NEW APPROACHES TO SOUND AND WEIGHT CONTROL
The requirements for the weight and sound control are under the loop. Ship-owners have higher expectations for comfort class and energy efficiency. This creates new challenges in to all project phases. With correct solutions it is possible to gain benefits in these challenges, both weight and sound. Saint-Gobain companies ISOVER and Weber solutions are both functional and certified for marine segment.
In new projects, every saved kilo is valuable. With ISOVER and Weber solutions the weight can be saved over 50 % compared to conventional materials. With good design and execution, the project can save hundreds of tons in material weight. This saving can be utilized in the other project areas. Saint-Gobain’ s global approach drives the development of the new innovative solutions.
Weber has over one million square meter reference list on marine and offshore projects. This experience is combined to a strong research and development focus. Joint development projects with clients, have lead into a launch of the third generation light weight self-levelling screeds. With light weight screeds it is possible to gain weight savings in very cost effective approach.
Weber flooring solutions also bring alternative approaches to a sound control. Self-levelling screeds are highly valued in both new buildings as in repairs. The flooring solutions are tested by a third party institute for a confirmed performance. Solutions are tested for impact, airborne and structural sound properties.
ISOVER solutions for insulation and sound reduction are widely used in ship building. U SeaProtect Slab and Roll are used
for the sound reduction in the bulkheads and decks. They can also be used as an absorption material in flue gas dampers. SeaComfort CRoll and SeaComfort Roll are the right products for the sound and thermal insulation in HVAC. Climliner Slab is used for the internal and external sound dampening in the air conditioners. All products and solutions are tested and approved for the fire and sound properties in certified laboratories.
ISOVER has just launched a new SeaProtect db-Flex Alu product group, which is targeted for the extreme sound reduction needs. This solution can reach over 50 dB RW-value. �
For international contacts, please visit:
www. isover-technical-insulation. com www. weber-marine. com
For contacts in Finland, please contact:
ISOVER Marine sales, Herkko Miettinen herkko. miettinen @ saint-gobain. com
Weber Marine sales, Pekka Rajaniemi pekka. rajaniemi @ saint-gobain. com seatec 2 / 2018 47