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Stainless steel banding is utilized across numerous industries for various applications where its performance is crucial. The process entails wrapping stainless steel bands around the insulation and cladding to secure them in place. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how stainless steel banding is employed for this purpose:
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ToggleStainless steel is selected for its strength, corrosion resistance, and durability, making it appropriate for industrial environments. The most common grades used are stainless steel 201, stainless steel 304, stainless steel 316, and stainless steel 317L. The banding comes in rolls or coils of varying widths and thicknesses, determined to meet engineering design specifications. At Enze Stainless, we can manufacture bands ranging from 0.4 mm to 1 mm thick.
Insulation material is installed around pipes, ducts, or equipment to prevent heat loss. Then, protective cladding or aluminum or stainless steel jacketing with coatings such as PVDF is applied over the insulation.
The important step in preparing stainless steel banding involves measuring the banding to the required length. This is followed by cutting it using appropriate tools, such as a banding tool, shears, or a banding dispenser.
After positioning the bands, they should be tightly sealed for a secure fit. Because of their design, this is usually done using stainless steel clips or buckles, known as wing seals.
Thread the wing seals onto one end of the band and insert the other end through the buckle to create a loop that can be tightened.
Tensioning tools pull the band tight to secure the insulation and cladding firmly in place, preventing shifting over time. Springs like MITY springs allow band expansion due to thermal expansion and high winds.
Once the tensioning is complete, any extra length of the stainless steel band is carefully cut to ensure a clean and polished appearance.
The seal’s wings are gently hammered down to create a sturdy fixing. The banding will remain in place for many years to accommodate cladding expansion, and compression springs can be added. Typically, the only way to remove the banding is to cut through the banding strap, demonstrating the strength of the hold. You can watch a video demonstration of how to fix the banding at Enze.
During a final inspection, bands are checked to ensure proper installation, secure fastening, and effective support for insulation and cladding.
Stainless steel banding is favored in industrial settings for its resistance to corrosion, high strength, and long-lasting durability. These qualities make it essential for maintaining the integrity of insulation and cladding systems, especially in harsh environmental conditions.
Apart from the regular edge banding, there’s also the option to choose a safe edge, also known as deburred. This is possible because we can mechanically remove the sharp edge formed during the banding’s cutting, making it safer to handle.
It is just a basic explanation and doesn’t cover all the details of how to do Stainless steel banding. If you have any questions, we can provide more details.