QuadCore Evolution Axis Wall Panel System

Environmental:

• Kingspan Insulated Panels produced in the UK and Ireland are certified to BES 6001 (Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products) ‘Good’. QuadCore® Insulated Panel systems have Environmental Product Declarations in accordance with the requirements of EN 15804 + A2: 2019. 
• Facilities located in Kingscourt, Holywell and Sherburn generate renewable energy onsite which contributes to that sites energy mix.
• Kingspan Insulated Panels procure steel that is made from 15 – 25% recycled content. Kingspan insulated panels directly contribute to BREEAM® / LEED® credits. Recycled content calculations are available for all QuadCore products via technical services.
• To access the EPD for QuadCore Evolution Axis Wall Panel System, please click here (https://www.epdhub.com/).

Kingspan QuadCore:

• QuadCore is a self-blended, micro cell structured, insulation core unique to Kingspan that delivers the highest performance of any closed cell insulation core across four factors: fire, thermal, environmental & longevity.
• The QuadCore insulation used in QuadCore Evolution Axis Wall Panels has a thermal conductivity value of 0.018 W/m.K.

Quality and Durability:

Kingspan insulated panels are manufactured from the highest quality materials, using state of the art production equipment to rigorous quality control standards, complying with:

• BS EN ISO 14001 panels are manufactured under Environmental Management System Certification.
• BS EN ISO 9001 standard, ensuring long term reliability and service life.
• BS EN ISO 50001 Energy Management System Certification.
• BS EN ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Certification.
• BS EN ISO 37301 Compliance Management Systems
• CE marked to BS EN 14509: 2013.

Certification and Testing:

QuadCore® Evolution Axis Wall Panel is classified B-s1,d0, when tested on the internal face of the product, according to the European Reaction to Fire classification system (Euroclasses) EN 13501-1: 2018 under the certified name AWP Product Family when using the following internal liners:

• CLEANsafe 15, CLEANsafe 25, CLEANsafe 55, CLEANsafe 120 and AQUAsafe 55. 

Please contact Kingspan Tech-eXchange for information relating to the external face. 

Fire Resistance:

Fire resistance classifications are subject to panel thickness, orientation, method of assembly, and steel coating. Please contact Kingspan Tech-eXchange for project specific details.

Insurer Approvals:

Insurer Approvals QuadCore Evolution Axis Wall Panel is tested to 

LPS 1181 Part 1: Issue 1.2 Requirements and tests for built up cladding and sandwich panel systems for use as the external envelope of buildings certified to: 

• LPS 1181-1 Grade EXT-B under the certified name Kingspan IPN QuadCore Benchmark Evolution for thicknesses 45–150 mm.
• FM 4880 approval standard for class 1 fire rating of building panels or interior finish materials for thicknesses: 45–150 mm and panel widths of 900 mm and 1000 mm. 74–150 mm and panel width of 600 mm. 
• FM 4881 approval standard for class 1 exterior wall systems for thicknesses: 45–150 mm and panel widths of 900 mm and 1000 mm. 74–150 mm and panel width of 600 mm. 
• FM 4882 approval standard for class 1 interior wall and ceiling materials or systems for smoke sensitive occupancies for thicknesses: 45–150 mm and panel widths of 900 mm and 1000 mm. 74–150 mm and panel width of 600 mm.

FM approvals are subject to the following certified names:

• For 1000 mm widths: KS1000 QuadCore Evolution Axis.
• For 900 mm widths: KS900 QuadCore® Evolution Axis.
• For 600 mm widths: KS600 QuadCore Evolution Axis.

Insurer approvals are large scale testing regimes that provide objective third-party testing, which is underpinned by quarterly, bi-annual and annual factory surveillance audits (depending on the region) to verify compliance.

Insurer approvals are subject to panel thickness, cover width, orientation, method of assembly, steel coating and manufacturing facility. Please contact Kingspan Tech-eXchange for further information.

Kingspan Tech-eXchange:

Kingspan Tech-eXchange is our dedicated team supporting you during the conception, design and installation of your project using our building envelope solutions, Kingspan Tech-eXchange supports our customers using the latest modelling and design software packages.

QuadCore® Assured System Warranty:

• 25 years insurance backed thermal performance.
• 25 years insurance backed fire performance .
• 25 years structural performance.
• 25 years environmental performance.
• Up to 40 years coating performance.
• 25 years warranty on system accessories*.

*Please contact Kingspan Tech-eXchange or refer to the ‘Quadcore Assured’ brochure for a list of accessories covered by Kingspan.

Kingspan Planet Passionate:

Planet Passionate is Kingspan’s ambitious 10-year global sustainability programme which aims to impact three big global issues:

• Climate change.
• Circularity.
• Protection of our natural world.

By setting ourselves challenging targets in the areas of energy, carbon, circularity and water, we aim to make significant advances in the sustainability of both our business operations and our products.