A new technology to protect sensors and instruments from thermal damage
September 18, 2020Sensors and other delicate components need to stay within their operating temperature range to function properly. Their susceptibility to thermal damage can be detrimental to system-wide performance. So how do you control for optimal temperature and prevent heat leak from entering the sensor area? Well, in this video, with crayons as a stand-in for sensors and instruments, you'll see how.
In the video, you will see two crayons placed into nearly identical cans before being exposed to approximately 600°C. The can on the right is a single-walled stainless steel can with 0.4 mm wall thickness. The can on the left is a double-walled stainless steel can built with Insulon® Technology. The application of an Insulon® thermal lining has increased the overall wall thickness from 0.4 mm to 1.6 mm.
Crayons are extremely thermally sensitive, beginning to soften at 41°C and melting between 49°C and 64°C. Will the 1.6 mm can be enough to protect the crayon from 600°C exposure? Watch the video to find out!
What is Insulon® Technology?
Insulon® Technology is a patented vacuum insulation technology used to create high performance thermal barriers. With a wide operating temperature range (-270°C to 1000°C), Insulon® provides unique insulation solutions for a variety of industries including medical, aerospace, consumer goods and more.
Ultra-thin overall wall thickness makes Insulon® an ideal insulator for space-constrained applications. Insulon® delivers high insulation values, often with just millimeters of insulation thickness.
High mechanical strength sets Insulon® apart from many conventional insulation materials. Built from corrosion-resistant metals including stainless steel, Inconel and other alloys, Insulon® delivers high performance insulation in a mechanically robust package. Our engineers carefully consider your application's structural load requirements when designing Insulon® products.
The inert materials used to build Insulon® can also help reduce risk of particulates and contaminates that may come with other insulation materials. Insulon® is designed as a passive insulation solution, delivered as standalone components without moving parts. If applications require food-grade or medical-grade insulation, our engineers carefully select materials to fulfill those important requirements.
Could your application benefit from a unique, high-performance insulation solution? Contact us to learn more.
