Filcor EPS
Verified by manufacturer 7 months ago
Expanded polystyrene blocks/ sheets suitable for use as a lightweight structural fill or void former. The product has a number of variables including length, depth, width and compressive strength.
Application
The procedure for installing Filcor sheets/ blocks is straightforward but the following points should be adhered to:
- Filcor should be positioned on a firm level surface, with joints between individual sheets/ blocks, staggered where possible.
- If the depth of Filcor required exceeds the maximum individual sheet/block depth of 1200 mm, then further layers can be added to achieve the total depth required. It is suggested that each layer is installed perpendicular to the previous one in order to distribute load as equally as possible.
- Where there is a requirement to cut the Filcor sheets/ blocks, this can be carried out using a fine toothed saw, or alternatively a hot wire cutter: consult manufacturer for hire service details.
Further information on the procedure for installing Filcor is provided in the Installation Guide, available for download from the manufacturer's website.
Description
The versatility of Filcor means that any shape, size or profile can be manufactured with relatively short lead times. In addition, a range of materials of increasing compressive strengths are available to meet the loading requirements of the application, whilst also providing the most cost effective solution. It is available in a range of grades to meet the requirements of BS EN 13163: 2012.
Features and benefits:
- A range of compressive strengths available.
- Lightweight and easy to handle.
- Available as standard sheets or blocks.
- Can be profiled to customer requirements.
- Provides a high degree of insulation.
- Flame retardant (FR) properties.
General information
Color | White |
Material | Polystyrene Guidance for specification option: Expanded polystyrene (EPS). |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 2400 mm |
Width | 1200 mm |
Height | Bespoke |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | D41/110 Timber crib walls D41/120 Precast reinforced concrete crib walls D41/210 Gabions D41/215 Trapions D41/230 Bastions D41/310 Drystack interlocking masonry D41/410 Precast reinforced concrete stem walls E20/200 Proprietary underslab insulation E20/30 Underslab insulation E20/380 Void formers |
Specification data - Expanded polystyrene (EPS) boards
Standard | To BS EN 13163:2012. |
Fire performance | Euroclass E (Flame Retardant). |
Compressive strength (minimum) at 10% compression | 20 kPa at 1% compression, 70 kPa at 10% compression.45 kPa at 1% compression, 100 kPa at 10% compression.70 kPa at 1% compression, 150 kPa at 10% compression.90 kPa at 1% compression, 200 kPa at 10% compression.100 kPa at 1% compression, 250 kPa at 10% compression.120 kPa at 1% compression, 300 kPa at 10% compression.140 kPa at 1% compression, 350 kPa at 10% compression.160 kPa at 1% compression, 400 kPa at 10% compression.190 kPa at 1% compression, 500 kPa at 10% compression. |
Thermal conductivity (maximum) | 0.038 +W/mK.0.036 +W/mK.0.035 +W/mK.0.034 +W/mK.0.033 +W/mK. |
Thickness | Guidance for specification option: 25 mm (minimum) to 1200 mm (maximum). |
Cross breaking strength | 115 kPa, shear strength: 55 kPa. 150 kPa, shear strength: 75 kPa. 200 kPa, shear strength: 100 kPa. 250 kPa, shear strength: 125 kPa. 350 kPa, shear strength: 170 kPa. |
Nominal density | 15 kg/m³. 20 kg/m³. 25 kg/m³. 30 kg/m³. 35 kg/m³. |
Colour | White. |
Material: | Expanded polystyrene (EPS). |
Form | Standard sheets or blocks. Bespoke sizes available on request. |
Dimensions | 2440 x 1200 x 1200 mm. Guidance for specification option: Can also be supplied with bespoke dimensions/ profiles upon request. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Recyclability | Fully recyclable Guidance for specification option: Expanded polystyrene (EPS) can be recycled. |
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 Revit | Revit 2016 | 5 |
 IFC | IFC2X3 | 2 |
Literature
Cordek Filcor Data Sheet
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