This RIDGLOK® Vertical Standing Seam Panel Insulation System was installed on a Flat Bolted Fire Protection Tank for WL Gore Company, located in Avondale, PA. The storage tank was utilized to hold water for fire protection for their manufacturing facility.
The tank was a 25.18′ diameter x 34.19′ in height, bolted fire protection tank, and the project completed on May 29, 2014. The RIDGLOK® Insulated Panel System consisted of 0.024 stucco-embossed aluminum metal jacket, in Fawn laminated to 2.0” thickness of polyisocyanurate insulation board. R-value of 13.1, using a radial roof system.
FIRE PROTECTION INFORMATION
RIDGLOK® Insulation Systems are utilized for freeze protection on fire water supply for wet sprinkler systems. Fire protection water storage tanks that are in colder regions are required to have tank heaters and permitted to be insulated to CONSERVE energy per NFPA 22 codes section 16.1-16.5.
The RIDGLOK® Vertical Standing Seam Panel Insulation system is used for freeze protection in fire protection tanks. The panels can be applied to all types of tanks, including flat bolted, chimed bolted, glass-lined, fiberglass, welded, stainless steel, and concrete. The tank does not need to be taken out of service to install the system. Insulating fire protection tanks with RIDGLOK® Vertical Standing Seam Insulation provides energy savings by reducing the amount of electricity needed to heat the tank.
MC&I is the proud manufacturer of the RIDGLOK® Vertical Standing Seam Panel Insulation System for ground storage tanks. RIDGLOK® insulation systems are engineered to be energy efficient, durable, and cost-effective. RIDGLOK® can be used for both heated and cold storage applications without the need to take the tank out of service. This tank insulation system can be applied to all types of tanks, including flat bolted, chimed bolted, glass-lined, fiberglass, welded, stainless steel, and concrete. ADVANTAGES The RIDGLOK® vertical standing seam panel insulation system is a smart and efficient thermal barrier, helping save money on utility costs of heating or cooling the tank. Insulate your tank with RIDGLOK®!
Client Comments: “Very good workmanship, very productive and attention to details. Nice looking job. Product installs, mounting, securing details were well thought out.”
