Abstract: Provided in an insulated assembly including a component covered by a reusable, reinforced insulation blanket, and jacketing covering the insulation blanket. The reinforced insulation blanket includes a plurality of jacket support assemblies that are securely attached to an insulation blanket. The jacket support assemblies support the jacketing so that the insulation blanket is not crushed when weight or other loads are applied to the jacketing. A jacket support assembly includes a component engaging plate disposed between the insulation blanket and the component to be insulated, a jacket engaging plate disposed between the insulation blanket and the jacketing, and a support stud. The support stud passes through the insulation blanket and rigidly connects the component engaging plate to the jacket engaging plate such that the jacket support assembly is securely attached to the insulation blanket. The jacket support assemblies are strategically placed to protect the insulation blanket.

Abstract: An insulation system including support for lagging, especially metal lagging, supports lagging at a distance above industrial piping and prevents fibrous insulation, used to insulate the piping, from being compressed and eventually significantly damaged by foot traffic, thus creating a treadable insulation system with valuable application in nuclear reactor containment areas.