At Kool Wrap, we are dedicated to delivering only the best heat protection products and heat wraps for any vehicle. We want to help you understand which products are best suited to your needs and your vehicle and have you walking away feeling content with your decision. The decision making process when it comes to …
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What is a turbo blanket? A turbo blanket is a heat protection blanket that prevents and isolates heat from your turbocharger. Turbo blankets not only control the heat being produced from your turbocharger, they also prevent heat damage and potential ignition from damaging anything surrounding your turbocharger. Turbo blankets are extremely beneficial to the safety …
Most fear the potential damage of their motorcycle if they do choose to heat wrap their exhaust. However, there are many benefits by choosing exhaust wrap for your motorcycle that could, in turn, preserve the appearance and function of your motorcycle in the long-term. Below are some pros of heat wrapping your motorbike exhaust: Reduced …
Since the 1960’s turbocharged engines have been moving people on the roads faster and faster. It is the engine that powers F1 cars as well as many of the ones that we see on the road from day-to-day. Turbocharged engines have a list of benefits that attract people to purchase them. Some of these include …
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Your home is much more than just a building. It is a place where we feel safe and relaxed and will protect at all costs. Sadly, most accidents are likely to take place in the home. A study reveals that most of the accidents happen due to appliances such as refrigerators, ovens or fireplaces that …
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We are often asked for a solution to a heat problem and the first thing we think about is whether the problem is caused by conduction, convection or radiation. We will try to keep this simple. Conduction is the transfer of heat energy by direct contact. Convection is caused by heat transfer within a fluid …
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The short answer is yes. Most fibreglass and basalt insulation products will emit some smoke during their first heat cycle. During the production process for glass fibre fabrics, binders or specially formulated starches are used to lubricate the fibres and hold them in their woven pattern. When subject to high temperatures these starches or binders …
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We have had some phone calls recently from customers that have experienced heat damage to their kitchen cabinets caused by a hot oven. One customer said “My under bench 90cm Whirlpool oven (2 yrs old) is burning the cabinet which is to the left of it. The vinyl wrap has warped and there is a …
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Wrapping super hot engine exhaust pipes in a high temperature resistant insulating tape has become more popular recently for a number of reasons. Hot exhaust pipes can be a safety hazard to workers and mechanics working on or using the equipment. The hot exhaust can be a fire risk. In mines or in agriculture dust …
In short, the highest temperatures that an exhaust manifold or exhaust pipe should ever reach would be approximately 850°C (1,600°F). As a guide, metals will start to turn red at 500°C and be a dark cherry red at around 635°C (1,175°F). The hottest parts of your exhaust system will be either a bend in an …
