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What is XPS foam board?

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XPS is a thermal insulation board of extruded polystyrene, having a smooth surface to prevent the formation of thermal bridges.Due to its excellent property of Thermal Resistance, it is widely applied in areas such as Roof Insulation, Wall Insulation, Floor Insulation, Swimming Pools, Heavy Industrial Floor, Cold Storage, Ice Rink Base, Logistic Truck Manufacturing as well as High Speed Railway Base.

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XPS insulation board technical data

APPARENT XPS INSULATION BOARD PROPERTIES

ItemsUnitValueThicknessmm20-100Widthmm600/1,200Lengthmm//+Common
Panel Sizemmx600x25
x600x50
xx50
xx100Color&#;Yellow/Blue/Green/PinkSkin Condition&#; Skin-on/Planed/GroovedDensityKg/m330-55Packing&#;Water-proof Plastic BagXPS INSULATION BOARD PROPERTIES

XPS board applications

Roof Insulation/Wall Insulation/Floor Insulation

XPS foam board is widely applied for insulation in housing Industrialization for long-term thermal resistance, almost closed pores gain advantage over PU as 80% & excellent water resistance.

XPS Insulation Board

Composite Panel

XPS Insulation Board widely used in decorative and thermal panel. These XPS panels can be used in external wall, internal room, metro, tunnel, laboratory desk, hospital partition and furniture.

Cold Storage/Cold Chain Logistic Truck

XPS is a thermal insulation board of extruded polystyrene, having a Planed and Grooved surface applicable for Cold Chain Logistic Truck Body Manufacturing.

Ice Rink Foundation/Road Foundation

Extruded polystyrene board can be used as foundation pavement, airport road expressway, etc. XPS polystyrene foam effectively alleviate the ground collapse caused by road leakage because of waterproof and lightweight.

XPS Foam prevents penetration of moisture, decrease damage of extreme weather on road base, minimize frost and prolong its life, so as to ensure traffic safety. Usually 500kpa, 700kpa XPS Insulation Board are applied in this special area.

High Compression XPS Board

High-speed Railway/Airport Runway

What kinds of XPS board can used in high-speed Railway?

High Compression X700 Extruded Polystyrene Foam Board is a thermal insulation board of extruded polystyrene, bearing a Compression Strength of 700Kpa, having a smooth surface to prevent the formation of thermal bridges. Due to its Extra High Compression Strength and good Thermal Resistance, it is widely applied in China High Speed Railway Base . The XPS layer in such use prevent railway from damages caused by freeze thaw.

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How high compression strength XPS board was produced?

The Blowing Agent of CO2 is added in the formulation in order to reach a Compression Strength of 700Kpa. The CO2 tends to make smaller pore size and make density as high as 50Kg/m3, which enables XPS to bear higher Compression Strength. The existence of CO2 presents higher System Pressure requirement to the extruder. Due to boiling point of CO2 is as low as &#; 78.4 degree, the Extruding System Pressure must be kept around 25Mpa to maintain its liquid state, which means Mould can not be opened largely. This also determines that thickness greater than 50mm at 700Kpa is difficult to produce.

Technical Parameters of High Compression XPS Foam Board

High Compression XPS Foam Board Technical Parameters

ItemUnitIndexApparent DensityKg/M343 &#; 53Thermal ConductivityW/(m&#;k)10&#; &#; 0.035
25&#; &#; 0.038Shear StrengthKpa&#; 300Compression StrengthKpa&#; 700Elasticity ModulusMpa38 &#; 42Closed-cell Rate%&#; 95Dimensional Stability%&#;5Fire Behaviour&#;CHigh Compression XPS Foam Board Technical Parameters

Wind Blade

XPS insulation board is softer, and it will be a certain buffer when people step on it. Extruded polystyrene foam board is a thermal insulation board of extruded polystyrene, bearing a compression strength of 700Kpa, having a smooth surface to prevent the formation of thermal bridges.

60mm XPS Board

Advantages of XPS Foam Board

• Long term thermal resistance;
• Extra Long Durability;
• Excellent Water Resistance;
• High Compression Strength;
• Remarkable Fire Resistance;
• Outstanding Sound Absorption;
• Reputed Green Product.

Fire Classification of XPS Foam Board

XPS Foam board has to meet fire classification requirement of at least B2 Grade in China. According to China National Standard GB/T .2, B2 Grade corresponds to an Oxygen Index of > 26 while B1 Grade corresponds to and Oxygen Index of >30. Customer is sometimes more interested in how those China Fire Classification Grade matches European Standard. Well, general speaking, B1 Grade in China National Standard equals to Grade B & C in EN while B2 Grade in China equals to Grace D & E in Europe.

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How to choose XPS board in different applications?

When XPS is installed for building insulation, as being used together with Roof / Wall / Floor, a thickness of less than 50mm is enough. In area such as Cold Chain Logistic Truck manufacturing, Cold Storage, Insulation board at thickness of 75mm / 100mm or more is preferred. Especially in Cold Storage, where release of cold is critical. People tend to require large panel like XX100mm or even XX150mm. In this case XPS Extrusion Line with small capacity is far from enough. Bigger Extruder with higher capacity of 800- Kg/h is expected.

XPS Insulation in XPS Production Line

Phase-out of Freon as Blowing Agent in Styrofoam Insulation Board Production

Styrofoam Insulation Board, at its early stage, is produced with Blowing Agents of HCFC, a kind of Freon. Freon technology is easily accessible for many manufacturers. However, as Freon damages Ozone Layer, it is generally recognized that Freon must be phased out world wide, which is plan of UNIDO.

More and more XPS manufacturers apply CO2 as well as other non-freon gases in XPS production, making final XPS Foam Board totally eco-friendly. We are contributing to environment protection by replacing Freon. Together we build our green world!

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Phase-out Plan of HCFC in China

• From , Freeze HCFC production and consumption to the average amount of year and and set it as a Base Amount;
• By , reduce 10% of the Base Amount;
• By , reduce 35% of the Base Amount;
• By , reduce 67.5% of the Base Amount;
• By , fully stop use of HCFCs.

11 Factors that Affect Styrofoam Board Price

Thickness

For example, most customer demands 35mm-85mm thickness, if the thickness required is the same as above, the price will lower than other different thickness.

Density

As you know, density is closely related to the producing cost of Styrofoam Board. The higher density you need, of course the price is higher too.

Surface

Normally we have three kinds of surface, Smooth or withskin surface, grooved surface and rough surface. Smooth or withskin surface is the cheapest.

Planned and Grooved Extruded Polystyrene Insulation

Compression Strength

The compression strength is relates to density. The higher compression strength you need, the density of XPS Foam Board will higher, of course the price is higher than usual compression strength Styrofoam Board.

Thermal Conductivity

Thermal conductivity is a property of styrofoam board to conduct heat throughout. The lower thermal conductivity, the warmer the material. Thermal conductivity of XPS foam is 0.029&#;0.032 (25±5) ˚&#;, W/(m*K).

Fire rating

There are 3 types fire ratings XPS board. B1 Oxygen Index of >30, B2 Oxygen Index of >26 and non flame retardant boards.

Dimensional stability

The maximum shrinkage of XPS insulation board is lower 2%.

Color

XPS boards are available in yellow, pink, blue, white and green. Among these color, white is regular color.

Specific Dimension

XPS board&#;s length has nothing to do with price. If you need custom dimension, maybe XPS board would charge you a litte if your quantity is small.

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Payment terms

Payment terms are closely related to price.

Quantity

If your order is big, you can negotiate with manufacturers for competitive price.

XPS insulation board has dense surface layer and closed-cell structure inner layer. Its thermal conductivity is much lower than EPS, so it has better thermal insulation performance than EPS. For the same exterior walls, its thickness can be less than other types of insulation materials.

It can be used in exterior walls, floors, roofs, cold storage, high-speed rail, etc.

XPS insulation board is also known for its moisture resistance. The closed-cell structure of the foam makes it difficult for water to penetrate the insulation, making it an ideal choice for areas prone to moisture and water damage, such as basements and crawl spaces. XPS insulation board also does not support mold growth, making it an excellent choice for those with allergies or respiratory issues. ( 6) A wide range of applications

XPS insulation board has a high compressive strengthBetween 150~ kpa), meaning it can withstand weight and pressure without deforming or breaking. This makes it an ideal choice for applications such as foundations, where the insulation will be subject to the weight of the building. XPS insulation board can also be used in roofing applications, where it can support the weight of foot traffic and other loads. (5) High density and low water absorption rate

No special treatment is needed for the construction of XPS foam board. (4) High compression strength (between 150-kpa)

XPS insulation board has an excellent R-value, which is a measure of the insulation's ability to resist heat flow. The higher the R-value, the more effective the insulation is at preventing heat transfer. XPS insulation board typically has an R-value of 4.5 to 5 per inch, which is higher than many other types of insulation materials. This high R-value makes XPS insulation board an ideal choice for homes and buildings in areas with extreme temperature fluctuations. (2) Excellent resistance to moisture Even in a highly humid environment, Extruded polystyrene board can still maintain good thermal insulation performance; suitable for cold storage and other buildings with special requirements for insulation, can also be used as an exterior wall finish material for the building of brick or stone. (3) Easy to use and install

XPS insulation board has dense surface layer and closed-cell structure inner layer. Its thermal conductivity is much lower than EPS, so it has better thermal insulation performance than EPS. For the same exterior walls, its thickness can be less than other types of insulation materials.

 

Looking for the perfect insulation material for your project? Using SOPRA XPS comes with many benefits. This product range performs excellently in terms of compressive strength, reliability, durability, climate-friendliness, and recyclability among other characteristics. In what follows, we explain the advantages and disadvantages of XPS insulation in more detail.

1.    How strong is XPS?

Our insulation boards have excellent load-bearing capacities, making them the ideal choice for among other applications ballasted roofs, rooftop car parks, parking garages, floors of industrial buildings that have to bear the weight of heavy machines, and cold storage environments where both compressive strength and insulation performance are required. SOPRA XPS 500 and SOPRA XPS 700 perform well under high compression, with respective compressive strengths at 10% deformation of 500 and 700 kPa.

2.    The thickness of XPS

SOPRA XPS provides good thermal insulation even in boards with limited thickness. Our XPS boards with 300 kPa start from 30 millimetres; 500 kPa from 40 millimetres; and 700 kPa from 50 millimetres. The maximum thickness is 300 millimetres, depending on the panel. SOPRA XPS CW Artic and SOPRA XPS SL Artic go up to 200 millimetres in thickness.

3.    XPS lambda value / XPS insulation value

The closed-cell structure of XPS results in very low lambda values (ranging from 0.029 (for SOPRA XPS Artic) to 0.036 W/mK).

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4.    A durable insulation material

Soprema offers a forty-year SOPRACOVER Warranty on systems consisting of SOPRA XPS and DUOFLEX a combination that is frequently used in inverted roofs, plazas and podiums. As this impressive warranty already makes clear: provided installation and maintenance instructions are followed, XPS boards have a very long lifespan and will not degrade over time.

5.    Is XPS waterproof?

XPS insulation is highly resistant to water and moisture ingress due to its closed-cell structure, making it the go-to insulation material for foundation walls and other below-ground applications, as well as for inverted roofs.

6.    The weight of XPS insulation

Because XPS boards are very light and easy to handle, they are easy to install. XPS is the ideal solution for blue roofs and green roofs which require insulation properties and a highly compressive insulant. It can be combined with DUOFLEX where the BBA states approval for blue and green roof applications.

7.    Sustainable manufacturing

Thanks to its long lifespan, XPS is a more sustainable insulation option than insulation materials that need regular replacement and thus generate waste across the raw material, manufacturing and disposal cycle. But there are more ways in which our BREEAM A-rated SOPRA XPS products prove that plastics in construction can be sustainable.

While our Artic products are manufactured elsewhere, most SOPRA XPS boards are made in Tongeren with climate-friendly CO2 technology. In our Belgian XPS factory, we refrain from using chemicals like HFC and opt for CO2 as a blowing agent instead. Moreover, for raw materials we use the cutting waste of other XPS boards and new or end-of-life EPS, among other resources.

Of course, the fact that XPS insulation enhances the thermal performance of a building (thereby reducing its energy demand), also contributes to its sustainable character.

SOPRA XPS is approved by the Green Guide to Specification.

8.    Can you recycle XPS?

After disassembly, XPS boards can be 100% recycled. It goes without saying that the extruded boards are a clever move towards a circular economy and a circular construction industry.

9.    A wide variety of XPS applications

XPS has an impressive application versatility. The insulation type is best suited for inverted roofs but has plenty of other applications as well from floors to walls. For distributors, having one type of XPS panel at their disposal offers a wider scope as the product can serve multiple purposes. The boards also come with various edge profiles, from tongue and groove to rebate and straight.

10. Total waterproofing and insulation solution

We have already mentioned that SOPRA XPS and DUOFLEX are often used together, but our extruded boards are compatible with the entire Soprema waterproofing range. Because we manufacture all system components, we can also ensure the product compatibility of XPS with, for instance, basement waterproofing or structural waterproofing systems. Partnering with a single manufacturer for both insulation and waterproofing also results in a single point of warranty and contact.

The disadvantage of XPS

Fire classification is a disadvantage of some insulation types. XPS insulation has a Euroclass E rating. Yet when XPS insulation boards are used in an inverted roof scenario, with a ballasted finish, the system can be classified as unrestricted in the UK, meaning that it can be used within any distance to other buildings. Similarly, while some cassette-packaged green roof systems will require independent BROOF(t4) testing, a fire test is not necessary to comply with UK guidelines in the case of:

• protected roof specifications, including an inorganic covering listed in the Annex of Commission Decision /553/EC;
• a roof garden covered with a drainage layer of gravel 100 mm thick and a soil layer 300 mm thick;
• irrigated roof gardens, green roofs, blue roofs, and brown and biodiverse roofs.

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