Mechanical Insulator how-to

How to Install Metal Jacketing

Jacketing protects insulation.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Jacketing protects insulation. In short: cut; overlap; face, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Cut jacketing.

  2. Overlap seams.

  3. Face seams down.

  4. Band.

  5. Seal.

  6. Inspect.

Safety reminders for mechanical insulators

  • Wear respirators
  • Follow abatement rules
  • Use fall protection
  • Avoid hot surfaces

Pipe insulation · Jacketing · Fitting cover · Mineral wool · Calcium silicate · Vapor retarder: see the full mechanical insulator glossary.

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