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KBS

KBS

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Company Profile
KIMMCO, a subsidiary of Alghanim Industries, was founded in 1977 in Kuwait. It is a prominent provider of insulation solutions across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, with an annual production capacity of 35,000 MT. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications and adheres to various international standards. KIMMCO's products support green building certifications such as LEED and ESTIDAMA.

KIMMCO Building Slab (KBS)
The KIMMCO Building Slab is engineered for thermal and acoustic insulation in applications like concrete floors, walls, roofs, and industrial uses. Made from stable glass fibers bonded with thermosetting resins, it performs well under extreme temperatures and conditions.

Applications
KBS is ideal for insulating concrete and metal roof decks, single leaf walls, curtain walls, cavity wall construction, and industrial applications such as boilers and storage tanks.

Performance
The slabs are dimensionally stable, rot-proof, odorless, and non-hygroscopic, capable of withstanding high temperatures and normal loads in domestic and commercial structures. They are available with various facings for different applications.

Specifications
Standard dimensions range from 25mm to 100mm in thickness and 0.4m to 1.2m in width, with nominal densities from 24 kg/m³ to 120 kg/m³. The slabs meet numerous American, British, and German standards.

Fire Safety
KIMMCO Building Slabs are non-combustible, tested according to BS 476, ASTM E136, and ISO 1182 standards, achieving Class 1 and Class 0 fire safety ratings.

Moisture and Acoustic Performance
The slabs absorb less than 1% moisture by volume and comply with ASTM E96 for moisture permeance. They provide excellent acoustic insulation as per ASTM C423.

Thermal Conductivity
Thermal conductivity varies with temperature and density, offering significant thermal resistance and contributing to energy efficiency.

Installation Guidelines
For cavity walls, slabs should be placed against the inner leaf with a minimum air gap for drainage. On concrete floors, slabs are laid on a damp-proof membrane. Installation on metal roofs can be done using bitumen adhesion or mechanical fixings.

Commitment to Quality
KIMMCO emphasizes quality and environmental responsibility, using up to 80% recycled glass in its products and collaborating with international environmental organizations to ensure compliance with best practices.

Commitment to the Environment
KIMMCO is committed to environmental sustainability, serving as the sole insulation supplier for MASDAR city, a zero-carbon, zero-waste city in Abu Dhabi. The company collaborates with local and international environmental agencies to ensure the health and safety of its people and communities. KIMMCO's Glasswool products support developers in achieving green building certifications like LEED, Estidama, and QSAS.

Industry Associations
KIMMCO is a member of several industry associations, including the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC), Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), MASDAR (The Future Build), and the Middle East Minerwool Insulation Manufacturers Association (MEMIMA).

Product Listing & Certification
KIMMCO's products are certified by various international bodies, including CE, UL, BV, ABS, and DCL (Dubai Central Laboratory).

Contact Information
KIMMCO, Kuwait Insulating Material Manufacturing Co., P.O. Box 10042 Shuaiba, 65451 Kuwait. Tel: +965 188 1111, Fax: +965 2326 1251, Email: [email protected], Website: www.kimmcoinsulation.com

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KIMMCO BUILDING SLAB (KBS) means insulation!

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Company Profile KIMMCO (Kuwait Insulating Material Manufacturing Co.), a subsidiary of Alghanim Industries, was established in Kuwait in1977 It has become a leading insulation solution provider . in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. As a licensee of Saint-Gobain Isover, the world leader in fiberglass insulation, KIMMCO provides insulation solutions for HVAC, buildings (including roofs, walls, floors, and metal structures) and technical/industrial applications. With an annual production capacity of 35,000 MT, KIMMCO is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified, and is compliant with ISO,...

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KIMMCO Building Slab (KBS) Standard Dimensions For thermal and acoustic insulation of concrete floors in order to reduce energy losses and transmission of impact sound. For insulation of single leaf walls with dressed stone or marble facings, curtain wall and cavity wall construction, precast structures and prefabricated buildings. For thermal insulation of concrete and metal roof decks. For thermal insulation of industrial applications: boilers, ovens, refrigerators, storage tanks, marine and road transport. DESCRIPTION KIMMCO Building Slabs are semi-rigid and rigid boards manufactured from...

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Thermal Conductivity Fire Safety The dependencies of thermal conductivity of KIMMCO TEL process products on the mean temperature and density, according to BS 874, ASTM C177 518, ISO 8301, 8302 or , DIN 52612 are presented in the tables below: Base fibers are non-combustible when tested in accordance with BS 476 (part 4) ASTM E136, and ISO 1 182. KIMMCO Building Slabs have been tested and listed by the Underwriters Laboratories according to UL 723 (file R 9703). Mean Temperature Thermal Conductivity in W/m.K for the following densities in kg/m3 Mean Temperature Thermal Conductivity in Btu.in/ft2h.F...

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TYPICAL INSTALLATION Concrete Floors Above D.P.C. Level Cover concrete floorslab with a suitable damp proof membrane, ensuring adequate coverage at joints. Membrane should be taken up vertical surfaces to finished screed level. KIMMCO Building Slab is laid directly on top of the damp proof membrane with edges close butted and joints staggered. Edge insulation consisting of strips of insulation not more than 2.5 cm thick cut from standard slab with a width to suit the specified screed thickness should be placed vertifically against the walls, the bottom edge resting on top of the horizontal and...

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Solid Wall Construction Insulation can be applied to the back up wall in one of the following manners: A. Batten out surface of wall to suit width of slabs ensuring that KIMMCO Building Slab can be fixed snugly between battens without gaps. Apply a vapour barrier over the KIMMCO Building Slab, fixing it to the battens with staples or flat head nails. Vapour barrier to be applied horizontally with each run overlapping previous by at least 15cm. Fix expanded metal, galvanized chicken mesh or plastic netting over the vapour barrier as a key for the rendering, fixing it into the vertical battens...

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Commitment to Quality Properties of KIMMCO Glasswool Products • Excellent thermal performance • Superior acoustic performance • Excellent fire safety • Environmentally friendly: made from abundantly available, non-strategic materials like sand and up to 80% recycled glass. • Suitable for a wide variety of applications (flexible, semi-rigid, rigid and extra-rigid) • Address a variety of performance requirements (wide range of facing materials) • Easy to cut and install, minimum wastage on site • Comparatively light weight • Dimensionally stable • No sagging or settling • Complies with international...

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Kuwait Insulating Material Manufacturing Co. means insulation!

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