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By Alxa Robin


Rockwool is a type of type of glass also known as mineral wool used in insulation purposes. Another name that it is commonly known is mineral wool. During its manufacture, it is compacted more with a less friable nature, giving a moderately stiffened texture that can be rolled into sheets. It is slightly elastic to make it easy to bend for ease in cutting into various shapes and to make it easy to fasten when using nails. It usually requires high melting points and extreme heating temperatures as compared to the common fiberglass hence ideal for rockwook insulation purposes.

During its manufacture, a rock is melted into liquid then it is made into fibers that are held strongly and bound tightly in a matrix as in the fiberglass manufacture. Air pockets are trapped in between the pockets and these are the ones that assist in the insulation process. It is very good in soundproofing as well as the insulation purposes.

Common applications include creation of insulations in domestic and industries. It can be used as a medium for hydroponics and gardening. As for its high melting points, it is used in most cooking appliances and as a fire proofing material. Whenever choosing any insulation materials, it is very important to settle for something that will definitely meet the purpose for which you are buying it.

The fibers of rock wool hold water well and enable enough air for root growth for support structure. It is also good to note that rock wool is not good to use in areas with high moisture content because the fibers can suspend moisture and support the growth of moulds.

Pipe insulation is also referred to as Rock lap, an acoustic insulation used in piping and is produced from non-combustible mineral fibers. It is mostly preferred due to its rigidity and strength making it ideal for use in pipe works. It has a shock-repellent effect and external shock resistance. In addition, it has a high temperature resistance.

Rock wool is made in forms of blankets to controlled densities while regulating its thickness to make sure optimum density has been achieved. They are mostly used in power plants, steam pipes, dairy and transport tankers, also in pressure vessels to prevent reaping of the materials used to build the vessels and baking ovens and other equipments.

Pipe insulation is an acoustic insulation method applied in pipe works. It is made from non-combustible mineral fibers. It works best because of its high rigidity and strength as well. Some of its common features include its shock-repellent effect and external shock resistance. Pipe insulators have a high temperature resistance.

They are also used in air conditioning equipment and central heating systems. Wet areas are known to have high rates of pipes corrosiveness and thus this brings the need to insulate the pipes from such damage. Areas with temperatures below freezing points also will make water and other liquids passing through pipes to freeze. This can cause expansion-causing damage to pipes, which means that the pipes should be insulated from the extreme temperatures.




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