Discover the Quick and Efficient Process of PUF Panel Installation for Superior Insulation & Durability

Discover the Quick and Efficient Process of PUF Panel Installation for Superior Insulation & Durability

India’s construction and cold-chain sectors are embracing PUF sandwich panels because they offer rapid installation, exceptional thermal performance, and long life—even in steamy coastal zones or dust-laden interiors. Polyurethane’s closed-cell foam core locks moisture out while keeping chilled air in, cutting compressors’ run-time and protecting perishables or process lines from temperature shocks.

1. Why PUF Panels Are a Smart Choice for Indian Projects

1.1 Best-in-class thermal insulation

BIS IS 12436 caps thermal conductivity at 0.023 W/m·K at 10 °C for rigid PUR/PIR foams, beating mineral-wool or EPS alternatives.

1.2 Lightweight yet strong

Finished densities of 38-42 kg/m³ let crews handle 4 m × 1 m wall panels without cranes, speeding jobs and reducing structural steel.

1.3 Faster payback

Prefab panels typically trim site schedules by 30-50 %, a saving highlighted by Indian prefab suppliers who note that “installation time is akin to money.”

1.4 Moisture, fire & pest resistance

The foam’s closed-cell matrix repels water vapour, and metal facings meet Class 1 surface spread of flame—key for FSSAI-regulated food sites.

2. Indian Market Snapshot

• The domestic sandwich-panel market is expanding at 11.4 % CAGR, set to double to ₹3,800 crore by 2031 as logistics parks, data centres, and EV-component factories chase green-building credits.

• India’s cold-storage segment alone is projected to top US $26.5 billion by 2035, powered by government PLI schemes and e-commerce grocery demand.

• Yet current capacity is only 30 million tonnes, so rapid-erect PUF rooms are essential to hit the 200 million-tonne target by 2030.

3. Step-by-Step PUF Panel Installation (Indian Site Conditions)

Total build time for a 10 m × 10 m × 4 m cold room: ≈ 48 hours, including QA—half the time of brick-and-mortar plus spray PU.

4. Meeting Indian Standards & Climate Challenges

• Thermal code compliance: Panels satisfy IS 12436 for conductivity and closed-cell content.

• Wind & cyclone loads: Proper screw spacing (150 mm edge, 300 mm field) withstands ≥ 180 km/h gusts common on the Konkan and Coromandel coasts.

• High humidity defence: Factory-applied plastisol/PPGL facings and vapour-tight joint sealants prevent delamination in > 90 % RH zones like Kochi.

5. Durability & Maintenance

PUF walls deliver service lives beyond 25 years when periodic gasket checks and gentle detergent washing are observed—no repainting or re-plastering needed. Routine IR scans each pre-monsoon season quickly flag insulation breaches before they raise compressor loads.

6. Cost & ROI for Indian Owners

*Average of Viraat, EPACK & Omkar price lists May–July 2025.

7. Why Partner with RINAC for Your Next PUF Project

RINAC pioneered modular PUF technology in India three decades ago and today offers:

• In-house design to commissioning: Cold rooms, ripening chambers, cleanrooms.

• PIR fire-safe options: Tested to 90 min integrity for pharma warehouses.

• Pan-India service: 24×7 spares depots in Gurgaon, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Kochi.

• Green credentials: Zero-ODP pentane foaming, solar-ready roofs, IGBC & GRIHA documentation support.

Ready to slash build times and energy bills? Talk to a RINAC engineer now and request a site-specific PUF installation plan.