Product made according to the European standard UNE-EN 15534-1:2014 regarding “Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics (usually called wood-polymer composites (WPC) or natural fibers composites (NFC))”.
The objective of this product is to replace the wood used in thicknesses in a range between 3 mm and 60 mm, which has to withstand permanent contact with seawater.
Morphology:
Density. With up to 90% forest, agricultural, marine or mineral residue, the compound can be designed with different densities between 60 kg/m3 and 1,800 kg/m3 depending on whether its use is intended for buoyancy, such as a floating house in a marine harbor, or to massive structures such as the foundation of a house built on land.
The compound has been tested without incident for six months at a depth of 10 meters in the sea.
The image corresponds to a 6 mm thick board that supports a horizontal pressure of 4,200 kg before beginning to deform, breaking (without exploding) from 6,200 kg. If the deck is installed vertically, as in the case of the frames of a ship, it supports up to 7,200 kg
Structure. The natural union of the particles used provide a balance between compressive strength and flexibility that make the compound suitable for a very wide range of industrial designs. Even so, in the situation that structural works are required, many of them required by regulations, the compound is compatible with the insertion of commercial metals such as aluminum or iron, both in mesh and solid bar formats.
Shape. It is possible to manufacture any shape, from boards to spheres, since the physical familiarity of the particles used supports any distribution of them within the mass of the compound.
Production. The compound works well in casting and infusion molds, following the usual methodology used in manufacturing systems in the nautical field. Although the compound has been designed to offer good technical quality as a result of cold manufacturing processes (20 ºC + 65% humidity), production can be increased by up to 300% in the case of the combined use of pressure and heat, having tested in KS elements manufactured at 400 kg of pressure at a temperature of 140ºC, releasing the pieces between 40 minutes and 1.5 hours depending on the reactivity and designed processes. This production rate also applies to injection processes such as 3D printing. Commissioning, or delivery to the customer, must be carried out between 48 and 72 hours as long as the curing conditions are the same as those suggested for cold manufacturing processes.
What can we do with KS Board?
Project KUB (Km’s Urban Bungalow).
Prefabricated bungalow with energy autonomy without the need for fixed foundations given its floating condition. Prepared for insulation in extreme climates. Click on the left image to see render.
More info about this project at KUB.
Project 2Dive.
New edition of the Mediterranean sailboat (rudderless catamaran) starting from two surf boards that, with accessories, scale up to a sailing boat. I am producing this project exclusively in KS at Costa Brava.
More info about this project at 2Dive.
Furniture.
Shown, siding made from our brass clad composite in board format, including connecting beams and window frames. Outdoors quality.