Thermal insulators – reduction of heat transfer
Thermal insulators and thermal breaks (i.e. insulating materials strategically placed between highly conductive structural components and intended to act as a thermal barrier interrupting the flow of thermal energy) play a crucial role in modern fire protection, especially when it comes to doors and partition walls. These materials are crucial in minimising heat transfer in the event of fire and in ensuring the structural integrity of buildings. Our materials offer excellent thermal insulation and fire resistance properties as well as hassle-free handling and use. They contribute significantly to improving the overall performance of fire-resistant doors and to increasing safety in the event of fire.
Thermal insulators by KuhnOdice
We offer various insulating materials and fire-resistant insulating inlays, all specially developed to interrupt thermal bridges:
Benefits of thermal insulators in fire doors
- Enhanced fire resistance: When a fire strikes, thermal insulators interrupt thermal bridges so as to reduce heat transfer. This helps to ensure that the respective door or partition wall maintains its protective function for longer and that the side facing away from the fire remains cool.
- Increased thermal insulation: Good thermal insulation ensures that the side of the door or wall facing away from the fire remains cool for longer in a fire. This is important to keep people on the other side of the door safe.
- Convenient installation: Many of our materials are easy to integrate into existing structures.
- Less warpage under the assault of fire: Insulating fire protection inlays contribute to reducing warpage of doors exposed to fire. This keeps the doors straight within the specified fire resistance period and helps them to maintain their protective function.
- Improved overall performance: By interrupting thermal bridges, the overall performance of the fire-resistant door or partition wall is enhanced, taking fire safety to another level.
Materials for thermal insulators
Making the right choices when it comes to insulation material is essential and depends on various factors: on the customer’s specific fire and sound insulation requirements, the desired insulation performance, the available space and ecological considerations. Modern fire doors often combine different materials for optimum results.
The following materials make ideal thermal break in fire-resistant doors:
- composite materials based on glass wool and resin
- mineral fibre boards
- magnesium silicate board
- cement fibre boards
The boards’ protective function can be even further enhanced by applying special coatings.
Properties of thermal insulators materials in doors
Thermal insulator materials stand out for their ability to minimise thermal conductivity. They often consist of special composite or fibre-based materials designed to interrupt thermal bridges. Such materials are not only fire-resistant, but often also withstand corrosion and water. In order to be approved as effective in fire protection, they must fulfil stringent, in many cases normative, requirements.
Why choose thermal breaks by KuhnOdice?
Our MORTON® and POLYODICE sheets and strips offer excellent mechanical resistance along with thermal insulation. Furthermore, they are easy to handle and install. In the event of a fire, they act as an effective thermal break without weakening the mechanical properties of the structure. Also, they are lightweight and approved in accordance with standard EN-13501.
Questions and answers about thermal insulation materials
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Germany