Filcor (Expanded Polystyrene) is increasingly being specified for an ever-growing range of applications. The most common applications include use as a lightweight structural fill alternative to more traditional fill materials.
The versatility of Filcor means that any shape, size or profile can be manufactured with relatively short lead times. In addition, a range of materials of increasing compressive strengths are available to meet the loading requirements of the application, whilst also providing the most cost effective solution.
Filcor can be used for a range of applications including lightweight structural fill and insulation. The product can be manufactured in standard sheet sizes or alternatively profiled to the installer’s exact requirements.
Standard sheet/block 2400mm long x 1200mm wide x required depth.
Each Filcor sheet/block can be manufactured to the required depth, with a minimum depth of 25mm and a maximum depth of 1200mm.
Additionally Cordek can supply an individual Hot Wire Cutter for hire.
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Hard Landscaping |
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Soft Landscaping |
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Podium Slab |
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Swimming Pools |
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Steps, ramps and shapes |
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Please consult the Filcor Technical Data Sheet for details of the physical properties of the product range.
Manufactured BS EN 13163:2012 Physical Properties | Filcor 20 | Filcor 45 | Filcor 70 | Filcor 90 | Filcor 100 | Filcor 120 | Filcor 140 | Filcor 160 | Filcor 190 |
Compressive Strength at 1% strain (kPa) | 20 | 45 | 70 | 90 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 190 |
Nominal Density (kg/m3) | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 55 |
Thermal Conductivity Value +W/mK | 0.040 | 0.036 | 0.035 | 0.034 | 0.033 | 0.033 | 0.033 | 0.033 | 0.033 |
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Max Depth of Concrete (assumed 25k/N/m3) to not exceed Compressive Strength at 1% strain (mm) | 800 | 1800 | 2800 | 3600 | 4000 | 4800 | 5600 | 6400 | 7600 |
Filcor complies with both BS EN 13163:2012 and BS EN 14933:2007
The manufacture of Filcor is a low pollution process. Steam is he key component and the water is re-used many times. There is no waste in the process as all cut offs or rejects are recycled.
Filcor is 98% air. This makes Filcor a uniquely resource-efficient material with small carbon footprint.
Filcor is HFC, CFC and HCFC free and Pentane is used as its blowing agent. Pentane has a low Global Warming Potential* (GWP) of less than five. (The EU does not register pentane as a substance hazardous to human health or environment.)
Styrene, used in the manufacture of Filcor, occurs naturally in many commonplace items including strawberries, beans, nuts, beer, wine, coffee beans and cinnamon