Many of the materials utilized today originated with NASA and have found a way to a more earthly use with NASCAR. Other materials are commonly used in refineries, petrochemical, and gas processing plants, and thus have undergone extensive research and development, testing, validation, and regulatory approval.
Collectively, the upgrades represent an investment common to all race teams and are utilized to produce positive, safe, and cost-effective outcomes.
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The truth is, thermal insulation materials do a great deal of good within our world, but of course, not all products are created equal. In order to reap the health, safety, and environmentally friendly benefits of these products, you require nothing but the highest quality to ensure the best results.
Let’s take a look at some of the additional advantages thermal insulation provides, as well as how our superior products play a vital role.
Of course, the number one goal in performance racing is to drive fast and win, but did you know poor thermal insulation can cost you more than just the race?
The heat generated from the engine, gearbox, and brakes can expose surrounding components to excessive conductive and radiant heat. This not only changes how a car behaves, but also increases the risk of safety issues and potential harm to those within the car.
Thankfully, we offer several insulative products that put performance race car drivers’ health and safety first. These include racing shoe heel protectors, exhaust installation, transmission tunnel foot box, shifter boots, and throttle rod covers, all of which help reduce the floor and engine temperatures. You can read more about each of these products here.
Thermal insulation products are also necessary to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions produced by heavy machinery equipment. Our heat shields, for example, can protect fuel tanks, cabling, electronics, and reduce heat emitted from exhaust systems, therefore providing important benefits to our environment.
Just some of the other thermal insulation products we provide include hood insulation and DEF tank insulation, as well as protective line sleeves.
We work with companies that produce OEM off-highway equipment, buses, trains, boats, aircraft, backup power generation and agricultural equipment and our goal is to create the custom thermal and protective solutions that your heavy machinery equipment requires, while also doing what we can to alleviate CO2 emissions.
Pursuing eco-friendly materials and processes in your business is becoming increasingly important in our current environment, and many companies are creating sustainability policies or working towards green commitments and targets. With Earth Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to review your own workplace sustainability policies or targets.
Using eco-friendly and safe thermal insulation materials also helps to keep workplace conditions safe for employees in a number of ways.
Firstly, having high quality thermal control products prevents the working environment from becoming too hot or cold – both of which can cause an undesirable environment in which germs thrive.
Not only can this affect your workforce's ability to make your goods, but it can also pose numerous health risks for your employees. Take an overly warm and damp environment for example, that creates mold and airborne spores. Thankfully, this situation can be prevented with the proper thermal control products.
Keeping your workplace temperature regulated assists your machinery and equipment to work at optimal levels, therefore minimizing unpredictable performance and the associated risk of accidents. As we know, both heat and friction contribute to a machine’s wear and tear, however these can successfully be mitigated with our effective range of thermal shielding products, which you can read more about here.
Heat shields, for example, block a machine’s heat radiation, preventing the heat from escaping and damaging other nearby components or workers. It also prevents the risk of this heat causing surrounding materials to catch fire. There’s no doubt that fire is a very serious hazard that can spread fast in any workplace and it poses a serious threat to everyone within the vicinity. Thankfully, our unrivaled fire-retardant materials can ensure this threat is reduced to a minimum.
Here at Thermal Control Products, we also recognize the need for a safe and secure environment for all employees. That’s why we implemented the 5S Lean workplace, a system we all follow to ensure we properly maintain correct workplace procedures.
With National Health and Safety at Work Day occurring this month, we can all ask ourselves what we can do to create a safer and healthier workplace for our employees.
Whatever industry or business sector you work within, Thermal Control Products (TCP) thermal insulation solutions can achieve your most demanding insulation requirements. We have more than 18 years of experience in designing, engineering, and fabricating a wide variety of custom thermal and protective components and heatshield products. Contact us today to discuss your specific needs.
]]>Is the product designed to work best at a particular temperature range? If it is too hot or cold, will performance be affected? This issue can be particularly acute if your company is manufacturing chemical or biological items – COVID-19 vaccines are a case in point: some of the vaccines newly developed are quite temperature sensitive and need to be manufactured and stored at particular temperatures, or they will degrade. Higher performance materials may well have a cost premium, but superior results will end up being more beneficial and cheaper in the end.
Following on from that, some cutting-edge applications require extreme temperature reduction and also noise abatement. These include race cars, airliners, and spacecraft, where we manufacture specialized solutions for each type of vehicle. We have used our state-of-the-art design, engineering, and fabricating machines to utilize the most efficient material for the job, which might be lightweight composites, foams, or specialist materials like ceramics used for aerospace-related projects.
Energy costs are generally on the rise. For industrial clients, this is a significant cost of manufacturing products. By using top-quality insulation, you can make long-term cost savings on this overhead. Although insulating is an upfront outlay, it will repay the original investment many times over in cost savings over the years.
Not only can you save money, but you can also reduce the greenhouse gas emissions produced by industrial processes. This is a green measure as we should all do what we can to alleviate CO2 emissions, but it usually goes down well with employees, as well as local government and clients – who often have green commitments or targets to meet. More and more companies are pressing for the use of "eco-friendly" materials and processes. Most workplaces now have a sustainability policy, requiring moves towards more recycling and reducing emissions. Sometimes these policies mean that existing suppliers who do not meet green criteria are replaced with ”eco-friendly” vendors.
Keeping your workplace temperature regulated will boost productivity. Not only will it leave satisfied employees, but your machinery and equipment will perform at optimal levels. Maintaining regulated temperatures helps ensure your equipment does not operate in extreme temperatures that could cause significant downtime for machinery repairs.
Finally, an overly hot or cold environment is a breeding ground for germs and can cause health problems. An excessively warm and damp environment can produce mold or airborne spores, which can then affect your workforce's ability to make your goods.
Many hazards can be reduced by using the advanced insulating material we design for very demanding customers. In race cars, passenger aircraft, and especially in the high-oxygen atmosphere of spacecraft, fire is a very serious hazard that can spread fast. Our state-of-the-art fire retardant materials can ensure that this terrible threat is reduced to a minimum.
Whatever industry or business sector you are situated in, from aerospace and aviation to racing and defense, Thermal Control Products (TCP) thermal insulation solutions can tackle your most demanding insulation requirements. We have more than 18 years of experience: we design, prototype, and supply custom insulation solutions for the most challenging of clients with cutting-edge projects. Our knowledge and expertise working with heat-resistant applications helps us surmount every challenge confidently.
Choosing the proper storage tank insulation isn't always as straightforward as it may seem. There are a wide variety of insulation options available, and some are more appropriate than others. Here’s what you need to know.
Prior to choosing your tank insulation system, it's helpful to understand why making the right decision is so important. The proper insulation and surface protection materials will help increase a tank’s lifespan and protect the products it holds.
Changes in temperature can cause vapors to expand and contract, resulting in “breathing loss.” Thermal insulation reduces this loss, resulting in cost savings. In addition, reducing heat losses leads to lower CO2 emissions and helps keep potentially hazardous substances from contaminating the environment.
A properly insulated tank will also ensure that the substances inside don’t freeze or deteriorate due to heat caused by solar radiation. In addition, it will help prevent liquid contents from cooling to a point where they set and remain in a solid state, as this can cause production delays.
For tanks holding flammable products, it's also important to consider fire-resistant insulation. This can add an extra layer of safety by protecting the contents from fires occurring outside of the tank.
There are a wide variety of tank insulation options available. Some are common and inexpensive while others require a larger investment but are extremely effective. Two of the most common thermal insulation materials for tanks are lightweight composites and foams.
Lightweight composites are easy to obtain and are usually the least expensive option. This includes fiberglass, mineral wool, silica, cellulose, and ceramics.
Each of these materials has its own pros and cons. For example, fiberglass is very inexpensive but requires careful handling. Mineral wool is quite effective, but it doesn’t offer any fire protection. While cellulose is effective, eco-friendly, and fire-resistant, it's also one of the most difficult materials to apply.
Foam insulation includes materials like polystyrene, melamine, polyurethane, closed-cell, and polyamide. Polyurethane foam is lightweight, low density, and fire-resistant. It’s excellent for application in areas that have no insulation. Polystyrene is a waterproof thermoplastic foam that is ideal for wall insulation. However, it’s flammable, so it must be coated with a fireproofing chemical.
The best thermal insulation material for a tank will depend on a variety of factors including where it’s located, what it’s holding inside, and what the tank itself is made of. For example, the majority of tanks are made of steel, stainless steel, or galvanized steel. Since metal is very conductive, heat transfer is a major concern. Corrosion is also a potential issue, even with stainless steel tanks.
Certain lightweight insulation materials, like fiberglass or mineral wool, may allow moisture to be trapped between the insulation and the surface of the tank. This can lead to corrosion under the insulation. For this reason, many tank owners choose spray-on foam insulation, a panel system, or a custom-designed solution.
Insulation panels are one of the most popular tank insulation solutions. When choosing this option, owners will need to determine whether a horizontal or vertical system is more appropriate for their needs. Vertical panels are installed vertically along the tank’s wall and are secured using an internal cable system. Horizontal panels are stacked in rings around the tank. Placement starts at the base and continues to the roof. These panels are held in place with external bands.
Both options are effective. However, vertical panels are less likely to shift, making them more reliable. They’re also easier to install. While horizontal panels typically require the use of scaffolding and a hydraulic lift large enough for two people, vertical panels are easily installed with a single hydraulic lift. Horizontal panels are also more susceptible to breakage during installation, which may result in higher material costs.
Finally, vertical panels don’t require any ongoing maintenance and are more resistant to moisture intrusion than their horizontal counterparts. If moisture gets into a horizontal insulation system, it can begin to buckle and may cause a complete system failure.
Thermal Control Products, Inc. is a U.S.-based company that has been manufacturing industry-leading heat shield products since 2002. We design, engineer, and fabricate a wide variety of custom thermal and protective components and heatshield products.
Contact us today to discuss your tank insulation project. Our experts will assist you in choosing the ideal insulation system for your tank or design a custom insulation strategy for your specific needs.
]]>While most people focus on power, fewer consider how the heat produced by the engines and brakes affect a race car's safety and performance. Utilizing high-quality thermal control solutions is vital to professional car racing and other motorsports.
The heat generated from the engine, gearbox, and brakes can result in permanent damages. Not to mention, the red hot parts can expose surrounding components to excessive conductive and radiant heat. This can change how a car behaves, causing performance or power losses and safety issues. As such, thermal shield products are mandatory in professional car racing, such as NASCAR.
These thermal solutions include various types of external covering that help reduce the floor and engine temperatures, such as racing shoe heel protectors, exhaust installation, transmission tunnel foot box, shifter boots, and throttle rod covers.
Unlike typical insulation, which often leverages the mass and thickness of the material to create a thermal barrier, heat management solutions used in NASCAR and professional car racing need to be thin and lightweight without compromising their ability to protect surrounding parts from extreme heat.
This can be achieved by using the highest-quality materials, applying them to performance-enhancing designs, and collaborating with professional racing teams to optimize the vehicles' performance.
Choosing the right materials that meet your unique requirements is the first step in creating an efficient thermal control solution. Using the latest technologies, we manufacture custom thermal insulating materials for a wide range of clients -- from NASA to NASCAR -- including:
A lot of considerations need to go into maintaining and optimizing high-performing race cars. From selecting the most effective external covering to reducing floor and engine temperatures, we leave nothing to chance. This is made possible by our extensive experience in creating highly customized solutions for cars used in various race series, including IMSA, Indy, F1, NHRA, and World Rally.
These products are designed to help improve the vehicles' performance. For example, they're optimized to address the need for extreme heat and vibration abatement in race cars. In addition, quilted heat shields are often used to reduce temperature and ensure component functionality while reflective and radiant thermal barriers are applied to protect excessive heat from other parts.
The right lightweight thermal insulation solutions help protect your vehicle and optimize its performance without adding unnecessary weight. Some of these products include shifter boots, window nets, fueler aprons, helmet skirts, throttle rod covers, heat shields, protective equipment covers, and car covers.
Our lightweight thermal solutions are designed for optimal safety and performance. Shop our wide range of thermal control products or get in touch for your customized solution.
While robots do all the heavy lifting, they still require some oversight. Wear and tear are common in any mechanism that is in a constant state of motion, and robots are no exception. Robotic machines have several moving parts that constantly work within harsh environmental conditions. As a result, they are likely to degrade or breakdown if you do not follow proper protective measures.
For example, a robotic arm for performing repetitive welding and fabrication tasks experience extreme thermal exposure, molten splash, sparks, and pollutants. Without necessary protection from these hazardous conditions, the chances of arm failure are likely going to be higher, affecting the robot's operational life and plant efficiency.
Protective thermal materials are commonly used to prevent the occurrences of wear and tear as well as heat buildup in robots. These products help the robots to perform better, prolonging their lifespan, and increase overall efficiency.
Heat: When parts are in constant motion, heat is generated between the connecting and moving links. Heat is also generated during thermodynamic processes like welding or heat ejection.
Friction: Friction is one of the prime reasons for wear and tear, which occurs when moving parts contact each other. Friction generates heat, wears down material, and can even seize up moving parts.
Heat and friction further lead to abrasion, erosion, and cavitation. When designing a robot, factors like heat and friction are considered so that they don’t wear out on the job. However, when friction or heat are uncontrolled, robots will eventually fail to operate efficiently and even lead to sudden breakdowns and workplace hazards.
Thermal control products provide a protective layer to the robots against heat and abrasion caused by friction. There is a range of thermal shielding products that you can use to protect robots from wear and tear. These include:
Thermal Sleeve: When a component heats up, it tends to radiate some of that heat energy. The components around it may absorb that heat and begin to heat themselves. Thermal sleeves are used to wrap and insulate components that produce high amounts of heat radiation. Usually, high-quality aluminum fiberglass line sleeves, carbon felts, or silica wraps are used. The decision on which insulation material to use depends on the application and the type of robotic machinery.
Shielding: Shielding is another method used to protect workers and adjacent components from radiation. Shielding uses specialized materials to reflect the radiation that falls upon them.
Custom Thermal Products: The robots often used in specialized industries require custom thermal insulation as most mass-produced thermal products may not fit their requirements.
For example, custom welding heat covers are used in industries to prevent metal slag buildup. Another use case is custom-designed covers for cable packs that prevent abrasion on wires.
Paint Jackets: Paint jackets are specialized covers designed for robots that prevent paint buildup in certain areas. Paint buildup occurs from prolonged exposure to overspray or excess spills. Paint particles can clog up in joints and restrict the robot’s motion, thereby wearing the machine and limiting its performance.
Thermal materials have a particular job to do – to protect robots from extreme operating conditions and extend their operational life. If the thermal products are not the right quality, the damage level can be severe. To put things in perspective, if a heat shield fails to block the heat radiation, the heat could escape and damage other nearby components. In a worst-case scenario, the thermal material itself can catch fire, which would be detrimental to robots and humans working around them.
High-quality thermal materials will have layers of high-temperature fabrics or materials that are specifically engineered to deflect radiation and heat. The make of the materials is also important for custom-engineered parts. Custom thermal materials should not obstruct the robots in any way. They should be well-engineered to become an extension of a machine, rather than a piece that stands out.
Thermal Control Products has been operating in the automated assembly field for over 10 years, engineering products that are made to perform. Explore our range of thermal control products or reach out to us to get assistance from our engineers in choosing the right protective covers for your industrial robots.
]]>Armored vehicles like those used in MRAP (mine-resistant ambush protected) applications are built with ultra-durable materials that protect vehicles from explosives like a blast from an IED. While these vehicles are classified as "light tactical" compared to fully-armored tanks, the materials make them extremely heavy which creates challenges for how these vehicles perform.
Metals, ceramics, plastics, and various types of bulletproof glass are all used in tandem to protect armored vehicles from blasts, but physical protection from outside projectiles is just part of what makes a military vehicle safe in the field.
Because armored vehicles are heavy and cumbersome, they need lots of power to function properly. Diesel engines pack the torque these vehicles need to maneuver through any situation, but they run extremely hot and loud. It doesn't matter how protected an armored vehicle is if it can't get out of a dangerous situation, or the engine runs so loud the sound completely drowns out all surroundings. This is where thermal and noise dampening solutions come in.
These are areas around a military vehicle where protection is most important:
Think about exposed components on a normal car. Areas like the exhaust system usually have little to no shielding because it's unnecessary, even on diesel vehicles. Military personnel are often working on a vehicle in the field, while it's idling, and could be at risk of burning themselves if there is no protection between them and the exhaust (diesel runs much, much hotter than regular fuel). Thermal layers around exposed components like exhaust systems are the protective barriers during maintenance.
Desert regions such as Iraq and Afghanistan can be punishing on vehicles during the summer. Engines can overheat and sometimes vehicles must be shut off to let them cool. Unfortunately, this means the A/C is not running inside the cabin which can create unbearable conditions inside. Thermal materials on military vehicles not only protect service members from heat and burns but also keep cool air inside when the engine is shut down. Everything from door panels, to roof and flooring, is insulated to maintain cooler temps as long as possible.
Heat shields, sound barriers, and other types of thermal layering keep engine noise inside the bay (as much as possible) and direct heat properly so that it does not damage or burn other parts of the vehicle. This is a complex process that requires engineering and design based on the vehicle's need. You can't simply wrap an engine bay in extra layers and call it a day—advanced plastics are used to absorb engine noise while staying cool and light while heat shields are strategically placed to direct heat out of the engine bay in the right places to keep it cool. These materials, especially the plastics, are designed to withstand the higher temps put out by diesel engines working overtime to power these heavy vehicles.
The most practical applications of thermal and sound protection will use innovative blends of different materials in layers that make them stronger, lighter, and easier to replace as they need maintenance. Layered thermal materials can use solid, protective materials like metals or plastics on the outside while using light, insulating materials like fabrics on the inside. Layering helps save weight and protect more vulnerable materials like fabrics so that vehicles can get the most from the thermals installed.
The most advanced military armored vehicles are a complex blend of armor protection that keeps our soldiers safe from IED blasts and other physical threats while using thermal and sound protection to keep them running well. Thermal protection itself is a complex process that often requires custom solutions. Thermal Control Products looks at each thermal challenge listed above and takes a custom, innovative approach to keep vehicles cool, protected, and as quiet as possible.
Take a look at some of these compelling metrics that showcase why these processes are effective.
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While Thermal Control is known for protective covers and custom thermal blankets, when GM called for immediate release of thousands of units, TCP responded with extended hours, expediting raw materials, and purchasing further tooling to meet their needs. As of July 1st, Thermal Control has shipped over 30,000 units for Project V.
Thousands of ventilators have been assembled at the Kokomo, IN Plant since the beginning of April. As cases per day continue to rise in the US, we are prepared with the proper personnel and equipment to arm healthcare professionals with the tools needed to save lives.
For more information on products and services that can reduce temperatures and extend the life of your equipment, please give us a call at 704.454.7605 or feel free to email us at sales@thermalcontrolproducts.com.
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Learn more about Project V by visiting https://ventecgm.com/
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Concord, North Carolina (May 20, 2020) – As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across the country, Thermal Control Products has worked around the clock to provide protective equipment to the front line and companies nationwide.
Utilizing design and rapid prototyping resources, TCP is now constructing, packaging, and shipping thousands of masks to healthcare workers and the armed forces as well as professional sports teams and universities.
Our standard mask is designed using two layers of 100% coyote brown antimicrobial-treated cotton featuring an accordion-style front and elastic for ease of wear.
Thermal Control has also adopted the John Hopkins’ mask version using their specifications (John Hopkins). This style also comes in the same dual-walled material with added grosgrain narrow fabric across the nose for heightened protection with wire inserts to form to face and custom logo options available upon request. Both styles can be washed in the washing machine with any detergent (CDC).
Thermal Control Products will continue to increase production of these masks and other PPE on behalf of the U.S healthcare workers and effectively assist in the fight against the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. For more information regarding masks or other PPE products, contact us at sales@thermalcontrolproducts.com or call 704-454-7605.
Click here to learn more about Standard and John Hopkins' style masks.
References:
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
Instructions on how to make a mask.
John Hopkins Medicine, 2020.
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]]>Concord, North Carolina (August 19, 2019) - Thermal Control Products is pleased to announce the certification to the current ISO 9001:2015 quality standard.
ISO standards make the development, manufacturing and supply of products and services more efficient, safer and cleaner. The implementation of International Standards means that suppliers can develop and offer products and services meeting specifications that have wide international acceptance in their marketplace, allowing them to supply customers in many markets around the world. There is a focus on risk-based thinking and accountability in all organizational processes that helps improve communication, efficiency, and the continuous improvement process.
Thermal Control Products focuses on niche markets such as Racing, Military, OEM Off Highway, Industrial, Rail/Transit, Mining, and Heavy-Duty Trucking applications throughout North America and around the world.
“We are excited to receive our ISO 9001:2015 recertification as it provides additional assurance to our customers that the organization is focused on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction,” said Paul Matte, Vice President.
Click here for our updated ISO 9001:2015 Certificate of Registration
]]>A FR (fire retardant) rating for textiles measures the flammability of a fabric when exposed to a specific source of flame. Certification for FR assures that the fabric passes certain criteria tests allowing them to be used in a variety of environments.
Fabrics can be flame retardant through treatments or coatings. FR fabrics use fibers that are inherently flame retardant without the need for treatment saturate on the surface. Inherently flame retardant fabrics keep their FR rating for the life of the fabric. Treated fabric will see a reduction of flame retardancy over time.
The FR-One symbol on a fabric certifies that the fabric is inherently and permanently flame retardant, meaning that the fabric has not had flame retardant after-treatment, but that the actual fiber of the yarn is flame retardant.
NFPA 701: Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films. This test measures the flammability of a fabric when it is exposed to specific sources of ignition.
NFPA 701 (Small Scale) testing measures the ignition resistance of a fabric after it is exposed to a flame for 12 seconds. The flame, char length, and flaming residue are recorded. The fabric will pass the test if all samples meet the following criteria:
At Thermal Control Products we pride ourselves in researching and acquiring the best fabric available to accommodate our customers in all their FR textile needs and requirements. Please feel free to contact us with any of your specific textile projects.
]]>Section C – Window Nets must not be used beyond 2 years of DOM, Date of Manufacture”. Definition - There is currently no process or documented procedure concerning recertification of window nets. Window Nets with a DOM of 2012 or January 2013 must be replaced for the February 2015 Daytona race.
Section E – In addition, there is to be no attachment of the window net webbing to the “B” pillar post, this is to assist in proper operation of the window net hardware and ease of exit for the driver.
A Post Nets are not SFI certified. The nets are labeled per NASCAR with a TCP tag and dated with a manufacturing date. The nets have currently no expiration date unless the specification changes from NASCAR.
If you have any questions please refer to the 2015 NASCAR Rule book or contact Thermal Control Products.
]]>Thermal Control Products has expanded their manufacturing area by adding a 1600 square foot free standing mezzanine. The mezzanine will allow us to utilize the maximum height of our warehouse and increase our work surface area. The space was designed to allow easy flow of traffic as well as space utilization under the mezzanine. This expansion was the most economical way to increase manufacturing space without the cost of conventional building development.
At Thermal Control Products we feel it is the result of loyal customers and outstanding products and services that has driven the extra dimension to our business.
We want to thank all of our loyal customers for the additional capacity.
]]>The three physical properties that determine how well a heat shield works are:
A radiant type heat- shield/thermal barrier reflects the thermal energy away from a temperature sensitive surface. Emissivity and conductivity properties determine how much heat is transferred though an air gap between the heat source and shield as well as an additional air gap between the shield and the component that it is protecting. Due to weight and space constraints, Thermal Control Products must often custom design heat shields to facilitate and resolve an application.
Thermal Control Products is known throughout the industry as a solution provider, what kind of solution can Thermal Control Products provide for you?
Please contact Thermal Control Products at 704-454-7605 8am -5pm E.S.T. or check us out on the web at www.thermalcontrolproducts.com.]]>Here at Thermal Control Products, we create high quality custom heat shields. Every heat shield created is customized to your specifications with the highest quality standards (View information on our ISO Certification). Before we, at Thermal Control Products, Inc., create your custom heat shield, we take the following design parameters into account:
Thermal Control Products, Inc. takes into account what type of environment your customized heat shield will be exposed to. Will the custom heat shield be utilized in a radiant heat application? Will your customized heat shield be utilized on a direct conduction application, or will your custom heat shield require the capabilities of enduring continuous convection heat?
The temperature requirement for your custom heat shield is one of the most important elements Thermal Control Products, Inc. takes into design consideration. Specific raw materials are rated to precise continuous temperature ratings. It is imperative to engineer the correct materials for the application.
The external conditions your custom heat shield will be exposed to, is another important detail we take into account. Will the custom heat shield be in an enclosed environment or constantly exposed to conditions such as salt spray, moisture, dirt or stone impingement? We also take into consideration any additional elements surrounding the custom heat shield, such as proximity to other critical components.
When Thermal Control Products, Inc. designs your custom heat shield, we ask all the necessary questions to determine your specific needs. (Contact us today by clicking here for an onsite evaluation and consultation.) Our engineers will create and craft a high quality custom heat shield not only to meet your specific needs, but exceed them. Thermal Control Products, Inc.’s quick turnaround time, design parameters, and top quality materials are unmatched.
Our custom heat shields can be utilized for various applications, but at Thermal Control Products, Inc. we consider specifically the requirements for the heat shield and how it will be utilized. All of these design parameters are important to us in the design phase at Thermal Control Products, Inc.
Get started today and know what it feels like to be protected by Thermal Control Products, Inc.’s high performance custom heat shields. Contact us today for an onsite design and consultation by calling 704 454 7605 or click here to send us an email.
]]>Cobra buckles, originally designed for military use, are made from 7075 aluminum alloy and features solid brass and stainless steel components.
The Universal Tie-Down (UTD) Buckle has an anchor and carbineer for easy attachment with an easy quick-release-connect functionality. Each buckle has a yielded strength rating of 2000 LBS and 500 LBS for sizes 1” and 1.75”, respectively. Based on the size of the Cobra buckles, the weight ranges from 54 grams to 65 grams.
AustriAlpin, like Thermal Control Products, Inc. is an ISO Certified company and not only instills confidence in their product, but has the test results to support their moto of, “the world’s safest, strongest quick release buckles.”
Cobra Buckles, are not only for military use, but can be used in various applications such as tie downs, cargos nets and racing restraint systems.
The AustriAlpin company uses premium steel, and refers to their custom buckles as “fast, secure and sexy” and Thermal Control Products, Inc. couldn’t agree more.
Call Thermal Control Products, Inc. today and inquire how you can use Cobra buckles on your next project – (704) 454-7605 or visit www.thermalcontrolproducts.com
]]>Waterproof is the ability of the fabric to keep water from permeating through (the fabric). It is a nonporous fabric designed to keep you dry in the heaviest of rain. It is a durable coated fabric which is easy to clean and resistant to stains and mildew.
Water Repellent is the ability of the fabric to bead the water up and have it roll off thereby not allowing the water to saturate the fabric. It is tightly woven designed to shed water and not soak though in heavy rain. The fabric is treated to cause the water to “bead” on the surface instead of penetrate. It is a breathable fabric allowing moisture to escape to eliminate mold and condensation.
Please call Thermal Control Products to discuss your fabric requirements for your next project. We have several options ideal for water, UV and weather protection.
]]>Thermal Control Products’ Product of the Month for August is ZeroClearance, a more advanced option for thermal barriers compared to more traditional versions. ZeroClearance is comprised of high-performance aluminum sheeting with varying thickness to withstand oven testing of 475° for 30 hours with no failures.
ZeroClearance is a durable option for your thermal and acoustical metal shield needs with sound-deadening characteristics. Thermal Control Products can customize your shield with alternative adhesives depending on the surface type.
Our ZeroClearance product has been approved by several major OEM’s because of it’s light weight of 3 to 4.5 ounces per square foot and a 333 N/cm tear resistant capabilities.
For more information on our ZeroClearance thermal and acoustical metal shields, contact Thermal Control Products at (704) 454-7605.
]]>There are several types of heat shields available through Thermal Control Products. Quilted Heat Shields offers an “oven-mitt” for your exhaust system that uses a quilting technique that builds multiple layers of high-temperature fabric and ceramic non-woven insulating composites. These are custom manufactured to exceed the demands of your application.
Thermal Control Products also manufactures Stainless Steel Heat Shields to act as a thermal barrier between a high heat source and a component that is sensitive to heat. These are typically made from thin, embossed stainless steel incorporating a ceramic core to further enhance their insulating values.
Additional product lines include Thermal Barriers, which are available in three different constructions. Zeroclearance® is a embossed aluminum with a blended fiberglass and polyester core with a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) release liner for ease of application. Zircoflex® is a lightweight, thin aluminum sheet that is plasma sprayed with ceramic and offers a 3M™ PSA release liner. For those tight-fit applications protecting plastic components, Thermal Control Products also offers TPC-115, a thin sheet of aluminized fiberglass with a PSA release liner. All of these products can be offered in sheet form, die cut, or CNC cut, to your specifications.
For more information on heat shields or product availability, contact Thermal Control Products at (704) 454-7605 or visit the website at www.thermalcontrolproducts.com.]]>MeshPro is most effective in use for:
MeshPro is offered in both white and black, and can be custom designed to your specifications and measurements.
Founded in 1994, Thermal Control Products specializes in the custom manufacturing of thermal and protective components. They produce products for the professional motorsports industry, commercial transportation, industrial and military markets. Thermal Control Products continues to expand their capabilities as an innovative manufacturer; constantly creating new products with the most efficient manufacturing technologies. Thermal Control Products is based in Concord, North Carolina.
]]>Jack Ingram, Junior Johnson, Dale Inman, Ned Jarrett, Dale Jarrett, Rusty Wallace, Richard Childress, and Bobby Allison were some of the highly acclaimed NASCAR legends that met with legislators throughout the state in Raleigh that evening. If you look at the clip from fox news, you’ll see Colleen at frame 1:14. But look closely! Things moving quickly-- just like back in the shop at Thermal Control Products.
What do these NASCAR legends and Colleen have in common? Aside from a passion for the racing sport, they share a commitment to building a strong team. Allowing each member of a team to excel in their individual role makes the entire team stronger. Colleen is no stranger to the business of NASCAR. She founded Thermal Control Products in 2003 with a vision of providing better products to many of the NASCAR teams that she was well acquainted with.
Colleen built her team with careful consideration. “Every person at TCP has an important job. We work together to provide our customers with a winning solution.” With a hand-selected group of master craftsmen, engineers, designers, and tailors, the team at Thermal Control Products reinvent not only the products they are tasked with creating, but also the manufacturing process.
Whether it is protective covers, industrial heat shields, or thermal barriers, the team at Thermal Control Products is continually looking for ways to make better products. As an ISO 9001:2008 certified business, they maintain the highest quality management and assurance systems possible. Simply put, Thermal Control Products makes excellent products by excellent people.
]]>Based in Charlotte, right next to Charlotte Motor Speedway, we always look forward to the excitement that surrounds each race. After all, there are always products from our team helping the NASCAR teams perform better in the intense heat of the car. Jay Pennell of Fox Sports, caught up with Rookie, Justin Allgaier for some insights into the rigors of heat and the track.
"It's amazing how hot it is inside these cars," Allgaier said. "That's more of it than the physical side. When you get done with a race, your muscles aren't sore. You're just so hot and exhausted because of the heat.
"I heard a long time ago ... they used to drive around in the summer with their windows up and the heater on," he said, channeling NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison. "I tried that when I was younger, and it actually works. You're going to be miserable when you're doing it, and you better not be going anywhere, because you're going to be sweating like crazy. But it's amazing what the heat training is and how important it is to making it 600 miles."
See the entire article here: (http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/true-test-for-sprint-cup-rookies-racing-600-miles-is-a-challenge-052414)
We recommend more advanced ways to keep the drivers cool but always listen to what each driver needs to stay the most comfortable in the extreme heat of the cars. . We provide several of the teams with products like Heel Protectors, Exhaust Heat Shields and Thermal Barriers. All great products that protect the drivers and let them focus on the race. To do this, we stay on the cutting-edge of motorsports technology but have the space and resources to manufacture for many other industries. Founded in 1994, Thermal Control Products maintains the highest quality of manufacturing on every application we create. We have a hand-selected team of master craftsmen, engineers, designers, and tailors hard at work in our 12,000 square foot facility.
The race teams have moved on to their next challenge, call us to help solve yours. Let us help you with a better design or custom products. Together we’ll score a win.
]]>If you look closely, you’ll find our Industrial Heat Shields, Thermal Barriers, and Thermal Sleeving and Wraps in several of the cars. And you’ll even see some of our work on the sidelines. While our focus is on the oval track this weekend, we dug into the archives for another racing project we were part of.
The temperatures were much cooler outside in Park City, Utah during the bobsledding World Cup, but the competition was hot. You might notice the Thermal Control Products logo on the side of the bobsled Steve Holcombe manned when he led the team to a four-man victory on Saturday, December 7, 2013 after winning the two-man race on Friday.
See the USA Today article here.
BMW designed the two-man sled, and the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, headed by former NASCAR driver Geoff Bodine, designed the four-man sled. The team at Thermal Control Products was excited to be part of the project by designing custom seat covers and padding.
Although many of our projects are one-of-a-kind (like a bobsled), Thermal Control Products also provides mass production, excelling in the requirements for today's modern assembly line. Thermal Control Products is an ISO 9001:2008 certified business, maintaining the highest quality management and assurance systems possible.
So, go ahead. Open the pool and enjoy Sunday’s race. Watch for traffic and parking updates on our Facebook page or Twitter and look for the Thermal Control Products at your local track.
]]>These aluminized kevlar line sleeves provide continuous temperature protection. From continuous 500 degree Fahrenheit temperatures to short term thermal exposure of up to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, this line sleeve provides excellent cut-through protection and thermal protection. Aluminized kevlar line sleeves also reflects 90% of the radiant heat energy.
Our aerostyle pyrojacket firesleeve is constructed from a dense knitted fiberglass sleeve and coating of self-extinguishing silicone rubber. This thermal sleeving withstands 500 degrees Fahrenheit continuous exposure and short term exposure up to two thousand degrees Fahrenheit. Aerostyle pyrojacket firesleeves are highly resistant to hydraulic fluids, lubricating oils and fuels.
Made from leached fiberglass, this wrap is a complete wear-resistant finished product. This silica header wrap is delicately made from texturized amorphous silica filament yarn that is woven into a strong and flexible form. The yarn is texturized into a bulky form to provide excellent insulating values.
What can Thermal Control Products do for your business? The answer is anything and everything! At Thermal Control Products, we are constantly innovating. Our team of designers and engineers strive to provide you the best thermal solutions. No matter the thermal requirement, hot or cold, here at Thermal Control Products, we can custom develop a solution for your needs.
Click here to contact us today to get started on your next thermal solution.
]]>Welding sleeves are the perfect solution for high temperature situations. Welding sleeves are most commonly worn around high temperature automotive exhausts. Our welding sleeves at Thermal Control Products can be used on radiant heat applications that reach up to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. They are made out of CarbonX or other fire retardant rated materials and can be made at custom lengths for your needs. The welding sleeve can be extended out onto the palm or end at the wrist.
For the best level of protection, invest in our welding jackets. These jackets are custom designed for top performance and safety during welding. Like our welding sleeves, our welding jackets are constructed using a CarbonX material, but also with closure-type snaps. These jackets can be made in full length and half length styles.
Our Welding Curtains are custom made to your specific height and width. These curtains provide top level security and safety during welding projects. Constructed in a dark green or aztec red weld shield material, these are a great solution for welding protection.
Our quilted heat shields provide the best in thermal protection. Quilted Heat Shields reduce floor and cockpit temperatures. They can best be described as an "oven-mitt" for your exhaust system. This type of industrial heat shield consists of multiple layers of high temperature fabric with ceramic non-woven insulation. Manufactured to your specific dimensions, this type of industrial heat shield is the perfect solution for industrial applications. (Click here to learn more about Quilted Heat Shields.)
This type of industrial heat shield has a ceramic insulated core with a silica base. There are different installation options including D-rings and grommets with stainless steel band ties. Wire mesh is added to prevent the cover from coming in direct contact with the heat source. This creates an air gap so the turbo charger cover does not come into direct contact with that heat source. (Learn more about Turbo Charger Covers by clicking here)
Stainless steel heat shields can be manufactured to your specific dimensions and is also offered in dimensions below 8” x 22”. This type of industrial heat shield is ideal for low clearance areas. Described as being “embossed honeycomb”, this heat shield has an outstanding oval track and road course performance record. Its two different lightweight layers are embossed with stainless steel and sandwiched with a layer of insulating, ceramic non-woven material. (Learn more about Stainless Steel Heat Shields here.)
These three industrial heat shield options are great solutions for your thermal needs. Here at Thermal Control Products, we are not just manufacturers, we’re innovators. Our specialty is custom designed heat shields; thermal and protective components can be custom designed to your specifications. Contact us today to learn more about our thermal solutions.
]]>Today, we are discussing various methods of “assembly and attachment”, concerning heat shields and thermal barriers.
Thermal Control Products offers an array of Thermal Barrier type products that utilize a Pressure sensitive adhesive as a method of attachment for assembly purposes. The vast majority of products utilize an acrylic adhesive, in which, the adhesive performance offers a continuous temperature rating of 175 degrees Fahrenheit. These products can be purchased in sheet form or be engineered into a specific shape by Thermal Control products operating our CNC cutting process or our Steel Rule die cutting process, please contact us for further details. These products include, Zero Clearance, Ziroflex, TCP-115- PSA Aluminized fiberglass, and gold foil. In addition, Thermal Control Products has created a special high temperature aluminized tape that offers a Silicone based adhesive in which the adhesive performs at 250 degrees Fahrenheit continuous. Learn more about these products by clicking here.
Thermal Control Products utilizes many methods to assemble and mount our U.S.A. produced, quilted and non-quilted heat shields to high temperature components. The process of selection of attachment method can be influenced by the end users assembly process, dictated by the applications end use environment, or simply recommended by Thermal Control Products once an evaluation of the application has been reviewed. Mechanical attachments can include Stainless steel wire and hooks, Stainless steel tie wraps with channels or “d” rings, and Stainless Steel Snaps. Another method, albeit less popular is stainless steel zippers.
Hook and Loop is a very popular method of assembly/closure in which the end user will have to perform frequent maintenance on a component being protected by a Thermal Control Products heat shield. This method assures the heat shield will be correctly assembled onto the component with ease of reassembly and the peace of mind knowing in advance that the reassembly will not require any additional tools or additional mechanical attachments.
Thermal Control Products, a leader in thermal protection and heat management, is an innovative company. Here, TCP is continuously developing new ideas and thermal barrier protection products to exceed industry standards. Get started today and know what it is like to be protected by Thermal Control Products custom fit thermal solutions by clicking here to contact us.
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These heat shields are made with a very advanced material. Unlike traditional thermal and acoustical metal shields, the ZeroClearance shields are made from high performance aluminum sheeting. This material is mechanically needle-punched. For placement, it has a unique, high temperature and pressure sensitive adhesive on its back. There are many features and advantages of the ZeroClearance shield. It is not only light weight, but can easily be formed into place, making this very effective in limited spaces.
Some applications ZeroClearance can be used on include: Fuel tanks, fuel tank systems, tunnel shields, floor pans, exhaust systems, transmissions, steering components, fluid lines, rubber mounts and axle bushings
Learn more about ZeroClearance shields by clicking here.
This unique thermal barrier can reflect up to 675 degrees of radiance heat for up to 8 hours. It also has a continuous operating temperature of 400 degrees. One of the main benefits to using Gold Foil is that it can easily be cut and then formed per your specific application. It is very easy to install and removal is just as simple. Our Gold Foil is a fire resistant pressure sensitive adhesive with a fiberglass backing fort optimal strength and tear resistance.
Some applications Gold Foil can be used for include: tunnel shields, heat tanks, and body shields
Learn more about Gold Foil thermal barriers by clicking here.
With in-car floor temperatures on the rise, we have developed a High Temperature Floor Insulator specifically designed to dramatically minimize in-car floor temperatures. This thermal barrier is a floor insulation made of lightweight material. It is very pliable and is available in sheets (4 ft. x 6 ft). Per your specific team requirements, we can custom develop and shape a Radiant Heat Barrier Blanket for your in-car floor insulation. What makes this product unique is that it is comprised of 3 layers of foil, with an additional 2 layers of insulating non-woven material that has then been "sandwiched" between the foil.
Learn more about Radiant Heat Barrier Blanket by clicking here.
Thermal Control Products, a leader in thermal protection and heat management, is an innovative company. Here, TCP is continuously developing new ideas and thermal barrier protection products to exceed industry standards. Get started today and know what it is like to be protected by Thermal Control Products custom fit thermal solutions by clicking here to contact us.
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