rock wool sandiwch panel

Rock wool sandwich panels have more insulating properties than other sandwich panels, such as polystyrene and polyurethane sandwich panels. The most important feature of these types of panels is their fireproof and refractory properties, which is why rock wool sandwich panels are also called refractory panels. Below, we will learn more about these sandwich panels and their applications.

What is a rock wool sandwich panel?

Rock wool sandwich panels are a type of prefabricated panel that uses rock wool insulation. Rock wool is obtained from a combination of mineral fibers and the raw material for its production is basalt (a type of igneous rock). These panels, like other prefabricated panels, are produced in two main categories: wall sandwich panels and ceiling sandwich panels.

Rock wool sandwich panels are produced in various sizes and designs, and their most important feature is proper insulation against heat, cold, moisture, and frost, as well as their fireproof and refractory properties.

Features and technical specifications of rock wool sandwich panels

Rock wool panels, like other sandwich panels, are impermeable and are considered an unsuitable environment for the growth and development of various fungi, microbes, and bacteria. The standard density of rock wool for the production of sandwich panels is 100 to 110 kg/m3. This is why these panels are more expensive compared to other sandwich panels.

Application of rock wool sandwich panels

Rock wool sandwich panels have unique features that define their application. Rock wool is commonly used in the military and defense industries due to its high density and strength. These panels can also be used in buildings with security applications and bulletproof enclosures.

Another feature of rock wool panels is their fireproof and fireproof properties. For this reason, they are classified as fireproof insulation. Therefore, these panels are used in industries where the risk of fire is high. The construction of industrial furnaces, flammable chemical laboratories, security centers, hospitals and medical centers, storage sheds for flammable and combustible materials, etc. are among the most important applications of rock wool sandwich panels.

Other features of rock wool sandwich panels include moisture insulation, sound insulation, anti-corrosion properties, and long lifespan. This is why these panels are used as wall and ceiling coverings for recording studios, industrial and workshop buildings, petrochemical and refinery industries, marine structures, and the walls and ceilings of flight hangars at airports.

In general, it should be said that rock wool sandwich panels are used to cover walls, floors, ceilings, attics, and other spaces in shed, buildings, and cabins and containers.

How is rock wool sandwich panel made?

To make rock wool insulation, high-quality raw materials are melted at very high temperatures of about 3000 degrees Fahrenheit. This high temperature converts the raw materials into fibers that, together with starch, become a single unit. Various chemical compounds are used in the manufacture of rock wool. The most important compounds used in the manufacture of rock wool insulation are: iron oxide, manganese oxide, sodium oxide, potassium oxide, aluminum oxide, silicon oxide, and sodium oxide, the combination of which is based on international standards.

This insulation is used in the manufacture of prefabricated panels and is placed between two metal sheets, thus producing a rock wool sandwich panel.

Advantages of rock wool sandwich panels

Rock wool is considered one of the best and most durable insulation foams in the construction of prefabricated panels. The most important advantages of rock wool sandwich panels are:

• Fireproof and very high resistance to heat and direct flame
• Relatively high lifespan
• Proper insulation against heat, cold, moisture and sound
• Strong barrier against the growth of all types of bacteria, fungi and microbes
• Lightweight and easy to carry
• Resistant to rot and corrosion
• Easy and low-cost installation
• Easy maintenance and repair conditions
• Recyclable and environmentally friendly

Rock wool sandwich panel price

As we mentioned, these panels are produced in two types: wall and ceiling with special features. The price of these sandwich panels depends on things such as size, type of sheet, thickness of insulation foam, quantity and quality of construction. In fact, the most important features that determine the price of rock wool sandwich panels are their technical specifications. These panels are of higher quality, resistance, and density than other types of prefabricated panels, and therefore have a higher price. The price of wall and ceiling panels will also vary depending on their distinct technical specifications.

summary

There are different types of sandwich panels, one of the best and highest quality of which is rock wool panels. In the manufacture of rock wool sandwich panels, metal sheets and rock wool insulation foam are used. The technical specifications of these sandwich panels depend on their application.
Due to their fireproof and fireproof properties, these insulations are widely used in various industries. Due to their properties and the high density of the insulation foam, these panels are more expensive than Polystyrene and polyurethane sandwich panels.