Thanks to the continuos research of our technical team, Link Alu Tape has obtained the marine equipment brand "Steering wheel" according to the Directive MED 2014/90 / UE.
 

Thanks to the continuos research of our technical team, Link Alu Tape has obtained the marine equipment brand "Steering wheel" according to the Directive MED 2014/90 / UE.
LINK ALU TAPE is a tape with smooth baked aluminum film in thickness 26 μm with high self-adhesive power. It is generally used for joints and other forms of protection in industrial, hvac and marine insulation. The tape has been rigorously tested by a third-party certifying body and has successfully passed the verifications thus obtaining the certification of "Low flame spread” for marine application.
By certifying its products (tapes for joints, glue, sealants) Link aims to:
- improve maritime safety;
- improve the protection of the maritime environment;
- facilitate the free exchange of marine equipment within the European Union and at the same time maintain a common level of security.
For more information read: Link Alu tape with 'timoncino' logo

Link presents PAROC Calculus on the market: an innovative and sophisticated software proposed by Paroc for the calculation of technical insulation. Calculus is an easy-to-use program suitable even for those who are not familiar with this type of software, that offers the possibility of creating your own database and saving the calculations of the entire project through two versions: on-line on the portal and a downloadable version one on the own pc with more features.

Link presents PAROC Calculus on the market: an innovative and sophisticated software proposed by Paroc for the calculation of technical insulation. Calculus is an easy-to-use program suitable even for those who are not familiar with this type of software, that offers the possibility of creating your own database and saving the calculations of the entire project through two versions: on-line on the portal and a downloadable version one on the own pc with more features.
The software calculates the solutions realized obtained with PAROC technical insulation products based on equations described in standard EN ISO 12241, which provides the methods for counting the properties related to the heat transport of building and industrial installations, mainly in steady state, providing a simplified approach to the treatment of thermal bridges. Furthermore, the latest developments of the program open the door to the world of shipbuilding: the database of available products has been updated by introducing the PAROC Marine & Offshore range, including all the relevant specialized coatings dedicated to them. This update allows to perform the calculations related to all the isolated insulated elements present on ships and offshore installations - such as drains, pipes, ducts, tanks - by correctly using the MED-certified PAROC products.
To perform calculations with Marine & Offshore products, just access the software link, place a check mark in the "Marine object" selection box under the "Select object" item. The offer of the product database goes on to naval ones.
tick the "Marine object" box under the "Select objet" heading. The product offering will be switched to marine products.
The introduction of Marine & Offshore products with specific coatings allows the correct thermal emissivity to be used in calculating the surface temperature of the insulation. This represents a considerable importance both for the protection of the embarked personnel, guaranteeing the effective safety of the material used, and for the guarantee of the correct functioning of the insulation applied. In fact modern shipbuilding  increasingly pays attention on the issue of weight saving of boats for reasons of fuel efficiency, navigation autonomy and maneuverability. Moreover, a useful software, always updated and correctly configured on applied products by the parent company , is an indispensable tool for designers in order to assess the weight of the insulation used.
Calculus is free and easy to use with any device.
So all you have to do is try it and tell us your opinion!
 

The stone wool insulation is a natural product, used for over 80 years, obtained from molten volcanic rock, transformed in fibers and impregnated with a little bit organic binder (2-4%) in order to stabilize it, then passed into another oven for hardening and cutting to size.
The Paroc stone wool thus obtained is extremely natural and has excellent characteristics of: Durability - Energy efficiency - Sound absorption - Fire protection - Anti humidity - Reuse and Safety.
Paroc stone wool is not only a natural product, but naturally sustainable because it follows a precise protocol with respect for the environment: an added value for the environmentally conscious consumer who respects the resources of our planet.
For more information follow the link: Paroc the naturally sustainable insulation

From an experimental study carried out on different insulating materials by an independent external laboratory, Paroc stone wool proved to be one of the most performing insulation materials in terms of moisture resistance. The analysis was carried out on four different mechanisms of moisture transport and their effect on buildings with the awareness that moisture penetrates the structures not only during atmospheric precipitation, but also through a silent path, difficult to control.

From an experimental study carried out on different insulating materials by an independent external laboratory, Paroc stone wool proved to be one of the most performing insulation materials in terms of moisture resistance. The analysis was carried out on four different mechanisms of moisture transport and their effect on buildings with the awareness that moisture penetrates the structures not only during atmospheric precipitation, but also through a silent path, difficult to control.
Moisture transport mechanisms are carefully studied in the building design phase, but they must also be carefully assessed during the construction of buildings, not only for the correct application of the products, but also for the interchanges between different materials and their conservation in the dockyard.
An independent study conducted by the VTT (VTT-S-05337-17) demonstrated that there are differences among the insulating materials in terms of moisture resistance.
In fact, during the construction of a building a certain amount of atmospheric water is inevitably given to the structure, in addition to the one contained in construction materials, and even if the insulation does not get wet, the humidity level of the rest of the components increases. For this reason, the water vapor permeability of the insulation materials plays a key role in the drying time of the entire structure, allowing moisture to escape.

For more information download the free Paroc Guide and follow the article on Edilportale: The driest insulation on the market