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Fire Insulation in Industrial Facilities is of Vital Importance
Fire insulation is essential in industrial facilities for both Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and for preventing financial losses. In industrial facilities and storage areas, where flammable materials, chemicals, and gases are used, and high volumes of energy flow are present, fire insulation is crucial. It limits the spread of fire and buys valuable time for safe evacuation and fire intervention. Supporting active fire protection systems with fire insulation is particularly important in industrial facilities. Bonus Insulation, the only 100% domestically funded Turkish brand under Eryap Group, contributes to both fire safety and energy efficiency in industrial facilities with its A1 fire-resistant Bonus Stone Wool product line, which offers high tensile and compressive strength.
With over 90% share in exports, over 22% share in gross domestic product, and over 17% share in total employment, industrial production is one of the major pillars of the national economy. Fire insulation in industrial facilities, which employs a significant portion of Turkey’s workforce, is critical for both OHS and preventing material losses.
Tolga Ceylan, Eryap Group Sales and Marketing Manager, emphasized that fire insulation, which involves structural measures to limit the impacts of fire, is among the most important considerations in industrial facilities and warehouses. It is essential for safeguarding both life and property, and cannot be overlooked. “Industrial facilities often house large quantities of flammable materials, chemicals, and gases, with high energy flows. In addition to creating life-threatening OHS risks, fires in industrial facilities can lead to significant financial damage. Damages to the production line, destruction of machinery, or structural damage to the building can halt production, causing short-term production losses and long-term disruptions in the supply chain. Furthermore, weaknesses in fire safety in industrial facilities can drive up insurance costs and return to businesses as higher premiums. Moreover, as industrial facilities are typically located close to each other in organized industrial zones, rapidly spreading fires pose serious risks to neighboring facilities. In industrial buildings like factories and warehouses, active fire protection systems must be supported by appropriate fire insulation solutions, such as the use of stone wool on roofs and facades. Properly applied fire insulation limits the spread of fire, allowing more time for safe evacuation and fire response,” he said.
Bonus Stone Wool is A1 Fire-Resistant
Tolga Ceylan stated that Bonus Stone Wool, a product of Bonus Insulation, a 100% domestically funded Turkish brand within Eryap Group, provides high-performance fire insulation in industrial facilities with its A1 fire resistance. “Stone wool, which meets the needs for fire, thermal, and sound insulation in industrial facilities, is the most suitable insulation material in terms of both fire safety and energy efficiency. Our Bonus Stone Wool product family, with its advanced technology and superior performance, meets the three essential requirements of fire, thermal, and sound insulation with a single product. Our Bonus Stone Wool products are used across Turkey in various industries, including fertilizers, automotive, cement, logistics centers, and thermal and geothermal power plants,” he said.
Tolga Ceylan continued, “In insulation applications using stone wool, tensile strength is generally sought for cladding applications. However, in industrial facilities, stone wool insulation applications, especially in roof and terrace applications, also require compressive strength. The efficient use of roof and terrace areas in industrial facilities has become increasingly important for both energy efficiency and safety in insulation. A prime example is the investment in Solar Power Plants (SPP) on roofs of many production facilities today, where insulation materials with high compressive strength and fire resistance are prioritized. Our ability to offer both tensile and high compressive strength with our Bonus Stone Wool products sets us apart in the industry.”
The high-density and high-compressive strength Bonus Premium R Stone Wool in our stone wool product family is highly suitable for use on sloped, walkable, or non-walkable roofs in industrial facilities. Another standout product in industrial building insulation, Bonus Stone Wool Panel, offers quick and easy application, significantly accelerating construction processes and reducing project completion times. Additionally, it provides an aesthetic appearance without needing additional applications like paint, offering both cost advantages and time savings. With high-performance thermal, sound, and fire insulation properties, it is an ideal solution for roofing, facade, and seam cladding systems in industrial structures,” he said.
Also Used in Thermal and Geothermal Power Plants
Tolga Ceylan added, “Another member of our Bonus Stone Wool family, Bonus Stone Wool INDUSTRIAL MW, is a stone wool blanket specifically designed for insulation applications in industrial facilities. Used for thermal, sound, and fire insulation in all industrial facilities and production elements like boilers, pipes, exhausts, electrostatic filters, ducts, steel construction structures, double-walled containers, and kilns, this product prevents the spread of fire and protects equipment from fire damage. Bonus Stone Wool INDUSTRIAL MW is also used for thermal insulation in boilers, transfer pipelines, and chimneys in thermal and geothermal power plants, helping to reduce heat loss. Another significant feature of this product is its highly flexible structure, which absorbs the inevitable vibrations in industrial facilities.”
Contributing to Energy Efficiency in Industry
Tolga Ceylan emphasized that Bonus Stone Wool products are also ideal for thermal insulation, which is critical for energy efficiency in the industry. “Energy is among the most important cost factors in the industry. Effective thermal insulation applications positively impact the efficient use of energy, enhancing sustainable profitability and improving sustainability parameters that are increasingly prioritized in industrial reporting. Thermal insulation helps prevent heat loss in production processes and saves on energy costs for heating and cooling. The fibrous structure of Bonus Stone Wool also makes it an effective solution for sound insulation, helping to prevent noise pollution, which can reduce employee efficiency and increase distraction and workplace accidents in industrial facilities,” he said.