Dyplast attending ESICA Spring Conference

Dyplast will be attending the Eastern States Insulation Contractors Association Conference at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia from May 4-6 2016.

ESICA 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. Dyplast has been supporting ESICA over many years, and is eager to again be part of this valuable Conference.

The Dyplast family of ISO-C1® polyiso insulation mechanical pipe insulation system is an integral part of the design and successful operation of mechanical pipe insulation and refrigeration systems. ISO-C1® has been successfully used for many years as mechanical pipe insulation and is a proven economic insulation technology.

Dyplast New Senior Account manager, Tom McGettigan will be attending this year. He will be looking forward to meeting all those attending this important event!

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 Blog: Clarity in IIAR 2016 Conference Technical Papers

One of Dyplast's efforts over the past years has been to advocate for clarity and full disclosure of technical and empirical information - - not only in Dyplast literature but also in literature generally within the public domain. Dyplast's recent Technical Bulletins, Qwik Guides, and Articles (e.g. LNG Industry Magazine) set good examples.

Thus we feel we must comment on a Technical Paper presented at the recent IIAR Conference in Orlando titled: "Hygrothermal Analyses of Ammonia Refrigeration Pipe Insulation Systems" which contains misinformation. The Paper represents that it used computer modeling to predict moisture content that would accumulate in various insulation materials on ammonia refrigeration pipe over long periods, up to 10 years. Pipe insulation scenarios with and without vapor retarders were modeled.

In general, we offer that readers should always be cautious when evaluating conclusions from computer modeling software that are contrary to empirical evidence and logical thought processes.

Dyplast's most pertinent comments include:

 

Point #1: The Paper states it used 1.8 lb/ft3 polyisocyanurate (PIR) as its test specimen; to our knowledge this density of PIR is very rarely, if ever, used in ammonia refrigeration pipe applications. More commonly it is 2.0 or 2.5.

Point #2: The Paper predicts that over ten years, without a vapor retarder, the moisture content of the PIR insulant would be about 90% by volume. First of all, ammonia refrigeration systems present challenging problems, and the installation guidelines for virtually ALL insulants require a vapor retarder - - and more often a vapor barrier. Yet even without a vapor retarder, the claim of 90% moisture by volume lacks credibility. 90% by volume is over 3000% by weight, meaning the 1.8 lb/ft3 insulant would weight 56 lb/ft3. To our knowledge, a moisture content at this absurd level has never been recorded, and frankly appears impossible.

Point #3: The Paper indicates a thermal conductivity of 0.187 Btu.in/hr.ft2°F at 10°C was utilized in the calculations, which does not even meet ASTM C591 Standards (≤ 0.18), and thus could not be used on an ammonia refrigeration system. The k-factors of ISO-C1/2.0 and 2.5 meet ASTM C591 requirements.

Point #4: The Paper does not explain how the computer model works or to what extent the outputs have been validated against real-life scenarios. Dyplast may address this in a future Technical Bulletin.

For more information please contact us at info@dyplast.com

Dyplast Products releases Qwik Guides for Polyisocyanurate and Extruded Polystyrene

Dyplast uses Qwik Guides to condense into one page the information otherwise contained in DataSheets and longer technical materials. Dyplast’s latest release is a Qwik Guide for Polyisocyanurate and Extruded Polystyrene (XPS). 

Other Qwik Guides are available at www.dyplastproducts. com/resources/qwik-guides. The latest Qwik Guide offers information on comparisons between polyisocyanurate (PIR) and XPS. Click on the link below to view the Qwik Guide on XPS or to view the other Qwik Guides Dyplast has released to date.

Qwik Guide: Polyisocyanurate and Extruded Polystyrene

 

Dyplast Website Qwik Guides Page

 

If you have any questions please contact our professional Sales Team at sales@dyplast.com

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!

Tom McGettigan joins Dyplast Products as Senior Account Manager

Dyplast Products, LLC is pleased to announce the newest member of the Dyplast team, Tom McGettigan. Tom joined Dyplast on January 25th as Senior Account Manager and is responsible for handling customer relationships, customer and market education and specifications for Dyplast products, and driving new business opportunities for our ISO-C1® family of products. 

Tom comes to Dyplast well recommended with more than 20+ years of experience in the fiberglass insulation industry.  Tom received a bachelor's degree in Science from The University of Florida.

Join us in celebrating this new addition to the Dyplast Products Team!

Tom will be reporting to Joe Hughes, VP Sales and Marketing.