Monitoring Heat Control when Manufacturing Fiberglass Insulation

摘要

No question about it, Stan Banaszkiewicz can take the heat. In fact, it's his job - everywhere he goes, it's hot. Banaszkiewicz is plant engineer at CertainTeed Insulation Canada Inc., an Ottawa manufacturer of fiberglass insulation for home, industrial and commercial use.To produce the insulation, it is necessary to melt glass, of which 80 percent is recycled.The process requires temperatures ranging from 1,652°F (900°C) to as high as 2,192°F (1,200°C).