Refrigeration

Refrigeration systems are an important component in commercial, trade and industrial companies. They assist in the refrigeration needed in the processes of producing or cooling food, pharmaceutical products or chemicals. However, their use has its price. Depending on the size of the system, the costs for energy use account for 40 to 80 % of the total costs. For this reason, energy efficiency is of particular importance - and so is technical insulation.
Insulation with Kaiflex products sustainably reduces energy losses in a range between room temperature and - 50 °C (media temperatures between - 50 °C (- 196 °C) and + 110 °C), thus saving greenhouse gases and protecting the environment. Especially in refrigeration systems, it serves another purpose: to prevent the formation of condensation water. Pipelines in refrigeration technology transport media, that have a much lower temperature than the environment. Condensation can form when the temperature of a surface is lower than that of its surroundings and an atmosphere supersaturated with moisture develops on the material as a result. These temperature differences cause moisture condensation on the outside of the pipes. The consequences: Moisture penetration, mould, corrosion and frozen ice.



Fire protection
Kaimann makes it easier to achieve fire protection pursuant to DIN EN 13501-1, and it also saves time and money. This is because no change of material or manufacturer is required to seal off piping systems in the area of wall or ceiling penetrations. Kaimann supplies coordinated system solutions for safe fire, personal and system protection, consisting of innovative insulation materials and matching accessories such as pipe supports, adhesives and tape. With smoke development classes s1 ("low smoke development") and s2 ("limited smoke development"), the insulation materials thus meet the highest European smoke specifications and provide at least 90 minutes or 120 minutes of fire resistance for a wide range of pipe penetration solutions - up to an outer pipe diameter of 133 mm for steel and 42 mm for copper even without an additional fire protection mat when penetrating pipes with Kaiflex KKplus s1 or Kaiflex KKplus s2. For larger pipe diameters and when passing through lightweight partition walls or for the partitioning of combustible piping systems, the "Kaiflex Pyrostar" bandage system is also used.

Energy efficiency



Corrosion protection

Surface protection



Sustainability
From thermal performance to low pollutants to environmentally friendly manufacturing - there are many aspects that should be considered if a product or building is to be certified as sustainable, for example, according to DGNB, BREEAM or LEED. How is Kaimann making its contribution? Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) make the life cycle assessment of Kaimann insulation materials even more transparent, helping the company to support the design and certification of sustainable buildings. Kaiflex insulation materials reduce up to 660 kg of CO2 emissions during their 20-30 years of service life and save up to 580 times the amount of CO2 which has been released by their manufacture. This is good news for the environment, as well as for the cost balance of companies and building operators. Kaiflex also offers health benefits due to its specific structure: with its closed-cell nature, it is free of dust and fibers for hygienic requirements during installation and during system operation. Without additives, the insulation materials have excellent protection against mould and bacteria growth, thus increasing the quality of indoor air.

Noise insulation
Effective noise control measures for building and operational systems upgrade the value of buildings, increase productivity and the well-being of users, and reduce stress-related health risks and the number of occupational accidents. Effective noise protection solutions, that comply with the strict legal requirements, should therefore be used particularly in the areas of rooms demanding such protection, as well as in working areas. Kaimann insulation materials make a valuable contribution to these requirements when used for these two types of noise reduction measures: Sound absorption and sound insulation. While sound absorption usually reduces sound energy by converting it into heat, sound insulation shields the propagation of airborne and structure-borne sound by creating a barrier. This means that architects and contractors are on the safe side, as the noise insulation solutions ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Insulation thickness calculator Kaicalc
Those who pay attention to careful planning, workmanship and quality in a project design, can avoid costly system malfunctions or even failures and can thus keep operating costs stable in the long term - or even reduce them sustainably. Decisive for this is both the choice of the right insulation material and the correct calculation of insulation thickness. Our insulation thickness calculator Kaicalc provides reliable support around the clock.
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- Technical documentation
- Application instruction
- Project report
- Product documentation
- Specialist topics
- Application brochure
- Clear filter
- Kaiflex Protect Alu-NET (ST)
- Kaiflex Protect Alu-TEC (ST)
- Kaiflex EF
- Kaiflex EF Tape
- Kaiflex EPDMplus Tape
- Kaiflex HFplus s2
- Kaiflex HFplus s2 Tape
- Kaiflex KKplus s1
- Kaiflex KKplus s1 Tape
- Kaiflex KKplus s2
- Kaiflex KKplus s2 Tape
- Kaiflex KKplus s3
- Kaiflex KKplus s3 Tape
- Kaiflex ST s2
- Set of knives
- Brush
- Ceramic knife
- Gel Pen
- Glue pump
- Kaiflex Cleaner
- Sheet knife
- Alu Tape
- Kaiflex Protect Alu Butyl Tape
- Kaiflex RT-KKplus
- Protect sealing compound
- Kaiflex Duct
- Kaiflex Connect
- Elastomeric Tape
- Kaiflex RT-ST
- Kaiflex RT-HFplus s2
- Kaiflex RT-KKplus s1/s2
- Kaiflex Protect Alu Tape
- Kaifix ECplus
- Kaiflex Special Adhesive 414
- Kaiflex Special Adhesive 415
- Kaiflex Special Adhesive 515 ECO
- Kaisound 140
- Kaifinish Color
- Kaiflex Special Adhesive EPDM
- Kaiflex Special Adhesive 494 HHF
- Kaiflex Pyrostar
- Kaifinish Base
- Kaifinish Primer
- Kaifinish Cover
- Clear filter
General application advice and step-by-step manual for all Kaiflex elastomeric products
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Hospital Heidelberg places special demands on the building materials used in terms of safety,
fire protection, efficiency and hygiene.
to sustainability, as do the insulation materials used.
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The Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo (the Netherlands) houses valuable paintings by old and modern masters – and a comprehensively renovated HVAC system, which thanks to highly efficient insulation conserves energy by 20 percent.
location. Building materials that meet high hygienic requirements were used in the newly
created clinic.
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