ThermoPlan MZ70®

Ziegelwerk Bellenberg

The ThermoPlan MZ70® is a Monomur brick with integrated mineral wool insulation.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The ThermoPlan MZ70® is the combination of baked clay and mineral Brickrock® benefits. The ThermoPlan is a hollow brick filled with mineral wool for improved insulation. With width varying from 240 to 490 mm, it can be used for the construction of single-family, double and multi-family dwellings – without any additional insulation. The mineral insulation is non-flammable, water repellent but permeable to vapor, resistant to aging, insulates against heat, cold and noise.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Germany

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Ziegelwerk Bellenberg

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Depends on width of the brick. Varing from 4.56 – 8.61 USD per brick (4.11 – 7.76 EUR per brick) ^{Converted on Aug 2019.}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Winerberger Climamur

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Individuals and small contractors

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This product is produced in Germany using environmentally friendly production methods such as usage of local resources, use of low-emission natural gas, a heat recovery system for drying the bricks and one flue gas after burning.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patented

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

The product can be brought directly from the manufacturer.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Unit dimensions (cm)

Size of the component

24 - 49 cm in length

Primary materials

List of primary materials in the component

Clay, minerals, wool insulation

Complimentary materials

List of secondary materials in the component

None

Fire Resistance (hr)

Measurement, calculated in hours, of the component’s resistance to fire

Unknown

Thermal Insulation Capacity

R value associated with material/product

R- value: 4.54 - 7.14

Compressive Strength (MPa)

The compressive strength of the component, measured in megapascals

10 MPa

Suitable Climates

List of suitable climates for use of this components

Better for cold climates

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The ThermoPlan is a hollow brick filled with mineral wool for improved insulation. The brick is available in 5 different dimensions. The Length and Height are fixed in 248 and 249 mm respectively and the width can be 240, 300, 365, 425 and 490 mm. Its weight varies from 8.8 to 16.8 kg. The brick is filled with mineral wool for better insulation capacity. The hydrophobic (water repellent) setting of the mineral wool makes the walls moisture resistant.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Bellenberger provides full technical support.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

N/A

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Its as durable as any other brick, it can stand more than 100 years.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacture guarantee heat and sound insulation as well as fire resistance, energy efficiency, high strength, and fast construction.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Testing performed by the manufacturer determined a 45db reduction, R-values ranging from 4.5 to 7.14, and 10 MPa compressive strength, however, no third-party testing has been completed

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

No third-party organizations, only testing performed by the designer

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Builders should wear appropriate protective equipment such as hardhats, gloves and safety glasses while working to protect against physical injury commonly associated with heavy construction.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

In addition to cement mortar, a foundation, electricity, water and sanitation systems should be considered.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Pavlík, Z., Jerman, M., Fořt, J., & Černý, R. (2014). Monitoring Thermal Performance of Hollow Bricks with Different Cavity Fillers in Difference Climate Conditions. International Journal of Thermophysics, 36(2-3), 557–568.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown

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None

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Germany

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Ziegelwerk Bellenberg

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Depends on width of the brick. Varing from 4.56 – 8.61 USD per brick (4.11 – 7.76 EUR per brick) ^{Converted on Aug 2019.}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Winerberger Climamur

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Individuals and small contractors

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patented

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

The product can be brought directly from the manufacturer.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Performance & use