Equipment-Type Crosswalks

When a worker says “I worked on boilers at a Missouri brewery” or “I rebuilt ammonia compressors at a packing plant,” the relevant asbestos history is not one product — it is the entire family of insulation, gaskets, packing, refractories, and fireproofing that historically went into that equipment type.

These crosswalk pages organize the research by equipment, not by brand. Each page lists:

  • What the equipment is and where it is found
  • Which asbestos-containing products were historically used in it — with links to the per-product records on this site
  • Which manufacturers have been named in public litigation for those products
  • Which asbestos bankruptcy trusts remain available for affected workers
  • Which jobsites in the MesoWatch state-site network have this equipment documented

The crosswalks are intended as a research starting point for workers, families, and counsel investigating possible exposure. Product identifications and company references reflect what has been alleged or documented in publicly filed litigation; nothing on this page constitutes a finding of liability against any company.

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Insulation systems

Sealing — gaskets, packing, seals

Building materials

Friction products

Power generation

Refinery

Brewery & beverage

Pulp & paper

Steel mill & foundry

Process & manufacturing equipment

Maritime & Navy

Electrical

Rail

Mining & underground utility

Hospital, lab & institutional

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Homeowner & consumer

Fiber-mineral reference

All 161 crosswalk pages above are part of an ongoing research catalog. Product identifications and company references reflect what has been alleged or documented in publicly filed litigation; nothing on this page constitutes a finding of liability against any company. Not legal advice; consult a licensed attorney about your specific situation.