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Ravatherm XPS (formerly known as Styrofoam)
£25.96 – £128.43
Ravatherm XPS extruded polystyrene insulation is renowned for its exceptional thermal performance, high compressive strength, and low water absorption, making it the preferred choice of specifiers for a wide range of demanding applications.
- Available in a number of different grades and sheet sizes to suit the end use
- Sheets can be supplied hot-wire cut to any thickness from 3mm to 165mm at tolerances as low as +/- 0.3mm
- We offer a full 5-Axis CNC machining service, and can accept customers own drawings in a variety of formats
- Large quantities in stock in our Sheffield warehouse
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| Product | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Unit of Sale | Price (ex. VAT) | Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2400 | 600 | 50 | Each | £25.96 | 025196 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2400 | 600 | 75 | Each | £34.32 | 024955 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2150 | 600 | 150 | Each | £52.42 | 024785 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2500 | 600 | 100 | Each | £43.29 | 024953 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2500 | 600 | 165 | Each | £63.86 | 024784 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 3050 | 750 | 118 | Each | £89.54 | 024952 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 1920 | 790 | 118 | Each | £57.48 | 024950 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 1940 | 810 | 118 | Each | £58.63 | 018508 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2150 | 940 | 118 | Each | £69.87 | 024951 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2150 | 1200 | 100 | Each | £81.64 | 024865 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2400 | 1220 | 50 | Each | £66.44 | 026560 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2400 | 1200 | 100 | Each | £88.63 | 028604 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 3050 | 1220 | 100 | Each | £114.97 | 028605 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 1200 | 600 | 25 | Box of 12 | £128.43 | 027736 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 1200 | 600 | 50 | Box of 6 | £128.43 | 027737 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 1200 | 600 | 75 | Box of 4 | £128.43 | 027738 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 1200 | 600 | 100 | Box of 3 | £128.43 | 027739 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 1200 | 600 | 150 | Box of 2 | £128.43 | 027740 |
| Product | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Unit of Sale | Price (ex. VAT) | Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2400 | 600 | 50 | Each | £25.96 | 025196 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2400 | 600 | 75 | Each | £34.32 | 024955 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2150 | 600 | 150 | Each | £52.42 | 024785 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2500 | 600 | 100 | Each | £43.29 | 024953 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2500 | 600 | 165 | Each | £63.86 | 024784 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 3050 | 750 | 118 | Each | £89.54 | 024952 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 1920 | 790 | 118 | Each | £57.48 | 024950 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 1940 | 810 | 118 | Each | £58.63 | 018508 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2150 | 940 | 118 | Each | £69.87 | 024951 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2150 | 1200 | 100 | Each | £81.64 | 024865 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2400 | 1220 | 50 | Each | £66.44 | 026560 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 2400 | 1200 | 100 | Each | £88.63 | 028604 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 3050 | 1220 | 100 | Each | £114.97 | 028605 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 1200 | 600 | 25 | Box of 12 | £128.43 | 027736 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 1200 | 600 | 50 | Box of 6 | £128.43 | 027737 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 1200 | 600 | 75 | Box of 4 | £128.43 | 027738 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 1200 | 600 | 100 | Box of 3 | £128.43 | 027739 | |
| Grey Ravatherm XPS Sheets | 1200 | 600 | 150 | Box of 2 | £128.43 | 027740 |
Ravatherm XPS Sheets – Our distributorship with Ravago Building Solutions enables us to offer a comprehensive range of Ravatherm Extruded Polystyrene sheets, hot-wire styrofoam cutting sheets to any thickness and CNC machined components. Our commitment to Ravatherm is demonstrated by a stock holding of 3000M3 and is the largest single stocking point in the UK. Our warehouse is one minute from Junction 31 of the M1 and is ideal for delivery or collection.
What is Ravatherm XPS?
Ravatherm XPS is an extruded polystyrene. It was first developed and produced in the 1940’s by Dow Chemical Company in the USA. The process of extruding polystyrene results in a material with uniformly small, closed cells and an unrivalled set of properties which make it ideal for insulation and also as a core in lightweight structural panels. Ravatherm combines low thermal conductivity and low water absorption to make it the choice of specifiers in a wide range of demanding insulation applications.
Ravatherm also has excellent mechanical properties including high strength in compression, tension, bending and shear which are essential for a core material in structural panels used in a range of markets including coldstores, touring caravans, truck panels, building and curtain-walling. The small uniform cell structure of Ravatherm is also ideally suited for use in markets such as hobby and craft where traditional modelling tools can create three-dimensional models.
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Hot-Wire Cutting
Panel Systems has one of the largest specialist fabrication units for the hot-wire cutting of Ravatherm in Europe. Hot-wire cutting facilities include large volume and small batch capability. Sheets can be cut to a thickness of 5mm and by 0.5mm increments to around 150mm.
Our purchasing power enables us to source an extensive range of fabrication sheets from Ravago Building Solutions with lengths up to 3050mm, widths up to 1220mm and thickness up to 165mm. This ensures that the customer is able to achieve his required sheet size with the minimum of waste. The hot-wire cut surface of Ravatherm is ideal for the application of adhesives and is fully compatible with metals, plastics, and timber based products for bonding purposes. For pricing information please contact our sales office on 0114 249 5635.
CNC Machining
Panel Systems operates three large 3-axis Cnc routers able to machine sheets up to 3650mm x 1525mm. In the case of Ravatherm, sheets up to 165mm are machined. In house CAD/CAM facilities enable us to rapidly prototype customer requirements and undertake both large and small production runs.
We are able to import an extensive range of file formats eg. dxf, dwg and we will also create CAD drawings and machining programs from customers rough outlines.
For pricing information please contact our sales office on 0114 249 5635.
Blowing Agents
The production of Ravatherm XPS is primarily based on the extrusion of polystyrene with a blowing agent. There are two types of blowing agents used in the production of Ravatherm. These are HFO-1234ze and CO2. Both have zero ODP and low GWP.
Type A which are foamed by carbon dioxide. The ODP and GWP of the carbon dioxide foaming agent are 0 (kg CFC11 equivalent/kg carbon dioxide and 1 (kg carbon dioxide/kg carbon dioxide) respectively.
Waste Recycling
The vast majority of Ravatherm waste created during our production is compacted and recycled.
For some of our customers it has proved to be beneficial for Panel Systems to undertake additional fabrication and machining to minimise their waste.
We pride ourselves on our high level of quality & service and all our products are manufactured to British Standard BS EN ISO 9001:2015. We keep extensive stocks at our Sheffield warehouse close to Junction 31 off the M1, ready for collection or distribution across the UK.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION (6th Nov 2019):
The Dow Styrofoam & XEnergy brand names have changed to Ravatherm XPS. This product is now manufactured by Ravago Building Solutions – Europe’s largest manufacturer of XPS insulation. The level of quality and availability has remained the same. If you have any questions regarding this name change, please contact our technical sales team.
- Blue Styrofoam Blocks has changed to Blue Ravatherm XPS H LB Blocks
- Grey XEnergy Blocks has changed to Grey Ravatherm XPS XH LB Blocks
For more information – read here.
Technical
Please refer to the Downloads tab for technical information.
Applications
Ravatherm XPS is an excellent core material for a wide range of sandwich panel applications. The key benefits of Ravatherm XPS are:
- High Mechanical Strength in compression, tension, bending and shear. Panels manufactured with Ravatherm XPS exhibit high impact strength and resistance to dynamic loading.
- Lightweight – Ravatherm XPS has a high strength to weight ratio
- Good Thermal Insulation – Ravatherm XPS has excellent thermal properties.
- Water and Vapour resistance – The closed cell structure of Ravatherm XPS ensures that performance is maintained even in external situations or where moisture exists.
- Bonding Surface – Ravatherm XPS has a smooth dust free surface and is ideal for bonding. Hot-wire cut Ravatherm XPS is available and provides an excellent bonding surface combined with consistent thickness for high quality bonding.
Please visit our corporate website for more structural core products manufactured by Panel Systems
Craft & Modelling
The uniform small cell structure of Ravatherm XPS is ideal for Craft and Modelling activities. It is easily cut with a good surface for painting.
Caravans
The use of composite panels in the production of caravans and motorised homes has grown significantly . The very high strength-to-weight ratio of composite panels provide significant benefits in the design of caravans and motorised homes. Ravatherm XPS is ideal as a core material for composite panels. It’s high mechanical strength is suited to the dynamic loads attached to these applications. It will also help in the design to reduce the number and cross-section of wooden inserts.
Ravatherm XPS will also provide excellent insulation performance even at low temperatures during winter months. The grades typically used is Ravatherm XPS H LB.
For purchasing of material please contact our sales department.
Truck Panels
The technical requirements for refrigerated truck bodies are defined by regulations and by economic considerations, which include the resale value of a vehicle.
To be cost effective, refrigerated truck bodies must be insulated effectively whilst also being lightweight and built with highly durable materials to last for decades. By choosing Ravatherm XPS as a core material it is possible to satisfy those requirements. Panels with Ravatherm core material have been used in the manufacture of floors, walls and roofs of refrigerated truck bodies for more than 25 years with proven success.
Ravatherm XPS X PLUS RTM and RTM HD300 are designed to meet the needs of the refrigerated truck market. All products are produced in a range of thickness to meet the needs of the specific application.
Panel Systems offers a comprehensive fabrication service to provide complete kits and/or components for the production of truck panels.
Underfloor Heating
Ravatherm XPS is ideally suited to both water and electric matting underfloor heating systems (UFH) due to it’s high compressive strength and impressive thermal insulation properties. Waterproof, rot and mould resistant and lightweight, Ravatherm XPS is available in a range of thicknesses from 6mm upwards. It offers high levels of impact resistance.
In hot water based UFH systems, Ravatherm XPS can be CNC machined to accept water pipes. The density of Ravatherm XPS is such that high quality and consistent grooving is achieved to ensure a good fit for the water pipes. Contact our sales team on 0114-2495635 for pricing.
For electric matting systems where there is an existing un-insulated floor slab, sheets can be readily cut and fitted by hand. Floor tiles can be laid using any water based tile adhesive. Wood laminates can be laid in direct contact.
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Delivery & Collections
Delivery
The delivery charge is shown once you enter your delivery postcode in the shopping cart. All our deliveries are sent via our courier networks and require a signature upon receipt. Ravatherm XPS products are delivered on pallets (or in boxes where indicated) for protection of the product. As such, please be advised that access by large vehicles may be required. Our deliveries take place between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday, however we can arrange for special delivery instructions or times at an extra cost. Please call us on 0114 275 2881 to arrange.
For deliveries to post-codes AB, IV, KW, PA, PH, FK, DD, LD, BA, SP, SO, GU, RH, ME, TN, CT, BN, PO, BH, EX, TA, DT, EX, TQ, PL, TR, SA, DA, SE1, WC1, WC2, EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, W1, a surcharge will be added to the total cost once the postcode is entered in the delivery address fields. For non-mainland post-codes e.g. BT, GY it will be necessary to contact us on 0114 275 2881 for the delivery charge. In this case, a member of our sales team will process your order, and collect credit card details manually.
Delivery Timescales
Our XPS products are normally delivered within 5-10 working days. Special delivery arrangements can be organised prior to order with our Sales Office on 0114 275 2881
We may contact you if we are unable to meet the specified delivery date. Where you wish to add special instructions to your order, this may delay the delivery.
Collections
Your order can be collected free of charge from our distribution depot located just 3 minutes’ drive from junction 31 of the M1 in Sheffield.
The collection address is: Units 6-8 Waleswood Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield S26 5PY A location map can be found here.
After you have placed and paid for your order, we need time to prepare it for you. Your order registers on our system shortly after payment is made online. You will receive an email confirming your order/payment. Please follow these steps after receiving your email confirmation.
Please call 0114 275 2881 to arrange a collection time and date: (Our collection point is open during the following times – 8.30am to 4pm Mon – Thursday and 8.30am to 2pm on Fridays)
You will require your emailed order reference to be able to make a collection, please use this reference in all correspondence.
A VAT Invoice will be sent by post after goods have been delivered / collected.
Help
If you need assistance with your order, please contact us on 0114 275 2881
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