High wholesale energy prices and the costs of purchasing CO₂ emission allowances were the main drivers behind rising bills in 2022 (source: URE – https://www.ure.gov.pl/pl), and consequently increased operating costs for many enterprises. As a result, companies are undertaking a range of measures aimed at improving energy efficiency in order...
Insulation for steamers and blanchers
In our work, we often have the opportunity to encounter, for the first time, equipment and technologies used within narrow domains of specific industries. Technical Development Specialists (TDS) working in the field frequently bring back technical drawings of machines or industrial installations that are not only interesting in terms of...
Short payback period of the investment
Short payback period of the investment – SUM Guard thermal insulation covers for extruders and injection moulding machine heaters The production of plastic products requires very large amounts of heat, the main source of which is increasingly expensive electrical energy. A significant portion of this energy is lost to the...
SUM Guard covers in unusual locations
The application possibilities of SUM Guard thermal insulation cover technology in industry are virtually unlimited. This is demonstrated by our non-standard projects. We rely primarily on our many years of experience. Of course, we are supported by modern CAD/CAM digital technologies used at SUM Poland, which enable us to meet...
Żywiec Brewery in Elbląg – comprehensive insulation of fittings
For the Żywiec Brewery in Elbląg, we carried out comprehensive insulation of fittings using SUM Higienic Guard covers, designed for the food industry, as well as SUM Maintenance Guard covers. The covers effectively insulate, among others:✅ valves,✅ gate valves,✅ mash tuns,✅ filters,✅ steam traps,✅ heat exchangers,✅ tanks,✅ pumps. We would...
How to maintain SUM Guard thermal insulation covers?
SUM Guard covers, as tailor-made and made-to-order insulation solutions, can be manufactured from a wide range of material types. The appropriate selection of fabrics and filling is based on arrangements and information provided by the client.A cover manufactured in a selected technology is characterised by specific thermal and chemical resistance...
Safety and working comfort of employees
Let us not forget an important aspect of insulation in the form of SUM Guard thermal insulation covers – their use improves employee safety and working comfort.How does this happen? Protection against burns ➡️ It protects employees from burns. Hot components are isolated from the surrounding environment, eliminating the risk...
R&D team (BIR)
SUM Poland has its own research and development team which, in addition to verifying and testing component materials, works on continuous product improvement and the introduction of new functional solutions.In 2016, the research and development team was established, simply called BIR. Any SUM employee can become a member of the...
SUM Guard Technology – Part 10 10
SUM Guard covers are more than just insulation. Thanks to dedicated design solutions, they perform a range of additional functions. Meet SUM Heating Guard – covers with an integrated heating system. ✅ In addition to their insulating function, SUM Heating Guard covers provide protection against crystallisation and freezing.✅ They are...
Insulation covers as a complement to fixed insulation
With rising energy prices, which directly impact production costs, it has become essential to seek effective solutions that enable savings and reduce the cost of business operations.One of the simplest solutions is to reduce heat losses by applying appropriate insulation. Fixed insulation most often does not cover valves and technical...