R.M. White Company

Are you getting what you are paying for?

We are firm believers that in any skilled trade, the most important factor is the method in which the task is completed. This is an area in which we have excelled for almost 40 years. Focusing on refrigeration, we have witnessed multiple new pipe insulation projects from other contractors showing signs of failure within two years, some in as little as six months. In most cases the cause had nothing to do with the materials used, rather how they were installed. In other cases the wrong materials were specified in combination with poor installation methods.

Got Vapor Drive?

Vapor Drive is the natural tendency for moisture vapor to diffuse from wetter areas to dryer areas, or from warmer to colder in our application. Vapor Drive is the enemy of refrigeration insulation and present 24/7 while the system is in operation. Each step of our installation method is designed to combat vapor drive by eliminating every possible void within the insulation system, fully sealing vapor barriers and jacketing, ensuring a long lasting and efficient insulation system.

In-House Fabrication

We fabricate all our accessories in-house such as SS bands, PVC and metal jacketing, vapor barriers, and HG support saddles to ensure correct fitment. All PVC jacketing is cut undersized on the OD, i.e. for a 5.0" OD the PVC must measure less than 4.5" OD so it will naturally fit snug around the insulation and maintain a consistent flat overlap. Metal jacketing is rolled so the overlaps are a much tighter radius to accomplish the same flat overlap without "puckering". Our support saddles are rolled using a heavier gauge, larger plate for proper load distribution eliminating the need for high load insulation inserts, and to a slightly tighter radius for proper fitment under a load.

2-Component Pour Foam

Pour foam, or cast-in-place, is a method we have used since our inception and one we believe plays a crucial role in the longevity and performance of refrigeration insulation systems. It is primarily used for filling irregular voids such as valves, vessel heads, level columns, float switches, etc. It also creates a permanent bond to the adjacent foam insulation resulting in a seamless, one-piece final product and free of voids that are common with spray foams.

Short Circuits

A short circuit is any direct path through the foam insulation to the pipe or insulated surface. This enables air/moisture free access to the pipe surface as well as point(s) for heat loss/gain. Elimination of short circuits is especially critical in refrigeration insulation systems to combat corrosion, minimize energy consumption, and maintain insulation integrity. This is done by staggering all insulation joints, grinding or fitting butt ends (if needed) prior to final installation, and using pour foam at foam ell butt joints and pipe branches.

Inventory and Mobility

We maintain a large inventory in our 20,000 square foot facility covering multiple processes so we have the materials required for those last-minute repairs. Materials are stored in a clean, dry environment and transported to jobsites in enclosed trailers or trucks with toppers to keep them out of the elements. We travel within the United States so no matter where the job is at, we can make it happen.

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Licensing

R.M. White Company is currently licensed to perform work in the following states:

• Arizona
• Indiana
• Iowa (Headquarters)
• Kansas
• Minnesota
• Montana
• Nebraska
• New York
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Tennessee
• Wisconsin