Technical Articles

FSI has published these technical articles:

(Refractory, Fireproofing and Thermal Insulation)
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One of the challenges facing HVAC and refrigeration equipment manufacturers today is the continual need to increase energy efficiency. And one of the ways to do that is with better insulation, rather...
(Refractory, Fireproofing and Thermal Insulation)
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In pursuit of several major environmental and financial goals, employees at a Trane manufacturing site in Fort Smith, Arkansas set out to change processes regarding the foam needed for production of...
(Refractory, Fireproofing and Thermal Insulation)
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Two private enterprises in Egypt were interested in using Methyl Formate (ecomate®) systems instead of their current HCFC systems as part of their country's HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP)....
(Refractory, Fireproofing and Thermal Insulation)
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term insulation performance of products produced with ecomate® blown foams after five or more years....
(Refractory, Fireproofing and Thermal Insulation)
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FSI aspires to provide a cost-effective and technically acceptable insulating foam option for the growing need of domestic refrigerator manufacturers. This will improve energy efficiency, thereby...
(Plastics, Elastomers and Polymers)
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As far as outstanding insulating properties, it is hard to beat polyurethanes. The versatile chemistry allows the materials to solve many challenges, while providing underlying value to both...
(Seals)
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Seal Sprayed Solutions, Ltd. (Seal Spray) is a spray foam contractor based in Kingston, Jamaica. It is engaged in the business of roof spray, cold store, and interior spray applications, both in...
(Chemicals and Raw Materials)
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How new environmental laws in the nation's most populous state will impact the bottom line of most companies, large or small....
(Chemicals and Raw Materials)
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Large sophisticated companies can use a wide range of highly flammable foam-blowing agents, but the costs of appropriate safety measures are too much for SMEs....
(Plastics, Elastomers and Polymers)
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With the hot days of summer behind us, it's time to start planning for the cold days ahead (depending on your location, of course). Process control is important in any weather, but for polyurethane...
(Refractory, Fireproofing and Thermal Insulation)
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Advantages of ecomate® at Cryogenic Temperatures...
(Environmental Services)
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Ultimately, the effect of the SNAP program is to promote a smooth transition to safer alternatives....
(Plastics, Elastomers and Polymers)
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On October 15, 2016, the Kigali Amendment was enacted to virtually eliminate the use of global warming hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as foam blowing agents, refrigerants and other products. Today, just 3...
(Chemicals and Raw Materials)
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Polyurethanes are instrumental in helping achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of reducing the carbon footprint of infrastructure and transportation while promoting...
(Plastics, Elastomers and Polymers)
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From the smallest coolers to the largest shipping containers, rotationally molded products often require effective insulation. And when it comes to insulating properties, it's hard to beat...
(Chemicals and Raw Materials)
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Resichem Commits To Exclusive Use Of Environmentally Safe Polyurethane Foam Blowing Agent Ahead Of New Regulation SUMMARY: Resichem, the leading South African provider of polyurethane foam systems, is...
(Chemicals and Raw Materials)
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Spray foam systems have always had one major problem, a limited shelf life. This is usually the result of chemicals in the polyol blend that can decompose and/or react with other ingredients in the...
(Environmental and Water Quality Instruments)
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In pursuit of several major environmental and financial goals, employees at a Trane manufacturing site in Fort Smith, Arkansas set out to change processes regarding the foam needed for production of...
(Chemicals and Raw Materials)
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What are foam blowing agents? How do they work? How do they differ? What is meant by Zero-GWP? What is Ecomate blowing agent technology?...
(Plastics, Elastomers and Polymers)
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This video explains the cold chain and shows how valuable it is in getting food and medicines to people around the world. Foam Supplies is proud to play a key role in every link in the cold chain with...