Unitherm Insulation Systems

  • Home
  • Shop
  • Insulation Solutions
    • Plastics Equipment Insulation
    • Pipe and Valve Insulation
    • Passive Fire Protection
    • Freeze Protection and Material Handling
    • Exhaust Insulation
    • Rigid Board Insulation
    • OEM
  • Reseller Program
  • Blog
  • About
    • Contact
    • News
    • Customer Service
    • Order Now
  • Media
    • MSDS Sheets
    • Product Literature
    • Video
    • Energy Study Library
    • New Customer Form
  • Reseller Locator
  • EN
  • ES

March 1, 2012 by Kendal White

Fiberglass Laminate for Big Jobs: Reinforce an Entire Steel Tank

It seems like everyday we find new applications for SolarShell, our fiberglass laminate. Because it cures into an impenetrable fiberglass shell, SolarShell makes a patch ideal for repairing steel or other industrial applications. But what if your repair requires more than a little patch or two? What if your repair is so large you’re considering replacing the entire application instead of investing the time and resources to fix it?

No problem. Whether your problem is big or small, SolarShell can solve it.

The solution for steel
In the following example, a chicken farm used SolarShell to line a large, outdoor steel sewage tank. Lining the inside of a steel tank with laminate can add 30 plus years to the working life of the tank at a fraction of what it would cost to replace it. Sure, they could have used the laminate to patch the most corroded areas here and there—or they could have sprung for the cash to replace the tank altogether—yikes! But instead, they applied SolarShell as a liner to reinforce the walls of the tank. They realized that lining with laminate would not just repair, but it would also protect against corrosion, rust, and leaks in the future.

rusted tank walls

Steel Tank Before SolarShell

First they drained, dried, and sandblasted the inside of the tank. Then they grinded off rusted areas, patched holes, primed with resin, and applied the laminate, which cured quickly in direct sunlight (about 15 minutes). They finished the job with a new coat of paint, and the tank looked and performed like new.

steel walls lined with laminate

Steel Tank After SolarShell


What about other applications?

Solar Shell doesn’t just work with steel—it also bonds with concrete, insulation glass, wood and virtually any other substrate and can conform to any shape, making it ideal for a variety of industrial applications.

Don’t replace what you can repair. SolarShell is easy to apply and works better than standard epoxy, putty, or fiberglass repair kits. What can you use it for?

Filed Under: Corrosion Prevention, SolarShell Tagged With: containers, fiberglass laminate, industrial applications, Laminate, reinforce, reinforce steel, reinforced steel, reinforcing, repair steel, sewage tanks, steel, steel applications, steel tank, steel tanks, storage tank, tank, tank lining

February 16, 2012 by Kendal White

How to Repair Steel in 7 Steps: Easy to Follow Instructional Video

The following tutorial shows how easy it is repair steel applications with SolarShell, our fiberglass laminate. A SolarShell patch will bond with steel surfaces to effectively prevent corrosion, rust, and leaks.

1. Prepare the damaged surface by sanding away paint and rust.

2. Measure and cut the laminate to cover the area you need to repair. SolarShell comes in soft sheets that are easy to cut to any shape or size with standard knives or scissors.

3. Apply SolarShell primer to the prepared area. Don’t worry about matching it perfectly to the size of the patch. You want to primer to seep out slightly underneath it.

4. Remove the film backing and apply the patch.

5. Apply pressure to the patch using a roller or other tool.

6. Repeat the application process as needed. You can cut and apply large patches over a single area or several small patches in different areas.

7. Let the laminate cure under direct sunlight or UV lamp. In about 15 minutes, the laminate will harden and become an impenetrable shell.

And viola, in 7 easy steps, you have an impenetrable patch. You can even line an entire steel tank with SolarShell. Whether your problem is big or small, SolarShell can solve it. Once fully cured, the laminate can be painted over, and your application will look and function just like new.

Need to repair something other than steel? Don’t worry, SolarShell bonds with concrete, insulation glass, pvc, plastic and wood as well.

Why not try it out for yourself? What do you need to repair?

Filed Under: Corrosion Prevention, SolarShell, Uncategorized Tagged With: concrete, corrosion, fiberglass laminate, glass reinforced plastic, how to repair, instructional video, Laminate, patch, prevent corrosion, primer, repair, repair steel, rust, steel, steel applications, tutorial

May 4, 2011 by Kendal White

All-Purpose, UV Curing GRP Laminate – New to the US

UniTherm Insulation Systems, a company specializing in industrial insulation fabrication and innovative applications, introduces SolarShell – an easy to apply glass reinforced plastic laminate that starts as a flexible sheet – either from a roll or patch and cures to a hard, impermeable material when exposed to UV light.

SolarShell can be cut to any shape and used to reinforce, repair and/or protect virtually anything from PVC pipe and plastics to fiberglass panels, sheet metal, wood and concrete. The unique nature of SolarShell allows for a seamless chemical bond – no primer needed. SolarShell is durable and can withstand abuse from weather, chemicals, and fire creating a system that traditional products cannot offer.

For over 6 months, UniTherm Insulation Systems’ R&D department has been working with the material, testing various applications and creating systems. SolarShell has an adhesive property to it that allows for a wide offering of applications, including home repair, auto, RV, farm equipment, marine, and numerous industrial application, such as oil and gas.

The boundaries for the application and markets of this product are virtually limitless.
“No other product like SolarShell exists in the US and UK. We have only begun to tap into the potential applications and markets for this product,” says Dan Sherrill, President of UniTherm Insulation Systems. “We’ve had our R & D department working with the material and creating systems for the past 6 months and are now hand-picking the manufacturer’s representatives who will take SolarShell into their markets.”

“So far the response to SolarShell is phenomenal, everyone who uses the product is blown away by its simplicity and ease of use” says Sherrill. “And the applications for this product just keep coming; we’ve brought SolarShell into several industries with considerable success.”

About UniTherm
UniTherm Insulation Systems, located in Lewisville, Texas, is a manufacturer of custom insulation systems for all applications; specializing in the plastics and oil and gas industries. Our goal is to create systems that are energy efficient, provide personnel protection, and are easy to use, long lasting insulation solutions.

We are constantly working to create new insulation products that benefit the environment through increased energy efficiency and protect personnel from the hot applications they work around. Our dedication to providing the very best in insulation systems has led us to create several unique, patented products to serve various industries around the world.

Our number one objective is serving our customers and distributors in the very best way possible. We hold the highest standards for the quality, delivery, cost, and ease of use of our products – and consistently build on that standard of excellence through continuous product improvement and customer interaction.
For additional information, please contact Heather Steele, Director of Marketing at marketing(at)unitherm(dot)com

 

Filed Under: Corrosion Prevention Tagged With: Laminate, PVC Pipe, SolarShell, UniTherm, UV Curing

  • ES

Quick Links

MSDS
Product Brochures
Energy Study Library
Product Videos

Follow UniTherm

Facebook
Twitter
Blog
YouTube
Instagram
Pinterest

UniTherm Insulation Systems

711 Jones St.
Lewisville, TX 75057
Toll Free: 800.657.9542
Phone: 972.436.1401
Fax: 972.436.0112
info@unitherm.com

Copyright © 2021 · Executive Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in