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31 Applications Have you ever looked out of your window and been faced with the sight of grim, depressing rooftops? The overwhelming picture is usually dreary town roofs in various shades of murky reds, dirty greys and boring browns. But now it’s really easy to things up. Moss, herbs, bushes, shrubs and even flowers and cacti are actually the simplest thing in the world to grow on tiles. It’s all a matter of effective insulation. And once again, ELASTOGRAN is way out in front with its hard foam Elastopor ® and heavy rain. On flat roofs, you can even grow herbaceous perennials, bushes and trees. Unlike other greening methods, this technique needs fewer construction layers and is long lasting and simple to install. Laying . and roof construction are the same as for normal tiled roofs. For optimum heat insulation, roof elements can be sandwiched with Adding some color a polyurethane core and attached to the roof beams. The hard to your roof foam system Elastopor atka Kunststoffverarbeitung Plc. of Lohne, Germany, has developed a new green-roof technique in collaboration with ELASTOGRAN. This system is for flat and steep roofs, with a synthetic material underlay for plants to grown on. Traditionally, plants grow directly on the roof cladding, but atka has developed a different approach. Various types of plants can be sown on a mineral substrate, which forms a culture medium that stays green all year. This is especially suitable for low-growing plants like moss, sedum and herbs, that cope well with frost, dryness ® Oh, how green is my roof! And in the front parlor, the insulation material Elastopor H guarantees high insulation combined with low weight. Insulation elements with flexible, diffusion-promoting coatings can be used on steep and flat roofs as well as areas subject to heavy load. Green roofs with a polyurethane underlay are perfect as the combination of materials really enhances heat and cold insulation and helps with energy savings. Dust and harmful chemicals are bound, sound is dampened and electro-smog avoided, leading to a lasting improvement in room air condition. For industrial buildings, warehouses or milking plants, green roofs ensure balanced air conditions all year round. ® ensures a comfortable climate. The future’s green
Applications 32 A smoother ride for cyclists Cellasto ® springs cope with even the toughest tracks Anew, high-tech suspension designed just for bikes has been developed by Elastogran. Cellasto ® (made from microcellular polyurethane) has been used to produce suspension springs that are suitable for free riders, cross-country professionals and downhill bikers. The suspension element SSD-210 has been developed in collaboration with DT Swiss Biel/Switzerland, one of the biggest international manufacturers of high-end bicycle spokes and hubs. The spring system is a precision product and also one of the lightest on the market and as a result came out top in a comparative test by biking magazine Mountainbike. The perfect choice There are many other benefits too. The DT Swiss shock absorber is a pneumatic cylinder, combined with a Cellasto ® negative spring. This is an ideal combination, as other types of air springs have a high failure risk. The characteristic curve important for professionals is very similar to a steel spring, but much lighter. When the shock absorber is compressed during riding, the partition shifts against a second Cellasto ® spring and increases air volume. As a result, pressure’s reduced and the characteristic curve progression flattens out. This means even suspension for the cyclist, and no unpleasant or painful jolts whenever they have to push harder on the pedals. The polyurethane elastomers in the shock absorber are highly elastic and can be precisely tuned to the cyclist and type of bicycle. They’re also abrasion resistant, fail-safe, service-free and extremely durable. So, Cellasto’s ideal for cycling enthusiasts who don’t want the hassle of steel springs but still want sensitive suspension to get them there safely. Cellasto ® Cellasto ® shock absorber element – the facts Material: Cellasto ® – microcellular polyurethane elastomers Use: Suspension element for mountain bikes Properties: Volume compressible, absorbs noise and vibration, high dynamic resilience, abrasion resistant Damping elements made of <strong>BASF</strong>’s Cellasto ® can be found in DT Swiss shock absorbers.
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