EN 14304:2009/FprA1

Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made flexible elastomeric foam (FEF) products - Specification

This European Standard specifies the requirements for factory made flexible elastomeric foam products which are used for the thermal insulation of building equipment and industrial installations with an operating temperature in the range of approximately - 200 °C to + 175 °C.
The products are manufactured in the form of sheets, tubes, rolls and tapes with or without coating and/or self-adhesive backing and/or different closure systems.
This European Standard describes product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, evaluation of conformity, marking and labelling.
Products covered by this standard are also used in prefabricated thermal insulation systems and composite panels; the performance of systems incorporating these products is not covered.
This European Standard does not specify the required level of a given property that shall be achieved by a product to demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The levels required for a given application can be found in regulations and invitations to tender.
Products with a declared thermal conductivity greater than 0,050 W/(m·K) at 10 °C are not covered by this standard.
This European Standard does not cover products for the insulation of the building structure.
The normative part of this standard does not cover compressive stress (see Annex D, D.5).

Wärmedämmstoffe für die technische Gebäudeausrüstung und für betriebstechnische Anlagen in der Industrie - Werkmäßig hergestellte Produkte aus flexiblem Elastomerschaum (FEF) - Spezifikation

Produits isolants thermiques pour l'équipement du bâtiment et les installations industrielles - Produits manufacturés en mousse élastomère flexible (FEF) - Spécification

Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za opremo stavb in industrijske inštalacije - Proizvodi iz fleksibilne elastomerne pene (FEF) - Specifikacija

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 88 - Thermal insulating materials and products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 88/WG 10 - Building equipment and industrial installations
• Current Stage: 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 10-Oct-2012
• Due Date: 01-Sep-2013
• Completion Date: 10-Oct-2012
• Directive: Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive:

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  Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Mandate: M/103 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on thermal insulating products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 14304:2010/kFprA1:2012 - Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made flexible elastomeric foam (FEF) products - Specification

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 14304:2009+A1:2013 - Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made flexible elastomeric foam (FEF) products - Specification
• Effective Date: 24-Oct-2012
• Amends: EN 14304:2009 - Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made flexible elastomeric foam (FEF) products - Specification
• Effective Date: 25-Jan-2012

Overview

EN 14304:2009/FprA1 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies the requirements for factory made flexible elastomeric foam (FEF) products used as thermal insulation. These products are intended for application on building equipment and industrial installations operating within a temperature range of approximately -200 °C to +175 °C. The standard covers a variety of forms including sheets, tubes, rolls, and tapes, available with or without coatings, self-adhesive backings, or different closure systems.

This specification is essential for manufacturers, specifiers, and installers who need to ensure that thermal insulation solutions meet uniform quality, safety, and performance criteria across Europe.

Key Topics

• Product Scope
  EN 14304:2009/FprA1 details the requirements for factory made flexible elastomeric foam (FEF) thermal insulation, excluding materials with thermal conductivity above 0.050 W/(m·K) at 10 °C and those intended for the building structure itself.

• Product Characteristics
  The standard describes required properties such as water vapor permeability, diffusion resistance, and water absorption. It outlines how to test these characteristics and specifies marking and labelling requirements for identification and traceability.

• Evaluation of Conformity
  It sets out procedures for assessment and verification of conformity, ensuring products comply with prescribed standards. This includes attestation and certification processes, notably referencing the need for manufacturers to issue a Declaration of Performance as per Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011.

• Forms and Applications
  FEF insulation is available as sheets, tubes, rolls, and tapes, accommodating various installation types and needs. Products may be supplied with surface protection options, self-adhesive layers, or specialized closure systems for faster, more flexible installation.

Applications

Flexible elastomeric foam insulation specified by EN 14304:2009/FprA1 is widely used for:

• Building Equipment:
  Insulating heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, pipework, ducts, and technical installations in both residential and commercial buildings.
• Industrial Installations:
  Providing effective thermal insulation in industrial settings, including process piping and equipment requiring both low and high temperature operating capabilities.
• Prefabricated Systems:
  Integration into prefabricated thermal insulation systems and composite panels (performance of such systems as a whole is outside the scope of this standard).
• Cold and Hot Applications:
  Suitable for preventing energy loss, condensation, and pipe freezing or overheating, thanks to a broad service temperature range.

Related Standards

For optimal performance and regulatory compliance, EN 14304:2009/FprA1 should be considered alongside related standards, including:

• EN 13467 - Thermal insulating products for building equipment and industrial installations - Determination of dimensions, squareness and regularity
• EN 13501-1 - Fire classification of construction products and building elements
• EN 12086 - Thermal insulating products - Determination of water vapour transmission properties
• EN 14303 - Mineral wool insulation for building equipment and industrial installations

When used as part of a holistic thermal management strategy, these standards help ensure comprehensive energy efficiency, safety, and durability performance in building and industrial environments.

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Keywords: EN 14304, flexible elastomeric foam, FEF, thermal insulation, building equipment, industrial installations, CEN standard, thermal conductivity, HVAC insulation, conformity assessment, European standard.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2012
Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za opremo stavb in industrijske inštalacije -
Proizvodi iz fleksibilne elastomerne pene (FEF) - Specifikacija
Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory
made flexible elastomeric foam (FEF) products - Specification
Wärmedämmstoffe für die technische Gebäudeausrüstung und für betriebstechnische
Anlagen in der Industrie - Werkmäßig hergestellte Produkte aus flexiblem
Elastomerschaum (FEF) - Spezifikation
Produits isolants thermiques pour l'équipement du bâtiment et les installations
industrielles - Produits manufacturés en mousse élastomère flexible (FEF) - Spécification
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14304:2009/FprA1
ICS:
91.100.60 0DWHULDOL]DWRSORWQRLQ Thermal and sound insulating
]YRþQRL]RODFLMR materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 14304:2009
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
May 2012
ICS 91.100.60
English Version
Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial
installations - Factory made flexible elastomeric foam (FEF)
products - Specification
Produits isolants thermiques pour l'équipement du bâtiment Wärmedämmstoffe für die technische Gebäudeausrüstung
et les installations industrielles - Produits manufacturés en
und für betriebstechnische Anlagen in der Industrie -
mousse élastomère flexible (FEF) - Spécification Werkmäßig hergestellte Produkte aus flexiblem
Elastomerschaum (FEF) - Spezifikation
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 88.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 14304:2009. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has
the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent r
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