Company Profile

KIMMCO (Kuwait Insulating Material Manufacturing Co.), a

subsidiary of Alghanim Industries, was established in Kuwait
in1977. It has become a leading insulation solution provider
in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
As a licensee of Saint-Gobain Isover, the world leader in
fiberglass insulation, KIMMCO provides insulation solutions
for HVAC, buildings (including roofs, walls, floors, and metal
structures) and technical/industrial applications. With an
annual production capacity of 35,000 MT, KIMMCO is ISO
9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified, and is
compliant with ISO, ASTM, DIN, BS and other international
standards.
KIMMCO products are used in private, commercial,
government and industrial projects for floors, walls, roofs,
air-conditioning and piping, as well as process and
petrochemical industries. KIMMCO also provides stonewool
insulation products manufactured by its subsidiary, Rockwool
India Ltd. KIMMCO insulation products contribute to green
building and sustainability project requirements to achieve
points for LEED and ESTIDAMA certification.
In 2014, the Alghanim Insulation Group announced the
construction of its state-of-the-art, stonewool plant in Yanbu,
Al-Sinaiyah, Saudi Arabia. A joint venture with Saint-Gobain

YANBU

Lagos

International, the plant will have an annual capacity of

64,000 MT.
KIMMCO has supplied products to prestigious projects in the
region such as the Dubai Metro, Burj Khalifa, Princess Nora
University and Kuwaits Al Hamra Tower, to name a few. In
addition, KIMMCO is one of the approved vendors for the
impressive Masdar City in Abu Dhabi.
With a strong commitment to the environment, as well as to
the health and safety of the surrounding communities,
KIMMCO actively collaborates with international
environmental organizations and is compliant with
best-in-class international environmental standards.
KIMMCOs COMMITMENT
KIMMCOs commitment to achieve green building and
sustainability goes well beyond certifications, standards and
testing. KIMMCO believes it is uniquely positioned, as an
insulation manufacturer, to offer products that help protect and
preserve the environment.
Through on-going efforts to provide innovative, eco-friendly
and energy-efficient insulation solutions, KIMMCO has
achieved its goal of becoming the regional leader in
environmentally-friendly building solutions.

Commitment to Quality
Properties of KIMMCO Glasswool and
Rockwool Products

Excellent thermal performance

Superior acoustic performance
Excellent fire safety
Environmentally friendly - made from abundantly
available non-strategic materials like sand and up to
80% recycled glass
Suitable for a wide variety of applications
(flexible, semi-rigid and rigid)
Address a variety of performance requirements
(wide range of facing materials)
Easy to cut and install, minimum wastage on site
Light weight
Flexible rolls, semi - rigid and rigid boards
Dimensionally stable
No sagging or settling
Complies with international standards

Our Commitment to Quality

Our Glasswool and rockwool products are
manufactured under license of Saint - Gobain
ISOVER, a world leading insulation provider
headquartered in France.
Further, we have a strong commitment to quality, as
recognized by our accreditation by international
standards bodies such as ISO.

Our Commitment to the Environment

KIMMCO was selected as the sole insulation supplier

and official collaborator with MASDAR city, the
world's first zero-carbon, zero-waste city, in Abu
Dhabi. We have a strong commitment to the
environment, health and safety of our people, and
surrounding communities, and actively collaborate
with local and international environmental agencies.
Further, KIMMCO Glasswool and Rockwool products
help developers achieve green building rating
certifications such as LEED, Estidama and QSAS.
Our Glasswool products
conform to:
CE
UL
DCL
(Dubai Central Laborotary)
ABS

Our Rockwool products

conform to:
UL
FM
Warrington Fire
Certification

Further, we are members of the following industry

associations:
Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC)
Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC)
MASDAR (Future Build initiative)
Middle East Mineralwool Insulation Manufacturers
Association (MEMIMA)
India Green Building Council

Why Insulate?
Enhanced Comfort from
Thermal Insulation
Insulation works as a barrier to heat transfer,
helping to keep out unwanted heat in summer and
preserving precious warmth in winter. In fact, a
well insulated home can stop up to 70% of all
heat flow through the ceiling, walls and floors.
Even with air conditioning, insulation is
indispensable, as chilled air is far more expensive
than warmed air. In the
United States, where air
conditioning was developed,
regulations require a
minimum thickness of 25cm
of glasswool insulation in
roofs (US R-Value of 30).

Enhanced Comfort from Acoustic Insulation

Due to their unique fibrous structure, glasswool and
rockwool insulation provide dual benefits of thermal and
acoustic insulation. Insulation dramatically reduces the
levels of external noise entering homes, offices, and
commercial buildings, allowing for quiet, peaceful living
and working environments.
Conversely, insulation also helps to
reduce noise generated from within
a building (home theatres, etc.) from
escaping outside. Further, insulation
is used to reduce noise in
applications such as air ducts and
under metallic roofs.

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Excellent Fire Protection

Unlike flammable organic foams, glasswool and rockwool
are made from sand and rock respectively, and are
naturally non-combustible. Further, unlike flammable organic
foams, they do not produce toxic fumes which could be a
real danger when evacuating premises. Glasswool and
rockwool insulation act as fire barriers which reduce the
spread of flames, affording valuable time to save people
and property, and reduce environmental damage.
Therefore, they are frequently used in walls, roofs, and air
ducts of high rise buildings or
commercial premises such as
shopping malls and hospitals where
fire safety is paramount. Glasswool
and rockwool insulation are certified
as non-combustible according to the
stringent ISO, ASTM & BS tests.

Lower Energy Consumption &

Environmentally Friendly
Glasswool and rockwool insulation are critical to improving
energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
When considering that worldwide, 40% of energy is used
in buildings, a figure that rises to 50% in the Middle East,
insulation can effectively reduce cooling costs by up to
50%, and is one of the best ways to
improve energy efficiency.
In addition, glasswool and rockwool
insulation are made using naturally
occurring materials such as sand and rock,
and high levels of recycled waste glass.
Our insulation businesses have comprehensive
environmental management systems
including advanced recycling technologies,
and we are active members of relevant
Green Building Councils and industry
associations that promote working towards
sustainable development and a greener,
healthier planet.

Glasswool
KIMMCO Self-Seal
Thickness

: 25 - 100 mm

Dimensions*

: Boards 0.4 -1.2 m (width), 1 m (length)

Facing & Covering : FSK, Aluglass, Black Glass Fabric

Application Fields

: KIMMCO Self Seal is a self-adhering Glasswool board for

thermal and acoustic insulation of HVAC ducts and similar
applications, which completely eliminates the use of liquid
and flammable glue, improves greatly the ease and speed
of installation and saves installation cost and time.

KIMMCO Duct Insulation (KDI) + KIMMCO Duct Insulation Plus (KDIP)

Thickness
Dimensions*

Now also
with
Self-Seal

: 25 - 150 mm
: Rolls: 1.2 m (width), 10 - 20 m (length)
Boards: 0.4 - 1.2m (width), 1m (length)
Facing & Covering : FSK and ASJ for KDI & Aluglass for KDIP
Application Fields : Thermal insulation of heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) ducting systems. Aluglass facing
ensures zero water vapour permeability, puncture resistance,
and eliminates the need for external weather protection.

KIMMCO Clean Liner (KCL)

Thickness
Dimensions*
Now also
with
Self-Seal

: 15 - 100 mm
: Rolls 1.2 m (width), 10 - 32 m (length)
Boards 1.2 m (width), 1 m (length)
Facing & Covering : Black glass fabric
Application Fields : Acoustic insulation for HVAC ducts and acoustically
sensitive structures such as recording rooms, home theatres,
cinemas, conference halls, etc.

KIMMCO Building Roll (KBR)

Thickness

: 15 - 150 mm

Dimensions*

: 0.4 - 1.2 m (width), 10 - 45 m (length)

Facing & Covering : Unfaced, FSK, Vinyl, White Metalized Polyester, Kraft
Paper, Yellow Glass Tissue, Reflective Metalized ASJ and
Aluglass
Application Fields

: Thermal and acoustic insulation of metal buildings (over

and under roof purlins, walls), porta-cabins, partition walls,
and roofs (false ceiling overlay).

KIMMCO Building Slab (KBS)

Thickness

: 15 - 150 mm

Dimensions*

: 0.4 - 1.2 m (width), 1 - 2.4 m (length)

Facing & Covering : Unfaced, FSK, Glass Tissue, and ASJ

Application Fields

: Thermal and acoustic insulation of walls (internal, external,

cavity, partition), roofs (under purlin, ceilings, external roof
structures), floors, and technical applications such as
industrial boilers, ovens and refrigeration storage tanks.
* Other dimensions available on request

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KIMMCO Rigid Pipe Covering (K450)

Thickness

: 20 - 100 mm

Pipe Size

: 1/2 - 36 pipe dia. (Steel)

1/2 - 16 pipe dia. (Copper)

Facing & Covering : Unfaced, FSK, and ASJ

Application Fields

: Thermal insulation of steel & copper pipes used in

HVAC and similar applications.

KIMMCO Rigid Pipe Covering (K450 Plus)

Thickness
Pipe Size

: 20 - 100 mm
: 1/2 - 36 pipe dia. (Steel)
1/2 - 16 pipe dia. (Copper)
Facing & Covering : Aluglass
Application Fields : Thermal insulation of steel & copper pipes used in
HVAC and similar applications. Aluglass facing
ensures zero water vapour permeability,
puncture resistance, and eliminates the need for
external weather protection.

KIMMCO Aluglass Duct System (KADS)

Thickness

: As per requirements

Dimensions

: As per requirements

Facing & Covering : Aluglass (outside); FSK (inside)

Application Fields

: Air distribution in HVAC system

KIMMCO Alu Duct (KAD)

Thickness

: As per requirements

Dimensions

: As per requirements

Facing & Covering : ASJ (outside); FSK (inside)

Application Fields

: Air distribution ducts for HVAC

KIMMCO Marine Board (KMB)

Thickness

: 25 - 75 mm

Dimensions

: 2' x 3'

Facing & Covering : Heavy duty white glass fabric meeting naval
engineering specifications
Application Fields

: Thermal and acoustic insulation for marine

applications (cabins, etc.)
* Other dimensions available on request

Glasswool
PE Film

KIMMCO Acoustic Floor Insulation (KAFI)

Thickness

: 15 - 50 mm

Dimensions

: 0.6 - 1.2 m (width), 0.6 - 1.2 m (length)

Facing & Covering : Unfaced

Application Fields

Insulation

: Impact sound insulation for

floating floors in multi-storey
buildings (dwellings/apartments)

Reinforced concrete

KIMMCO Faade Insulation (KFI)

Thickness

: 25 - 150 mm

Dimensions

: 0.6 - 1.2 m (width), 1 m (length)

Facing & Covering : Unfaced, BGT and FSK

Application Fields : Thermal and acoustic insulation for
non-load-bearing exterior wall cladding.

KIMMCO Encapsulated Ceiling Boards (KECB)

Thickness

: 25 - 100 mm

Dimensions

: 0.6 m (width), 0.6 - 1.2 m (length)

Facing & Covering : Encapsulated PE bag

Application Fields

: Acoustic insulation for false ceiling applications in

airports, hospitals, entertainment malls and
commercial complexes.

KIMMCO Kalining (KKL36)

Thickness

: 50 - 85 mm

Dimensions

: 1.2 m (width), 5.4 - 10 m (length)

Facing & Covering : Kraft Paper

Application Fields

: Thermal and acoustic insulation for retrofit walls of

residential houses and commercial buildings.

KIMMCO Lamella Insul (KLI)

Thickness

: 25 - 100 mm

Dimensions

: 1.2 m (width), 5 - 10 m (length)

Facing & Covering : ASJ, Aluglass, FSK

Application Fields

: Thermal insulation of large pipes, pipe clusters,

round or oval ducts, tanks & vessels, decorative
roof surfaces (domes, arches, etc.)

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Tiles
Concrete

Rockwool
KIMMCO Rockwool LRB Mattresses
Thickness

: 25 - 100 mm

Dimensions

: 1.22 m (width), 1.52 - 4 m (length)

Facing & Covering : Galvanized steel or stainless steel hexagonal

wire netting (mesh)
Application Fields

: Thermal insulation of high-temperature equipment

(boilers, fluid storage tanks, etc) and pipelines up
to 750C

KIMMCO Rockwool RB Slabs

Thickness

: 25 - 150 mm

Dimensions

: 0.6 m (width), 1 - 2 m (length)

Facing & Covering : Unfaced, FSK, Aluglass and BGT

Application Fields
Now also
with
Aluglass

: Thermal and acoustic insulation in residential and

commercial buildings, as well as industrial
applications, especially where fire hour rating
(fire safety) is required.

KIMMCO Rockwool Pipe Sections

Thickness

: 25 - 100 mm

Dimensions

: 1/2 - 14 (Nom. Bore)

Facing & Covering : Unfaced, FSK & Aluglass

Application Fields

: Thermal insulation of pipe work

KIMMCO Rockwool Loosewool

Thickness

: NA

Dimensions

: NA

Facing & Covering : NA

Application Fields

: Thermal insulation for in-fill around pipe bundles

and for brake/clutch pads.

Rockwool
KIMMCO Rockwool Building Roll
Thickness

: 40 - 100 mm

Dimensions

: 1.1 - 1.2 m (width), 5 - 10 m (length)

Facing & Covering : FSK, Aluglass & Kraft Paper

Now also
with
Aluglass

Application Fields : Thermal and acoustic insulation of metal buildings

(over and under roof purlins, walls), porta-cabins,
partition walls, and roofs (false ceiling overlay).

KIMMCO Rockwool Rigid Slabs

Thickness

: 25 - 150 mm

Dimensions

: 0.6 m (width), 1 m (length)

Facing & Covering : Unfaced

Application Fields

: Thermal insulation where extra rigidity is required

such as sandwich panels, roof and flooring
applications.

KIMMCO Rockwool Lamella Bats

Thickness

: 25 - 118 mm

Dimensions

: 100 - 110 mm (width), 0.92 - 1.2 m (length)

Facing & Covering : Unfaced

Application Fields

: Extra rigid thermal and fire-safety insulation used

as core material for sandwich panels.

KIMMCO Rockwool Acoustic 6

Thickness

: 50 - 100 mm

Dimensions

: 0.6 m (width), 1 m (length)

Facing & Covering : Unfaced

Application Fields

: Acoustic insulation ideally suited for partition

walls.

KIMMCO Rockwool Acoustic Thermal Insulation Board (ATIB)

Thickness

: 20 - 30 mm

Dimensions

: 590 x 590 mm

Facing & Covering : FSK (one side), BGT (other side)

(encapsulated solution)
Application Fields

: Acoustic insulation for false ceiling applications in

airports, hospitals, entertainment malls, hospitals
and commercial complexes.

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FIBREGLASS PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
The low thermal conductivity of fiberglass products is due to the fact that they consist of more than 95% air which is
trapped and kept stationary by the thin fibres.
The dependencies of thermal conductivity of KIMMCO TEL process products on the mean temperature and density,
according to BS 874, ASTM C177, C518 or DIN 52612 are presented in the tables below.
MEAN
TEMPERATURE
0

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY IN W/m.K for the below densities in kg/m3

10

12

16

18

20

24

32

36

48

64

80

96

100

110

115

120

0
10
25
50
75
100

0.038
0.040
0.044
0.055
0.064
0.074

0.036
0.038
0.041
0.048
0.059
0.065

0.034
0.036
0.039
0.044
0.051
0.057

0.033
0.035
0.038
0.043
0.048
0.053

0.032
0.034
0.036
0.041
0.046
0.051

0.031
0.032
0035
0.039
0.043
0.047

0.030
0.031
0.033
0.037
0.040
0.044

0.029
0.030
0.032
0.036
0.039
0.043

0.029
0.030
0.031
0.035
0.037
0.041

0.031
0.033
0.035
0.037
0.040
0.043

0.031
0.033
0.035
0.037
0.040
0.043

0.031
0.033
0.035
0.037
0.040
0.043

0.031
0.033
0.035
0.037
0.040
0.043

0.031
0.033
0.035
0.037
0.040
0.043

0.031
0.033
0.035
0.037
0.040
0.043

0.031
0.033
0.035
0.037
0.040
0.043

INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM UNITS: W/m.K

MEAN
TEMPERATURE
0

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY IN Btu.in/ft2.h.F for the below densities in Lbs/ft3

0.625

0.750

1.125

1.250

1.500

2.250

6.250

6.875 7.1875

7.5

32
50
77
122
167
212

0.26
0.28
0.31
0.38
0.45
0.51

0.25
0.27
0.29
0.34
0.41
0.45

0.23
0.25
0.27
0.31
0.35
0.40

0.23
0.24
0.26
0.30
0.34
0.37

0.22
0.23
0.25
0.28
0.32
0.36

0.21
0.22
0.24
0.27
0.30
0.33

0.20
0.22
0.23
0.25
0.27
0.30

0.20
0.21
0.22
0.25
0.27
0.30

0.20
0.21
0.22
0.24
0.26
0.29

0.21
0.23
0.23
0.25
0.27
0.30

0.21
0.23
0.24
0.26
0.28
0.30

0.21
0.23
0.24
0.26
0.28
0.30

0.21
0.23
0.24
0.26
0.28
0.30

0.21
0.23
0.24
0.26
0.28
0.30

0.21
0.23
0.24
0.26
0.28
0.30

0.21
0.23
0.24
0.26
0.28
0.30

IMPERIAL SYSTEM UNITS: Btu.in/ft2.h.F.

THERMAL RESISTANCE
0

THERMAL RESISTANCE (m2. K/W) at 25 C for the below densities kg/m3

Thickness mm

25
40
50
65
75
100
125
150

10

12

16

18

20

24

32

36

48

64

80

96

100

110

115

120

0.568
0.909
1.136
1.477
1.705
2.273
2.841
3.409

0.610
0.976
1.220
1.585
1.829
2.439
3.049
3.659

0.641
1.026
1.282
1.667
1.923
2.564
3.205
3.846

0.658
1.053
1.316
1.711
1.974
2.632
3.289
3.947

0.694
1.111
1.389
1.806
2.083
2.778
3.472
4.167

0.714
1.143
1.429
1.857
2.143
2.857
3.571
4.286

0.785
1.212
1.515
1.970
2.273
3.030
3.788
4.545

0.781
1.250
1.563
2.031
2.344
3.125
3.906
4.688

0.806
1.290
1.613
2.097
2.419
3.226
4.032
4.839

0.781
1.250
1.563
1.970
2.344
3.125
3.906
4.688

0.714
1.143
1.429
1.857
2.143
2.857
3.571
4.286

0.714
1.143
1.429
1.857
2.143
2.857
3.571
4.286

0.714
1.143
1.429
1.857
2.143
2.857
3.571
4.286

0.714
1.143
1.429
1.857
2.143
2.857
3.571
4.286

0.714
1.143
1.429
1.857
2.143
2.857
3.751
4.286

0.714
1.143
1.429
1.857
2.143
2.857
3.571
4.286

6.875 7.1875

THERMAL RESISTANCE (ft2.h.F/Btu) at 77 F for the below densities in Lbs/ft3

Thickness inch

1
1.5
2
2.5
3
4
5
6

0.625

0.75

1.125

1.25

1.5

2.25

6.25

3.278
4.917
6.556
8.195
9.834
13.113
16.391
19.669

3.518
5.277
7.036
8.795
10.554
14.072
17.590
21.108

3.698
5.548
7.397
9.246
11.095
14.794
18.492
22.190

3.796
5.694
7.591
9.489
11.387
15.183
18.979
22.774

4.007
6.010
8.013
10.017
12.020
16.026
20.033
24.040

4.121
6.182
8.242
10.303
12.363
16.484
20.605
24.726

4.371
6.556
8.742
10.927
13.113
17.483
21.854
26.225

4.507
6.761
9.015
11.269
13.522
18.030
22.537
27.045

4.653
6.979
9.306
11.632
13.958
18.611
23.264
27.917

4.507
6.761
9.015
11.269
13.522
18.030
22.537
27.045

4.121
6.182
8.242
10.303
12.363
16.484
20.605
24.726

4.121
6.182
8.242
10.303
12.363
16.484
20.605
24.726

4.121
6.182
8.242
10.303
12.363
16.484
20.605
24.726

4.121
6.182
8.242
10.303
12.363
16.484
20.605
24.726

4.121
6.182
8.242
10.303
12.363
16.484
20.605
24.726

7.5
4.121
6.182
8.242
10.303
12.363
16.484
20.605
24.726

COMPLIANCE OF KIMMCO PRODUCTS WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

KIMMCO PRODUCTS

STANDARDS
COMPLIANCE
American Standards
ASTM
C165
C167
C168
C177
C302
C303
C335
C356
C411
C423
C518
C 547 (class 1)
C553
C585
C 612 class 1 To 3
C653
C665
C 665 # 13.8 & 13.9
C680
C686
C871
C991
C1045
C1071
C1101/1101M
C1104/1104 M
C1136 (type1&2)
C1290 (type III)
C1335
C1338
E84
E96
E136
E336
E477
E795
E1376
UL
181
181 A
723
Federal and Others
HH-B-100B (Type1)
HH-1 -521F
HH-1-545B
HH-1-558B
SS-S-118B (Type XI)
NFPA 255
NFPA 90A/B Codes
NAI MA Standards
ASHARE 90.1 requirements
ASHARE 90.2 requirements
SMACNA Standards

KBR

KBS

KDI/KDIP

KDL

KAD

KCL

K450

KLI

KKL36

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STANDARDS
COMPLIANCE
British Standards
476 (part 4)
476 (part 6)
476 (part 7)
874
1387
2871
2972
3533
3600
3958 (part 4)
3958 (part 5)
5234
5422
5643
5720
5970
6676 (part 1)
8290 (parts 1 and 2)
German Standard
DIN 18165
DIN 52612
ISO
161 (part 1)
274
354
1182
4200
8301
8302
8497
9229
9291

KBR

KBS

KDI/KDIP

KDL

KAD

KCL

K450

KLI

KKL36

CONVERSION FACTOR
Reference:ASTM E 380
Thermal
conductivity

Permeability

Btu/ft hF

Btu in/ft2 hF

Kcal/m hK

W/mK

1 Btu/ft hF

12

1.488

1.73

1 Btu in/ft2 hF

0.0833

0.124

0.144

1 Kcal/m hK

0.672

8.064

1.163

1 W/m K

0.578

6.933

0.860

1 perm (grain/ft2h in Hg)

= 0.028 gramme/m2h mm Hg

1 perm (grain/ft2h in Hg)

= 0.00021 grammeNh

1 perm in (grain in/ft2h in Hg)

= 17 gramme mm/m2h mm Hg

1 perm in (grain in/f2h in Hg)

= 0.0007 gramme/m h mm Hg

1 perm in (grain in/f2h in Hg)

= 0.000005 m/Nh

1 gramme/m h mm Hg

= 0.0075 m/Nh

1 m2/h mm H20

= 0.1 m4/Nh

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