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Series Key
AMI products are coded by series type. Here's a quick key:
  • GL = 100% fiberglass
  • PGL = 100% carbon with a 100% fiberglass core
  • AGL = Aluminized foil bonded to fiberglass
  • FL = Composite of aramid and fiberglass fibers
  • FLPN = Aramid/fiberglass and partially carbonized acrylic fiber
  • AFLPN = Aluminized aramid/fiberglass with partially carbonized acrylic fiber
  • NX = Needled aramid fabric and tapes
  • AS = Amorphous silica
  • SAS = Amorphous silica coated with silicone rubber
  • SGL = Silicone coated fiberglass

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Resource Library > Articles, White Papers and Technical Bulletins
AMI is a frequent contributor to industry trade publications. Reprints of previously published articles are listed in this section along with industry white papers.


"OSHA targets refineries — Time to re-evaluate hot work policies"
Originally printed in BIC Magazine, Oct 2007, this articles reviews OHSA's reaction to Congressional criticism of its lack of oversight in the fatal March 23, 2005, explosion at the BP Texas City, Texas, refinery.

OSHA has vowed to make safety at U.S. refineries a priority.

With increased inspections on the horizon, refinery safety policies will come under increased scrutiny. One area certain to be the focus of closer attention is hot work performed by employees and contractors, especially during maintenance turnarounds. Accidents involving hot work operations occur frequently and were responsible for $1.6 billion in losses in the United States over a 10-year period. With refineries squarely in OSHA’s cross hairs, ...
 

"Raising the Bar on Hot Work Fabrics"
In this reprint from the October 2004 issue of Occupational Health & Safety, AMI President and CEO Kathie Leonard writes about how performance-based FM Approvals Standard 4950 helps companies take better control of risk management in hot work operations.
 

"Removable Insulating Jackets Add Zip To Your Bottom Line"
Reprinted from Plant Safety & Maintenance, this informative article, written by AMI President and CEO Kathie Leonard, demonstrates how removable insulation such as our AMI-FAB system can save substantial energy costs and pay for itself for less than three months.
 

AMI-SIL® FB3600-UT Fire Barrier Fabric for Utility Power Stations
Auburn Manufacturing, Inc. offers extreme temperature fabrics for use as fire barriers in a variety of applications including oil refineries, aerospace/aircraft, molten metal processing, construction, transportation, chemical plants, and mining.

AMI’s AMI-SIL® FB-3600-UT fabric has been successfully used in utility power stations as part of a fire barrier system to prevent direct flame contact with control cables in the event of a fire.
 

ANSI/FM 4950 Holds Suppliers' Feet to the "Fire Blanket"
How to tighten hot work practices with new standard
 

ANSI/FM 4950 Holds Suppliers' Feet to the Fire (Blanket)
Reprinted from Nov 2007 Occupational Hazards, this article by Kathie M. Leonard discusses the impact of the ANSI/FM 4950 standard on hot work practices.
 

NFPA Requires Third Party Certification of Hot Work Fabrics
In a recently released 2009 edition of "NFPA 51B Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work Standard," the National Fire Protection Association added a requirement for third-party certification of hot-work fabrics.

Learn more by downloading this reprint, ( originally from www.process-heading.com )
 

Optimize Hot Work Safety and Efficiency Using New Fire Blanket Rating System
By Kathie Leonard
 

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AMI provides an extensive range of ANSI/FM 4950 Approved welding fabrics. Click here to learn more....

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Is Your Hot Work Policy in Compliance? Click here to learn more about the 2009 update to NFPA 51B.


 
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