va-Q-plus

va-Q-plus

va-Q-plus

Product catalog summary
Product Description
va-Q-plus is a second-generation vacuum insulation panel made from microporous fumed silica. It is designed for high-temperature applications such as hot water tanks, district heating pipes, laboratory equipment, and the automotive sector. The panel is produced using advanced in-house technology, ensuring excellent insulation throughout its service life.
Features
  • Excellent cost-performance ratio
  • Temperature resistance up to 100°C, temporarily up to 130°C
  • Optional rill imprinting for flexibility
  • Superior insulation value over lifetime
  • Long lifespan due to optimized design
  • 100% quality control with patented gas pressure measurement (va-Q-check)
  • Sustainable and recyclable core material
Properties
  • Initial thermal conductivity: < 0.0035 W/(m∙K) at 10°C
  • Ventilated thermal conductivity: 0.020 W/(m∙K) at 10°C
  • U-Value: 0.18 W/(m²∙K) at 10°C (20 mm thickness)
  • Internal gas pressure: < 7 mbar at 20°C
  • Density: 160 – 230 kg/m³
  • Temperature resistance: -75 – 100°C, temporarily up to 130°C
  • Moisture resistance: 0 – 70% relative humidity up to 50°C
  • Storage stability: Optimal at 23°C, 50% relative humidity
  • Thermal shock resistance: -75 – 80°C and 0 – 110°C
  • Specific heat capacity: 0.8 kJ/kgK
  • Compressive strength: ~120 kPa at 10% compression
  • Lifetime: Up to 60 years depending on usage
Testing Standards
  • Long-term performance tests up to 160°C
  • Accelerated aging tests at 50°C, 70% relative humidity, and 80°C (dry)
  • Long-term monitoring at room conditions
  • Thermal conductivity measurements according to DIN EN 12667
  • Thermal shock resistance according to DIN EN 60068-2-14
Measures and Tolerances
The panels have specific width, length, and thickness tolerances, with variations based on size. The panels are thinner at edges and corners due to production methods. A typical panel measures 8 mm to 30 mm in thickness.
Legal Notes/Disclaimer
The data provided is based on current knowledge and laboratory test conditions. No guarantees are provided beyond agreed warranty terms. Users are responsible for determining product suitability for their applications. The technical data sheet is subject to change and the latest version is available on the company's website.
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va-Q-plus-1

Technical data sheet va-Q-plus (Technics & Industry) Product Description va-Q-plus, the second generation of vacuum insulation panels, is a microporous insulation material based on fumed silica. The high-tech panel is produced at most recent and in-house developed production lines. The powdered core material and the specifically engineered foil technology are optimized for the use at high temperatures and ensure the outstanding insulation ability for the entire service life of the product. The typical fields of application are hot water tanks, district heating pipes, laboratory equipment and the automotive sector. Very good cost-performance ratio Temperature resistant up to 100 °C, temporary up to 130 °C Optional imprinting of rills enables an extremely high flexibility Best insulation value over the entire lifetime for insulation panels based on fumed silica Long lifetime because of optimized panel designs 100 % quality control with the patented gas pressure measurement system (va-Q-check) Sustainable product (recyclable core material)

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va-Q-plus-2

Properties Thermal conductivity - initial value @ 10 °C* Thermal conductivity, ventilated @ 10 °C* < 0.0035 W/(m∙K) (at delivery) according to DIN EN 12667 0.020 W/(m∙K) according to DIN EN 12667 U-Value - initial value @ 10 °C* Area density Temperature resistance Moisture resistance 0 – 70 % relative humidity (until 50 °C) Storage stability Optimal storable @ 23 °C, 50 % rel. humidity Thermal shock resistance Specific heat capacity -75 – 80 °C according to DIN EN 60068-2-14 0 – 110 °C nach DIN EN 60068-2-14 0.8 kJ/kgK (at room temperature) Compressive strength at 10 % compression Depending on...

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va-Q-plus-3

Measures and tolerances width w in [mm] ≤ 300 > 300 - 500 > 500 length l thickness t thickness t thickness t in [mm] tolerances: l/w/t in [mm] tolerances: l/w/t in [mm] tolerances: l/w/t in [mm] in [mm] in [mm] in [mm] ≤ 10 Remark: Based on the unique production method, the panels are less thick at the edges and corners than in the center. The measures, tolerances and insulation values refer to the insulated area of the panel form one corner to another. Circulating the panel there is a 10 mm to 20 mm wide sealing seam. A typical panel measures 8 mm up to 30 mm. The smaller the panel the slighter...

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va-Q-plus-4

Legal Notes/Disclaimer The data presented in this technical data sheet are in accordance with the present state of our knowledge. All numbers and features proposed in this data sheet (e.g. lifetime) were determined under test conditions in the laboratory and therefore represent a nonbinding and purely scientific value. There are no guarantees associated with. Only the respectively agreed warranty period and warranty rights apply. To the extent permitted by law, all other warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of MERCHANTABILITY,...

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