Rockwool has launched its new FirePro coated batt which is designed to help fire stop service penetrations. It has been tested to prEN 1366-3, achieving a four hour integrity and two hour insulation fire performance as a blank seal and also when penetrated by cables and steel/copper pipes. Additionally, it achieved two hours integrity and one hour insulation when tested with plastic pipes.
The batt has a non-combustible stone wool core which can withstand temperatures in excess of 1000 degrees C. The ablative coating is applied evenly by the latest automated technology to eliminate any variability in its performance and quality. It is available as a single standard 60mm thickness to create fire seals for pipes and individual or multiple cable runs, both with or without trays and ladders. The batts are cut and friction-fitted together on site, and joints pointed with FirePro acoustic intumescent sealant to create a monolithic layer for effective fire and smoke sealing.
To complement the batt, the Rockwool FirePro range of fire stopping and penetration sealing products includes fire resistant sealants, silicone coatings, intumescent sleeves, collars and wraps.
For further information: www.rockwool.co.uk
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