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Temati offers a credible alternative to 3M Ventureclad: Vapor-Fas 62-05, also known as “five-ply”.
This aluminum and polymer laminated multi-layer film is used as insulation protection of pipes, air ducts and equipment, against weather and UV influences. It has an extremely low vapor permeability and has sufficient mechanical resistance.
Vapor-Fas 62-05 has been used in HVAC applications for some time in the UK and Middle East, not only to protect against penetration of moisture, but also increasingly as a replacement for aluminum cladding.
To find out more about conditions and prizing, please contact us.
GHS or Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals is an initiative, which was started up by the United Nations already in 1992, to come to a uniform system of describing the nature of chemical substances, in order to enhance the safe working with and handling of these products. Almost all of the countries in the world have adopted now this new system, which will be in full force starting June 1st, 2015.
In Europe GHS will replace the current system and is executed by the European Commission under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. The EC has made GHS part of its REACH regulations, which is administered by the ECHA. For safe use all chemicals must be registered and all companies importing or manufacturing chemical substances are legally bonded to have arranged this and keep administration of all individual chemicals, that are used in production or imported as part of a substance.
Of course Temati is following GHS and REACH regulations and is currently in the process of implementing the new system. The main visible differences for you will be the changes in labels and safety data sheets. More information on safe working will be included in the data sheets and the R&S (risk and safety) phrases will be replaced by new H&P phrases, which stand for hazard statements (H) and precautionary statements (P). Symbols or pictograms used on the labels will change from orange squares to red-lined diamonds and also new symbols will be introduced.
This means that you will see a change in the format of our labels and the information on these labels. As off this June 1st all labels must meet the new GHS laws and regulations. After this date it is no longer allowed to use the old labels, with one exception. Products, that are imported or manufactured before this date, can be used until June 1st, 2017. So for these materials it is still allowed to use old labels, but only during the transition period. In practice this can mean, that of the same product, pails can be supplied with either old or new labels. Safety data sheets will therefore be available in the old and the new format or a combination of the two.
If you have any questions on GHS please contact your local Temati office.
Johan Sentjens will lead a CUI workshop at the 8th annual Pipeline Integrity Management forum 2015 taking place in London on 4-5 February 2015.
For the last 8 years Fleming Europe has successfully organised one of Europe‘s leading conferences which focuses on crucial aspects of the management of pipeline integrity.
It all started in 2008 with major onshore & offshore pipeline operators who gathered and discussed their current projects and how they over came their major challenges and it has since become the best platform of it‘s kind. Not only for vast educational networking opportunities but also for the carefully selected topics and the high level of the invited expert speakers who present their most recent projects as well as the industry‘s best practices from the operators and their partners‘ point of view.
Now available in our CUI range is the new improved Temati Drainplug. The new drainplug is now made of Bergamid™ B700 UF Black to ensure even better mechanical and fire properties. Bergamid™ Polyamide compound is non-halogenated and is in compliance with Class V0, UL 94 Standard for Safety of Flammability.
The new improved Temati Drainplug is now also much easier to install, thanks to the specially designed ‘wings’. It is easier to install and in less time than before! See for yourself in the instruction video below. Temati Drainplugs have been successfully used by Nuon, Shell, Ineos, Borealis, Statoil, BASF, ConocoPhillips, …
Do you want to know more about this special CUI range product?
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During the last 10 years Temati B.V. has seen some interesting trends within the cryogenic insulation market. Whereas 10 – 15 years ago the technical aspects of insulation materials were important, today topics like HSE and level of craftmanship have a big influence on insulation design.
CUI is nothing new. It’s been documented since 1957 when ASTM published: “Stress Corrosion Cracking of Insulated Austenitic Stainless Steel”
Also a lot is being written about the costs. ExxonMobile for example globally spends $ 30 million on CUI inspections which is 30% of their maintenance budget. And in the U.S.A. direct cost for corrosion in 2001 already were estimated at $ 276 billion. In the Netherlands costs are estimated around 4% GNP which equals € 17,5 billion and about 10% of the total maintenance budget.
Further to this, established authorities like NACE, EFC and CINI have published standards, guidelines and best practices on CUI. Reading this an outsider would easily conclude that nowadays CUI is no big problem anymore, but appearances can be deceiving and the truth is that today in many (petro)chemical industries CUI still is best described as a “minefield”.
And CUI still is the cause of major leaks that lead to health and safety incidents and loss of production.
Thinking Solutions…
…is not only Temati’s slogan for almost a decade, but also a standard way of doing business. When it comes to mitigate CUI, Temati has a range of products that best can be compared with a paperclip. Simple but very effective.
CUI cannot only be solved by engineering the right material and coating for piping and equipment. Designing a “fit for purpose” insulation system is equally important. History learned that water or moisture ingress can’t be 100% avoided. So choosing a system which prevents moisture accumulations that can also easily be inspected, has proved to be the most viable solution.
TEMATI Drainplug
In the long run, water and moisture will get in. Whether it’s minor like through a protrusion in the cladding or more drastic due to foot traffic. Talk with any practical experienced person in the field and he will agree with you. And a simple drain hole at the bottom of cladding simply isn’t enough. The special designed shape of the TEMATI Drainplug allows moisture and water from deep within the mineral wool insulation core to evaporate. It’s tested and approved by e.g. Norwegian Hydro Statoil and Dutch NUON.
Protectem* FlangebeltTM
Again a perfect example from daily practice. There’s a big risk gaskets eventually will leak and therefore for many asset owners a reason not to insulate flanges; from a heat-loss point of view not a desirable choice. A stainless steel Protectem* FlangebeltTM with a leak-pipe not only ensures that moisture from leakages can’t ingress into insulation and cause CUI. It also acts as Leak Detection and in some cases even as a Sprayshield. Many companies like Shell, ExxonMobil, DOW, and BASF are using Flangebelts and have adapted them into their best practices.
VIP Vessel inspection Plug
Despite all kinds of Non Destructive Examinations (NDE), visual inspections have proven to be the only reliable inspection technique. A weather tight, easy to install plug, placed on spots were CUI can be inspected, enables easy access to monitor the substrate under the insulation and also check the insulation condition. The VIP plug is standardized and globally specified. It is being approved by many worldwide leading clients.
Summarize
For the bigger part CUI is an organisation problem. Huge budgets are invested in expensive coating and insulation techniques. Whistle RBI studies show even these techniques are subject to some level of inspection and maintenance. Temati solutions are cost effective and easy to implement. Or to put in another way: they are small solutions for a big problem.