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VIBRAX-FOAM17/8

VIBRAX-FOAM17/8

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Introduction
The document provides detailed specifications for VIBRAX®FOAM 17/8, a product designed for impact sound insulation. It highlights the importance of consulting with specialists to ensure optimal application and avoid costly errors.

Material Composition
VIBRAX®FOAM 17/8 is composed of high-grade recycled polyurethane foam and cork, bonded with a PU elastomer agent. It is available in a beige/brown color, which may change due to sunlight exposure without affecting quality.

Physical Properties

Density: 300–400 kg/m³
Weight: 3.45–5.49 kg/m²
Thickness: 17/8 mm
Roll Dimensions: Width 1,250 mm, Length 8,000 mm
Surface: Smooth with granulate structure; Undersurface: Wave cut

Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength: Approx. 0.4 N/mm²
Elongation at Break: Approx. 40%
Static Range of Use: 0.02 N/mm²
Deflection: Less than 10% at 0.005 N/mm²
Dynamic Stiffness: 10 MN/m³

Environmental and Safety Characteristics

Temperature Resistance: –30°C to +80°C
Fire Behaviour: Efl rating

Impact Sound Improvement

32 dB improvement below 50 mm screed (102 kg/m²)
35 dB improvement below 80 mm screed (179 kg/m²)
Maximum improvement under screed: ≤ 35 dB

Installation Recommendations
The document suggests using VIBRAX®FOAM 17/8 with appropriate floor coverings, edge strips, adhesives, screed, and PE-membranes for optimal performance.

Conclusion
VIBRAX®FOAM 17/8 is a versatile and effective solution for impact sound insulation, with specific technical characteristics and installation guidelines to ensure maximum efficiency.

Catalog excerpts

Impact sound insulation Impact sound improvement under screed: < 35 dB edge strip (e.g. VIBRAX®FOAM 17/8) floor covering (PU or other floor covering) adhesive screed i. a. balancing soil concrete floor Technical characteristics (1) Values for impact sound improvement A Lw and dynamic stiffness depending on the material thickness, screed thickness and general flooring used mageba Switzerland www.mageba.ch Make use of our specialists on impact sound insulation The subject matter experts from the mageba team are happy to guide you through the process of choosing your best fit. We offer a specific application engineering consulting for an ideal impact sound insulation. Our team takes i. e. sound engineering requirements, existing or planned flooring systems or floor coverings and the necessary screed thicknesses in consideration to assure a holistic product offering. Our experience proofed that our involvement in the early planning phase can avoid errors. Such errors are likely to lead into cost-intensive mark-up solutions that could be avoided upfront.

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