SIST EN 14313:2010/kFprA1:2012

Overview

SIST EN 14313:2010/kFprA1:2012 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies the requirements for factory-made polyethylene foam (PEF) products used for thermal insulation in building equipment and industrial installations. These flexible polyethylene foam products are designed to operate effectively within a temperature range of approximately -80 °C to +150 °C. The standard applies to PEF products manufactured in various forms such as tubes, profiles, sheets, rolls, and tapes. These may be offered with coatings, self-adhesive backings, or different closure systems.

This standard focuses on defining product characteristics, testing procedures, evaluation of conformity, as well as marking and labeling guidelines. It supports manufacturers and users by establishing a unified quality and performance benchmark across Europe for thermal insulation solutions based on polyethylene foam.

Key Topics

• Product Scope and Types: Covers flexible polyethylene foam products used in insulation of technical building equipment and industrial installations, excluding building structural insulation.
• Operating Temperature Range: Products are suitable for service temperatures between approximately -80 °C and +150 °C.
• Forms of Manufacture: Includes tubes, profiles, sheets, rolls, and tapes, with optional coatings, self-adhesive backings, and closure systems.
• Performance Limits: Products with declared thermal conductivity exceeding 0.050 W/(m·K) at 10 °C are excluded.
• Testing and Evaluation: Details methods for testing physical and thermal properties, water permeability, and water absorption levels, ensuring reliable product performance.
• Conformity and Compliance: Specifies procedures for conformity assessment and mandates the issuance of declaration of performance in accordance with the EU Construction Products Regulation No. 305/2011 as of July 2013.
• Marking and Labelling: Requirements for proper identification of products to facilitate traceability and regulatory compliance.

Applications

SIST EN 14313:2010/kFprA1:2012 PEF products are widely used for thermal insulation in various sectors:

• Building Equipment: Insulation of plumbing, HVAC systems, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations.
• Industrial Installations: Thermal insulation of pipelines, tanks, and machinery to maintain temperature control and energy efficiency.
• Prefabricated Systems: Inclusion in prefabricated thermal insulation systems and composite panels, although system performance is outside this standard's scope.
• Energy Efficiency: Enhancing building and industrial energy management by preventing heat loss or gain in equipment installations.
• Moisture Protection: Products may include coatings and self-adhesive features that improve water resistance and ease of installation.

Using factory-made polyethylene foam insulation products compliant with EN 14313 ensures durability, consistent thermal properties, and regulatory approval required for European construction and industrial markets.

Related Standards

• EU Construction Products Regulation No. 305/2011: Governs the declaration of performance and CE marking of construction products within the European Union, including thermal insulation materials.
• EN 13165: Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory-made rigid polyurethane foam products – Specification, complementing insulation standards for different foam types.
• EN 12667: Thermal performance of building materials - Determination of thermal resistance by the guarded hot plate method - Used for measuring thermal conductivity relevant to the PEF products.
• Annex ZA of EN 14313: Provides relationship between the standard and EU directives critical for market compliance.
• Other Thermal Insulation Standards: Standards covering compressive stress and mechanical performance in insulation materials, referenced but not covered in this version of EN 14313.

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