K-GYPS
The Kuwait Gypsum Manufacturing & Trading Company (K.S.C.S) was established in 1983 . Our state of the art production facility at Mina Abdullah produces in excess of one hundred tones of claimed gypsum powder per day. This material, plaster of Paris , is used to make the extensive K- GYPS range of plasterbased building boards, blended plaster and jointing materials WE manufacturing the widest range of plasterboards currently available in the Gulf region, K-GYPS products are sold throughout the middle east and have been used in many prestigious projects. When K-GYPS boards and accessories are used in accordance with our instructions it is possible to create a variety of high performance partitions ceilings and wall linings. please ask your stockiest or call our technical department for the relevant leaflet. We are proud of our products and K-GYPS boards have to pass the most rigorous quality control inspection ton ensure that our high standards are maintained. All K-GYPS plasterboards are made to the most exacting international standards and Comply with EN 520 Gypsum plasterboards and ASTM C-36. K-GYPS plasterboard are held in stock in a wide range of lengths, width and thickness to ensure rapid deliveries (see table below). Our standard sizes are suitable for most situations but specials thickness/length boards can be produced subject to minimum order qualities and slightly longer times
if you are seeking for a reliable source of gypsum products, if your particular concern is quality
Then contact Kuwait Gypsum Manufacturing & Trading Company in its factory located at Shuaiba industrial Area, about 50 kilometers from Kuwait City
The plant capacity is sufficient to cover the requirements of the kuwait local maerket and part of the neighboring markets. more than 3 millionsquare meters of gypsumboards with different thickness, can be produced annually
Advantages of K-GYPS BOARDS
K-GYPS can be used be painted or covered with wall paper or any other decoration materials. Can be laminated to polystyrene or aluminum foiled or vinyl coated
Used for false ceilings in central air conditioned buildings, such as villas, hospital, schools, multistorey buildings and offices etc
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR PRODUCTS SATICFIES OUR CLIENTS REQUIREMENTS
TABLE OF STANDARD BOARD SIZES
| WIDTH | THICKNESS | LENGTH and EDGE profile (Tapered or Square) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-GYPS WALLBOARD | 1800 | 2400 | 2700 | 3000 | 3300 | 360 | |
| 1220 MM | 9.5 MM | T-S | T-S | - | - | - | - |
| 1200 MM | 9.5 MM | - | T-S | T-S | - | - | - |
| 1220 MM | 12.5 MM | T-S | T-S | - | - | - | - |
| 1200 MM | 12.5 MM | T-S | T-S | T-S | T-S | T | T |
| 1200 MM | 15.0 MM | - | T-S | T | T-S | T | T |
Advantages of K-GYPS BOARDS
K-GYPS can be used be painted or covered with wall paper or any other decoration materials. Can be laminated to polystyrene or aluminum foiled or vinyl coated. Used for-false ceilings in central air conditioned buildings, such as villas, hospital, schools, multistorey buildings and offices etc
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR PRODUCTS SATICFIES OUR CLIENTS REQUIREMENTS
TABLE OF STANDARD BOARD SIZES
| WIDTH | THICKNESS | LENGTH and EDGE profile (Tapered or Square) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-GYPS WALLBOARD | 1800 | 2400 | 2700 | 3000 | 3300 | 360 | |
| 1220 MM | 9.5 MM | - | T-S | - | - | - | - |
| 1200 MM | 9.5 MM | - | T-S | - | - | - | - |
| 1220 MM | 12.5 MM | T-S | T-S | - | - | - | - |
| 1200 MM | 12.5 MM | - | T-S | T-S | T-S | T | T |
| 1200 MM | 15.0 MM | - | T-S | T | T-S | T | T |
FIRESTOP BOARD
a gypsum plasterbvoard which contains glass fibres and additives to improve its fire resistance characteristics, the board is available with tapered or square edge edges. K-GYPS Firestop board is used in the construction of fire resistance partitions and suspended ceilings also in the fuireproof cladding of structural steelwork. K-GYPS Firestop board is available 12.5mm ,15.0mm ,15.9mm and 18.0mm thick
FIRE PROTECTION
Plasterboard system provide excellent fire resistance and are classified as a material of limited combustibility . When subjected to high temperatures the chrystaline structure of the plaster core gives off water which tends to make it self extinguishing. due to these factors plasterboards arev designated class o surface spread of flame
| Physical Properties | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness (mm) | WIDTH (MM) | WEIGTH (KG/M²) | Breaking load (N) | THERMANL RESISTANCE M²K/W) |
| 9.5 | 1200 | 7.5 TO 8.5 | IVORY -471 CLASS -200 | 5% |
| 12.5 | 1220 | 9 TO 10.5 | IVORY -748 CLASS -315 | 5% |
| 15 | 1200 | 12 TO 13.5 | IVORY -750 CLASS -312 | 5% |
Edges:- T/E (Tapered edge), S/E(SQUARE EDGE), WE also produce special thickness 15.9mm & 18.0mm, subject to minimum order of quality
STANDARD( ASTM C-36 & C-1396/C EN 520
Advantages of K-GYPS BOARDS
K-GYPS can be used be painted or covered with wall paper or any other decoration materials. Can be laminated to polystyrene or aluminum foiled or vinyl coated. Used for-false ceilings in central air conditioned buildings, such as villas, hospital, schools, multistorey buildings and offices etc
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR PRODUCTS SATICFIES OUR CLIENTS REQUIREMENTS
TABLE OF STANDARD BOARD SIZES
| WIDTH | THICKNESS | LENGTH and EDGE profile (Tapered or Square) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-GYPS WALLBOARD | 1800 | 2400 | 2700 | 3000 | 3300 | 360 | |
| 1220 MM | 9.5 MM | - | T-S | - | - | - | - |
| 1200 MM | 9.5 MM | - | T-S | - | - | - | - |
| 1220 MM | 12.5 MM | T-S | T-S | - | - | - | - |
| 1200 MM | 12.5 MM | - | T-S | T-S | T-S | T | T |
| 1200 MM | 15.0 MM | - | T-S | T | T-S | T | T |
WATER RESISTANCE BORDS
Moisture resistance board is used for th construction of partitions, ceilings and wall linnings in areas which are exposed ti high humidity and occasional wetting such as kichens and tiolets. K-GYPS Moisture resistance board is also suitable for semi-exposed situations such as soffits to eaves, canopies, carports and walkways. where full height tiling is being carried out square edged board can be used, if the boards are to be decorated directly tapered edge should be used. K-GYP Moisture resistance board is available 12.5mm 15.0mm ,15.9 and 18mm
| Physical Properties | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness (mm) | WIDTH (MM) | WEIGTH (KG/M²) | Breaking load (N) | THERMANL RESISTANCE M²K/W) |
| 9.5 | 1200 | 7.5 TO 8.5 | IVORY -471 CLASS -200 | 5% |
| 12.5 | 1220 | 9 TO 10.5 | IVORY -748 CLASS -315 | 5% |
| 15 | 1200 | 12 TO 13.5 | IVORY -750 CLASS -312 | 5% |
Edges:- T/E (Tapered edge), S/E(SQUARE EDGE), WE also produce special thickness 15.9mm & 18.0mm, subject to minimum order of quality
STANDARD( ASTM C-36 & C-1396/C EN 520
Advantages of K-GYPS BOARDS
K-GYPS can be used be painted or covered with wall paper or any other decoration materials. Can be laminated to polystyrene or aluminum foiled or vinyl coated. Used for-false ceilings in central air conditioned buildings, such as villas, hospital, schools, multistorey buildings and offices etc
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR PRODUCTS SATICFIES OUR CLIENTS REQUIREMENTS
TABLE OF STANDARD BOARD SIZES
| WIDTH | THICKNESS | LENGTH and EDGE profile (Tapered or Square) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-GYPS WALLBOARD | 1800 | 2400 | 2700 | 3000 | 3300 | 360 | |
| 1220 MM | 9.5 MM | - | T-S | - | - | - | - |
| 1200 MM | 9.5 MM | - | T-S | - | - | - | - |
| 1220 MM | 12.5 MM | T-S | T-S | - | - | - | - |
| 1200 MM | 12.5 MM | - | T-S | T-S | T-S | T | T |
| 1200 MM | 15.0 MM | - | T-S | T | T-S | T | T |
WATERfire RESISTANCE BORDS
Moisture resistance board firestop combines the properties to moisture and fire resistance and is used where the walls of wet areas and kitchens also need to have superior fire performance. The board is also used in the K-GYPS shaftwall system . K-GYPS moisture . K-GYPS Moisture resistance firestop board is available 9.5mm , 12.5mm , 15mm , 15.9mm and 18.0mm thick with tapered edges
| Physical Properties | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness (mm) | WIDTH (MM) | WEIGTH (KG/M²) | Breaking load (N) | THERMANL RESISTANCE M²K/W) |
| 9.5 | 1200 | 7.5 TO 8.5 | IVORY -471 CLASS -200 | 5% |
| 12.5 | 1220 | 9 TO 10.5 | IVORY -748 CLASS -315 | 5% |
| 15 | 1200 | 12 TO 13.5 | IVORY -750 CLASS -312 | 5% |
Edges:- T/E (Tapered edge), S/E(SQUARE EDGE), WE also produce special thickness 15.9mm & 18.0mm, subject to minimum order of quality
STANDARD( ASTM C-36 & C-1396/C EN 520
| K-GYPS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Setting time | 9 mins , 10mins , 11mins |
| 2 | Normanl consistancy | 0.80, 0.82, 0.84 |
| 3 | Combined Water | 5.3, 5.4, 5.5% |
| 4 | density | 0.80 tons /m3 |
| 5 | finess | |
| Sieve No | Passing | |
| 1 | 1.18mm | 100% |
| 2 | 0.2 mm | 99% |
| 3 | 0.80 tons | 95% |
| 6 | Transverse Srength | 4.60 N/mm2 |
| 7 | Colour of Powder | white |
| Average | loss of ignition of rocks - 19.7% | |
| Purity of Rocks | (AS cAso4, 2H2O-94% | |
| product passed DIN 1168 | standard |
GYPSUM POWDER PLASETR OF PARIS
IT is used for the following purposes
Production of gypsum wallboards
Production of gypsum ceiling tiles used for false ceilings, in central conditioned buildings
Plastering of internal walls by mixing with sand and cements
Fixing of marble to the brick walls
e 20% of our product is being used for making the gypsum wall boards and the rest is marketed to the gypsum tiles factories and for marble fixing contractors in Kuwait
RAW MATERIAL & PROCRESS
High Quality Raw Materials Are imported
s 1- Importing main raw material-Natural Gypsum Rocks with 98% purity
s 2- Here they are crushed to required particle size
s 3- Then calcined in a kiln for continuous flow at controlled temperature
Special ceiling tiles kuwait gypsum made from high quality gypsum boards which can be easy to instALL WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNS
Special properties
s 1- easy to clean
s 2- durable. Light weight and easy to install
s 3- non-combustible
s 4- up to 30 minutes fire resistances
s 5- sound insulation
Technical information
Size and thickness :- 595x595x9mm & 1195x595x12mm 600x600x9mm & 1200x600x12mm
Approximate tile weight
900 : 6.7 kg/m2
12mm: 8.5 kg/m2