Kalb Corp Introduces HeatBlocker Engine Exhaust Insulation

The Kalb Corp. has introduced its new HeatBlocker engine exhaust insulation. Offered to the defense, power generation, heavy equipment, marine, mining, forestry and agricultural industries, this new generation of insulating blanket can withstand the higher temperatures (up to 982 C. / 1,800 F.) and more demanding environments required by today’s diesel and natural gas engines, the company says.

Mike Kalb, president of Kalb Corporation and its new HeatBlocker Division, says, “Insulation blankets have been used for more than 25 years to cover the exhaust components of diesel and gas engines. Insulating the manifolds, turbo chargers, exhaust piping and mufflers with HeatBlocker can lower surface temperatures hundreds of degrees, protecting personnel from serious injury and eliminating engine fires caused by flammable materials coming in contact with hot engine components.”

HeatBlocker insulation holds heat inside the exhaust system, but does not make the system run hotter than the exhaust gas leaving its combustion chambers. This process allows the exhaust gas to remain at a more constant temperature throughout the whole system. When exhaust gas sustains a higher average temperature, it is less dense and exits faster, adding to the thermal efficiency of the engine by providing increased turbocharger rotation, and less lag in turbocharger pickup when engine load demands are high.

HeatBlocker kits utilize state-of-the-art technology and ultra-high temperature materials that provide the durability demanded by major O.E.M.’s, the company says. Each component is engineered to install, remove and replace quickly both on the assembly line and in the field.

More information is available at www.kalbcorp.com.