What is BS EN 1602 - Apparent density of thermal insulating products about?
BS EN 1602 is a European Standard that discusses thermal insulation products for buildings. The main aim of the BS EN 1602 series is to provide manufacturers with best industry practices to demonstrate the performance of thermal insulation products, such that they are fit for its intended use.
BS EN 1602 specifies the equipment and procedures for determining the apparent overall density and the apparent core density under reference conditions.
BS EN 1602 is applicable to full size thermal insulating products and test specimens.
BS EN 1602 can also be applied to the individual layers of multi-layered products.
Who is BS EN 1602 - Apparent density of thermal insulating products for?
BS EN 1602 on thermal insulation products is relevant to:
- Thermal and sound insulating material manufacturers
- Contractors
- Civil engineers
- Building owners
- Specifiers and installers
- Quality control and testing personnel
Why should you use BS EN 1602 - Apparent density of thermal insulating products?
The density is calculated as the ratio of the test specimen's mass to volume. A high-density material reduces overall weight and is a characteristic of materials with high thermal diffusivity and mass, reducing the efficiency of the insulating system.
In this regard, BS EN 1602 specifies the apparatus requirements to test thermal insulating specimens along with their number, dimensions and conditioning and test procedure.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of products for thermal insulation, complying with BS EN 1602 can help demonstrate the performance and credibility of your product, ensuring that they are fit for purpose. As a result, you can ensure your products offer the required levels of thermal conductivity for its safe and reliable use.
