Abstract: A thermally conductive composite element is particularly suited for use in a surface heating system or in a surface cooling system. The composite element has at least one main part which contains expanded graphite and at least one flat textile structure disposed on one face of the main part. The textile structure is connected to the face of the main part by an inorganic adhesive.

Abstract: A thermally conductive composite element is particularly suited for use in a surface heating system or in a surface cooling system. The composite element has at least one main part which contains expanded graphite and at least one flat textile structure disposed on one face of the main part. The textile structure is connected to the face of the main part by an inorganic adhesive.

Abstract: A device for tempering a room includes at least one component that forms a thermal accumulator and has a surface oriented towards the room. Tubes that are thermally coupled to the component can be traversed by a heating or cooling medium. The tubes are integrated into a panel that contains expanded graphite or is made of expanded graphite. The panel is in areal thermal contact with the surface of the component that faces towards the room.

Abstract: A ceiling or wall element for fixing to a ceiling or a wall is provided with a frame that has a base plate which can be fixed to the ceiling and/or to the wall. A heating or cooling register is arranged in or on the frame. A non-woven fabric and a perforated graphite film are disposed between the base plate of the frame and the heating or cooling register.

Abstract: A graphite-containing plate contains a solidified mixture of substantially evenly distributed graphite particles and plastic particles. In the method, graphite particles and plastics particles are mixed to form a mixture of substantially uniform distribution. The mixture is subsequently solidified.

Abstract: A sealing material is formed as a planar laminate compound made of at least two layers of a graphite film with a maximum density of 1.6 g/cm3 alternating with at least one metal inlay. The metal inlay has a three-dimensional structure and has open depressions on one side which are covered by graphite overlays with a thickness in the range of up to a maximum of 5.0 mm. The depressions are enclosed by elevations intersecting in straight lines, and the ridge lines on both main sides lie approximately on defined planes a, b. Alternatively, the metal inlay has a hole structure both sides of which are covered by graphite overlays with a thickness in the range of up to a maximum of 5.0 mm. The holes are enclosed by webs and on both main sides lie approximately on the planes a, b. The hole area forms 40% to 90% of the total surface area of the metallic inlay.

Abstract: A joining assembly includes metallic, ceramic, polymeric and/or fiber-reinforced components, which have at least one joining surface with at least one recess and/or raised area with an undercut. The joining assembly also includes a joining element that conforms in size and shape to the recess and/or the raised area of the components to be joined and has at least one flexible rim area. The flexible rim area can be placed in a form-locking and force-locking interconnection with the recesses and/or raised areas of the components to be joined. A method for joining components is also provided.