International Appliance Manufacturing 2008 - (Page 48) seam can also result in this type of heat loss, which can be magnified with a product with inadequate dimensional stability. When considering the assembly process, these physical properties can have significant impact in the overall appliance performance. of your appliance. Consider some of the materials commercially available: appLY™ Mat insulating mat manufactured with non-respirable fibers used to improve energy efficiency and reduce surface temperatures —available in low odor and odorless versions while maintaining excellent physical strength and thermal performance Manniglas® an industry standard in gasket applications that helps reduce heat loss and air leakage, protect critical components and reduce surface temperatures in narrow spaces – manufactured using nonrespirable fibers BioTherm a biosoluble, high temperature paper, also used as gasketing to reduce thermal losses and to provide thermal protection where temperatures exceed 1100°F—part of the LyTherm® family of high temperature paper products AMS ® patented all-metal heat shield that is fiber-free and fully recyclable All these materials have unique attributes and should be considered early in the design phase. Additionally, Lydall Engineered Insulation Materials are RoHS compliant and we work closely with appliance design engineers/manufacturers to understand the impact of WEEE requirements on appliances. Engineering reliable insulation solutions In a global market where performance standards are becoming increasingly stringent, careful selection of the appliance components like steel, porcelain, electronics, and insulation are critical not only to meet these performance requirements, but also to satisfy consumer demand. Lydall has a broad offering of Engineered Insulation Materials and has supplied the appliance industry for decades. Our appliance application and technical expertise is a result of years of investment and is unparalled in the industry. We have the necessary skills to understand the source and mechanism of heat transfer as well as the impact that various materials have on the overall application. When thermal protection is one of your top 5 performance requirements, call Lydall! John Walsh, our Global OEM Account Manager is available to assist you with your thermal or acoustical application needs. Contact him at 518-880-1078. Overall design Another critical element to consider is the overall unit design and the impact that different materials can have when tailored to the heat source. Understanding and developing a thermal solution requires that one understands the thermal operation of the entire unit, including the type of heat source, the air flow, the conduction, radiation, etc. As an example, a broiler area with high infrared may best be served by a reflective insulation such as AMS ®. Referring to Figure 4, if the broiler is the main source of failure, insulating the cavity back will have little impact on the area of interest. To develop a thermal solution, the fundamental design element should be considered in conjunction with an understanding of the basket of thermal materials available. Engineered Materials Lydall is committed to providing the appliance industry with Engineered Insulation Materials via a broad product offering and technical expertise that is outstanding in the industry. We are continuously designing materials that can help achieve the complete design parameters 48 International Appliance Manufacturing 2008
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