Benefits of HVAC custom parts
Thermal insulation
Reduces heat loss and improves energy efficiency.
Lower operating costs
Reduces energy consumption and minimizes maintenance.
Thermal Insulation
Absorbs vibrations and reduces noise.
Condensation prevention
Prevents moisture and protects against equipment corrosion.
Custom-designed technical components
The HVAC sector requires specific constraints for the design of any technical component, related to operating conditions, regulatory requirements, and, of course, current expectations for thermal and acoustic comfort.
Faced with these challenges, some common solutions on the market can show their limitations. To help you make your equipment more efficient, we develop custom-designed technical components for the HVAC industry, designed to perfectly adapt to the architecture and constraints of your equipment.
Thanks to the great design freedom offered by the molded foam materials we use, it is possible to integrate thermal and acoustic insulation, fastening solutions, cable management, and structural elements into a single component.
In this way, we can reduce the number of components, simplify assembly, and optimize the overall performance of your systems.
EPP and EPS: two ideal materials for HVAC equipment
Material selection is critical to HVAC equipment performance. Molded foam materials such as EPP and EPS offer a combination of properties particularly well suited to HVAC applications. Thanks to their air-filled cellular structure, they combine low weight, excellent thermal insulation, and strong mechanical performance.
Expanded Polypropylene (EPP): key properties
EPP is a versatile engineered material valued for its lightweight structure, durability, and functional performance. Its main advantages include:
- High mechanical strength and impact resistance;
- Good vibration-damping properties;
- Effective thermal and acoustic insulation;
- Long-term durability, even in demanding operating conditions;
- Can be recycled through dedicated existing streams.
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS): key properties
EPS is a lightweight and cost-effective material valued for its thermal insulation performance. Its main advantages include:EPS is a high-performance and economical solution, widely used for its insulating properties. It offers, in particular:
- Excellent thermal insulation;
- Low weight;
- Density can be tailored to specific application requirements;
- Good moisture resistance;
- Can be recycled through dedicated existing streams.
Technical components designed for HVAC challenges
As regulations evolve and user expectations rise, HVAC equipment must deliver energy efficiency, reliability, and comfort at the same time.
To help meet these requirements, we develop technical components for HVAC systems designed to:
- Reduce heat loss and improve energy efficiency,
- Limit noise and vibration,
- Withstand temperature variations, humidity, and condensation.
Our Co-development Process
To address your specific challenges and best adapt to your specifications, we have developed a co-development process. Through this process, we strive to reconcile your technical constraints with your industrial objectives and expected performance.
Our support is structured around several key stages:
- Analysis of your needs and technical constraints;
- Design and optimization of components;
- Prototyping and performance validation;
- Industrialization and production launch.
This methodology allows us to design solutions perfectly suited to your applications, while ensuring adherence to deadlines, costs, and quality standards. As a true industrial partner for your project, Knauf Industries is involved from development to manufacturing of your technical components for HVAC equipment, with experts who can guide you toward the appropriate solutions.