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Mechanical Insulation Resources for Engineers

Streamline your designs. Specify with confidence.
MICA is proud to offer engineers free access to the North American Commercial & Industrial Insulation Standards (9th Edition)

 — the industry's most trusted resource for mechanical insulation system design, specification, and detailing.

The only requirement is that you include the following language in your RFPs or specs.

Spec Language:

If used, we would also supply you with any new editions that come out.

·                  Action and Informational Submittals

                Submit completed detail plates from the North American Commercial and Industrial insulation Standards Manual, applicable to installation types required by                                this specification section.

·                  Application

          Practices detailed by the North American Commercial and Industrial Insulation Standards Manual (latest edition).

·                  Installation

       In accordance with North American Commercial and Industrial Insulation Standards Manual (latest edition).

To gain free access, contact Morgan Arwood at marwood@micainsulation.org. 

📘 What’s Inside the North American Commercial & Industrial Insulation Standards (9th Edition) – Printed Edition

  • MICA Plates – detailed illustrations that standardize insulation system design, including jacketing, supports, fittings, terminations, and more

  • Guidelines for material selection and installation

  • Thermal and acoustic performance criteria

  • Reference charts, tables, and best practices

  • Compliance information for codes and specifications

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Why Choose the MICA Manual?

 

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📥 Access the Manual – Free for Engineers

Get immediate access to the full MICA Manual in digital format — designed to support your project planning and specification needs. Access is reserved for licensed engineers and design professionals.

Why Engineers Use MICA

  • Eliminate guesswork in mechanical insulation design

  • Ensure consistency across drawings and submittals

  • Specify using standardized, field-proven MICA Plates

  • Save time with ready-to-use details and illustrations

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