What is Aerocon

Aerocon is a sandwich panel of two fibre-reinforced cement sheets enclosing a light-weight core composed of portland cement, binders and a mix of silicaceous and micaceous material aggregate. What's more, these panels are fully cured. Aerocon's unique tongue and groove joining system facilitates rapid construction with minimum effort.

In recognition of its outstanding work in the development of Aerocon panels, HIL bagged the DSIR National Award for R & D efforts in industry in the area of new materials for the year 2000, from the Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research, Govt. of India.

Clay bricks, the mainstay of building constructions, is steadily giving way to a new, vastly improved building blocks concept in India.

Presenting Aerocon HQ Blocks (autoclaved aerated concrete blocks). An excellent substitute for clay bricks and hollow concrete blocks for construction of walls. Aerocon Blocks are eco-friendly and are ideal for modern day buildings, assuring quality construction and comfortable living. No wonder Aerocon Blocks have become the first choice of leading builders everywhere, thanks to the many advantages they offer. It's time you considered using Aerocon HQ Blocks too for your next project.

Aerocon Blocks are brought to you by HIL, India's leading building materials company, in technical collaboration with H + H Celcon, UK and are produced at their state-of-the-art plant near Chennai. These blocks are widely used in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

Outstanding Advantages

Light Weight :

• 1/3rd the density of clay bricks
• Ideal material for additional floors in existing buildings
• Economic design: savings in cement and steel.
• Enables faster construction
• Suitable for low-soil bearing capacity & seismic zones
• Facilitates construction of unplanned walls anywhere anytime

Flexible Wall Thickness-By design :

Aerocon is an engineered building product that sets you free from routine use of 230mm (9") and 115mm (4-1/2") thickness for external and internal walls. It offers a wide range of thicknesses ranging from 75mm to 230mm, Aerocon provides you the flexibility to design your walls thickness depending on your needs. The standard face size is 600mm x 200mm.

High Thermal Insulation :

• Low thermal conductivity
• Thermal performance 5 times better than clay brick and 10 times
   better than RCC
• Interiors remain cool in summer and warm during cold wintry days
• Savings in recurring energy costs in air-conditioning
• Ideal material for applications in cold storage rooms

Good Sound Insulation :

• Can fulfill required STC (sound transmission class) rating
• Upto 37-42dB sound reduction based on thickness
• Ideal material for wall construction in hotels, auditoriums,
   studios, hospitals, etc

Fire Resistance :

Aerocon Blocks are appropriate for fire-rated applications for desired safety. 100 & 200mm Aerocon Blocks, tested at CBRI, Roorkee, withstood standard fire test for 4 hours

Perfect Finish :

• Aerocon Blocks are factory-finished with precise edges and shape.
   Precision cut results in economical POP or putty finish in internal
   partition walls
• Accurate size and shapes help in reducing plastering costs

Big Savings :

• Enormous saving of time and labour
• Substantial savings in cement & steel consumption
• More carpet area
• Minimal Wastages

Advantages

Fast Track Construction

Easy to Install Light weight Saves Time   •  Tongue and Groove Joining System       allows faster construction.   •  Easy Workability no Special Tools required.   •  Lightweight panels allows easy handling and erection   •  Factory cured panels elminate need for on-site curing.   •  Re-locatable complete structure can be dismantled       and re-erected

Strong & Durable

Durable Water Proof Termite Proof   •  Panels are manufactured from high quality materials       imparting adequate strength and long life.   •  Excellent Water, Termite and Fire Resistant properties to       withstand adverse weather conditions.   •  Fire rating - 50mm panel - 1hour (non load bearing)                            75mm panel - 2hours (load bearing)   •  Most suitable for seismic and Cyclone Prone Zones

Other Advantages

Fire Resistan Sound Insulation Saves Space   •  Excellent surface finish - takes all decorative treatments.   •  Excellent Thermal and Sound Insulation Properties.   •  Slim Aerocon Panels Provide - extra usable floor space.   •  Usage of fly ash & timber-free AEROCON makes it       Eco-Friendly.

Applications

• Suitable for both load bearing and non-load bearing walls • Ideal for multi-storied buildings • Most suitable for air-conditioned buildings • Suitable for all fire-rated applications

Technical Specification