EPS Products
What is EPS? What is EPS Foam?
KSP EPS “expanded polystyrene foam” is an economic and lightweight thermal insulation material derived from petroleum in the form of foam, generally white thermoplastic consisting of 98% air and 2% plastic with closed porous structure.Small polystyrene granules are heated with water vapor and expanded by inflating with pentane gas, an organic component. The pentane gas in numerous small closed pores, which form in the granules, is replaced by air during production and within a short time after production. After dried in special silos and inflated with water vapor again, the granules stick firmly to one another without any gaps and take the shape of the mold they are in, resembling honey combs; thus, EPS thermal insulation blocks known as EPS foam or EPS Styrofoam are formed.
This motionless and dry air, which is trapped in the granules with small closed pores, enables EPS thermal insulation to provide superior thermal insulation for buildings. Dry and motionless air within numerous granules constituting EPS does not create thermal bridges, and ensures excellent thermal insulation by preventing heat loss.
Technical Properties of EPS Foam
Having a durable and robust structure, EPS products are among the most practical and economic materials when applied in accordance with the standards and in correct thickness and density according to their usage area and the climate of the region.The fact that EPS products can be manufactured in various densities facilitates to present products with the desired technical values. The motionless air in small closed pores which constitute EPS product ensures low thermal conductivity and high thermal insulation values. It is also dampproof, steam-tight, and repels water.
Environment-friendly EPS products are flexible and have a durable structure against temperature changes and time. Therefore, they do not show dimensional changes such as extension or shortening. They are also quite resistant against mechanical factors. Thanks to their lightness, they do not put extra load on the structure they are used in.
As an end product, EPS has features such as lightness, free-machining and usability in the manufacturing of other composite products together with other materials.
EPS Production
We use clean technology by turning towards clean and renewable energy resources in our EPS production facilities within the scope of our environmental protection policy. No solid waste is generated at the end of EPS production by using minimized water and energy consumption within a closed circuit. As the waste generated during cutting process is recyclable, it is integrated into production again immediately or afterwards. Emissions into underground resources and atmosphere are kept at minimum level and controllable point.EPS Foam Usage Areas
EPS products are especially used for thermal insulation in buildings, and are also useful for sound insulation. In addition, they offer solutions for different purposes in special engineering constructions and sectors other than construction. Usage areas of EPS get diversified and improved day by day.Use Of EPS Products For Other Purposes In Buildings
● Expansion joints
● Manufacturing lightweight building blocks (lightweight brick, briquette etc.)
● Manufacturing filler blocks
● Thermal insulation of window shade frames
● Manufacturing lightweight concrete and insulation plaster from EPS granules
● As filling material in door production
● Manufacturing prefabricated lightweight concrete elements
● Insulation of tanks and storages
● Manufacturing composite (multi-layered finished) boards
● Manufacturing lightweight building blocks (lightweight brick, briquette etc.)
● Manufacturing filler blocks
● Thermal insulation of window shade frames
● Manufacturing lightweight concrete and insulation plaster from EPS granules
● As filling material in door production
● Manufacturing prefabricated lightweight concrete elements
● Insulation of tanks and storages
● Manufacturing composite (multi-layered finished) boards
Use Of EPS Products In Special Engineering Constructions
● Manufacturing floating piers (pontoon)
● Construction of highways in cold regions
● For increasing ground strength by filling in loose grounds
● Expansion joints of bridges
● Construction of highways in cold regions
● For increasing ground strength by filling in loose grounds
● Expansion joints of bridges
Use Of EPS Products In Other Fields
● Packaging industry
● Manufacturing lifejackets and life buoys for ships
● Manufacturing windsurfing boards
● Manufacturing small boats
● In decoration works
● Manufacturing lifejackets and life buoys for ships
● Manufacturing windsurfing boards
● Manufacturing small boats
● In decoration works