KrankenhÃ¤user

Wenn es einen Bereich gibt, für den das kompakte Material KRION® sehr empfehlenswert ist, ist es die Gesundheitsbranche, zumal seine antibakteriellen Eigenschaften und seine Zusammensetzung ohne Zusätze es in das perfekte Material für medizinische Einrichtungen, Arztpraxen, Krankenhauszimmer und sogar Operationssäle, wo die Hygieneanforderungen extrem hoch sind, verwandelt.

Zusätzlich zu diesen Eigenschaften weist das von Systempool entwickelte Solid-Surface-Material die Besonderheit auf, vollkommen keimfrei und reinigungsfreundlich zu sein, wodurch seine Nützlichkeit für jene Räume in der Gesundheitsbranche, die diese Beschaffenheit erfordern, gesteigert wird. Zudem können durch chemisches Verschweißen verschiedener Teile und dank deren Biegsamkeit durchgehende Oberflächen ohne Fugen oder Ecken geschaffen werden, um die Ablagerung von Mikroorganismen zu vermeiden, die Krankenhauszimmer, Arztpraxen, Behandlungsräume oder Operationssäle kontaminieren könnten, und somit offensichtliche Risiken zu verringern.

Lernen Sie alle Projekte im Gesundheitsbereich kennen, bei denen der Mineralwerkstoff KRION® entscheidend war, um vollkommen saubere und geeignete Räume zu erzielen, ohne die Innovation und Modernität, die dieses Material kennzeichnen, außer Acht zu lassen.

The benefits of KrionÂ® KÂ·Life in hospital atmospheres

Although any space, which is in contact with people has to have certain hygiene and safety conditions, there are some places where health standards have to be extremely high indeed. We are talking about sanitary spaces, where every single detail which may affect the hygiene of the space is taken... into account. Whether they are clinics, hospitals, medical consultations or beauty salons; healthcare atmospheres need to bank on materials, tools and protocols which ensure bacteria-free spaces with no contaminants. The ease of contagion, along with the susceptibility of the people that go to a medical centre, results in stronger measures being taken. Thus, businessmen, architects and interior designers are increasingly banking on those solutions which enhance safety for people. Because of the need of becoming familiarised with the materials which benefit the atmospheres related to health, Hospitecnia, the prestigious architecture, engineering and hospital management website has published an article about Krion® K·Life 1100 and how the material creates better hospital atmospheres. The benefits of Krion® K·Life in Healthcare spaces The main requirement for a material to be used in public spaces is that of having been given a number of certifications by independent organizations which ensure the safety of the facilities and people alike. Krion counts on the EPD (Environmental Product Declaration): with the ecolabel type III which focuses on the impact studies during the whole service life of the material, detailing the impact which is produced in each stage of the service life. Among the huge number of benefits of Krion® K·Life 1100 for the health sector, professionals highlight the following: Bacteriostatic surface: Krion® does not allow bacteria to spread, something which is extremely important in an environment where the infection probabilities are very high. Easy-to-clean properties: Its almost zero porosity means Krion® stops dirt and contaminants getting into the material. The lack of joints is also helpful for easy cleaning since there are no hard-to-reach areas where dirt can build up. Resistance to chemicals: Health spaces have to ensure that the hygiene in the place is absolute by all means.This is the reason why materials with aggressive compounds which disinfect and kill bacteria are generally used. Krion® is resistant to these types of materials, therefore, the integrity of the surface and the durability are guaranteed. The ability to customise: In hospital centres, covering the needs which ensure the wellbeing of people is paramount. The thermoforming properties by our solid surface help with its adaption to the environment, based on the established professional requirements. The Krion® solid surface brings together the most important properties from our clients point of view, but, Krion® K·LIFE 1100, these benefits have significantly increased, up to the point where they make the environment better for people, something which is essential in any atmosphere.

Krionâ„¢ Colors, a universe of colours for your solid surface

Krion® Colors ofrece un universo lleno de colores y tonalidades, en multitud de formatos, para crear proyectos únicos, llenos de vida, como cocinas, baños o revestimientos, y así integrarlos con otros materiales o elementos decorativos. Y es que, una de las... grandes ventajas de las planchas de solid surface de Krion® es la no pérdida de color y su durabilidad en el tiempo, convirtiéndose en un material muy resistente a golpes y grietas gracias a su composición mineral. Esta característica hace que el solid surface permanezca intacto como en el primer día. Además, los colores todo-masa de Krion® ofrecen la posibilidad de múltiples acabados en alto brillo, satinado, matificado y arenado, en función de las necesidades estéticas del espacio a diseñar. Sin olvidar, que las planchas de solid surface se pueden unir entre ellas sin juntas visibles, otorgando continuidad al diseño de la pieza. Ahora ya conoces porque Krion Colors marca tendencias, enamora a arquitectos y a interioristas, y ofrece infinitas posibilidades en el diseño de interiores. Series y colores Snow Series Material compuesto por cargas minerales y resinas acrílicas de alta calidad. Snow White de Krion es la solución ideal para cualquier proyecto de diseño, como en cocina o baño. Su color blanco puro es totalmente integrable con cualquier otro material decorativo, creando un espacio lleno de elegancia y luminosidad. La colección Krion K·Life, creada a partir de la tecnología KEAST por la cual se dota al material de múltiples y nuevas propiedades a partir de la fotocatálisis, sólo está disponible en la serie cromática Snow White. Colors Series La gama Colors Series se caracteriza por la suavidad de sus colores pasteles, perfecta para espacios más cálidos y acogedores donde sentirse a gusto. Colors + Series Si en algo destaca Colors + Series es por su vitalidad. Su amplia paleta de colores es ideal para crear proyectos más cosmopolitas, arriesgados y llenos de personalidad, llenando de color y frescura estancias como cocinas y baños, mediante sus encimeras de solid surface. Light Series Esta serie se caracteriza por sus tonos llenos de luminosidad, frescura y suavidad, creando espacios acogedores y confortables. Al ser un material traslúcido, deja pasar la luz por lo que es idóneo para decorar superficies rectas o curvas iluminadas. Nature Series Una serie ecológica inspirada en la naturaleza y distinguida con el sello ecocycle®. Sus planchas de solid surface están fabricadas a partir de una alta composición de Krion® reciclado, creando así un diseño sostenible y de alta calidad. Su gama de colores ofrece un toque muy natural creando espacios agradables y llamativos. Star Series La serie que brilla por excelencia gracias a sus micropartículas llenas de reflejos metálicos. Sus tonalidades de base clara aportarán tranquilidad y sosiego a tus diseños decorativos, creando matices de gran belleza con efecto brillo. Royal Series Si buscas dar un efecto de piedra natural a tus espacios de trabajo, Royal Series es tu elección. Su gama de colores naturales creada a partir de partículas cristalinas ofrece continuidad y homogeneidad, desapareciendo juntas, pudiendo ser sanitarias con copetes y esquinas curvas. Siempre garantizando todas las propiedades de Krion Solid Surface. Asteroid Series Una serie más clásica y a la vez vanguardista para un proyecto con una apariencia diferente. Las superficies de las planchas de solid surface están compuestas por partículas que emanan cúmulos con cierta apariencia de desorden, dando armonía a su superficie a través de los diferentes colores. Royal + Series Las planchas de Royal + Series representan la pura esencia de los minerales naturales. Es la serie más innovadora gracias a sus partículas metálicas y transparentes, por lo que es perfecta para el diseño de superficies de trabajo, como encimeras de cocina, otorgando una apariencia similar a la piedra natural. Todo ello, junto con las propiedades de Krion Solid Surface, donde la continuidad y la homogeneidad son las protagonistas, sin juntas, las cuales pueden ser sanitarias con copetes y esquinas curvas. Su amplia variedad cromática y sus distintos acabados harán que crees un entorno integrado con la naturaleza. Terrazzo Series Una serie inspirada en los terrazos de siempre pero adaptada a las últimas tendencias de diseño. Con el solid surface Terrazo Series podrás dar un toque clásico y a la vez vanguardista a tus espacios, con una amplia gama de colores que combinan a la perfección con otros materiales. Luxury Series La sofisticación y la elegancia se dan la mano en Luxury Series, creando una gama cromática inspirada en la piedra natural, llena de gran belleza natural, perfecta para crear espacios refinados y cosmopolitas. Siempre con la garantía de las prestaciones que ofrece el solid surface de Krion. Art Veins Series Inspirado en la piedra natural, con Art Veins Series crearás espacios llenos de elegancia gracias a sus líneas sutiles, llenas de carácter y bien definidas. Su selecta variedad cromática está repleta de pequeñas partículas que dan sensación de profundidad, creando un diseño vanguardista y atrevido que es idóneo para espacios de trabajo y otros revestimientos. Opale Series Una serie diferente inspirada en el mármol que otorgará movimiento y luz a tus proyectos decorativos a través de sus vetas luminosas y profundas, simulando el flujo del agua. Gracias a su retroiluminación, descubrirás nuevas líneas y formas que darán vida a tu espacio, iluminando texturas. Materia Series Esta serie es perfecta para crear superficies sin juntas, otorgando textura y continuidad al espacio decorativo. Elige el solid surface Materia Series para satisfacer las necesidades más actuales en diseño de interiores y arquitectura, siempre con la máxima garantía en las prestaciones técnicas que ofrece Krion. Accede a nuestro catálogo y descubre con más detalle las infinitas posibilidades que ofrece Krion Colors para hacer realidad tus proyectos. (ENLAZAR CON CATÁLOGO PDF)

How do viruses behave on a Krionâ„¢ surface?

Up to now, at Krion we have had first-hand knowledge of how bacteria acted on Krion™ surfaces, which are non-porous, have no visible joins and can form curved edging to make maintenance easier. However, current circumstances call for special attention to the behaviour of viruses, to... respond to the queries submitted by our associates regarding the infectivity of viruses on Krion™ surfaces. The study was carried out by the Virology Research Services Ltd. laboratory in the United Kingdom, using the FID50 counting system, on a Krion™ surface. During the study, an inert plastic surface of the type commonly installed in health centres was used for comparison. Two types of safe virus were chosen for this scientific study. The first was the HCoV-NL63 coronavirus, which belongs to the SARS-CoV-2 family. It affects humans but is not lethal. The second was another potentially dangerous virus, Influenza A, which causes common flu and has a great impact on society during the year. Conduct of the study The Virology Research Services Ltd. laboratory was responsible for depositing the non-lethal human coronavirus HCoV-NL63 and the Influenza A virus on an untreated Krion™ Snow White 1100 surface and on a plastic surface for comparison, following the modified ISO 21702 standard. The Virology Research Services Ltd. laboratory. The infectivity of the HCoV-NL63 coronavirus was 82.22% lower 24 hours after coming into contact with a Krion™ surface, while in the case of plastic the reduction was 55.28% over the same period of time. After 48 hours, infectivity was 97.25% lower, compared with 98.45% for plastic, and after 72 hours it was 98.22% lower, compared to 98.45% for a plastic surface. There was an 88.75% reduction in the activity of the Influenza A virus during the first 2 hours of contact with a Krion™ surface, whereas the reduction on a plastic surface over the same period was 18.44%. After 24 hours, the presence of the virus on the Krion™ surface was reduced by 99.73% compared to 99.97% on plastic and after 48 hours it had decreased by 99.98% compared to 99.99% for plastic. Results of the study by The Virology Research Services Ltd. laboratory. We may conclude that the reduction in infectivity of both viruses on a Krion™ surface indicates a lower likelihood of infection. Krion urges everyone to follow the health and safety recommendations issued in the current pandemic to prevent the spread of infection. Krion™ Solid Surface: resistance and safety The most advanced mineral compact on the market is synonymous with resistance and safety thanks to its ability to withstand impacts and solar radiation. It is also non-porous, with imperceptible joins, maximising hygiene and preventing the proliferation of bacteria. Krion offers excellent mechanical properties and aesthetic qualities, always following the latest design trends, making it the ideal solid surface for any type of project, whether residential or in the hotel and catering sectors.

KRION Shellâ„¢, sustainable shower trays

At Krion Porcelanosa Group, we strongly believe in minimising the use of resources by opting for recycled materials to manufacture new products, something we call “Sustainable Awareness”. This is the case for Krion Shell™, a strong and sustainable material. The structural... body is made of dolomite, a natural mineral, along with recycled PET-derived bioresin. It also has a strong and homogeneous external layer made of alumina trihydrate and resin. Without a doubt, the materials used to manufacture our washbasins, bathroom countertops and sustainable shower trays represent an absolute revolution in bathroom design, whilst remaining attractive and functional. VÍDEO Eco-friendly shower trays The different models of Krion Shell™ sustainable shower trays stand out for their modern and innovative appearance, whilst also bringing both hygiene and safety to the bathroom. Their green design makes them an exclusive and unique product, ideally suited to creating totally sustainable and customised spaces. For example, the amount of recycled PET in a Slope shower tray measuring 150 cm x 90 cm is equivalent to 380 plastic bottles. It also has sound-absorbing properties, to help create a calm and relaxing atmosphere. FOTO Thanks to its production process, Krion Shell™ is available in a broad range of colours without losing any benefits, in White, Taupe, Graphite, Grey and Beige, in both a gloss and matte finish. It also comes in different textures - Rock, Concrete and Silk - adding a touch of design and personality to the shower tray depending on your personal preferences and needs. FOTO Certifications: safe and sustainable products Krion Shell™’s commitment to the environment and its concern regarding improving people’s quality of life have made it a safe and sustainable product, endorsed with various certifications. This includes a certification from SCS Global Service, a leading independent North American environmental certification company, which verifies and guarantees that all certified Krion Shell™ products contain a minimum of 5% recycled product waste in their total composition, advocating more sustainable and environmentally friendly production. LOGO CERTIFICADO Krion Porcelanosa Group has also conducted different external tests at the Valencian Institute for Microbiology (IVAMI) to verify that Krion Shell™, and the by-products deriving from it, are environmentally inert, not affecting the possible accidental release into the environment and also responding to increasing societal demand. These tests guarantee that the material is harmless for living organisms, including those on land and in aquatic ecosystems. Finally, here are some other certifications which have recognised Krion Shell™ in terms of safety: FOTO CERTIFICADOS Certificate awarded by the Greenguard Environmental Institute. This guarantees that Krion Shell™ complies with indoor air quality standards in terms of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). REACH standards govern chemical products which are manufactured or included as substances in blends and finished products on the EU market. Its main objective is to guarantee a high level of human health and environmental protection. KRION demonstrates compliance with REACH standards through a certificate issued by an external laboratory. The CE mark indicates that all Krion Shell® products comply with the quality and safety criteria required by the European Union, supported by Directive 93/68/EEC and governed by standards applicable to each product. The CSA label granted by the CSA Group (Canadian Standards Association) indicates that the product has been tested and certified independently to comply with quality and safety standards required in the United States and Canada, in accordance with CSA B45.5/ IAPMO Z124 and IAPMO/ANSI Z124.8. The cUPC label granted by IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials) indicates that the product has been tested and certified independently to comply with quality and safety standards required in the United States and Canada, in accordance with CSA B45.5/ IAPMO Z124 and IAPMO/ANSI Z124.8.

Krionâ„¢ Solid Surface: the safe, hygienic surface for sanitary use

Medical centres, surgeries and hospitals are areas where it is imperative to maintain strict safety and hygiene standards. In the health sector, besides washing hands and cleaning surfaces and rooms, it is essential to choose materials that are effective in maintaining health and hygiene. Their... composition and characteristics and the design of the spaces in which they are used must help to prevent the proliferation of bacteria, fungi and pathogenic agents. The properties of the mineral compound Krion™ make it suitable for sanitary environments. The composition of this new-generation solid surface, made up of two-thirds natural minerals (ATH: Alumina Trihydrate) and a low proportion of highly resistant resin, gives it some unique characteristics: it is non-porous, bacteriostatic, durable, easy to clean and repair, and requires little maintenance. Benefits of using Krion® Solid Surface in health centres There are multiple advantages to using Krion™ Solid Surface in the design of health centres, as it is not only hygienic and safe but also environmentally friendly. The most notable properties of this material are: 1. Bacteriostatic surface: As it is not porous there is no need to use bactericidal compounds in its composition. It thus guarantees an aseptic surface which is free of germs and prevents the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms. Given its sterile characteristics, Krion™ is suitable for direct contact with food and medical equipment. 2. Resistance to chemical agents: Krion™ resists the aggression of chemical products used for cleaning and disinfection, protecting the surface against abrasion or changes in texture. 3. There are no joins: Krion™ allows continuous surfaces to be created without joins by means of a smooth, imperceptible seal between sections of the material, and the use of curved shapes, which can be adapted to the requirements of any space by thermoforming and moulding. These features can create sanitary environments without recesses or corners, thus preventing the accumulation of dirt, facilitating cleaning and disinfection and contributing to simpler, reduced maintenance. 4. Durability and resistance: Krion™'s physical characteristics ensure that it can withstand knocks and the edges cannot be chipped. The uniform consistency of the product means that it can be easily repaired without altering its appearance or properties. 5. Fireproof material: The mineral composition of Krion® ensures that it is highly fire-resistant and will prevent the spread of fire, as indicated by its Euro Class B-s1-d0 certification. 6. For healthcare projects Krion™ can supply a range of sinks and washbasins with no overflow, which minimise the accumulation of dirt and bacteria, making disinfection easier. 7. Safe and sustainable: Krion™ is a 100% recyclable, environmentally-friendly material, as confirmed by certification schemes that include NSF, Greenguard, A +, BPA Free, HPD and Declare. Every small contribution counts, and together they can bring about great achievements.