AGM Bristol has recently expanded our laboratory and testing facilities to create space for larger commercial and domestic catering appliances.
The facilities enable us to monitor internal and surface temperatures over specific usage times and, with the use of thermal imaging technology, we can monitor entire surfaces for hotspots (or indeed cold spots in an oven chamber) and tailor the insulation and/or heat protection effectively.
Power monitoring
We have also installed a power monitor to measure precisely an appliance’s power consumption during operation, and how changing the insulation affects this. When coupled with temperature monitoring, this gives an invaluable insight into power consumption patterns and the impact on running costs. This combination of technologies enables us to develop alternative insulation for appliances, whilst ensuring the efficiency of the appliance is not affected.
With an understanding of the temperatures in each zone, we can tailor the insulation to ensure hotspots are sufficiently insulated whilst cooler areas can benefit from less costly grades of insulation.
New materials deliver greater efficiency
AGM Bristol offers over 100 insulation types of differing thicknesses and densities and we always ensure we stock the latest materials and are at the forefront of material developments.
One of these is microporous insulation – a lightweight material that is incredibly efficient and can be used to replace much thicker pieces of standard high temperature insulation.
We’re also able to offer both blanket, board and paper versions of this insulation all with similar characteristics.
The significant benefits of this material easily outweigh the modest additional cost:
- Reduced volume and sizes of material required means the size and weight of appliances can be reduced.
- Energy efficiency can be increased as materials can be inserted into smaller and tighter spaces.
- Heat retention can be improved with the use of different, and more easily applied. material types
