Maple Aggregates Ltd - Importers and Distibutors of Specialist Minerals (Pumice Importer UK)


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Pumice in Construction

Pumice Stone is a volcanic material. Its natural properties make it inherently environmentally friendly. It is fire resistant, with excellent sound proofing qualities and most importantly it is a high insulation material. Furthermore it has excellent mechanical strength, low specific gravity and a uniform white colour.

Product and Applications

The Yali Island quarry produces several grades of pumice as follows:


SP. Besser
0-3 mm

Besser
0-8 mm

Rice
2-10 mm

German
0-16 mm

Stone wash
16-40mm

Applications for Pumice






In construction pumice is used in the following applications:

  • Production of lightweight building blocks
  • Production of lightweight concrete
  • Floor insulation and filling purposes
Pumice Block Production

Quality Control

The Quarry conducts a rigid quality control system. It is certified to the Quality Assurance System ISO 9001-2000 and the product is certified to CE Mark under the Standards ISO55-1 and ISO55-2. The Island's laboratory monitors quality control of gradation, moisture content and density.


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