Theory

Insulators:

Insulators possess a high resistivity and low conductivity. Their atoms have tightly bound
electrons that do not move throughout the material. Because the electrons are static and not
freely roaming, a current cannot easily pass. In addition to protecting loss of current,
insulators make an electrical current more efficient by concentrating the flow.

Applications of Insulator in Mechanical Industry:

Mechanical insulation in the Industrial sector is defined to include power, petrochemical,

chemical, pulp and paper, refining, gas processing, brewery, heavy manufacturing, and
similar applications.

 Insulating material is used as a protective coating on electrical wire and cables.

 Mechanical piping and equipment, hot and cold applications.
 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) applications.
 Refrigeration and other low-temperature piping and equipment application. (1)

References:
1. Insulator applications. Insulation outlook. [Online] March 26, 2019.
https://insulation.org/io/articles/what-is-mechanical-insulation/.