• Thermal Jackets (Blankets / Covers), commonly referred to as exhaust lagging or insulation blankets in many industries.
• Specialized, removable, and reusable protective covers designed to manage extreme temperatures on heavy machinery.
• They are crucial for fire mitigation, operator safety, and improving the efficiency of engines and exhaust systems

• For Thermal Insulation Jackets, Covers, Blankets on OEM vehicles in Australia. 
• Darco Industries offer custom-fabricated exhaust blankets, heat shields, firesleeves and insulating wraps. 
• Designed for 4x4s, Plant and performance vehicles to prevent fire, reduce heat, and protect components from extreme temperatures. 
• Using durable materials for easy fitment for heat, sound, oil and moisture resistance.

Why Use Them

Fire Prevention: Stops oil leaks and fuel vapors from igniting on hot surfaces.

Component Protection: Shields sensitive parts from extreme heat, extending their life.

Worker Safety: Protects mechanics from burns during maintenance.

Performance: Can help maintain optimal turbocharger and intake temperatures. 

Key Applications

Engine & Exhaust Protection: Installed on turbochargers, exhaust manifolds, pipes, and mufflers to prevent fires caused by hydraulic, oil, or fuel leaks contacting hot surfaces.

Asset Protection: Reduces radiant heat in the engine bay, protecting wiring looms, sensors, and nearby electronics, which extends the lifespan of components.

Operational Efficiency: Keeps exhaust gas temperatures higher, which can help reduce Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) and improve turbocharger efficiency.

Personnel Safety: Reduces surface temperatures to prevent accidental burns to maintenance crews.

Environmental/Fixed Infrastructure: Used on steam lines, tanks, and reactors in processing plants for energy efficiency.

Key Industries & Applications

Oil & Gas & Petrochemical: Insulating refinery pipes, valves, pumps, and offshore equipment to reduce heat loss and improve safety.

Power Generation: Covering turbines, generators, and exhaust systems in power plants to control heat and improve efficiency.

Manufacturing: Insulating extruders, injection molding machines, furnaces, and ovens to maintain process temperatures and save energy.

Marine & Transport: On ships and heavy vehicles (trucks, buses) for engine/exhaust insulation to protect crews, reduce fire risk, and improve A/C performance.

Mining: Critical for preventing fires on mobile equipment by covering hot exhaust components, and also used in processing plants.

Food & Beverage/Pharmaceutical: Providing removable insulation for clean, consistent temperature control in processing equipment.

Aerospace: Used for high-temperature protection in various components

Types of Thermal Covers 

Exhaust Blankets/Wraps: Physical barriers for hot exhaust pipes and turbochargers to prevent contact with flammable materials and reduce engine bay temperatures.

Heat Shields: Aluminium barriers that reflect radiant heat, applied directly to surfaces like firewalls and floor pans.

Fire Sleeves: Highly insulating sleeves for hoses and cables, offering extreme heat and flame resistance.