Dyplast Helps Create Portable Produce Pod with Huntsman Corp and Kroger

“Dyplast participated with Huntsman Corporation, Kroger, and others to create a “Portable Produce Pod” - - much like a big, mobile walk-in cooler for the Montgomery County Food Bank (MCFB) in Texas.

MCFB collects and distributes food to partner agency food pantries, and aims to have fresh produce make up at least 50% of its total distribution. However, most of their receiving food pantries do not have sufficient refrigerated space to hold and re-distribute perishable products. Hence the need for a refrigerated Pod.

The whole process of designing the Pod and finding manufacturers and suppliers took less than a year. Dyplast is proud to have been able to offer its ISO-CF polyisocyanurate (a modified polyurethane) insulation with the requisite thermal resistance, strength, and other advantageous properties.

To view more detail, click here (Montgomery County Food Bank Press Release). Dyplast views this a just one more example of how technologies can merge to create better products to benefit society-at-large!”

UPDATED CUSTOMER BULLETIN 05-15 A COMPARISON OF ISO-C1® and HT-300 POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION

Dyplast Products in it's ongoing effort to provide timely and accurate information about polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation within the industry has updated it's Customer Bulletin 05-15 "A Comparison of ISO-C1 and HT-300 Polyisocyanurate Insulation".

 

This updated Customer Bulletin is part of a series of white papers aimed at providing our clients, engineers, contractors, fabricators, and friends with objective information on competitive products. Marketing literature on the internet and in printed media address the physical and performance characteristics of competing polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulations fabricated from bunstock. As is often the case, some literature can be misleading and/or in some cases there may not be sufficient information to credibly compare products. This Customer Bulletin provides factual, clarifying information which should allow for an objective comparison of Dyplast's ISO-C1® with HiTherm's HT-300 (each 2 lb/ft3 density).

Customer Bulletin 05-15

 

Please contact Dyplast personnel or visit our web-site www.dyplast.com for complete information.

Announcing: CINI 2014 Results and Reader Action

 

May 26 2015

Dyplast Products, LLC’s ISO-C1® 2.5 fully complies with CINI 2014 (Committee INdustrial Insulation) in all aspects (material, mechanical, and chemical properties, and combustibility) achieving or exceeding properties for LNG and cryogenic applications.

Dyplast Products, LLC used certified independent laboratories to complete all the testing of CINI 2014 (Committee INdustrial Insulation) for the ISO-C1 2.5, polyisocyanurate rigid insulation foam use in LNG and cryogenic applications.
We are pleased to announce that Dyplast meets or exceeds all material, mechanical, and chemical properties, and combustibility testing.
The ISO-C1 2.5 (2.5 pcf) passed all tests and exceeded:

Ø  Apparent thermal conductivity/ mean temperature of measurements

Ø  Compressive strength

Ø  Tensile strength

Ø  Modulus strength

Ø  Cryogenic Thermal Stress Resistance (CTSR) factor value of 5.8 (versus a minimum of 1.5).

The ISO-C1 2.5 is manufactured in Miami, FL and is distributed internationally.

The ISO-C1 2.5 also meets or exceed the ASTM C591-13 specifications.

Please contact Dyplast personnel or visit our web-site www.dyplast.com for complete information.

Dyplast Products attending the upcoming 58th Annual Spring Convention of MICA

58th Annual Spring Convention of MICA June 22 - 25, 2015 Blue Harbor Resort, Sheboygan, WI

Dyplast Products is pleased to be attending the upcoming 58th Annual Spring Convention of MICA (Midwest Insulation Contractors Association) at the Blue Harbor Resort, Sheboygan, WI June 22nd thru the 25th. A highlight of the conference will be MICA presenting their 10th annual “Best Practices in Safety” Awards of which Dyplast is proudly participating.

Since 2007, Dyplast Products’ has been a member of this professional and dynamic association of commercial and industrial insulation contractors. We look forward to actively participating in this conference and meeting current as well as new industry associates and clients.

 

Dyplast Products attending 2015 SWICA 57th Annual Conference

Dyplast Products will be attending the Southwest Insulation Contractors Association (SWICA) Conference June 3-7 2015. SWICA is comprised of industrial and commercial insulation and asbestos abatement contractors and their product manufacturers, distributors and suppliers throughout the southwestern United States. Current President, David Patrick, will be talking about SWICA initiatives along with a variety timely topics from industry leaders.

Dyplast has been an active supporter of SWICA for many years and is eager to again be a part of this Annual Conference.

On a lighter note, SWICA has organized fishing charters, a SWICA Contest, all of this is set at the beautiful Innisbrook Golf Resort providing access to a professional course for attendees. We look forward to seeing you there!

http://www.swicaonline.org/

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 Marriott Anaheim.

 

                                                 April 26-29, 2015

                                               Anaheim, California

 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 Meeting.

 

 

Link to ASTM Committee Meeting Web page 

 

Dyplast Products attending NIA's 60th Annual Convention in 7 DAYS!

Dyplast Products invites you to join us in the beautiful Texas Hill Country to celebrate

the National Insulation Associations 60th Annual Convention, March 25-28 2015!

NIA has secured industry experts to address issues affecting our members and industry, including how to build, train, and retain a workforce in the face of historic retirement numbers and fewer young people choosing careers in construction. This year, NIA will have a special event to honor NIA's Past Presidents, all of whom have directly contributed to the success and vision of our association.

 

 

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

 

 

In addition, the Valero Texas Open–one of the PGA TOUR'S most popular golf events–will be held onsite at the hotel's golf course during the Convention. Guests will enjoy complimentary admission to the Valero Texas Open during their stay at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.

 

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

NIA's 60^th Annual Convention 

March 25–28, 2015 

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa 

San Antonio, Texas

 

 

Dyplast exhibiting at the 2015 IIAR Industrial Refrigeration Conference & Exhibition in 4 DAYS!

 

 

 

Only 4 more days till the opening of the 2015 IIAR Industrial Refrigeration Conference & Exhibition Sunday 22 - 25 March 2015

The IIAR Conference 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 #607) where our industry experts will be ready to provide more information on full product range of polyisocyanurate insulation and phenolic insulation for both mechanical insulation and architectural panel applications.

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

TECHNICAL BULLETIN 0714 Elastomeric Insulation versus Polyisocyanurate in Low Temperature Applications

    

 

 

 

Technical Bulletin 0714

Elastomeric Insulation versus

Polyisocyanurate in

Low Temperature Applications

PURPOSE

Several of Dyplast’s prior Technical Bulletins have provided in-depth comparisons of various insulants, including polyisocyanurate (polyiso or PIR), polyurethane (PUR), phenolic, polystyrene (expanded EPS and extruded XPS), cellular glass, and fiberglass - - as well as less-than-comprehensive comparisons with elastomeric and aerogel. Now with somewhat more information becoming available from elastomeric manufacturers and the aggressive marketing from elastomeric suppliers for colder applications it is appropriate to dedicate a Technical Bulletin to elastomeric insulants as compared to polyisocyanurate - - and to a much lesser extent phenolic, and cellular glass.

QUICK PERSPECTIVES

The most basic perspective is that the overall cost of elastomeric insulation is materially higher than polyisocyanurate, and polyiso also has significantly better thermal insulation properties - - thus raising the question of “why use elastomeric”:

                    CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TECHNICAL BULLETIN 0714

 

What You Should Know About Thermal Conductivity and Aging of Low-Temperature Mechanical Insulation

12 June 2014

    

 

 

 

Technical Bulletin 0414

What You Should Know About Thermal Conductivity and Aging of Low-Temperature Mechanical Insulation   This Technical Bulletin is another in Dyplast's series to provide objective information to decision-makers and end-users on important issues related to mechanical insulation (i.e. insulation for equipment). Although technically intense in some paragraphs, this Technical Bulletin objectively encapsulates more than can be gleaned from other documents generally available.   Thermal aging is a term that refers to the tendency of some insulants to lose some thermal resistance over time - - predominantly due to the very slow diffusion of low-thermal-conductivity cellular gases out of the cells within the insulation, only to be replaced by "air" with higher thermal conductivity. Since thermal aging is so often used as an argument for or against a particular insulation, it is important to understand this somewhat complex phenomenon.   It is even more important to understand that aged polyisocyanurate still has better thermal conductivity than other insulants that may not age.   CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TECHNICAL BULLETIN 0414

For Sales Inquiries For sales call or contact us at sales@dyplast.us or view our website at www.dyplast.com    At Dyplast we stand ready to help provide you with the right answers to your mechanical insulation, sheet insulation, and composite panel needs.    Give us a call today!

Dyplast responds to receiving NIA's Theodore H. Brodie Safey Award

 

 

 

Dyplast CEO Ted Berglund responds to receiving NIA’s

Theodore H. Brodie Distinguished Safety Award.

"Our safety team was very excited to be part of NIA's safety award program and to get the detailed analysis of our safety program. This feedback helped our team improve Dyplast's program and resulted in a platinum award in our second year. The feedback helped Dyplast improve our employee participation and reduced our insurance costs. Our insurance broker informed us that the carrier considered this award during the underwriting process. But the most important benefit was the pride in recognition of the team's efforts. Everyone at Dyplast believes that this award program, including the process of reviewing our program and receiving feedback, is a true benefit to our company."

-Ted Berglund, President & CEO, Dyp/ast Products, LLC

 

The award is named in honor of NIA Past President Ted Brodie, who worked tirelessly for many decades before his death in 2010 to create a greater awareness of the need for safe working conditions. M r. Brodie first chaired the association's Health and Safety Committee in 1967, and he received N IA's President's Award in 1988. M r. Brodie was the President and CEO of New England Insulation Co., Inc. in Canton, Massachusetts, for 50 years.

 

Technical Bulletin 0314 - Phenolic vs. Cellular Glass Insulation in Cold Piping Applications

10 March 2014   Technical Bulletin 0314

Phenolic vs. Cellular Glass Insulation in Cold Piping Applications   A short summary is included below. Click here for the complete Technical Bulletin   Phenolic and cellular glass mechanical insulation have each been demonstrated as viable choices for cold applications when 25/50 (per ASTM E84) is required, particularly in chilled water applications. This Technical Bulletin offers an objective comparison - - with the conclusion that when comparing both side by side, the overall advantages clearly belong to phenolic. The new phenolic is not the old phenolic New catalysts with minimum detectable halogens Low water absorption (the difference between 0.9% for phenolic vs. 0.2 for cellular glass is not material) Phenolic with 60% better insulating value 0.18 versus 0.30 at 50°F 2.5 inches versus 4.5 inches thickness in a typical 50°F scenario Phenolic is roughly 67% lower cost per board foot Plus lower fabrication/installation costs #2 and 3 above when taken together puts phenolic capital costs possibly at one-third that cellular glass - - and that's ignoring fabrication and installation Phenolic is one-third the weight of cellular glass 6 times more weight per linear foot in the 2.5 vs 4.5 inch scenario   In summary, both phenolic and cellular glass have been demonstrated as viable choices as insulation for cold applications when 25/50 is required. However, when comparing both side by side, the overall advantages clearly belong to phenolic.   Below is a link to the full Technical Bulletin   TECHNICAL BULLETIN 0314

For Sales Inquiries For sales call (800) 433-5551 or contact us at sales@dyplast.us or view our website at www.dyplast.com    At Dyplast we stand ready to help provide you with the right answers to your mechanical insulation, sheet insulation, and composite panel needs.    Give us a call today!

Dyplast is exhibiting its ISO-C1® and DyTherm® Phenolic insulation at the IIAR Convention in Nashville

 

 

 

 

Dyplast is exhibiting its ISO-C1® and DyTherm® Phenolic insulation at the IIAR Convention in Nashville, March 23-27. Visit us at Booth 105. www.dyplast.com The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration’s annual conference is being held at Renaissance Nashville Convention Center.”