XFLAM Fire Rated

XFLAM is a break through product in the field of fire-resistant panel. It is a syntactic foam with enhanced fire resistance, excellent mechanical properties, superior insulation values, low toxicity and is completely recyclable. XFLAM combines the best attributes of Polyfoam EPS and phenolics with new attributes of its own.
Developed initially as a high performance core for panel systems, XFLAM also has applications in many other areas.

XTRA Fire Resistance:

XFLAM consists of EPS pre-expanded beads with a hybrid phenolic resin, a catalyst, lightweight additives and carbon. The resin has high adhesive bond energy. It is hard to break down under fire energy and eliminates the exposure of the EPS bead to the flame source. At 1200 0C celsius the phenolic honeycomb matrix remains intact and the fire behaviour is limited to charring which significantly delays the fire spread. Combustion is restricted to small cleaning burning cells with very little smoke production and negligible toxic species.

In comparison to other RCPs (rigid cellular plastics) such as PIR (polyisocyanurate) and PUR (polyurethane) XFLAM provides superior fire resistance. It achieves its FM Approval with simple and cost effective construction details and is the only RCP that achieves a Group 1 BCA classification.

XFLAM meets global insurance requirements:

Factory Mutual Global. FM Wall - Ceiling Construction.

Meets all the requirements of FM Approvals Standard 4880 for Metal-faced Building Insulations.

Class 1 Fire Rated to max 9.1m High.

XFLAM meets the NZ and Australian building codes for fire resistance:

AS1530.4 Fire Resistant Test

100mm panel - / 120 / 30 INTEGRITY RATING 120mins INSULATION RATING 30mins

250mm panel - / 120 / 115 INTEGRITY RATING 120mins INSULATION RATING 115mins

ISO9705 Corner Room Test achieved Group 1 BCA Classification

Passes the Flame Barrier requirements for foamed plastics under the Acceptable Solution C/AS1 part 6 of the NZBC

"Specifiers and building owners can be confident when they use XFLAM they are fulfilling the requirement of the New Zealand and Australian Building Codes, Territorial Authorities and the insurance industry."

XTRA Thermal Performance:

As an insulating material XFLAM achieves higher insulation rating than EPS. Very low water transmission rates ensure XFLAM can be used in any application previously regarded as the preserve of EPS, PUR, and PIR panel.

"Greater insulation value reduces the energy costs for maintaining comfortable and efficient environments in the building."

XTRA Strong

As a construction product XFLAM has superior mechanical properties to EPS, PIR,PUR and mineral wool. It can span up to 30% further than PIR and PUR reducing the cost of supporting structures and freeing up internal spaces.

XFLAM provides extra strength and rigidity that enables long spans suitable for use in the walls, ceilings, roofs and facades of all buildings. It can be used as structural unit in commercial and residential construction.

"Structural costs can be significantly reduced through using XFLAM panel, in comparison to other building materials and insulated panels.

"XFLAM doesn't require extra structural components to achieve its fire ratings."

XTRA Sustainable:

No blowing agents are used in the manufacture of XFLAM. XFLAM waste can be returned to the manufacturing process - and because its made locally the carbon footprint of transport is minimal.

Its advanced insulation ratings ensure the energy consumption is reduced preserving the natural resources of the planet.

"Sustainable construction is a critical factor in the consideration of building materials. XFLAM insulated panel ticks all the boxes and more."

XTRA Value