Insulation Blankets and Valve Protection

Luckily, there is a better option. Dragon Jacket insulation for valves and fittings mitigate all of the typical problems associated with thermal insulation blankets and have the added benefit of lasting decades. Designed to provide protection in extreme environments, Dragon Jacket is cost effective because of its reliability, extreme durability and impact resistance. Because Dragon Jacket insulation parts are engineered for a custom fit, installation is fast and easy. This perfect fit combined with a dripline strategically positioned along the bottom of each insulation piece virtually eliminates the opportunity for condensation to become trapped, thus mitigating the risk of dangerous and damaging CUI that comes with other typical insulation types. 

One of the best parts of insulating valves and fittings with Dragon Jacket insulation is Dragon Jacket’s reliability, even when removed and reinstalled over and over again. Our one-and-done polyurea encapsulated foam insulation will not suffer any changes to its shape or protective capabilities with frequent handling. And because Dragon Jacket is such a fast and easy installation, regular inspections happen quickly and safely without any special training or tools. 

Insulating valves and fittings can be tricky because of their complex shapes and tendency to be located in hard to reach and/or tight-fitting spots. To properly insulate a valve or fitting, the insulation needs to be form fitting and installed in a manner that will keep moisture from seeping in from the outside in outdoor applications or becoming trapped on the components when the moisture is generated from the pipeline itself.

Valves are insulated to prevent heat loss or gain, improve cost and operational efficiency and maintain appropriate process temperatures. Though because of their irregular shape they can be difficult to insulate effectively, there are options that get the job done. Options include thermal insulation blankets and Dragon Jacket fitted insulation systems. 

Valves regulate the management of liquids and gasses through pipelines, controlling flow, direction and pressure.

Fittings are components that connect the various pieces of pipeline together. Fittings can be used to connect pipes of different sizes or shapes for pressure and fluid/gas regulation, directional changes, pipeline content division and flow cutoff.