FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FIRE REACTION OF INSULATED METAL PANEL 1. WHAT’S A B, S1-D0 CLASS INSULATED METAL PANEL? It means that the insulated metal panel has an outstanding reaction to fire. Let’s see it in details: “B” class indicates that the sandwich panel contributes very little to the spread of fire. “B” class is the … Continue Reading
WHAT WILL THE FUTURE WITHHOLD FOR REFRIGERATION INSULATED PANELS? It is an interesting question that we are going to answer in this article. The need for thermal insulation for refrigerated construction has been increasing steadily in the past few years. The building standards have evolved towards better solutions to the issues that installers face in the … Continue Reading
WHICH TYPES OF JOINTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR WALL INSULATED PANELS? Recently, we have received a few inquiries from a customer in South Africa regarding the types of joints for our wall panels. Particularly regarding the difference between our four types of joint and their use. We have four types of joints that are available for our … Continue Reading
WHAT IS AN OVERLAPPING OF THE ROOF INSULATED PANEL: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? A few months ago, I received a call from our trusted customer, Mr. Didier, who had purchased Rockwool roof panels. He resold roof panels to a company that installed them on the roof of their building. That company was claiming to Mr. … Continue Reading
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A THREE AND A FIVE NOSES ROOF PANEL? What to consider when ordering a roof panel? How many ribs do I need on my roof panel? We often hear these questions when we introduce our line of insulated roof panels. On the market, we can find a range of roof insulated … Continue Reading
HOW TO MEASURE THERMAL INSULATION? In most applications, the primary feature of thermal insulation material is its ability to reduce heat exchange between a surface and the environment; or between one surface and another surface. The general rule is the lower a material’s thermal conductivity, the greater its ability to insulate for given material thickness and set of … Continue Reading
STILL UNDECIDED AMONG PIR, PUR FOAMS, AND ROCKWOOL INSULATED METAL PANEL? If you are about to choose which type of insulation to use for your building, then you’ve better read this article. Firstly, I’ll describe the difference between PIR, PUR foams, and Rockwool insulation. Secondly, I will tell when to use a different type of … Continue Reading
DIFFERENT TYPES OF PIR FOAM AND FIRE BEHAVIOR In this article, I would like to share with you some useful information about PIR foam insulated metal panels. Firstly, we will recap what PIR foam is. Secondly, we will explain what the difference between PIR and PUR foam is. Finally, you will be able to choose … Continue Reading
WHEN CHOOSE FM APPROVED INSULATED METAL PANEL FOR YOUR PROJECT? In today’s article, we will explain the benefits of choosing our FM approved Insulated Metal Panels. First, let’s see what Factory Mutual Approved means. WHAT IS FACTORY MUTUAL APPROVAL? FM approval is the independent testing body of the international insurance company, FM Global. FM approval … Continue Reading
ADVANTAGES OF LABYRINTH – JOINT ON COLD -ROOM INSULATED PANELS 1′ reading It’s essential to know when to use a labyrinth – joint insulated panel in a project. In this article, we are going through the main advantages of the labyrinth – joint on cold – room insulated panels. Above all, we will share some … Continue Reading
WHEN TO USE PVDF AND PVC COATING ON INSULATED METAL PANELS? Recently, a customer asked me to explain the difference between the various types of steel coatings on insulated metal panels. Why is it important to know that? Because each type of coating has different characteristics that create a real customer advantage. So in this post, … Continue Reading
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING AN INSULATED PANEL FOR YOUR PROJECT? With the increase of the use of insulating panels, many customers think that insulated panels became a commodity. WHAT IS A COMMODITY? “A commodity is an economic good or service that has full or substantial fungibility: that is, the market treats instances of the good as equivalent … Continue Reading
HOW TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF ISO OF A CLEANROOM When designing a controlled environment it is important to clearly understand what the application of a cleanroom will be and how you can increase the level of ISO of a cleanroom. In this blog post, we will share insights you have first evaluate when designing a controlled … Continue Reading
WHEN TO USE STAINLESS STEEL INSULATED PANELS? I have recently received a few inquiries regarding a special finishing for insulated panels: Stainless Steel. There are several types of Stainless Steel on the market. But we will focus on the 304 class of Stainless Steel. Stainless steel owes his name to the ability to resist rusting … Continue Reading
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUR & ROCKWOOL INSULATED PANELS In this blog post, you will find everything you should know about the difference between PUR and Rockwool insulated metal panels. Firstly, we will explain the difference in the insulating core of the panel. Secondly, we will dive into details and explain more carefully the different characteristics of PUR and … Continue Reading
In every business the return-on-investment is an important measure of performance. But what makes an insulated panel reseller efficacious? In this blogpost we are going to shed light on how to become a successful insulated panel distributor? I’ve explained in the previous article How to make money in metal sandwich panels retail?, that insulated panels can … Continue Reading
INSULATED METAL PANEL RETAIL In this blog post, firstly, we will explain what a metal sandwich panel is and what is the application of the insulated sandwich panel. Also, we will share our insights on how to make money in metal sandwich panels retail. Moreover, how to become a successful retailer of insulated panels. WHAT IS A … Continue Reading
HOW TO CHOOSE PVC SKIRTING FOR COLD STORAGE? In this article, we are going to go through choosing PVC sanitary skirting for the cold – room. Firstly, we will explain what is PVC skirting floor. Secondly, we will shed light on how to install PVC skirting floor. And finally, we will explain how to choose PVC skirting … Continue Reading
HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON PURCHASE OF INSULATED METAL PANELS? In this blog post, we will share our knowledge and we will go through insulated metal panel price characteristics. We will explain to you how to save money on the purchase of insulated sandwich panels. APPROACH OF THE EFFICIENT PURCHASE OF INSULATED PANELS Are you a small … Continue Reading
PVC WALL PROTECTION FOR INSULATED PANEL WALL In this article we are going to discuss the benefits of using PVC Wall Protection in your cold room, we will explain why you should spend a few minutes to check out the Globe Panels line of PVC Wall Protection for insulated panel wall and how you can … Continue Reading
In this article, we’ll get you up to speed on the seven common warehouse mistakes of sandwich insulated panels. Knowing basics will help you to avoid unpleasant moments working with insulation panels. Here are a few of the most common warehouse mistakes of sandwich insulated panels and how you can avoid them: #1. Don’t leave your … Continue Reading
It is essential to understand how insulation types influence the price of the metal sandwich panel. The majority of structural insulated panels have either of these three types of insulation: PUR, PIR or Rock Wool. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TYPES OF INSULATION? HOW INSULATION TYPES INFLUENCE THE PRICE OF THE METAL SANDWICH PANEL? PUR … Continue Reading
HOW TO READ AN INSULATED METAL PANEL PRICE OFFER? Being in the world of thermal and acoustic insulation for 12 years, I’ve often thought about what was driving a potential customer choice among different insulated metal panel suppliers. Reading this blog post will help you to understand better what is inside the price offer of … Continue Reading
A new and useful system for the fast assembly of commercial cold-rooms WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A NEW SYSTEM OF PVC HYGIENIC PROFILES? No more waste of material because you can assemble the door using the same insulated panel Hermetic system Quick corner connector System of self-supporting perimeter profiles Invisible rivet system over the … Continue Reading
After describing some issues caused by condensation and introducing our new industrial protections line for cold-room doors and metal sandwich panels, I’d like to present to you a case study in a recently-opened logistic center in San Salvador entirely made of insulated sandwich panels. I was visiting this logistic center in July 2018, and I’ve … Continue Reading
SOURCES OF HUMIDITY Ice and condensation stem from air laden with undesirable moisture, undergoing a phase change when certain specific conditions arise. The most common sources of such moisture-laden air are: Points of entry where doors/barriers are open for too long and/or close too slowly Inappropriately sealed doors/openings in the outer structure Ineffective sluices and other … Continue Reading
In this article we will talk about humidity problems in cold storages. How to manage humidity in cold store installations? WHAT IS HUMIDITY? Humidity is an invisible parameter that can ratch up operating costs and furthermore punch big holes in customer satisfaction. Humidity present in the air makes ice and condensation form–resulting in loads of bothersome practical … Continue Reading
In this blog, we will go through a top-rated application of insulated metal panels: the photovoltaic roof. Firstly, we explain which type of insulated metal panels are the most suitable for a base for photovoltaic solar panels. Secondly, we will shed light on what kind of steel and pre-painting it is necessary to choose. As … Continue Reading
In the previous article, we examined the case of building construction with sandwich metal panels that host inside processing that creates an aggressive environment, with high and constant humidity and with the presence of aggressive chemical agents. In this article, we elaborate on the case of an aggressive external environment: the sea. The main reason is … Continue Reading
Over the years, I often advised on the use of insulating sandwich panels with stainless steel metal supports, when the operating environment was so aggressive as to corrode the standard polyester coated steel quickly. WHAT IS AN AGGRESSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR AN INSULATED METAL PANEL? What does an “aggressive environment” mean for an insulating metal panel? … Continue Reading
IMPORT OF INSULATED METAL PANELS Import of insulated metal panels is a nightmare for you? Transporting a metal insulating panel from a point A to a point B is a very simple thing, theoretically. In fact, as the distance between the two points increases, things get complicated. Due to transportation, borders between states, customs regulations and … Continue Reading
In this blog post, we will write about scratching and damaging of sandwich panel. Firstly, we will share with you a real case of the improper handling of insulated panels. Afterward, we will explain why it is essential to always repair scratches on the surface of the insulated metal panel. A REAL CASE OF IMPROPER … Continue Reading
HOW TO CLEAN COLD ROOM PANELS? Cold-rooms are places where you can store and process food and drinks. Consequently, a cold-room tends to get dirty and contaminated by bacteria very quickly. In most cases, cold-rooms are made of metal insulated panels. In this blog post, we will give a guide on how to clean cold room panels … Continue Reading
Every one of us had to decide at least once in life, which color to choose for a new car. 4 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN FACING THE DECISION: Personal taste or corporate style; Availability: we might need that car as soon as possible, therefore a Metallic Grey car may just be fine. The degree of … Continue Reading
In this blogpost we are going to shed light on what is the behaviour of insulated panels towards temperature and what is the working temperature range of insulated panels. WHAT IS THE BEHAVIOUR OF INSULATED PANEL TOWARDS TEMPERATURE? Recently, a new customer asked for some explanation about the upper working temperature limit of a PUR … Continue Reading
REACTION TO FIRE & RESISTANCE TO FIRE For safety reasons, it is crucial to understand the difference between reaction and resistance to fire. Therefore, we will stress the importance of prevention and protection of fire systems. SYSTEMS OF FIRE PROTECTION Systems of protection have the purpose of preventing fires. There are Active or Passive systems. Active systems … Continue Reading
PIR AND PUR INSULATION PRODUCTS In this article, we will talk about PIR and PUR insulation products. Firstly, we will share with you some interesting historical facts about polyurethane. Secondly, we’ll name the advantages of PIR and PUR insulated products. Finally, we will explain to you what differs rigid PIR from PUR insulation products. INTERESTING … Continue Reading
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION ABOUT INSULATED METAL PANELS In this article, we’ll shed light on how to get the most of the insulation advantages. Therefore, here you can find a guideline to the frequently asked questing regarding insulated metal panels. 1. INSULATED METAL PANELS APPLICATIONS EXTERNAL CLADDINGS Insulated sandwich panels are used for single and occasionally … Continue Reading
BENEFITS OF USING PIR AND PIR INSULATED SANDWICH PANELS IN AGRICULTURE In this blog post, we will discuss the advantages of using PIR or PUR insulated sandwich panels in the construction of agro-industrial complexes. WHAT DOES AGRO-INDUSTRIAL BUILDING NEED? For sure, the high speed of construction, low-cost, and trouble-free operation for at least 20 years. … Continue Reading
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