K-FLEX IN CLAD SYSTEM

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K-FLEX IN CLAD SYSTEM

K-FLEX closed-cell elastomeric foam, with an external, flexible polymeric covering of 1 mm in thickness. K-FLEX IN CLAD gives long lasting protection against aggressive marine environments and is UV and vapour resistant. Preformed pipes are available up to 168 mm in diameter.

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TUBES 1m
Thickness	Diameter
9 - 13 - 19 - 25 - 32 - 40 - 50 mm	from 15 to 168* mm
* For diameters greater than 168 mm, use sheet

SHEETS 1m
Thickness
6 - 10 - 13 - 16 - 19 - 25 - 32 - 40 - 50 mm

IN CLAD SYSTEM with K-FLEX ST
Material	Flexible polymeric barrier
Color	Grey and Black
Thickness	1.2±0.2 mm
MAX Surface Temperature	80°C (176°F)
MAX application temperature, IN CLAD System	105°C (221°F) 120°C (248°F)	IN CLAD with K-FLEX ST IN CLAD with K-FLEX ECO (Non continous)
MIN application temperature for IN CLAD System	-200°C (-328°F)	IN CLAD System with K-FLEX ST tested at -163°C (-260°F) and approved with a statement of feasibility by DNV
Water Vapour Permeability Moisture Resistance Factor (covering)	μ > 90.000	EN12086
Specific weight	1,8± 0.1 g/cm³
Tensile Strength	>=6,9 Mpa	ISO 37 (Typical value 7.5 Mpa)
Elongation to break	>100%	ISO 37 (Typical values: elongation at 70%, elongation to break 300%)
Elastic Modulus	>=60 MPa	ISO 37 (Typical value 70 Mpa)
Modulus 10%	>1.5 MPa	ISO 37
Peel adhesion	>50 Kpa	ISO 2411
Shear strength	>20 N/25mm	ISO 34-1
Hardness	>=80 ShA	ISO 7619, ASTM D2240
UV Resistance	Extremely good	2 years of exposure in New River, Arizona (USA) as per ASTm G 7-97, no pitting, no cracking, no blistering
Salt Spray resistance	Extremely good	ISO 3768 / ASTM B 117-73, 480 hours. No color shade, no scaling, no blistering
Ozone resistance	Extremely good	ASTM D1171 72h 50ppmh 20%, no oxidation
Resistance to aging	Extremely good	ISO 4982, after 360h, 72MJ, elongation to break and modulus conform to specification
Resistance to oil	Extremely good	ISO 1817; after 72h immersion in oil IRM 903, elongation to break and modulus conform to specification
Impact resistance	Extremely good	EN12691; 1 Kg, 20mm, 600m
Health aspects	Dust and fiber free
Spread of flame	Pass	BS 476 pt 7
Spread of flame	Pass	NF 92501
Fire propagation	Pass	BS 476 pt 6
Fire requirements for shipbuilding	Pass	IMO 61/67 part 2&5
Approvals and Supervisions	CE Marine Mark Approved (MED, module B) Type approval by American Bureau of Shipping Type approved by Det Norske Veritas Type approved by Lloyd’s Register
OTHER PROPERTIES:
The product is compliant to the requirements of Norsok standard R-004 ed 3 (par. 5.9 non metallic jacketing) Application: Product is flexible down to -20°C Fixing: neoprenic glue (K-FLEX K414, K-FLEX K420), thermal sealing (hot air gun) or by specific solvent (THF) Sealing: SMP sealant (Bostik Findley / Simson ISR 70-03 or ISR 70-05) or thermal sealing
L’ISOLANTE K-FLEX reserves the right to change data and technical requirements without notice.