BS EN 17140:2020

What is BS EN 17140 about?

BS EN 17140 specifies characteristics of factory-made vacuum insulation panels (VIP) intended to be used for the thermal insulation of buildings.

BS EN 17140 is applicable for all types of VIP, independent of the core material or type of envelope, with or without desiccants, and with and without evacuation valves.

The products covered by BS EN 17140 can be used in roofs, walls, ceilings, and floors.

BS EN 17140 specifies procedures for assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) of characteristics of factory-made vacuum insulation panels (VIP).

NOTE: BS EN 17140 does not cover products:

• Intended to be used for the thermal insulation of building equipment and industrial installations
• Intended to be used for civil engineering works
• Intended to be used as perimeter or foundation
• With a thermal resistance RD lower than 0,5 m2⋅K/W
• That contain getters
• That have protective layers.

Who is BS EN 17140 for?

BS EN 17140 on factory-made vacuum insulation panels is relevant to:

• Manufacturers of vacuum insulation panels
• Refrigerators and freezers industries
• Transportation industry where refrigeration is required
• Medical containers for temperature-sensitive shipping

Why should you use BS EN 17140?

A vacuum insulation panel consists of a rigid, highly-porous core material encased in a thin, gas-tight outer envelope which is evacuated and sealed to prevent outside gases from entering the panel. BS EN 17140 describes the properties of vacuum insulated panels manufactured in a factory used for the thermal insulation of buildings.

BS EN 17140 provides you with the characteristics of factory-made VIPs to determine their reaction to fire, the release of VOCs into indoor air, and evaluation and expression of propensity to undergo continuous smouldering.

Also, provides information on compressive strength, tensile strength, shear strength, thermal resistance, and thermal conductivity of the ventilated VIP under ambient pressure due to damage.

BS EN 17140 can help you regarding the dimensional stability and durability of VIPs under specified temperature, humidity conditions, and compressive load.

The technical details necessary for the implementation of the system of assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the construction product are provided in BS EN 17140.

Overall, BS EN 17140 enables you to produce vacuum insulation panels (VIP) by increasing your processes and efficiency in order to reduce heat losses and improve the building's energy efficiency, while also delivering superior insulation performance than standard insulation materials.