Armacell solutions in Mars plant in Pune, India

Mars India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the leading global confectionery and food manufacturer Mars, invested €150 million in a greenfield plant to manufacture chocolates in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Armacell supplied thermal insulation and acoustic comfort solutions for the entire plant. Mars wanted its Pune plant to be completely eco-friendly and LEED Gold® certified. Suppliers had to fulfil stringent requirements. For example, the insulation material had to offer low thermal conductivity and provide high water vapour diffusion resistance.

 

The insulated system’s aesthetics and mechanical protection were also important factors as the facility has open ceilings and many exposed areas. As they fulfil the necessary requirements, ArmaFlex®, Arma-Chek® Silver 350 and ArmaSound® were selected, contributing towards earning points needed for a LEED certification.

ArmaFlex®, Arma-Chek® Silver 350 and ArmaSound® were selected, contributing towards earning points needed for a LEED certification.

Armacell solutions in Mars plant

ArmaFlex was installed on all chilled and hot water pipes. This high-tech material with its insulating closed-cell structure ensures low thermal conductivity and the FM-approved insulation material forms a seamless insulation barrier, reducing the risk of corrosion under insulation. The product is also highly flexible, which makes installation over complex-shaped piping fast and easy.

 

Arma-Chek Silver was installed over various junctures of the ArmaFlex insulated pipes for mechanical protection and aesthetic appeal. As a complete covering system, the Arma-Chek range includes sheets, prefabricated elbows, tees and bends, as well as rivets and tape. Upon installation, the overall system looks modern and the insulated system is protected against mechanical stress and UV. ArmaSound was installed to reduce sound carriage through the ducting systems.

 

Safety standards and certifications

We spend a significant amount on testing every year to supply customers with high-quality products ideal for their destination markets. Click on each image below to discover how using Armacell's compliant products provide you with a greater ease of mind. 

British Standards BS476 Part 7

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Test method for measuring the lateral spread of flame along the surface of a test specimen.

British Standards BS476 Part 6

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Method of test for providing a comparative measure of a flat material or assembly's contribution to the growth of a fire.

FM Approval

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FM 4924 standard is an approval requirement for insulation material used on the exterior of non-combustible pipes or ducts.

More about LEED

The LEED green building program is run by the U.S. Green Building Council®. It recognises high performance in the areas of sustainable site development, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation, and design. USGBC® and the related logo are trademarks owned by the U.S. Green Building Council and are used with permission. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™. LEED®, and its related logo, is a trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council® and is used with permission.

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