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.
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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Tempering a commercial-sized vat of chocolate requires accurate temperature sensing. Did you know that it would be almost impossible to...
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If you’re a fan of HGTV and DIY shows, you’ve probably seen plenty of home improvement projects using epoxy resin....
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The Importance of Safe Heating Equipment in Industrial Settings In industrial settings, heating equipment is critical to many processes, from...
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What causes frozen pipes to burst? During the winter, the average temperature is typically very low in some parts of...
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Hazardous Location (Hazloc) heaters provide a safe, reliable source of warmth in areas where volatile or flammable materials are present....
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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) reported that 17.1% of all gas transmission pipeline malfunctions were due to...
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In today’s manufacturing world, it is imperative that production processes are not only highly efficient and streamlined but also fail-safe...
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Resin curing + heat. This is something that isn’t discussed too much because, let’s be honest, it’s not a great...
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In Mid-February 2021, a winter ice storm pounded Texas and lasted for four days as it knocked out power and...
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Does your company handle potentially explosive gasses, liquids, or other materials in freezing environments? To heat critical systems, equipment, and...
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What do the copper, bronze, and iron ages have in common? Its heat, specifically, industrial process heat. Sometime between 5,000...
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