Sorbermel®
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Sorbermel® (Plain)
Sorbermel® (Plain)
Fire-resistant and sound-absorbing melamine foam
Application
- Contributes to the energy efficiency of rail and utility vehicles.
- Can be laminated with many other suitable products to increase acoustic performance in any project.
- Can be used as baffles, acoustic panels, or as infills with other materials to form decorative acoustic composites.
- Suitable for various industrial applications such as the rail, automotive, marine, commercial buildings, and construction.
- Suitable application for engine compartments and cabin insulation for trains, buses, trucks or automotive.
- Applicable use for boats and marine engine rooms.
- Can be applied for HVAC systems, machinery/generator set enclosures, compressor or gen-set enclosures.
- Wall/ceiling linings and enclosure for industrial plant and equipment rooms.
- Suitable for industrial, electronic and electrical equipment, white goods.
- Can be use for computer and music rooms, auditoriums, schools, offices, restaurants, clubs, bars and hospitals.
- Can be use for mining equipment and insulation of mining vehicles.
- Application with stringent fire rating compliance requirements.
Description
Sorbermel® is a flexible, lightweight, open-cell, acoustic and thermal insulation made from melamine resin. Highly flame retardant and offers excellent sound absorption and thermal insulation. It comes with significant features such as:
- Lightweight - offers energy efficiency/passenger safety in the transport industry.
- Wide sound absorption range and high thermal insulation properties.
- Stable and stiffer than polyurethane foams.
- Excellent fire retardant properties.
- High continuous operating temperature.
- Free of mineral fibres.
- Resists hydrolysis - will not rot.
- Long service life - constant physical properties over a wide temperature range.
- Self-supporting – no additional structures required to maintain shape.
- Easy to cut, shape, fabricate and install.
- Custom kit options available to meet size requirements.
- Available with different surface coverings and self-adhesive backing for ease of installation.
- Available with hydrophobic treatment.
- Available with various surface coverings such as metallised polyester film facing, aluminium foil-covered glass cloth facing and fire-rated glass cloth.
General information
Uniclass | |
SpeedSpec | 07200 Thermal and Acoustic Insulation |
SpecPack | 07200 Thermal and Acoustic Insulation |
NATSPEC National Classification System | 0472 Acoustic Insulation |
Specification data - Polyurethane (PUR) foam boards
Form | Lightweight, flame retardant, flexible, open-cell, acoustic and thermal insulation product constructed using a melamine insulation |
Foam board insulation | Melamine foam. |
Colour | Light grey. |
Thickness | 5 to 100 mm (0.2 to 3.9 in). Guidance for specification option: Customized options are available (MOQ applies). Check with the manufacturer. |
Sheet size (l x w) | 2.5 x 1.3 m (8.2 x 4.3 ft). |
Density | 9 kg/m³ (0.56 lb/ft³). |
Fire performance | To AS 5637.1/NZS 3837 and EN 45545-2 (ISO 5658-2). Group 1. Guidance for specification option: Group 1 classification as per AS 5637.1/NZS 3837. R1 (HL1,HL2). Guidance for specification option: Test method for spread of flame, heat and smoke as per EN 45545-2 (ISO 5658-2). HF-1 Self-extinguishing. Guidance for specification option: Test method for flammability meterials as per UL94 and FMVSS 302. Manufacturer guidance. |
Thermal Conductivity: | 0.035 W/mK. |
Acoustic performance | 0.60. Guidance for specification option: NRC for Sorbermel® 25 mm. 0.85. Guidance for specification option: NRC for Sorbermel® 50 mm. Manufacturer guidanceTest method done as per ISO 354. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Literature
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