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The Kingspan

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May 2014

System

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Introduction

Operating Recommendations & Limitations

The Kingspan KoolDuct System is an advanced and innovative pre-insulated

rectangular HVAC ductwork system. It comprises premium performance
Kingspan KoolDuct panels, fabrication methods, coupling systems and a
complete line of accessories to produce ductwork in sections up to 2.95 m long.

It is recommended that ductwork fabricated from The Kingspan KoolDuct

System is used for operation as supply, return, fresh and exhaust air ductwork for
heating, ventilation and airconditioning systems within the following limits:
Mean Air Velocity (Max.)
Design Pressure (Max.)

Ductwork fabricated from The Kingspan KoolDuct System can reduce

airleakage rates to a fraction of those typical of rectangular sheet metal
ductwork. This cutting edge System thus offers the triple benefits of cutting
energy use, cutting operational carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and cutting costs.

Temperature
Size

*These are maximum values and vary depending upon both the coupling system and the size of the
ductwork. Refer to The Kingspan KoolDuct System Fabrication Manual series of publications for details
(see rear cover).
NB Mean Air Velocity refers to the design air flow rate related to the crosssectional area of the ductwork.
Design Pressure relates to the actual total pressure of the relevant section of ductwork and not the fan
static pressure. Total Pressure is a combination of both static and dynamic pressures.

Fire Damper Unit

Aluminum Grip Flange

Coupling System

Access Panel
4-bolt Flange
Coupling System

Tiger Support
& Wire Hanger
System

Pre-insulated Circular Duct

Ductwork fabricated from The Kingspan KoolDuct System should not be used in
the following applications:

Channel Support
& Threaded Rods

Tiger Clip
Coupling System

25.4 m/s
Positive: 1000 Pa
Negative: 750 Pa
Internal air temperature of 20C to +80C during
continuous operation.
Unlimited (provided that Kingspan KoolDuct System
fabrication techniques and procedures are strictly
observed).

Volume Control
Damper

Kingspan KoolDuct System

Plenum Box

conveyance of solids;
fire resistant ductwork;
kitchen / grease hood exhaust systems;
chemical, fume or smoke exhaust systems;
where combustible matter readily collects inside the ductwork;
adjacent to any mechanical / electrical sources of extreme heat;
outdoor / underground use without mechanical and / or weather protection;
where the failure of automatic control equipment may give rise to extreme
temperatures; and
with equipment of any type that does not include automatic maximum
temperature controls.

Pressure & Air-leakage

Application Suitability
The Kingspan KoolDuct System is designed for use in building services / HVAC
applications. It is suitable for both new build and refurbishment projects in the
residential, commercial, public, light industrial and leisure sectors. It is especially
suitable for use in nonferrous applications and on high specification projects
where nonfibrous insulants may be preferred, for instance: the food, beverage
and pharmaceutical industries; clean air and hygiene controlled environments;
high relative humidity environments; swimming pools; pools; and sterile areas of
hospitals and communication / server rooms in data centers.

Ductwork fabricated from The Kingspan KoolDuct System can be installed

internally, externally, visibly mounted and concealed above false ceilings, below
raised floors or within confined enclosures such as pre-fabricated modules.

Air-leakage Classes & Limits

For HVAC systems designed to withstand a maximum static pressure of 1000 Pa,
ductwork fabricated from The Kingspan KoolDuct System, with different coupling
systems, can achieve the ductwork air-leakage classes shown in the table.

Airleakage
Standard
BS EN 1507: 2006
BS EN 13403: 2003
B&ES DW/144

Airleakage Classes Achievable with

Different Coupling Systems
Aluminium
Tiger
4bolt
Grip
Clip
Class D
Class C
Class D
Class C
Class C
Class C
Class C
Class C
Class C

The air-leakage limits for air-leakage Classes A to D, over the range of pressures
from 0 to 1000 Pa, are shown in the graph.
1.8

1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4

Static Pressure Differential (Pa)

1000

900

800

700

600

500

400

300

0.2
200

The frictional resistance of ductwork fabricated from The Kingspan KoolDuct

System is comparable with that of galvanised sheet steel ductwork. As a result,
frictional pressure drop data for galvanised sheet steel ductwork may also be
used when designing ductwork systems fabricated from The Kingspan
KoolDuct System.

1.2

100

Frictional Resistance

1.4

The design of ductwork, including fittings, fabricated from The Kingspan

KoolDuct System, follows the same calculation principles and duct sizing
methods as are used for rectangular ductwork constructed from galvanised
sheet steel.

Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D

1.6

Maximum Allowable
Leakage (l/s/m2)

Ductwork Design & Sizing

Commissioning
The test pressure should not exceed the design pressure to which ductwork from
The Kingspan KoolDuct System has been fabricated. When pressure or
air-leakage testing is known to be necessary, ductwork should be fabricated to
withstand the test pressure, if greater than the design pressure.

Fabrication & Installation

Ductwork from The Kingspan KoolDuct System should only be fabricated by
specially trained fabricators who have completed The Kingspan KoolDuct
System Training Course, and who are registered on The Kingspan KoolDuct
System Competent Persons Database. It is recommended that ductwork is
fabricated in accordance with the methods detailed in The Kingspan KoolDuct
System Fabrication Manual series of publications. Ductwork should be installed
using best practice methods in accordance with industry accepted standards.

Suitable Finishes
Standard
Factory-applied aluminium foil vapour barrier facing.
Cosmetic
Paint (consideration should be given to any effect that it might have on the
thermal and fire performance of the insulation and its factory-applied aluminium
foil vapour barrier facing).
Mechanical & Weather Protection
Aluminium sheet; aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel sheet; heavy-duty
self-adhesive laminate; synthetic elastomeric jacketing systems; reinforcing glass
/ synthetic cloth embedded between two coats of appropriate coating; or UV
resistant glass reinforced polyester / epoxy (GRP / GRE) cladding systems (all
applied in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and project
specification requirements).

Maintenance & Cleaning

Ductwork fabricated from The Kingspan KoolDuct System can be cleaned to
industry standards, as required by BS EN 15780: 2011, BS EN 13403: 2003
and B&ES TR/19, using many of the dry and nonabrasive cleaning methods
offered through professional HVAC ductwork cleaning specialists.
For suitable methods, refer to The Kingspan KoolDuct System A Specifiers
Guide or Fabrication Manual series of publications.

Kingspan KoolDuct Panels

Description
Kingspan KoolDuct panels comprise a non-fibrous rigid thermoset modified
resin insulation core, faced on both sides with a protective and durable
25.4 micron aluminium foil that is reinforced with a 5 mm glass scrim.
Kingspan KoolDuct panels are available either with silver aluminium foil on both
sides, or silver aluminium foil on one side and black coated aluminium foil on the
other. Both facings are autohesively bonded to the core during manufacture.
The core is manufactured with a CFC/HCFC-free blowing agent that has zero
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and low Global Warming Potential (GWP).
General Properties
Property

Typical Value

Standard Dimensions

Length: 2950 mm
Width: 1200 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
55-60 kg/m3
> 90%
1.88 kJ/kg.C

Nominal Density Range of Insulation

Minimum Closed Cell Content of Insulation
Specific Heat Capacity of Insulation
Minimum Compressive Strength at 10%
Compression (BS EN 826: 1996)
Thermal Conductivity (k-value / -value)
(BS EN 14314:2009+A1:2013)

Operating Temperature Limits

Mean Maximum Specific Optical Density
of Smoke (EN ISO 5659-2: 2006)

Kingspan KoolDuct panels produced at Kingspan Insulation's Pembridge, UK

manufacturing facility, are certified 'Very Good' to BES 6001 (Framework
Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products).

Compliance
UL Listing
Ductwork fabricated from The Kingspan KoolDuct System is UL Listed
as a Class 1 Air Duct, to Standard for Safety UL 181 (Underwriters
Laboratories: Factory Made Air Ducts & Air Connectors). The UL
Listing requires that ductwork is fabricated using:

20-33 mm Kingspan KoolDuct panels, faced with silver aluminium foil

autohesively bonded to the insulation core, on both sides, during their
manufacture at Kingspan Insulations Pembridge, UK, manufacturing facility;
the aluminium grip and / or Tiger Clip coupling systems;
a 63 mm wide (minimum) aluminium foil vapour barrier tape that is UL Listed
AP to Standard for Safety UL 181 A (Standard for Closure Systems for use
with Rigid Air Ducts); and
Kingspan High Performance Silicone Sealant / Caulk.

Thermal Performance
BS 5422: 2009 & 2001 and the TIMSA HVAC Compliance Guide detail
maximum permissible heat transfer requirements, for insulated ductwork.
Kingspan KoolDuct panels exceed the requirements for insulated heating
ductwork, and can meet the requirements for insulated cooling and dual
purpose ductwork, assuming an ambient still air temperature of 24.6C rather
than 25C, and the standard internal air temperature of 13C.
Specifications
Kingspan KoolDuct panels and ductwork fabricated from the Kingspan
KoolDuct System satisfy the apposite requirements of many major national
specifications. They include DIO (DEO) Specification 037, NES & NES+, NBS Plus
and HTM 03-01. For clarification of the relevant sections and clauses, contact the
Kingspan Insulation HVAC Technical Service Department.

Health & Safety

Kingspan KoolDuct panels have a non-fibrous insulation core and are
odourless, non-tainting, non-deleterious, and chemically inert and safe to use.
Further information is contained in the Kingspan KoolDuct Panel Product Safety
Information Sheet.
NB The reflective surface on this product (Kingspan KoolDuct panels and ductwork fabricated from the
Kingspan KoolDuct System) is designed to enhance its thermal performance. As such, it will reflect light as
well as heat, including ultraviolet (UV) light. Therefore, if this product is being installed during very bright or
sunny weather, it is advisable to wear UV protective sunglasses or goggles, and if the skin is exposed for a
significant period of time, to protect the bare skin with a UV block sun cream. The reflective facing used on
this product can be slippery underfoot when wet. Therefore, it is recommended that any excess material
should be contained to avoid a slip hazard. Warning do not stand on or otherwise support your weight on
this product.

200 kPa
20C 0.025
10C 0.022
19C 0.022
25C 0.023
50C 0.026
80C 0.030
20C to +80C
In Presence of Pilot Flame:
0 (25 kW/m2)
7 (50 kW/m2)
In Absence of Pilot Flame:
0 (25 kW/m2)
6 (50 kW/m2)

Kingspan Insulation Ltd

Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9LA, UK
Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1544 388 601 Fax: +44 (0) 1544 388 888
email: [email protected]
Ireland
Tel: +353 (0) 42 979 5000 Fax: +353 (0) 42 975 4299
email: [email protected]
Technical Advice
Tel: +44 (0) 1544 387 382 Fax: +44 (0) 1544 387 482
email: [email protected]

Fire & Smoke Classification

Kingspan KoolDuct panels, faced either with silver aluminium foil on both sides,
or with silver aluminium foil on one side and black coated aluminium foil on the
other, and their rigid thermoset insulation core, are Class 0, as defined by the
Building Regulations.
Kingspan KoolDuct panels, faced with silver aluminium foil on both sides, are
Euroclass Bs1d0, as defined by the European Fire Classification System.
Green Guide Rating & Responsible Sourcing
BRE has assigned Kingspan KoolDuct panels, produced at Kingspan
Insulations Pembridge, UK, manufacturing facility, a 2008 Green Guide Summary
Rating of A.

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