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May 21, 2015 by UniAdmin

Proactive Maintenance : Insulation

The mindset of “if it isn’t broke don’t fix it” is a thing of the past. It is a mentality that even the best of us have been guilty of from time to time. While it may sound like a good idea, it can be damaging to a company in the long run. Staying the course down a single path can lead to a business owner getting blindsided by future problems. Just because something is working at the moment, doesn’t mean that future problems won’t arise. The new trend is to start protecting your investments and wellbeing by stopping the problem before it ever begins with proactive maintenance.

Preventative Maintenance: Insulation

Stop The Problem Before It Happens = Greater Savings

Whether you’re trying to make the most of an ever-dwindling staff and budget, or looking for even more ways to trim operations and maintenance costs, preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities can help save time and money in the long run.

The key point to preventative maintenance is stopping the issue before it ever begins. While there are some expenses related to running a good proactive maintenance program, it costs less to properly maintain equipment and facilities than it does to repair the damage from a premature breakdown or early deterioration of property.

Proactive maintenance of equipment and facilities is very similar to regular vehicle maintenance. The key to keeping your vehicle running well today and down the road is routine proactive maintenance. Many times significant and expensive repairs can be avoided if the vehicle is properly and regularly maintained.

Increases Life Cycle of Applications

Regular equipment Untitled-2maintenance leads to an improvement in the overall safety and reliability of the system. Planning and management of asset maintenance improve the life cycle of the assets and keeps them performing at peak productivity levels. As a result, costly unplanned downtime is minimized; workforce productivity increases; and asset lifecycle and return on asset (ROA) are improved.

Increases Performance

Regular improvements to the process for better machine efficiency and product quality increases maintenance productivity by detecting and identifying potential equipment problems before they grow. This reduces the frequency, severity, and cost of repairs while enabling your team to avoid unnecessary and unproductive tasks.

employee-burnProvides a Safe Work Environment

More efficient and frequently maintained work environments (including equipment and personnel) lead to a safer work atmosphere. When machines break down and errors occur, accidents are more likely to happen.

Where Does Insulation Fit In?

Insulation is built upon the idea of proactive maintenance practices. Insulation does all of the benefits listed above plus more. Once installed, your insulation needs no further maintenance. So you can feel good, knowing you are doing your bit for the planet while creating a more efficient and more collaborative work environment, to reduce costs and support your organization’s work processes.

What’s Next?

You can head over to our online shopping cart and check out all of our possible solutions for your facility. For as little as $16, you could be protecting yourself, your employees, and your business for the future.

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Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Fire Protection, From the Marketing Team, Manufacturing, Plastics Industry, Safety, Uncategorized, Valves and Actuators Tagged With: building engineering, efficiency, environment, FreezePro® Frost Protection Systems, industrial applications, insulation, ISOCOVERS Insulation Systems, lean manufacturing, overhead costs, Proactive Maintenance, protect, repair, Research & Development, thermal insulation, UniVest® Insulation Systems

March 8, 2012 by Kendal White

The Dream Team of Repair Products

We’ve talked a lot lately about the miraculous UV-curing laminate known as SolarShell that makes repair jobs much easier and more efficient. Now we’d like to introduce two more agents that also take part in the repair process: (soft drumroll to cue entrance) SolarRes and SolarGel.

Neat names, but what do they do?
SolarShell products are versatile and easy to apply, so they are perfect for repairing, patching, or protecting almost any surface.

SolarRes is like your traditional resin, but it has excellent corrosion resistant properties, so it’s protective power is unmatched when it comes to reinforcing various applications that are often exposed to chemical, industrial, and abrasive environmental conditions.

SolarRes can be used to seal surfaces prior to applying SolarShell, but it also works well on top of SolarShell joints. In some cases, SolarRes is used over an entire SolarShell application to enhance its physical appearance and durability.

SolarGel is (you guessed it) a gel that is ideal for filling pocks, dents, holes, and other surface abrasions. It can be used in combination with SolarRes and SolarShell or as a stand-alone product.

SolarShell products

Ready to use SolarShell products are perfect for repairs


What sets these products apart?

Unmatched by standard epoxy, putty, or fiberglass repair kits, SolarShell products work wonderfully for water treatment, marine, and numerous other industrial applications. Here are the highlights:

  • Comes ready to use in sheets, cans, or caulk tubes — no mixing necessary
  • Cures quickly — 15 minutes or less in sunlight or under UV lamp
  • Adheres to steel, concrete, insulation glass, wood, and more
  • Resistant to the effects of weather, water, and many chemicals

Try out the indomitable trio today — you’ll love how these products complement each other and keep your repairs looking good and lasting much longer than you’d expect.

Filed Under: Corrosion Prevention, SolarShell Tagged With: adhesives, apply, building materials, caulking, epoxy, fiberglass repair kits, industrial applications, patch, product, products, protect, repair, repair jobs, surface, ultraviolet, UV Curing, versatile

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

February 9, 2012 by Kendal White

At Home Auto Repair: From Fracture to Fresh and New in under 3 Hours

Everyone loves an extreme makeover, so today I will share with you the story of the RV overhaul. With a little help from SolarShell, our impenetrable fiberglass laminate, you too can undertake at-home auto repair for your RV, truck, car, or any other vehicle you may have.

bumper repair before and afterBumper Repair

Once upon a time, there was an RV in Texas with an unsightly gash on her front bumper. Instead of paying out the wazoo at an auto body shop, her owner decided to give SolarShell a try. He had no prior experience in auto repair, but he wanted to find a way to fix the bumper himself.

He applied a soft SolarShell patch to the damaged bumper, which soon cured into hard plastic shell when exposed to UV rays. After a quick sand and a fresh coat of paint, the RV bumper was as good as new. The entire repair was finished in less than 3 hours.

Three days after the make over, the RV rolled happily up to Oklahoma. She encountered heavy winds, rain, and rough roads along the way, but to everyone’s delight, the repaired bumper remained perfectly intact. SolarShell saved the day!

Moral of the story — Don’t overpay for auto repair, do it yourself with an easy at-home remedy. Try SolarShell today, and stay tuned for more of SolarShell’s versatile solutions — some of them may surprise you.

Filed Under: Auto Repair, SolarShell Tagged With: auto body shop, auto repairs, bumper, fracture, fractures, front bumper, home auto repair, plastic laminate, recreational vehicles, repair, rv

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