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. In applications where Filcor may be in contact with petroleum, hydrocarbons or solvents it should be protected through encapsulation in Puraflex VOC Membrane, this can be done on site or, sheets/shapes can be supplied pre-wrapped for a faster installation.
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 | 0.038 | 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
For international enquiries please contact Peter Blanchard
For enquiries in the Manchester or Liverpool
areas please contact James Provan