Alex Pacanowsky
Meet Alex, one of our experts in freeze protection and the head of the custom team at Powerblanket! For the past several years, Alex has worked closely with oil & gas pros, medical device startups, and pharmaceutical suppliers (just to name a few) to create weatherproof operations. No matter how cold the weather, or what needs to be heated, Alex knows just what to do! He also loves mountain biking and spending time with his two boys, 5 and 9, and two Labrador Retrievers.
When it comes to advanced heating solutions, digital heater controllers are indispensable for maintaining precise temperatures. These sophisticated devices are...
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Wondering exactly what a convector heater is and if it’s the right way to heat your space? You’re not alone....
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One often overlooked aspect of oil and other liquid production and storage in cold climates is heat loss in storage...
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Have you ever been in an industrial facility, watching processes slow to a crawl due to a sudden temperature drop?...
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Are you having problems with the output of a plastic, rubber, or metal extrusion process? If it isn’t the die,...
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In industrial and commercial operations, maintaining optimal temperatures is essential for both efficiency and safety. Commercial heat trace systems are...
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Condensation inside electrical enclosures can cause costly corrosion and dangerous electrical damage or fires. What is the best way to...
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From earth-moving equipment to submarines and aerospace, hydraulic equipment keeps the industry moving around the globe. As of 2023, the National...
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Did you know that in 2022, global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from burning fossil fuels reached 321 metric tons? That...
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The industrial world stands on the brink of an environmental revolution. The U.S. DOE (Department of Energy) has initiated a...
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n 2022, 107 workers lost their lives due to a workplace fire or explosion. Installing intrinsically safe and explosion-proof equipment...
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Why are aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers replacing aluminum with carbon fiber? In flight, especially space flight, every ounce matters. Carbon...
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In today’s industrial world, the need for efficient, cost-effective, and protective high-temperature heating applications is crucial. Industrial high temperature heaters...
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Did you know that there are over 6,000 products that come directly from refining crude oil? Refining crude oil requires...
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When we go to work each day, we expect to do our job and come home in one piece. Unfortunately,...
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Imagine being the engineer of a locomotive in the 1930s and 40s. Back then, locomotive engineers were kings, respected, and...
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Why does it feel good to lay under the sun at the beach or warm your hands in front of...
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What do a canning factory and a building with radiators have in common? They both require a hot water circulating...
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High-temperature heating elements provide reliable and consistent heat for a diverse range of applications. These elements can operate at extreme...
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What do rocket engines, food buffet lines, brick kilns, and ice cream freezers have in common? They all require precise...
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Gas turbine engines power most of our modern aircraft and ships. They also generate electricity around the world. A gas...
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Nearly 70% of process energy used in manufacturing comes from industrial heating operations. Almost everything we use requires heat to...
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It is a widespread belief that native Americans showed the pilgrims how to plant corn with bits of fish as...
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Wastewater treatment is a critical process that protects both our environment and public health. It involves the removal of contaminants...
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Wastewater treatment plays an integral role in modern society. It ensures the safe disposal of waste and promotes sustainability by...
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Two entrepreneurs had just leased a large, empty factory building to manufacture candles and other items. It was a cold...
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How did people heat the water before the invention of pots, tanks, electricity, and controlled natural gas? They would heat...
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Last year (2022), State Farm Insurance reported paying out $181 million to settle over 9,000 claims for damage from frozen...
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What do commercial espresso machines and the world’s largest 460-MW boiler have in common? They both use PID temperature controllers....
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Maintaining the required temperature for a process fluid, i.e., keeping the pipes flowing during freezing weather, is critical to many...
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