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In the Heart of Winter: Safeguarding Ancillary Equipment From Icy Threats

Safeguarding Ancillary Equipment From Icy Threats

Industrial facilities often focus on preventing frozen pipes and valves during winter, but many overlook the equally critical task of protecting ancillary equipment. Control panels, pumps, instrumentation, and hoses face the same subfreezing dangers as piping networks. When ice forms on these components, it jeopardizes the efficiency and longevity of the entire operation, leading to costly downtime and safety hazards. With temperatures dipping well below freezing in the middle of winter, facility managers must take proactive measures to safeguard all equipment—not just the apparent pipes and valves.

BriskHeat, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, offers a range of solutions designed for comprehensive freeze protection and precise temperature maintenance. Their heating tapes, cables, silicone rubber heating blankets, drum and tote heaters, and other flexible heating products give plant operators control over sensitive equipment. Unlike traditional methods that only heat primary piping systems, BriskHeat’s products wrap around or attach directly to ancillary components. This direct-contact approach prevents cold air infiltration and condensation buildup on pumps, sensors, control boxes, and more.

Many industrial processes require freeze protection and accurate temperature regulation to preserve product quality and ensure safe operating conditions. At low temperatures, some liquids become more viscous or even solidify, interrupting process flow and compromising end-product integrity. Heating cables and silicone blankets from BriskHeat apply uniform warmth that keeps substances at optimal temperatures. Technicians avoid clogs and maintain consistent flow rates without risking overheating sensitive materials.

Industrial safety also depends on reliable temperature control. Excessive chilling in certain chemicals increases the risk of leaks or pressure-related incidents. Sensitive electronic components may fail under extreme cold, potentially halting critical operations. By enclosing or wrapping these items with BriskHeat’s flexible heating solutions, facility managers reduce the risk of malfunctions and maintain a safer environment for personnel.

BriskHeat’s decades of experience in electric surface heating applications underscore the importance of proactive planning. Waiting for a pipe to burst or an instrument to malfunction mid-winter often results in expensive repairs and production delays. Instead, engineers can use heating tapes or blankets, combined with insulation and temperature controllers, to create consistent heat zones for every piece of equipment that handles liquids, gases, or temperature-sensitive materials.

Winter conditions grow harsher daily, and industrial facilities must do more than protect primary piping systems. Pumps, control boxes, instrumentation, hoses, and containers are vital in efficient operations. The entire process feels the impact when even one of these components freezes. BriskHeat’s products offer an effective way to keep every part of a facility running smoothly and safely, whether the goal involves freeze protection, steady temperature maintenance, or both. Operators cannot afford to neglect these critical solutions when the stakes involve safety, product integrity, and overall process efficiency.

Alliance Technical Sales, Inc.
312 Park Avenue Unit 145
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514-0145
Phone: 630-321-9646
https://alliancets.com