NIA will again recognize the winners of the 2015 Theodore H. Brodie Distinguished Safety Award. Dyplast submitted an application for the 2015 Associates (Manufacturers) category. Dyplast was the recipient of the Silver award in 2012, and the Platinum award in 2013 & 2014.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Dyplast Products attending ASTM Committee C16 Meeting

Dyplast Products will be attending the ASTM Committee C16 Meeting on Thermal Insulation at its bi-annual meeting at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Texas from Sunday April 10 to Wednesday April 13, 2016.

ASTM represents both small and large mechanical, commercial, industrial and asbestos abatement contractors as well as various suppliers and distributors of products and services to the industry. The Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volume 04.06 C16 continues to play a preeminent role in all aspects important to the industry of thermal insulation.

Dyplast has been supporting ASTM over many years, and is eager to again be part of this valuable Committee Meetings

Dyplast exhibiting at the 2016 IIAR Industrial Refrigeration Conference & Exhibition

The 2016 IIAR Industrial Refrigeration Conference & Exhibition scheduled March 20-23 2016 at the Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida offers an unrivaled opportunity for companies to showcase their latest products, services innovations and technologies and for attendees to meet, network and learn from others who are interested in the same professional opportunities.

 “IIAR provides advocacy, education, and standards for the benefit of the global community in the safe and sustainable design, installation and operation of ammonia and other natural refrigerant systems.” Dyplast exhibits at the IIAR Exhibition because our ISO-C1® family of polyiso insulation mechanical pipe insulation system is an integral part of the design and successful operation of the refrigeration systems. ISO-C1® has been successfully used for many years as mechanical pipe insulationand is a proven economic insulation technology. Exhibiting at IIAR allows Dyplast personnel to discuss first hand with the engineers, designers, and owners attending, the economic value that ISO-C1® imparts to their operations. 

Come visit Dyplast at (Booth #302) where our industry experts will be ready to provide more information on full product range of polyisocyanurate insulation for both mechanical insulation and architectural panel applications.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Dyplast Products attending the upcoming 2015 Annual Fall Business Meeting of MICA

2015 Annual Fall Business Meeting of MICA

October 21 - 22, 2015

Embassy Suites Downtown

Omaha, Nebraska

Dyplast Products is pleased to be participating in the upcoming 2015 Fall Business Meeting of MICA (Midwest Insulation Contractors Association) at the Embassy Suites Downtown Omaha, Nebraska October 21 and 22 2015

As a manufacturer member since 2007, Dyplast will be participating in the manufacturer’s table top session. The table top display will be open for viewing during the Wednesday evening reception.  The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and concludes at 7:00 p.m. Stop by and visit with Claude Hartdegen for an update on how ISO-C1® 2# and ISO-C1® 2.5# meets or exceed the new the ASTM C591-15 and CINI 2014 specifications.

Dyplast Products looks forward to seeing you there!

Dyplast “Mission Critical” Article in LNG Industry Magazine

 

Dyplast examines the role of the insulation system in optimizing value in LNG Facilities!

 

Dyplast CEO Ted Berglund and VP of Sales and Marketing Joe Hughes just published an article in the “July/August” issue of LNG Industry magazine which examines the importance of due diligence when choosing a cryogenic insulation system that will optimize value in LNG Facilities. The selection of the optimal insulant and the appropriate insulation system is “Mission Critical”! Engineers, specifiers, owners, and stakeholders are becoming increasingly vigilant regarding what information is relevant, what information is factual, is there full disclosure, and is data validated by an independent laboratory? These concerns dictate a second or even third look at optimizing lifecycle risk and performance – steps beyond lifecycle cost. This article considers the role of the insulant and the insulation system in these efforts since they have a substantial impact on lifecycle cost (material/labor capital cost), long term operation and maintenance costs, and on lifecycle performance and risk.
   

Dyplast’s ISO-C1® 2.5 # polyisocyanurate foam clearly supports stakeholder objectives and concerns since it meets or exceeds not only the latest requirements of ASTM C591-15 but also CINI-2014 specifications; and ISO-C1® has a long history of success at LNG facilities globally.

 

Ø  Click below for the referenced LNG Industry Magazine July 2015 Article

 

Ø  Click here for the associated Elba Island Case Study

Ø  Call us at (305) 921-0100 and ask for Joe Hughes for additional background