Thermal insulation K-Flex made of foam rubber

Consumer properties

The insulation is made of synthetic rubber. It may contain various additives that change the technical characteristics of the material. For example, the ST model has proven itself equally well in the arrangement of engineering systems both in ordinary residential premises and in industrial facilities.

All materials have a porous structure with small closed cells, thereby reducing the thermal conductivity and vapor permeability of the material. Also, pipe insulation has a wide range of operating temperatures. It is durable and meets the requirements of fire and sanitary safety.

In addition, K Flex insulation is acid-neutral and does not absorb moisture, thus providing reliable pipe corrosion protection.

Technological advantages

Of the technological advantages, the flexibility of the material should be highlighted. This property allows you to mount insulation on any type of surface, even the most complex ones. Regardless of what kind of material we are talking about, be it ST or another model, clamps and unnecessary fasteners are not required to fix the finish.

The insulation adheres tightly to the surface of the pipes, creating a tight seal and preventing thermal energy leakage. The average service life of the material is 25 years.

K-FLEX PE

Heat-insulating rolls and tubes made of foamed polyethylene K-FLEX PE is a new development in the field of insulating materials for the construction market. Previously, K-Flex products were associated only as a manufacturer of rubber products, now the manufacturer has brought pipes and rolls made of foamed polyethylene to the domestic market.

Pipe insulation made of foamed polyethylene for housing and communal services has the properties √ Low thermal conductivity of K-FLEX PE is one of the main distinguishing features of the material, which ensures the effective use of products as thermal insulation. √ Due to its high resistance to water vapor diffusion and homogeneous structure, K-Flex PE will work much longer than fibrous thermal insulation materials, without crumbling and without changing its density and thermal insulation characteristics. √ K-FLEX PE insulation, unlike traditional thermal insulation, does not generate dust, does not emit a binder and can be used indoors without the use of covering and protective layers. √ Due to the presence of exceptionally high-quality fire retardants, K-FLEX PE is a low-combustible material, which significantly affects the fire safety of a building in the event of a fire. Pipe insulation made of K-Flex polyethylene foam is produced in Russia, which will significantly reduce the delivery time to the construction site. Implementation is possible at retail and wholesale, which allows individuals to purchase quality products for their needs. Application of K-FLEX PE thermal insulation for steel, copper pipes and PVC pipes √ heating √ hot water supply √ cold water supply √ sewerage

Technical characteristics of foamed polyethylene K-Flex

Indicator	PE rolls and tubes
Thermal conductivity coefficient at 20 ° C, no more	0.040 W / (m ° C)
Transfer fluid temperature range	from -80 ° C to + 95 ° C
Water vapor diffusion resistance factor, not less	4 000
Flammability group	D1
Density	30 (+/- 7) kg / m3
Chemical safety	Does not contain CFC, HCFC
Service life, not less	20 years

Manufactured K-FLEX PE Tubes

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Manufactured K-FLEX PE rolls

Thickness, mm	Width, mm	Length, mm	Number of meters in a package, m2
3	1000	30	30
5	1000	20	20
8	1000	12	12
10	1000	10	10
13	1000	7	7
20	1000	5	5
25	1000	4	4

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Assigning insulation models

The K-Flex product line includes the following brands of thermal insulation materials:

• ST and ST / SK - for finishing surfaces with negative and positive temperatures;
• ECO - for the isolation of engineering systems in rooms with increased safety requirements;
• ST DUCT - for work with ventilation systems;
• ST FRIGO - for insulation of components of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment;
• SOLAR HT - for finishing surfaces with positive temperatures;
• AIR - for sound and heat insulation of ventilation systems;
• EC-H ROLLS - for insulation of heating and water supply pipes, as well as air conditioning systems.

Material abilities

Each of the listed materials has its own unique performance properties and is intended for use in a specific temperature range. For the purpose of arranging heat supply complexes, it is best to use products of the ST, ST / SK, ECO and SOLAR HT models.

The first two brands can withstand temperatures up to 104-116 ° C heat. ECO remains operational when heated up to 150 ° С, and SOLAR HT - up to 175 ° С. The rest of the models, with the exception of the EC-H ROLLS, will not withstand the stress associated with high temperatures.

Features of K-flex material

The basis for creating heat and sound insulation is foamed rubber - a material that is unique in many respects. But it is interesting not in itself, but in finished products. The company lists several types of products:

1. Industrial thermal insulation.
2. Universal thermal insulation type ST.
3. High-temperature thermal insulation SOLAR ST.
4. Eco-friendly insulation.
5. Thermal insulation of ventilation systems.
6. Acoustic materials.

All types of technical characteristics of K-FLEX differ depending on the purpose, we will briefly consider separately.

Insulation types

Industrial thermal insulation K-FLEX is used in refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation systems, and power engineering. The materials K-FLEX ENERGO and K-FLEX ENERGO PLUS have been developed, which work in environments with a wide range of aggressiveness and withstand temperatures from -200 to +180 ° C. a distinctive feature of the materials is the ease of installation.

Specially designed fastening systems allow insulating not only pipelines, but also tanks, hydraulic accumulators, thermal junctions. Preparation for the heating season and replacement of insulation are carried out as soon as possible.

Universal thermal insulation is designed to protect industrial pipelines, heating systems, petrochemical facilities, and refrigeration plants against heat losses. It is used practically without restrictions on all objects, except for those where special requirements for toxicity during combustion are put forward.

Works in a very wide temperature range - from - 40 to +85 0С. it has a low thermal conductivity coefficient in the range of 0.032 - 0.040 W / (m • ° C), practically does not absorb water vapor and well resists the effects of oils and petroleum products, is not susceptible to rot and mold.

ST insulation is distinguished by ease of installation. In addition to pipe covers, the set includes: corners, tees, hangers, tapes and other auxiliary materials. Supplied without insulation or covered with aluminum foil.

Apart from high quality, K-FLEX materials are attractive because you can find a solution to any problem related to thermal insulation using only the company's product catalog. For example, industrial insulation

Scope of use

Mainly, K-Flex manufactures products for industrial facilities. The products supplied by this company are used for finishing such engineering communications as:

• technological pipelines;
• heating networks of underground and aboveground laying;
• low temperature pipelines;
• air conditioning and ventilation systems, air ducts;
• pipelines for the supply of petroleum products, crude oil and gas;
• technological pipelines in production with increased requirements for sanitary safety, for example, in the field of microbiology;
• storage tanks for water, fuel and other liquids.

K-Flex thermal insulation is used in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. In everyday life, the products of this company are recommended to be used for finishing elements of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and water supply systems.

ECO insulation is designed for use in kindergartens, schools, canteens and other institutions where special hygienic requirements are imposed on the quality of building materials.

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K flex solar ht thermal insulation is most often used to prevent heat (cold) leakage in steam pipelines and other industrial networks. It is recommended to use at temperatures from -200 to + 150 ° C. Tubular insulation can be used for a short time at fatal temperatures up to + 180 ° C. CaFlex Solar insulation has a neutral odor. Environmentally friendly. It is classified as a low-combustible material.

Installation of heaters K Flex

Before fixing the thermal insulation, the surface to be treated must be cleaned of traces of dirt. This is done using a cleaner. In the case of insulating metal parts, it is also necessary to get rid of corrosion. The thermal insulation is fixed to the surface with K-Flex glue. It is thoroughly stirred before use, and the rest of the time is kept in tightly closed containers. Cured adhesive can be thinned with K-Flex to make it runny.

To apply the adhesive, a brush with stiff short bristles is used. First, the reverse side of the ST insulation or another brand is lubricated with glue, and only then the pipe surface. The composition is applied in one continuous uniform layer. It is important that no threads form during this process. When the glue dries, the insulation is pressed tightly to the surface to be treated. At the same time, it is undesirable to stretch the material; it is better to glue it with light compression.

Work is permitted only on disconnected systems. It is allowed to turn on the system only 36 hours after the installation of the thermal insulation: during this time, the glue has time to dry.

Advantages of foam rubber insulation

Technical thermal insulation K-FLEX, produced on the basis of foamed rubber, has excellent operational, thermal and physical properties. It contains not only rubber, but also other elements that are added by extrusion followed by foaming and vulcanization.

Low thermal conductivity of materials

Insulation products have such features as small mesh size, porosity, optimal volumetric weight. These characteristics of K-FLEX materials made it possible to reduce the main components of thermal conductivity (convective, conductive).

Low vapor permeability

The peculiarity of the structure of K-FLEX products is that it has closed cells. This made it resistant to drip moisture diffusion and vaporization. High humidity can lead to the destruction of heat-insulating materials, an increase in thermal conductivity. But K-FLEX products do not have this drawback. Since it has a high resistance to diffusion, during operation it does not accumulate water and does not get wet. This contributes to the fact that the thermal insulation characteristics of the materials remain unchanged.

Easy installation of insulation

Traditionally, a thermal insulation system consists of several parts. It consists of two layers - heat-insulating, cover and fastening elements. It can be supplemented with two more layers - protective and vapor barrier.They are necessary when installing a thermal insulation system during its subsequent operation at low temperatures.

K-FLEX products have a very low level of vapor permeability. This makes it possible to abandon the installation of a vapor barrier layer when installing the system. Due to the rejection of the installation of an additional layer, the design of the heat protection system is significantly simplified. This leads to a reduction in the number of installation operations, a reduction in the time required to carry out the necessary work, and a reduction in the cost of laying insulation.

Working temperature range

Protective materials of this brand have a wide operating temperature range - from –190 to +150 ° C. This insulation characteristic of K-FLEX has been proven by testing. The maximum operating temperature is confirmed by certification tests, the minimum - by experiments that were carried out at the Russian enterprise CryogenMash and at the French laboratory LNE.

Long service life

An important parameter of the durability of the material is the duration of its service life, during which the heat flux is not higher than the value established for it by the standard. Research Institute "Mosstroy" conducted a study, the result of which showed that the period of operation of goods made on the basis of foamed rubber is 25 years. The study was carried out according to the methodology of the All-Russian Research Institute "Stroypolymer".

High fire safety

K-FLEX insulating products contain additives that significantly increase the fireproof properties of materials. This made them resistant to burning, the fire acting on the insulation does not spread over its surface. In addition, K-FLEX products are low-toxic. Under the influence of high temperatures, it does not emit combustion products, does not form smoke. These characteristics allow the use of insulation in facilities that must meet high fire safety requirements.

Sanitary safety

Insulation materials are environmentally friendly. They do not emit hazardous substances, fibers, dust. They do not have an unpleasant odor. These characteristics of K-FLEX products allow it to be used in rooms for which serious sanitary and hygienic requirements are provided. Insulation can be installed in schools, kindergartens, hospitals, food factories.

Excellent corrosion resistance

Corrosion occurs in situations where the facility has conditions for water or vapor to enter the insulating material. The aggressive substances in their composition have a negative effect on the metal, destroying it. Materials of the K-FLEX brand are not exposed to moisture during operation and have a high diffusion resistance. This made them a reliable protection against corrosion on metal surfaces.

Environmental Safety

K-FLEX products are environmentally friendly. The manufacturer does not use fluorinated and halogenated hydrocarbons for its production. The result is that there is no negative impact of insulation materials on the ozone layer of the planet. The advantages of K-FLEX products include the fact that they are resistant to moisture.

This prevents the formation of bacteria, mold, fungi on them. The material does not emit volatile organic compounds. Environmental safety of products is confirmed by certificates. The presence of an official confirmation of the safety of K-FLEX materials makes it possible to use them in public places, industrial premises in which electronic products are manufactured.

TECHNICAL INSULATION K-FLEX

Despite the chemical complexity of the components and active reactions between them, the production of K-Flex materials is absolutely safe and environmentally friendly. There are no harmful emissions of dust, liquid and gaseous substances that can affect the environment.

Extruded synthetic rubber has a very wide temperature range of use, from - 200 to + 180 ° C. But the raw materials for its production - ethylene vinyl acetate, styrene, natural and combined synthetic butadiene-nitrile acrylic rubber have a lower temperature resistance, foaming is carried out at a relatively moderate heating.

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Thermal insulation K-FLEX (K-FLEX) - technical insulation for pipes

K-FLEX is a brand of modern pipe insulation based on foamed rubber, manufactured by the Italian company L'ISOLANTE K-FLEX, founded in 1989 in Milan. In terms of production volume and product quality, the L'ISOLANTE K-FLEX company occupies a leading place among the world and European manufacturers of thermal insulation materials based on foamed rubber. Today it is represented in 43 countries of the world and has 12 factories for the production of thermal insulation for foamed rubber pipes. In 2005, IK Insulation Group in Russia launched a new one, which is located in the Moscow region and is equipped with modern high-tech equipment. Today it produces all the main types of thermal insulation K – FLEX.

Thermal insulation K-FLEX are flexible foam rubber thermal insulation materials with a closed porous structure. K-FLEX thermal insulation is made of synthetic butadiene-acrinitrile rubber with its subsequent foaming. K-FLEX insulation is produced in the form of tubes of various diameters and sheets in rolls, which, depending on their type, can be used as universal, high-temperature or environmental insulators.

Insulation properties for K-FLEX pipes

• has low thermal conductivity
• has a high water vapor diffusion resistance factor
• has a high vapor and water resistance
• has high resistance to aggressive and chemical environments
• highly resistant to microorganisms and mold
• has a high resistance to weathering
• UV resistant
• characterized by high fire resistance and low toxicity of combustion products, as well as the ability to self-extinguish in case of fire

The main advantages of thermal insulation K-FLEX

Thermal insulation for K-FLEX pipes is characterized by constant technical characteristics with a long service life. Due to its high performance characteristics, it can be used to isolate technological equipment of configurations of any complexity, as well as to isolate pipelines for almost any purpose. K-FLEX pipe insulation guarantees protection against corrosion of pipes and equipment under the insulation. K-FLEX is an environmentally friendly material, does not contain halogenated and fluorinated hydrocarbons CFC and HCFC, also does not contain asbestos. Insulation for pipes of the K-FLEX brand has all the necessary quality documents: a fire safety certificate, a sanitary-epidemiological conclusion and a certificate of conformity. It can be used not only for civil and industrial facilities and structures, but also for kindergartens, schools, hospitals, entertainment and shopping centers, including residential premises and houses.

Areas of use thermal insulation K-FLEX

Internal and external engineering systems:

• hot and cold water supply systems
• heating systems
• air conditioning systems
• air ventilation systems
• sanitary systems
• sewerage systems
• cryogenic systems and refrigeration units
• on low pressure steam lines
• gas and oil pipelines
• flanged pipeline connections, couplings and flange fittings

Price list, prices for insulation for pipes K-FLEX (K-FLEX)