THERMOCOL: MOST RELIABLE PACKAGING COMPONENT

Expanded polystyrene is commonly called Thermocol which is white in color and made from
chemically processed pre-expanded polystyrene granules. The gas helps to expand the beads and
solid particles create rigid and very light sheets and from these sheets the other packaging
material such as thermocol boxes designed cages, pipes are made. This Thermocol is exclusively
used for industrial packaging goods. Thermocol is very light weight but strong enough to survive
the long pressure given upon them. It is very important item for all industries for packaging
purpose. Thermocol is now used globally for many similar purposes and it is very easy to buy
these thermocol sheets online. Many websites are now offering these types of special sheets for
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covering purpose.

• Uses: This Thermocol is used to protect the goods from damage due to dispatching and handling.
Popularly thermocol is used in insulation tiles, IT buildings, banks, hotels, showrooms, offices and
many more areas. Thermocol givers a strong cover above the materials. Thermocol is easy thing
to manufacture by an effortless method that has large application especially in automobile and
other industries. Thermocol is famous for Packaging of fragile glass pieces, gift items and
electronic gadgets.
• Technology: Thermoplastic beads are chemically expanded through the hot steam and air.
Extended beads look bigger in size but admired for lightness. This making process includes high
density Polyethylene Sheets, Flexible PU Foam Sheets, Expanded Polyethylene Sheets Fitments,
PU Foam Sheets, and High Density PU Foam Sheets.
• Variety: Thermocol are available in varieties of sheets like Poly Urethene Foam Sheets,
Polyurethane Sheets PVC Foam Sheets, Foam Sheets, Puf Sheet, Bonded Foam Sheets and lots
more.
• Advantages: Thermocol is good protecting agent from heat and cold and thus protects the
goods from weather damage. Thermocol is mainly used to cover the very heavy materials to
protect from transportation hazards.  Thermocol sheets are easy to mold in any desirable shapes
to cover items.
Technology motivated many companies are doing thorough investigation on modern techniques
for improving the capability and strong point of Thermocol products. This technique needs
modern machines and expert and skilled workforce to increase the levels of production. Websites
are offering cooperative Staff can guide the clients to choose highly quality products.
Commitment towards quality and customer satisfaction is most important to sustain reputed
place in the national and international market. Thermocol is available in affordable price, user
friendly, light weight and environment safe qualities are the main factors of its popularity.

Is a thermocol sheet good for heat insulation

Ya its proven to have solved purpose of insulations.. but keep in mind. Unless u have
an air conditioning inside the room , it's not gonna allow the hot air inside to go out .
It's gonna act as an insulation for the other way too. Then it might be too hot…

Thermal insulation can be characterized as the procedure

which helps in the decrease of the transfer of the heat from
outside to inside. Thermal insulation empowers consistency
in room temperature by keeping the room cooler in summer
and hotter in winter all things considered. It is energy saving
as the transfer of heat from inside to outside and the other
way around is restricted.

Compared to EPS, there is another superior material called XPS - extruded

polystyrene insulation board.
It's a super premium version of EPS and have lots of benefits over EPS in terms of R
value, density, moisture absorption, etc. except that it's costlier than EPS.
But 30mm of XPS will achieve the same R value as 50mm of EPS. That way cost can
be reduced.
Do a google search for best thermal insulation material for buildings and you will see
XPS stands out in terms of benefits

General Principles of Thermal

Insulation
• Thermal resistance of an insulating material depends on the type of material and the
thickness.
• Provision of an air gap is very important and useful insulating agent.
• Orientation of the building has important role in thermal resistance.
• The building/house design is done in such a way so that entry of solar energy
in summer should be minimum and in winter it should be maximum.
 

Choice of Insulating Materials

Choice of insulating material depends on following considerations.
• Cost of insulating material.
• Area to be covered for insulation.
• Standard of insulation to be required.
• Cost of energy consumed for heating and cooling.
• Reasonable fire proof
• Non absorbent of moisture
• Not liable to undergo deformation
• Resistant to attack of small insects
Insulating Material
1. Rock wool.
2. Slag slabs
3. Mineral wool slabs
4. Aluminum foils
5. Cement concrete block with lightweight aggregate.
6. Gypsum board
7. Asbestos cement board
8. Clip board
9. ACC cement board
10. Chip board
11. Foam glass
12. Gasket cork sheet, foam plastic etc.
 

How to apply insulating material

Apply CPRX compound of Shalimar Tar Products (STP) on ceiling of roof.  For fiberglass or
glass wool insulation, you can fix 2" thick pieces. For Thermocol or rubber foam, you can
fix 2'X2' pieces. These can also be fixed into wooden frames 2' X2' size. Finally, cover the
treatment with 24 gauze perforated aluminum panel.
 

How Thermal Insulation is Beneficial

• Comfort: The temperature of the room remains cool in summer and warm in
winter than that of outside atmosphere. Therefore, by providing thermal insulation one
feels comfort both in summer and winter season.
• Fuel saving: Fuel is required to maintain desired temperature of the room. By providing
thermal insulation, the transfer of heat/cold reduces between inside and outside of the
room.. Hence, it saves fuel.
• Condensation Resistant: Thermal insulation materials fixed on inside surface of the
room walls prevent condensation on interior walls and ceiling. Condensation is deposition
of moisture and takes place when warm air comes in contact of surface having
temperature below dew point.

Thermal Insulation of Exposed Walls

The heat and cold radiate through exposed walls of the house. There are following
methods of thermal insulation of exposed walls.
1. You may provide suitable thickness of wall.
2. You may provide Hallow wall or cavity wall.
3. You may fix Hardboards or ply board on wooden batten over the wall for creating air
space.
4. You may fix Thermal insulating material sheet inside and outside exposed wall to reduce
heat/cold transmission.
5. You may construct outer wall with thermal insulating material if you have frame
structural building or non-load bearing walls.
 

Thermal Insulation of Exposed Doors

and Windows
Outside doors and windows transmit heat/cold through the room from atmosphere. The
methods providing thermal insulation are following.
1. The frames of doors and windows are of wood.
2. You should not use Iron or pressed steel frames as they transmit more heat and cold
than that of wood.
3. You may fix Insulated glass in glazed doors and windows.
4. Double glass with air space provided on glazed door will reduce transmission of
heat/cold from outside to inside.
5. You may provide sunshade projection on doors and windows to protect them from heat
and rain.
6. You may use Curtains, ventilation blends etc. on exposed doors and windows.

Thermal Insulation of Exposed Roof

The roof of the one storey building or top roof of multi storey building is an exposed roof.
Heat/cold transmits through exposed roof in the building. There are two types of treatment
for thermal insulation of exposed roof by providing treatment at the bottom or top of roof
slab.
a) Internal Treatment:
1. You can treat both types of slabs both types of slabs either flat roof or pitched roof.
2. You should provide Air gap for under exposed surface of roof by fixing false ceiling under
the roof.
3. Ventilation abutting the roof also helps for passing the heat out of the room.
4. You should install false ceiling with thermal insulating materials.
5. You may paste suitable adhesive and sealers at inside surface of the exposed roof for
fixing Light insulating materials. Some insulating materials are glass wool, fiber glass wool,
mineral wool, thermocol, rubber foam etc.

b) External Treatment:

 Suitable shade may be provided on exposed top surface of the roof for reducing solar
radiation.
2. Shining and heat reflecting coating may be applied on the top of exposed roof like paint.

3. These coatings can serve dual purpose of water proofing and heat reflection.
4. In case of flat roof you can create air space on top of roof by placing asbestos sheet on
brick pillars.
5. The surface temperature of flat roof may be reduced by sprinkling water on roof at
regular intervals during hot hours.
6. The surface of flat roof may be kept cool by storing water on roof.
7. ‘Mud Phuska’, which is a mixture of clay soil, wood shaving, and water, should be laid on
exposed roof acts as thermal insulation.
8. The earth laid under tile terracing on top roof also serves the purpose of thermal
insulation and helps in giving proper shape for drainage of rain water.   
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