JM Launches Curved Segment Calcium Silicate
February 19, 2019
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Johns Manville (JM), a leading global manufacturer of energy-efficient
building products and engineered specialty materials and a Berkshire
Hathaway company, announced today that it will release Thermo-1200™
Curved Segments, the latest addition to its Thermo-1200™ calcium
silicate product line, in February of 2019. Curved Segments are segments
of Thermo-1200™ that are cut on a curvature to match the radius of a
large-diameter pipe or vessel. They can be used as an alternative to
QUAD and HEX pipe sections.
Senior Industrial Product Manager Jack Bittner explained that JM
developed Thermo-1200™ Curved Segments because engineers want an
insulation solution for large-diameter equipment that will offer tighter
joints at the insulation seams.
“When we’ve discussed material needs with our customers and engineers,
we have frequently heard that the industry needs a product for
large-diameter pipes and equipment that offers a tighter, more precise
fit than scored and v-grooved calcium silicate block. Thermo-1200™
Curved Segments do just that. They are specifically designed for pipe
sizes ranging between 30” and 126,” he said.
Thermo-1200™ Curved Segments are 6” wide by 36” long sections of
water-resistant type I calcium silicate.
Jeff Semkowski, Industrial Portfolio Manager, described the differences
between Curved Segments and QUADs/HEXs.
“Each of these types of Thermo-1200 will perform as specified, so the
real difference is in how the material is installed and when it’s
available. There may be a labor advantage when using QUADs and HEXs
because there are fewer pieces to install,” he explained. “However, the
edges of each Curved Segment are butted squarely against each other,
which makes for a tighter fit around the vessel. While all three forms
of insulation will offer the same insulating benefits, some specifiers
may prefer the butted joints of the Curved Segments to those of the
QUADs or HEXs. Additionally, Curved Segments are typically available
with shorter lead times, around 2-3 weeks, whereas QUADs and HEXs are
typically on 6-12 week lead times.”
The Thermo-1200 Curved Segments meet the same water-resistant
requirements as the rest of the Thermo-1200 product line. Additionally,
the Curved Segments offer the same thermal performance and compressive
strength as the Thermo-1200™ pipe and block.
For more information, read the Thermo-1200
Curved Segments data sheet on the JM
website.
About JM
Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a
leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality products for
building insulation, mechanical insulation, commercial roofing and roof
insulation, as well as fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial
and residential applications. JM serves markets that include aerospace,
automotive and transportation, air handling, appliance, HVAC, pipe and
equipment, filtration, waterproofing, building, flooring, interiors and
wind energy. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual
sales over $3 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key
markets that it serves. Johns Manville employs 8,000 people and operates
42 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China.
Additional information can be found at www.jm.com.
Contacts
Johns Manville
Jeff Semkowski, 303-978-5361
Jeff.Semkowski@jm.com