NRT Inside Reinventing flooring technology Noise reduction and walking comfort

Cork, an exceptional raw material Cork is the outer bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber L.), the 100% natural plant tissue covering the trunk and branches. It consists of a honeycomb-like structure of microscopic cells filled with an air-like gas and coated mainly with suberin and lignin. One cubic centimeter of cork contains about 40 million cells. Cork is also known as “nature’s foam” due to its alveolar cellular structure. It has a closed-cell structure making it lightweight, airtight and watertight, resistant to acids, fuels and oils, and impervious to rot. It is sustainably harvested...

73 tons of CO₂ sequestred by the cork oak forest The commitment to create a positive impact on the planet Cork is 100% natural, reusable and recyclable, which, from an environmental, social or economic perspective, makes it one of the world’s most versatile materials. Cork oak forests, known in Portugal as “montados”, support a unique and fragile ecology, and are a habitat for rare or endangered species. They are part of one of the world’s 36 ecosystems that make the biggest contribution to biodiversity conservation – on a par with the Amazon, African savannah or Borneo. The cork oak forest offers...

Full experience in the flooring industry Amorim Cork Composites is able to supply all the components of the floor, except the floor itself! Double Belt Press Our experience has led to the development of unique technical components for flooring industry – Noise Reduction Technology (NRT). Amorim Cork Composites is able to produce sheets, panels or rolls to be used as: top layer, inlay and pre-attached. Amorim Cork Composites tries to be aware of consumer trends and seeks to correspond to the expectations of markets and flooring manufacturers. We continue to work closely with our partners and clients,...

NRT Noise Reduction Technology Innovative solutions fulfilling the market requirements. NRT top layer High density and printable layer that allows freedom of design and walking, cushioning and thermal comfort with reduced thickness. NRT inlay Layer placed underneath a paper, a vinyl or a veneer-facing layer that allows energy dissipation in perfect balance with the right indentation acceptance criteria. NRT pre-attached underlayment Attached layer that acts like the traditional underlayment, preventing the transmission of mechanical energy through the slab (improving impact noise reduction),...

Top layer NRT 94 with negative carbon balance Amorim Cork Composites commissioned an independent Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment study, that aimed to identify the environmental impact of Top Layer NRT 94. The study, which assessed the impacts of forestry management, transport of raw materials and production, concluded that Top Layer NRT 94 has a negative carbon balance, when considering the carbon sequestration of the cork oak forest and CO₂ emissions from the industrial process(1). NRT 94 · NRT top layer Units Density (2) kg/m³ (lb/ft³) Rolls & Sheets Width (minimum - maximum) Length...

NRT 49 · NRT pre-attached underlayment (3) Units Density kg/m³ (lb/ft³) Rolls & Sheets Width (minimum - maximum) Length (minimum - maximum) Thickness (minimum - maximum) NRT 45 · NRT pre-attached underlayment (3) Units Density (2) kg/m³ (lb/ft³) Rolls & Sheets Width (minimum - maximum) Length (minimum - maximum) Thickness (minimum - maximum) Tensile Strength This NRT 45 pre-attached underlayment has a laminated kraft paper carrier. NRT 62 · NRT pre-attached underlayment (3) Units Density kg/m³ (lb/ft³) Rolls & Sheets Width (minimum - maximum) Length (minimum - maximum) Thickness (minimum - maximum)...

Amorim Cork Composites Rua Comendador Américo Ferreira Amorim, 260 4535-186 Mozelos, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal T. +351 22 747 5300 F. +351 22 747 5301 E. [email protected] Amorim Cork Composites USA 26112 110th Street Trevor, WI 53179, USA T. +1 262 862 2311 F. +1 262 862 2500 E. [email protected] www.amorimcorkcomposites.com The data provided in this brochure refers to typical figures. This information is not intended to be used as a purchasing specification and does not imply suitability for use in any specific application. Failure to select the proper product may result in either...