Fire Protection

...the choice of industry
experts for over 35 years...
When specified correctly fire protection materials
preserve property and can save lives. With so many
products available and so much at stake, gaining
expert advice on choosing the right products is vital.
The range of fire protection products supplied
by SIG Technical Insulation covers fire protection
materials suitable for the entire construction
process. This guide features information on fire
protection products from major manufacturers and
includes products for structural steel, partitioning,
ductwork, wall and roof linings, ceilings and
intumescent fire stopping.
We also stock a wide range of ancillary items such
as fixings and steel angles.
Fire Protection is a specialist market and you
need suppliers who have the experience and
technical expertise to give you tailored advice on
products and applications. We can advise you on
which metal systems to use or which fixings and
fastenings you need for your boards and panels for
example.
As our experts are on hand to support you, we
can help you select the exact products for your
application, first time, every time.
This product range and expertise is backed up
by our fleet of specialist delivery vehicles, so we
ensure your products are delivered exactly when
and where you want them. Efficient scheduling
means the risks of damage and loss are greatly
reduced and our fleet of Moffett Mounty off-loading
vehicles provide the ideal solution for sites with
limited availability for off-loading facilities or
difficult access.
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Part B Legislation
Fire safety legislation can be confusing but it’s essential that
it’s adhered to as not following this legislation can cost lives.
The Building Regulations Part B is split into two different
volumes which focus on fire safety: Volume 1 covers
dwelling houses and Volume 2 covers all other buildings.
Part B assesses the reaction to fire and fire resistance.
Elements such as heat emission, ignitability, toxic gas and
smoke emission are caused by the reaction to fire. Fire
resistance and firestopping deal with the ability of a material
to withstand fire exposure. SIG Technical Insulation specialise
in supplying fire resistance and firestopping products which
comply with Part B after the following assessments:
• Stability – load-bearing capability and structural collapse
• Integrity – flame puncture
• Fire insulation – heat transfer
Fire resistance covers a number of categories including protection
of building structure; service protection; penetration seals
and large barriers; and linear fire-stops and cavity barriers.
Fire resistance and firestopping which adheres to
Part B will ultimately save lives as it achieves:
• Safe evacuation of the building
• Time for the emergency services to fight fires safely and
efficiently
• Reduced losses to property, rebuilding costs and business
down-time
• Fire containment in cells or compartments to slow the
spread of fire
All the products which SIG Technical Insulation supplies comply
with Part B legislation and our team are experts in this.
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Third Party Certification
Third Party Certification is a voluntary certification
scheme which includes verification of the test evidence
and type of application or use of the product.
The Certification also includes a regular audit of the factory QA
system to check the products supplied to the contractor are
the same design or formulation as the original test samples.
There are multiple benefits to having Third
Party Certification including:
• Shows customers your company is regularly assessed by an
impartial third party
• Demonstrates you are meeting minimum quality and
environmental requirements
• Makes it easier for you to gain impartial feedback and
monitor your business
• Helps you to comply with legal obligations
Depending on the level of claims being made, CE Marking is enabled
via a Third Party Certification body acting as a Notified Body to
agreed European procedures. It should be noted that CE Marking is
not a ‘quality mark’ but uses harmonised European classification
and fire testing procedures. Voluntary third party product
certification schemes are ‘product quality’ schemes and invariably
include more checking procedures than required for CE Marking.
A Third Party Association for installers is a process whereby the
contracting company employs appropriately trained staff to
design and install the required passive fire protection system.
Their work is independently audited by site inspections from
the third party organisation and a full record system is required
as part of the scheme. The use of such accredited schemes is
recognised in the Building Regulations, Approved Document
B (Use of Guidance; Independent certification schemes).
In the section detailing ‘Use of Guidance; Materials and
Workmanship – Independent certification schemes:
The text suggests that savings are available to reduce the
costs of Building Control/Approved Inspectors where third
party certificated products and installers are being used on
site. This publication is intended to enhance that process.
It should be noted that all ASFP Contractor members
are required to be subject to Third Party Certification
as a condition of membership of ASFP.
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Firestopping Introduction
The aim of fire stopping is to control the spread of
fire with fire resisting compartments which subdivide
a building, allowing the fire to be contained.
However, fire can spread through concealed cavities between
firestopping floors and doors, such as through the holes
made in floors and walls, either for services or by design.
Firestopping ensures the materials used to connect
floors and doors are fire resistant and maintain the fire
rating of the material they are passing through.
Different types of doors and floors require specific
firestopping systems and each system needs to be
understood so it’s suitable for its application.
Our experts will take the confusion out of fire stopping
and give you the peace of mind that every aspect
of your structure is protected from fire.

Fire Stopping Products
Ablative coated batts are slabs of high density rock
wool with a white endothermic, ablative coating.
Application
Designed to stop the spread of fire through openings
in fire resistant walls and floors which are used for the
passage of buildings and communications services.
Intumescent Fire and Acoustic Sealant is supplied in either
310/600ml foils or 5 litre tubs and has excellent adhesion
to most types of surfaces. The sealant cures in air to form
a non-hardening, tack-free seal, preventing the passage of
smoke, toxic gases and fire.
Application
Intumescent Fire and Acoustic Sealant is suitable for sealing
small gaps and holes in applications requiring up to 240
minutes fire resistance.
Loadbearing Fire Compound is a specially formulated
gypsum based compound, which is mixed with water to
be trowelled or poured around service penetrations.
When set, Loadbearing Fire Compound becomes a
hard material with a white matt finish. The actual
surface finish of the set product is dependent
upon treatment at the time of application.
Application
Loadbearing Fire Compound is used to provide a fire seal
around service penetrations in walls and floors. The
formless nature of the fire compound prior to setting
allows it to be introduced between services and so create a
complete void free seal, including around bunches of cables.
Ablative Coated Batts
Intumescent Fire and Acoustic Sealant
Loadbearing Fire Compound

For more information, please visit www.sigtechnicalinsulation.co.uk
Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant is a one part
alkoxy cure silicone with excellent unprimed
adhesion to most building surfaces.
Application
Application of Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant is a simple
process as the product is extruded from a cartridge loaded
into a standard sealant gun. The depth of the joint will
depend on the gap to be filled and the fire rating required
(see Fire Rating).
Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant
(310ml)
High Pressure Exerting Mastic is an easy to apply
waterborne acrylic emulsion sealant containing
graphite. It expands at temperatures above 135º C
sealing around various penetrations and services
to prevent the passage of smoke and flames.
Application
High Pressure Exerting Mastic is recommended for use
where a flexible and durable fire resistant seal is required.
Suitable applications include:
• Combustible and non-combustible pipes
• Cables (single cables or bunches of cables)
• Other permanent services
• Suitable for masonry walls
High Pressure Exerting Mastic
(310ml Cartridge)
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Fire Protection Products
Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap is an innovative and cost
effective product for the fire stopping of plastic pipe
penetrations, replacing traditional products already
on the market, such as Pipe Collars. The product
reinstates the fire rating of a construction and prevents
fire spread from one compartment to another.
Application
Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap is suitable for use
on plastic pipes for all walls and floors.
Insulated Fire Sleeves provide thermal, noise and fire
benefits with an added intumescent effect. Use of
Insulated Fire Sleeves makes a complex task simple.
Application
Insulated Fire Sleeves are intended for use on
Copper, Mild Steel, Polypropylene and PVC pipes
and can provide 1⁄2, 1 and 2 hour fire resistance.
Expansion Joint Strips are highly compressible, flexible,
fire resistant seals which are used where movement
joints are formed in the structure of a building.
Application
Expansion Joint Strips are ideal for sealing movement
joints at junctions between compartment walls and
floors and within walls and floors. Their flexibility makes
them suitable for use in a variety of configurations.
Universal Pipe Sleeve is a revolutionary product
incorporating the performance benefits of Ultra Universal
Pipe Wrap, as well as a wider scope of application.
This provides a cost effective fire stop for all plastic
pipes, moving away from traditional products already
on the market, such as Pipe Collars and Pipe Wraps.
Application
Ultra Universal Pipe Sleeve is a unique scored
wrap, flexible and easy to install on both
phenolic insulated and plastic pipes.
Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap
Insulated Fire Sleeves
Expansion Joint Strips
Ultra Universal Pipe Sleeve
Copyright Promat 2013

Intumescent Pillows have been tested to BS
476:part 20 to provide up to 4 hours fire protection
to metal services and cables passing through
fire resisting compartment floors and walls.
Application
Under fire conditions, Intumescent Pillows expand
several times their original volume to form an
effective seal around service penetrations.
Intumescent Pillows are suitable for use with:
• Metal pipework
• Cable trays
• Electrical trunking (inside and outside)
Multi-Cable Firestop has been developed to effectively
seal cable bunches in electrical trunking and cable
trays, where they pass through fire rated walls and
floors. Tested to BS476 Part 20, Multi-Cable Firestop
will provide up to 4 hours fire protection.
Application
Multi-Cable Firestop is a compressible fire
retardant foam which is laminated both sides
with a graphite based intumescent polymer.
Multi-Cable Firestop is supplied in sections measuring
60mm wide x 30mm thick x 1000mm long.
Fire Pillows
Multi-Cable Firestop
Speedline Putty Pads are intumescent, mouldable putty
pads designed to easily fit socket boxes to reduce sound
travel through dry walls. The pads also provide fire
resistance while maintaining the acoustic integrity of the
wall. The strong, malleable putty avoids accidental tearing
or puncturing, while offering flexibility during fitting.
Permitted to be used as a mechanism of sealing electrical
service penetrations such as sockets in Robust Detail
timber frame and metal frame separating walls.
Application
Speedline Putty Pads are cost effective, easy to use and
reduce waste. The putty pad is supplied as a one-size-fits-
all strip on a reel, suitable for single and double sockets
in both residential and commercial applications.
Speedline Putty Pads also offer optional application
methods, suitable for use inside the socket or externally.
Speedline Putty Pads
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Ablative Coated Batts are designed for sealing around service penetrations in multiple substrates, as well as void filling. Used as a ‘head-
of-wall’ barrier to extend the fire resistance and acoustic performances of masonry walls that finish at suspended ceiling height, up to
the concrete soffit above.
Voids of up to 20m in length and 1.2m in height can be sealed. In addition, blank seals of up to 2880mm x 2400mm can be formed in
either dry walls or masonry walls, or up to 600mm x 600mm in concrete floors.
Standard sizes
Length mm Width mm Thickness mm
1200 600 60
1200 600 50
ROCKWOOL 50mm Ablative Coated Batt
Head of Wall Acoustic Data
Gap Rw
Full scale blank wall test 3m x 2.9m wide x 240mm thick 58
50mm Ablative Coated Batt 300mm deep at head of wall - Single layer - full wall width 37
50mm Ablative Coated Batt 300mm deep head of wall - Double layer-full wall width, fitted into wall flush both sides 48
ROCKWOOL 60mm Ablative Coated Batt
Head of Wall Acoustic Data
Gap Rw
Full scale blank wall test 2.92m x 3.87m wide 53
60mm Ablative Coated Batt 100mm head of wall - Single layer - full wall width 38
60mm Ablative Coated Batt 100mm head of wall - Double layer - full wall width air gap 60mm 52
60mm Ablative Coated Batt 300mm head of wall - Single layer - full wall width 33
60mm Ablative Coated Batt 300mm head of wall - Double layer - full wall width air gap 60mm 50
60mm Ablative Coated Batt 300mm head of wall - Double layer - full wall width
with RWA45 (50mm) in the 60mm gap between batts
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Ablative Coated Batt
General benefits:
• Excellent fire resistance from single thickness Batt
• Suitable for sealing large wall and floor voids containing most commonly used services
• Can be used as a blank seal and a head of wall seal
• Tested for use in masonry and dry wall constructions
• Lightweight and simple installation
• Maintenance free
• 180kg/m3
density base material provides additional benefits of a smoke and acoustic seal
• Tested for air tightness
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Ablative Coated Batt
Typical Performance ROCKWOOL 60mm Ablative Coated Batt
Service Type
60 Minutes 90 Minutes 120 Minutes
Integrity Insulation Integrity Insulation Integrity Insulation
Blank seal up to 1200mm x 600mm ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ
Blank seal up to 2.4m x 2.8m* ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ
Single/bunched cables ≤61mm ˇ ˇ ˇ C ˇ C
Bunched cables ≤100m with High Pressure Mastic ˇ ˇ
Cable trays ≤480mm ˇ ˇ ˇ C ˇ C
Steel pipes ≤168mm lagged with Fire Tube ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ
Steel pipes ≤168mm unlagged ˇ ˇ ˇ
Copper pipes ≤108mm lagged with Fire Tube ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ
Copper pipes ≤108mm unlagged ˇ ˇ ˇ
Circular steel duct ≤360mm lagged with Fire Duct ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ
Square steel duct ≤400mm lagged with Fire Duct ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ
PVC HDPE Pipes ≤40mm with High Pressure Mastic ˇ ˇ
PP HDPE Pipes ≤160mm with Fire Sleeve ˇ ˇ
PVC ≤110mm with Fire Sleeve ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ
ABS ≤110mm with Fire Sleeve ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ
Fire Dampers 1000 x 1000mm ˇ ˇ ˇ
*See Rockwool Technical Manual for specific sizes and maximum fire ratings. Apertures over 1.2m x 1.2m require Fire Pro Glue to seal
between the batts. Head of Wall applications have been assessed for up to 1.2m x 20m for 60 minutes Integrity and insulation performance
using ablative acoustic sealant.
✓ C using 1mm thick coatback along 100mm of service item either side of the seal
Ablative Coated Batts are manufactured by a number of suppliers, including Promat UK Limited and ROCKWOOL®
Limited
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Loadbearing Fire Compound is ideal for use around pipes and ducts where these penetrate compartment or separating walls or floors.
Even when fully cured Loadbearing Fire Compound permits the provision of additional or replacement services without the need to
replace the complete installation, yet still retaining its strength properties.
General benefits:
• Smoke seal
• Good acoustic barrier
• Suitable for making good around most types of service penetrations
• Loadbearing (see Loadbearing table for details)
• Simple installation
• No smoke emission
• Unaffected by humidity
• Suitable for floors in riser cupboards etc
Loadbearing
Fire Compound
Performance in masonry (non-reinforced) supporting walls
Minimum compound
thickness
Maximum aperture
dimensions
Fire resistance (min)
Integrity Insulation
75mm 1000 x 400mm 60 60
75mm 600 x 400mm 120 120
75mm 400 x 400mm 240 240
100mm 1200 x 600mm 60 60
100mm 800 x 600mm 120 120
100mm 600 x 600mm 240 240
Non-reinforced seals
Firestop compound
Thickness in mm
Fire rating in hours
Maximum opening width x
any linear length mm
Load bearing capacity in kn
75mm 2 500mm 2.5kn (UDL)
100mm 4 750mm 2.5kn (UDL)
Simply reinforced seals
Firestop compound
Thickness in mm
Fire rating in hours
Maximum opening width x
any linear length mm
Load bearing capacity in kn
100mm 4 Up to 1500mm 2.5kn (UDL)
Load bearing performance in line with BS6399 for workspaces and cupboards (This is general guidance, advice from Rockwool Technical
should always be obtained)
Performance in masonry (reinforced) floors
Minimum compound
thickness
Maximum aperture
dimensions
75mm 1000 x 400mm 60 60
75mm 600 x 400mm 120 120
75mm 400 x 400mm 240 240
75mm 800 x 800mm 360 360
100mm 1400 x 1200mm 60 60
100mm 1400 x 1000mm 120 120
100mm 1200 x 1000mm 240 240
100mm 1000 x 1000mm 360 360
1. For steel and copper pipe penetrations, integrity performance only
2. For plastic pipe penetrations, use in conjunction with Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap
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In addition to Rockwool Fire Compound, SIG Technical Insulation also offer Promat Promaseal Extra Strength, which offers excellent fire
resistance, strength, versatility and acoustic performance:
Acoustic performance
Thickness of Compound (mm) Weighted Sound Reduction Index (Rw)
75 39db
100 46db
150 51db
Coverage of compound
Thickness of Compound (mm) Number of bags/m2
75 3.15
100 4.20
150 6.30
Ratio: A bag of compound to 10 litres water (3:1) volume. Vary to suit site conditions
Typical Properties
Flexural Strength Frupture at 28 days
Compound: Water ratio 2.5:1 5.2 N/mm2
Compressive Strength at 28 days
Compound: Water ratio 2.5:1 - pourable 14.0 N/mm2
Compound: Water ratio 3.0:1 - stiff 21.0 N/mm2
* Compound: water ratio by volume
Fire Performance
Depth of seal (mm) Insulation (mm) Integrity (mm)
Cables Pipework through
floors (EN 1366-3)
100 231 240
Ductwork Dampers through
floors through walls
(BS 476 Part:20)
90
82
225
164
240
240
Loadbearing Capacity at 48 hours
Un-reinforced floor seal, mix ratio 2.5:1
Span of Seal (mm)
Span/Depth Ratio
(100mm deep floor seal)
Tensile Failure Pressure (kN/m2
)
(one way spanning)
*Safe Working Load (kN/m2
)
900
1200
1500
9:1
12:1
15:1
30
25
15
10
8
5
15
Loadbearing
Fire Compound

Intumescent Acrylic Sealant is suitable for most applications but Silicone Sealant would be required for service temperatures over 70°C
or where increased joint movement capability is needed.
Intumescent Fire
and Acoustic Sealant
Coverage
Each cartridge/sausage is intended to provide the following application rates:
Joint size (mm) Depth of sealant (mm) Yield per cartridge (m) Yield per sausage (m)
10 10 3.10 5.90
20 15 1.03 1.95
30 20 0.51 0.95
Aerated concrete/Blockwork walls
Min wall
width (mm)
Max. joint
width (mm)
Sealant
Depth (mm)
Backing
Fire Resistance
Type of Seal Integrity Insulation
150 10 10 Polyethylene foam backing rod Single 200 166
150 10 10 Polyethylene foam backing rod Double 265 265
200 50 25 Ethafoam backing rod Single 245 82
Aerated concrete floors
Min floor
depth (mm)
Max. joint
width (mm)
Sealant
Depth (mm)
Backing
Fire Resistance
Type of Seal Seal location Integrity Insulation
230 50 25 Ethafoam backing rod Single Bottom 155 105
250 30 15 Ethafoam backing rod Single Bottom 243 65
250 20 10 Polyethylene foam backing rod Single Top 155 47
Note: other performances are available - please contact your local branch of SIG Technical Insulation for details
Acoustic Performance
Weighted Sound Reduction index (Rw) of up to 57db.
Dependant on:
• Type of construction
• Type of seal backing
• Size of joint
Smoke Seal
Intumescent Fire and Acoustic Sealant will inhibit the passage of smoke
Intumescent Fire and Acoustic Sealant is manufactured by a number of suppliers, including Promat UK Limited and ROCKWOOL®
Limited
ROCKWOOL®
Intumescent Fire and Acoustic Sealant must be used on ROCKWOOL®
Ablative Coated Batts
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Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant is designed to be used in joints with high movement capability or where they are formed between
dissimilar substrates, eg. steel and masonry.
Fire Resistant Silicone
Sealant (310ml)
Coverage
Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant is available in 310ml cartridges. One cartridge will provide the following coverage rates:
Joint size (mm) Metres per litre
6 x 6 27.75
9 x 6 18.50
12 x 9 9.25
18 x 12 4.75
25 x 10 4.0
Fire rating
Joint Size
(mm)
Sealant
Depth (mm)
Backing material Dimensions
Single or
dual seal
Integrity
(in mins)
Insulation
(in mins)
15 10 PE 25mm diameter Single 240 120
15 10 Mineral wool (density 90kg/m2
) 15mm thick x 10mm depth Dual 240 240
25 15 PE 30mm diameter Single 240 120
40 25 Mineral wool (density 90kg/m2
) 40 x 25mm depth Dual 240 240
Colours
White
Specification
Once installed, Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant should provide up to 4 hours of fire protection in all joints up to 40mm.
Installation must be fully in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
The quantity contained in each cartridge is 310ml.
Once installed the sealant can offer up to 25 years service (if correctly applied).
Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant is manufactured by a number of suppliers, including Promat UK Limited and ROCKWOOL®
Limited
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Performance properties
Provides up to 4 hours fire protection in joints up to 30mm
High Pressure Exerting
Mastic (310ml)
Fire resistance in 2 hour plasterboard wall
Service
penetration
Hole size
(mm)
Design of joint
Depth of sealant/
mineral wool (mm)
Fire integrity
(mins)
55mm diameter HDPE/
PVC pipe
100 x 100
25mm annular joint in Patrice fixed coated panel
(50mm thick) on both sides of wall
40 120
110mm HDPE/PVC pipe 150 x 150
25mm annular joint in Patrice fixed coated panel
on both sides of wall
40 120
Fire resistance in 150mm thick masonry wall
Service
penetration
Hole size (mm) Design of joint
Depth of sealant/
mineral wool (mm)
Fire integrity
(mins)
Fire insulation
(mins)
Cable tray
(150 x 25mm)
200 x 100 Sealant/mineral wool/sealant 40/50
120
120
Cable bunch
(100mm diameter)
150 diameter Sealant/mineral wool/sealant 40/50
120
120
PVC pipe (110mm) 162 diameter Sealant/mineral wool/sealant 40/50 120 120
ABS (50mm) 150 diameter Sealant/mineral wool/sealant 40/50 120 120
Fire resistance in concrete floors
Service
penetration
Hole size
(mm)
Design of joint
Depth of sealant/
mineral wool (mm)
Fire integrity
(mins)
110mm HDPE/PVC pipe 160
Mineral wool shutter 125mm thick/sealant
(Mineral wool shutter removed before test)
75 90
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Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap is capable of expanding over 30 times its thickness to crush and close off the pipe in a fire situation, forming a
solid char and preventing the passage of fire and smoke to the adjacent compartment.
Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap is suitable for use on plastic
pipes for all walls and floors.
Dimensions
Length: 1000mm
Width: 130mm
Thickness: 2.1mm
Pack qty: 5
Performance Benefits
• Provides fire rating of up to 4 hours to BS-EN 1366-3*
• Provides integrity insulation
• One size fits all pipes
• Suitable for use with any ablative coated batt
• One wrap can replace two collars
• Quick and easy to cut and install
• Minimal waste
• The pipe wrap is solid and stable even when fully
expanded
• Environmentally friendly – halogen free
*Not recommended for use below -5°C
Applications: One Size Fits All and Versatile
Scope of types of penetrations and required number of laps with Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap.
Types of pipes and maximum diameters covered (mm)
PVC MDPE HDPE ABS PP
Φ = 115 115 Φ = 170 Φ = 110 Φ = 115 Φ = 110
60
Min.
Wall
1 lap 2 laps 1 lap
Floor
120
Min.
Wall
Floor
Integrity
CAD Details: Simple and Easy to Install
Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap can be
used in conjunction with Rockwool
ablative coated batts and loadbearing
compound as a recognised system
Ultra

Applications: Wall/Floor Section
Drywall = 100-125 Concrete Wall = 100-125 Fire Batt (Single Layer) Floor = 100mm
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Sealant
Gap
30mm
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Tightly
fitting
Fire
Compound
Centred Bottomed
Sealant
Tightly
fitting
Centred
Gap
30mm
Fire
Compound
Bottomed
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Sealant
Gap
30mm
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Tightly
fitting
Fire
Compound
Centred Bottomed
Sealant
Tightly
fitting
Centred
Gap
30mm
Fire
Compound
Bottomed
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Sealant
Gap
30mm
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Tightly
fitting
Fire
Compound
Centred Bottomed
Sealant
Tightly
fitting
Centred
Gap
30mm
Fire
Compound
Bottomed
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Sealant
Gap
30mm
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Tightly
fitting
Fire
Compound
Centred Bottomed
Sealant
Tightly
fitting
Centred
Gap
30mm
Fire
Compound
Bottomed
Drywall = 125-130 Concrete Wall = 125-130 Fire Batt (Double Layer) Floor = 150mm
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Sealant
Gap
30mm
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Tightly
fitting
Fire
Compound
Centred Bottomed
Sealant
Tightly
fitting
Centred
Gap
30mm
Fire
Compound
Bottomed
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Sealant
Gap
30mm
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Tightly
fitting
Fire
Compound
Centred Bottomed
Sealant
Tightly
fitting
Centred
Gap
30mm
Fire
Compound
Bottomed
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Sealant
Gap
30mm
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Tightly
fitting
Fire
Compound
Centred Bottomed
Sealant
Tightly
fitting
Centred
Gap
30mm
Fire
Compound
Bottomed
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Gap
15mm
Centred Sealant
Wrap
Sealant
Gap
30mm
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Gap
30mm
Centred
Fire
Compound
Tightly
fitting
Fire
Compound
Centred Bottomed
Sealant
Tightly
fitting
Centred
Gap
30mm
Fire
Compound
Bottomed
Through floor penetrations Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap can be utilised at 65mm to give the required fire performance.
Installation: One Size Fits All and Versatile
Apply the wrap around
the pipe, and tape over it.
Measure the required length for
the pipe and cut the wrap
Flush
Yes Yes No
Overlapped Open
Drywall/Concrete Wall/Masonry Wall
Slide the wrap into the wall Fill the annular space with fire rated sealant or fire compound
*Fire compound cannot be used on drywall.
Fire Compound
Sealant
1.
Wall
2. 3. or
Integrity
60Min120Min
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Ultra Universal Pipe Sleeve is a unique scored wrap,
flexible and easy to install on both phenolic insulated and
plastic pipes.
Dimensions
Length: 1000mm
Width: 130mm
Thickness: 2.1mm
Pack qty: 5
Performance Benefits
• Provides a Fire Rating of : 2 hours, BS-EN 1366-3
• Eliminates condensation and maintains vapour layer
• One size fits all phenolic insulated pipework and
plastic pipes
• ‘No cut back’ of phenolic insulation is required
• Unique scored sleeve, soft and easy installation
• Cost effective
• One sleeve can replace two collars
• Solid and stable, even when fully expanded
• Suitable for use with any ablative coated batt
• Minimal waste
• Environmentally friendly – halogen free
Applications: Scope for Insulated Pipe
Insulation is limited only for Phenolic insulation.
Pipe
O.D.
(mm)
Insulation
Thickness
(mm)
Drywall
120 min.
Batt*1
60 min
(T=50mm)
Batt*2
120 min.
(T=60mm)
Batt*3
120 min.
(T=100mm)
Concrete
wall
120 min.
Concrete
floor
120 min.
Copper
15 15 ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ
42 15 ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ
108 15 ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ
108 40 ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ
Steel
168 15 ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ
168 40 ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ
Batt*1: Thickness = 50mm, Density 160kg/m3
Batt*2: Thickness = 60mm, Density 180kg/m3
Batt*3: Thickness = 100mm 50mm*2
, Density 160kg/m3
*Terms and Condition

Applications: Installation for Insulated Pipe
Cross Section
The reinforced foil tape needs to be applied
on the following locations.
1. Over the UPS / intumescent wrap.
2. Directly over the phenolic tube itself at the
both sides of the wall, upper side of floor.
Gap
15mm
Reinforced
Foil Tape
Centred
Dry Wall
Sealant
UPS
Sealant Copper or
Steel pipePhenolic
Insulation
Gap
30mm
Centred
Concrete Wall
Fire
Compound
Tightly
ﬁtting
Centred
Fire Batt Concrete Floor
Gap
30mm
Fire
Compound
Bottomed
Phenolic Insulation
Hard Char
Copper or Steel Pipe
Reinforced Foil TapeUltra Universal
Pipe Sleeve
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Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap/ Sleeve
can be used in conjunction with
Promaseal Extra Strength
Compound as a recognised system
Fire stopping service penetrations through concrete floors - Promaseal Fire Compound with plastic pipe penetration
NOT FOR PRODUCTION DESIGN SKETCH ONLYDO NOT SCALE VIEW TOLERANCES General ± 1mm DIMENSIONS IN mmA3 LANDSCAPE
Gap 30mm
Concrete floor or wall thickness 150mm
Rockwool slab (minimum
50mm x 140kg/m3)
Bottomed
Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap/Sleeve
Promat Promaseal Fire Compound
Penetrating services = Plastic pipes
CAD Details: Simple and Easy to Install
Ultra Universal Pipe Sleeve can be used in conjunction with
Rockwool ablative coated batts and loadbearing compound
as a recognised system
“SIG have brought to market a new
and useful Universal Pipe Wrap
and Sleeve, it has been tested on
both plastic pipes and around some
insulation materials as an integrity
fire barrier, making it a handy
versatile type of product.Rockwool
have looked at the testing of this
product in some detail, based on this
we see it as suitable option solution
for plastic pipes and some insulated
pipes that pass through Rockwool
coated batts”
“These are very often problem
applications for firestopping purposes,
and this seems to be a nice simple
one stop type solution”
Bob Westcombe
Rockwool UK Fire
Protection Manager
Testimonial
Ultra Pipe Sleeve
(130 mm wide)

Insulated Fire Sleeves
For insulated pipes, it is necessary to remove the insulation at
point of penetration to enable standard pipe collars to close
plastic pipes. This removal of insulation results in condensation
on cold pipes and loss of thermal performance on hot pipes.
Insulated Fire Sleeves combats this problem by providing both fire
stopping and thermal insulation.
General benefits:
• Quick, simple and accurate installation
• Maintains pipe insulation at penetration points
• Supplied with integral vapour barrier
• No mastic or ancillaries required
• Excellent thermal and acoustic insulation
• Non-combustible
Dimensions
Insulated Fire Sleeves are supplied 300mm long. They are
manufactured to fit a range of standard pipe sizes, from 17mm to
169mm O.D. and standard thicknesses of 25mm to 100mm.
For un-insulated pipes, a thickness of 25mm is required to
maintain the fire rating. Insulated Fire Sleeves should be installed
to the same thickness as the pipe insulation (min 25mm thick).
Service Temperatures
Insulated Fire Sleeves are used to fire stop pipe work operating at
temperatures between 0°C and 180°C. At low temperatures, care
should be taken to maintain the vapour barrier.
Test Data
Pipe Description
Compartment Construction
2h Batt 2h Blockwork 12h Plasterboard 2h Solid Floor
Copper Ø 15-160mm ˇ ˇ ˇ
Mild Steel Ø 15-160mm ˇ ˇ ˇ
Polypropylene Ø 15-26mm ˇ ˇ ˇ ˇ
PVC Ø 15-80mm ˇ ˇ
Insulated Fire Sleeves are available from a number of suppliers, including: ROCKWOOL®
Limited, Tenmat and PFC Corofil
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Expansion Joint Strips
Expansion Joint Strips consist of layers of intumescent material bonded to class O foam and have been successfully fire tested and
assessed to provide up to 240 minutes in joints, walls and floors.
Expansion Joint Strips are available from a number of suppliers, including: Promat UK Limited, ROCKWOOL®
Limited and Polyseam.
Typical properties
Strip size
Maximum joint width
in mm (g)
Minimum seal width
in mm (t)
Minimum seal depth
in mm (d)
Integrity
(minutes)
4009053 10 12 12 120
4009055 20 29 12 120
4009039 25 32 20 120
4009040 35 53 20 120
4009041 50 61 35 120
4009042 75 90 50 120
4009043 100 126 100 120
4009044 120 147 125 120
4009045 150 170 100 120
Application technique: Compressed into gap/joint such that the multi-layers/banding are visible.
Copyright Promat 2013

Intumescent Pillows
Intumescent Pillows are simply packed tightly in between
penetrating services and the wall. In a floor, pillows are
additionally supported by means of a mesh support system.
General benefits:
• Simple to install
• Easy to remove and reinstate whilst changing services
• Dry system
Pillow Sizes
Pillow size (mm) Approximate number
300 x 200 x 30 165 per m2
opening
300 x 150 x 30 220 per m2
opening
300 x 100 x 30 330 per m2
opening
300 x 50 x 30 660 per m2
opening
Performance in masonry supporting walls
Method of support/
installation
Maximum aperture
dimensions
Friction fitted 850 x 850mm 120 120
Friction fitted 600 x 600mm 240 120
Minimum density of masonry supported walls - 650kg/m3
300mm bag length to be laid horizontally in wall void. Bags should be laid
centrally within wall thickness.
Performance in concrete floors
Method of support/
installation
Maximum aperture
dimensions
Wire basket 850 x 850mm 120 120
Wire basket 600 x 600mm 240 120
300mm bag length to be laid vertically in floor void.
Performance in masonry supporting walls
Method of support/
installation
Maximum aperture
dimensions
Friction fitted 850 x 850mm 120* 120*
*Product performance is dependent on matching performance of plasterboard wall system. Void in plasterboard should be fully ‘framed out’
with steel studs or similar 300mm bag length to be laid horizontally in wall void. Bags should be laid centrally within wall thickness.
Fire Pillows are available from a number of suppliers, including Promat UK Limited and ROCKWOOL®
Limited
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Multi-Cable Firestop
General benefits:
• Simple to install
• Cables can be easily added or removed
• No de-rating of cables required
• Dry system
Fire Rating
Services and
support
Surrounding
penetration
seat
Width of fire
stop for each
Coated Batt
(mm)
Maximum void
height (mm)
(no. of fire stop
plies)
Fire resistance integrity (min)
Seat in a
masonry
wall
Seat in a
plasterboard
wall
Seat in a
concrete
floor
Cables
secured to
appropriately
supported
perforated steel
cable trays/
ladders (max.
width 150mm)
Single 60mm
ROCKWOOL®
Ablative Coated
Batt
Double 60mm
ROCKWOOL®
Ablative Coated
Batt
60
60
25 (1)
55 (2)
80 (3)
25 (1)
55 (2)
80 (3)
180
120
120
240
240
240
60
60
60
180
120
n/a
240
240
n/a
Cables
within PVC
trunking
(maximum
100 x 100mm)
Double 60mm
ROCKWOOL®
Ablative Coated
Batt with no air
gap
60 180 (1) 240 60 -

Speedline Putty Pads
Speedline Putty Pads comply with building regulations Part E and Part B.
With a fire rating of two hours in dry walls (to BS476 part 20), Speedline Putty Pads also achieve an acoustic rating of up to 69dB Rw,
ensuring that the safety and performance of the drywall construction are maintained.
General benefits:
• Maintains acoustic integrity of the wall
• Use in PVC Metal boxes
• Provides 2 hour fire resistance
• Robust Details compliance in timber frame metal frame separating walls
• Easy to use
• Fast to fit
• Minimal waste
• Easy to stock: one reel fits all
• Reduced damage on site and in transit
• Cost effective – labour and time saving
SIG also produces a wide variety of bespoke insulation products to customer specification and also manufactures a range of fire,
thermal and acoustic products.
Fire Stop Strip
For medium size linear gaps in
buildings.
Fire Stop Blocks
For apertures in buildings,
especially the flutes of metal
profiles.
Wall Cavity Fire Barrier
Fire Barrier Slab Strip For all
cavity walls and curtain walls,
horizontal and vertical use.
Raised Access Floor Fire
Barrier
For the voids beneath Raised
Access Floors.
Partition Head Fire Barrier
For large gaps above partitions
and masonry walls.
FireFloor System 2
Fire protection system for
timber floors.
Cavity Fire Closer
To close masonry cavities,
especially around door and
window openings.
Party Wall Fire Closer
Semi-rigid mineral wool to
polythene DPC Cavity Closers
for the junctions of party walls.
Horizontal Fire Closer
With polythene DPC Cavity
Tray and up to 2 hour fire
rating. Includes support fixings.
Ventilated Rainscreen Fire
Barrier
Polythene enclosed mineral
wool barrier for rainscreen
systems.
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Fire Duct System
Fire resistant ducts are the best way to ensure fire safety in HVAC installations as they provide performance from beginning to the end of
the duct system lifetime. Rockwool, Isover, Knauf and Promat provide solutions for metal ventilation ducts that secure fire resistance as
well as meeting thermal and acoustic requirements.
Fire Duct products can be used to provide fire protection to horizontal, vertical, rectangular, circular, ventilation and smoke extract steel
ductwork fully in accordance with BS 476 – 24, ducts ‘Type A’ and ‘Type B’, ‘Fire outside duct’ and ‘Fire inside duct’.
Fire Duct Slab
Size: 1200 x 2000mm
Thicknesses: 40 90mm
Facing: reinforced aluminium foil
Surface spread of flame: Class 1 to BS 476–7
Non-combustibility: Class A1 to BSEN 13501-1
(wall ceiling linings)
Thermal conductivity: 0.035 W/mK at 10°C
Fire Duct section
Diameters: 60 to 356mm
Thicknesses: 40 and 90mm*
Fire Duct PSM
Fire Duct PSM is made of Fire Duct Slab with factory
machined grooves to suit specific duct diameters.
Diameters: 406mm and above
Thicknesses: 40 and 90mm*
* Some thicknesses of Fire Duct Section and Fire Duct PSM
are not available for certain duct diameters
Hanger sections
Diameter: 17mm
Thicknesses: 30, 40, 50 60mm
Notes to picture opposite
1. Circular steel duct to DW/144
2. Fire Duct Section/Fire Duct PSM
3. M10 steel drop rods at 1500mm maximum centres
4. Fire Duct Slab/Section - protection to hanger system
5. 30 x 30 x 3mm minimum steel angle bearer

Fire resistance
Performance summary – Fire Duct Slab, Section and PSM
Thermal Conductivity Chart
Fire resistance
(hours)
Duct type
Required fire
duct thickness
(mm)
Joint options
Hangar protection Max duct size
for mitre joint
glued system
(mm)
Fire duct
Slab (mm)
Hangar
section (mm)
½ HVAC Smoke extract 40 BC 40 17 x 30 1500 x 1500
½ Kitchen extract 40 BC 40 17 x 30 1500 x 1500
1 HVAC Smoke extract 40 BC 40 17 x 40 1000 x 1000
1 Kitchen extract 90 ABC 40 17 x 40 1500 x 1500
1½ HVAC Smoke extract 90 ABC 40 17 x 50 1200 x 1200
2 HVAC Smoke extract 90 ABC 40 17 x 60 1000 x 1000
Knauf Rocksilk PyroDuct Slab
Rocksilk PyroDuct Slab is fully tested and certified to provide up to 2 hours fire protection to HVAC steel ductwork. It can be used in horizontal
ducts, vertical ducts, ducts passing through compartment walls and floors and kitchen extracts. Rocksilk PyroDuct Slab is suitable for
applications above clean rooms, within air plenums or for aesthetic purposes.
Thermal
Rocksilk PyroDuct has a thermal conductivity of 0.037 W/mK.
Thickness (mm) Length (mm) Width (mm) Slabs per pack Area per pack (m2
)
90 1200 600 2 1.44
45 1200 600 4 2.88
Fire Duct System

Fire Duct System
ISOVER solutions for providing fire resistance in HVAC using ULTIMATE mineral wool. U Protect solutions provide an easy to install and
lightweight efficient solution for fire resistance in HVAC to BS 476: Part 24.
Insulation Product Range
Product Thickness(mm) Width(mm) Length(mm) Slabsperpack m2
perpack Packsperpallet m2
perpallet
ULTIMATE™
Protect Slab
4.0 Alu 1
60 600 1200 6 4.32 12 51.84
80 600 1200 5 3.60 12 43.20
100 600 1200 4 2.88 12 34.56
ULTIMATE™
Protect Wired
Mat 4.0 Alu 1
75 600 4000 2 4.80 18 86.40
120 600 2500 2 3.00 18 54.00
For rectangular ducts use U Protect 4.0 Alu 1 Slab and for circular ducts use U Protect 4.0 Alu Wired Mat.
*Smoke extraction requires 2 hours fire protection. Note that for rectangular ducts these insulation thicknesses should be increased from 80mm as shown in the table to 90mm.
Declared Thermal Conductivity
• 0.033 W/mK at 10 °C mean temperature.
• 0.047 W/mK at 150 °C mean temperature
Choose the insulation thickness
Choose the appropriate thickness from the table below by selecting the desired duct type, fire rating, duct orientation and fire location.
Isover ULTIMATE™ Protect thickness table
RectangularDuct
Fire location
Fire class
Duct orientation
1 hour 2 hour
Fire inside duct
Inside
60mm 80mm* Horizontal
80mm 100mm Vertical
Fire outside duct
Outside
60mm 80mm* Vertical
In case both fire locations needs to be covered
Both
80mm 100mm Vertical
Use of 1 product for both duct orientations
Outside 60mm 80mm*
Both
Inside 80mm 100mm
Use of 1 product for all cases
Both 80mm 100mm Both
CircularDuct
Fire location
Fire class
Duct orientation
1 hour 2 hour
Fire inside duct
Inside
75mm 120mm Horizontal
75mm 120mm Vertical
Fire outside duct
Outside
75mm 120mm Vertical
In case both fire locations needs to be covered
Both
75mm 120mm Vertical
Use of 1 product for both duct orientations
Outside 75mm 100mm
Both
Inside 75mm 120mm
Use of 1 product for all cases
Both 75mm 120mm Both

Fire Duct System
PROMATECT®
-L500
PROMATECT®
- L500 is a non-combustible low density calcium silicate board, used for the construction of fire resistant ducts. It is a Class O
product as defined in the Building Regulations.
Thickness (mm) Length x Width (mm)
Approx weight (kg/m2
)
Dry With approx 5% moisture
20 2500 x 1200 10.0 10.5
25 2500 x 1200 12.5 13.1
30 2500 x 1200 15.0 15.8
35 2500 x 1200 17.5 18.4
40 2500 x 1200 20.0 21.0
50 2500 x 1200 25.0 26.3
52 2500 x 1200 26.0 27.4
60 2500 x 1200 30.0 31.5

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Tunnel Liner and Ductliner
PassiveTecTM
Tunnel Liner
Our 30mm Tunnel Liner board has passed the most demanding
tunnel test currently available. Tested at the Efectis laboratory
in the Netherlands, it has achieved 3 hours against the RWS
temperature curve, 3 hours against the HCM temperature curve
and 4 hours against the ISO 834 temperature curves. These
test standards cover all of the highest specifications likely to be
required in tunnel lining fire protection.
The PassiveTecTM
board has a uniquely high insulation
performance hence it achieves more than the required standard
of protection. In addition it is extremely stable when exposed to
moisture or water. This is critical in the tunnel lining area where
leakage and flash floods can occur regularly. Our team of fire
engineers are ready to conduct specific tests as required by tunnel
construction projects.
Certification
RWS 1350 Certified 180 mins
HCM Certified 180 mins
ISO 834 Certified 240 mins
Lineal thermal expansion a (°K-1
)
- 3,1x 10-5 (long) and
- 4,1x 10-5 (tran)
Density 900 kg/m3
± 10 %
Water diffusion resistance µ:3,5
Determination of compression
behavior. Breaking load (N)
25213
Certification
BS EN1366 pt 1 Pt 8 Certified
Type B Vertical : CLASSIFICATION: EI 120 (ve i→o)
Type A Vertical : CLASSIFICATION: EI 120 (ve i→o) S
Type B Horizontal : CLASSIFICATION: EI 120 (ho i→o)
Type A Horizontal: CLASSIFICATION: EI 180 (ho i→o) S
Type C : El 120 (ho) S 1500 Multi
Thermal conductivity (W/mk) 0,29
Thermal resistance (m2
.K/W) 0,1
Lineal thermal expansion a (°K-1
)
- 3,1x 10-5 (long) and
- 4,1x 10-5 (tran)
Electrical surface resistance [kΩ] 5,1
PassiveTecTM
Ductliner
Our 30mm Ductliner board has achieved the highest standard of
smoke evacuation and extraction duct protection. It is the only
magnesium oxide board on the market with both EN 1366 part
1 and part 8 accreditation. At 30mm it is also thinner than any
other competing solutions for 2 hours which is a huge advantage
in the congested plenums. We are proud to have passed the
smoke extraction standard at the maximum pressure level
Tested at European accredited laboratories that ensure
compliance across the EU.
PassiveTecTM
is a proven high performance range of Fibre Reinforced Magnesium boards owned by SIG and PFP Fire Systems.
Its range of applications will be expanded further during 2014 but in the meantime offers two principal solutions prevalent in
construction and infrastructure projects. www.passivetec.com
• Thinnest board to give 2 hours protection to EN1366 Pt 8
• Saves space and therefore can reduce construction costs
• Very competitively priced system for contractors
• Extremely durable

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Firemac FM Blue
Firemac FM Blue is a non-combustible composite board with a fibre-reinforced cement core, and outer facings of perforated galvanised
steel mechanically bonded to the core, used to provide fire protection and protect life and buildings.
Firemac FM Blue systems provide robust wall, ceiling, building services enclosures and ductwork systems to give fire resistance of up to
4 hours and blast resistance of up to 14kPa.
Applications
• Vertical horizontal barriers, all either insulated or uninsulated
• Ventilation, smoke extract kitchen extract ductwork
• Enclosures for building services
Specific applications include:
• Vertical horizontal barriers forming escape routes and refuge areas
• Enclosures barriers around hazardous areas
• Equipment protection
• Document protection
• Warehouse compartmentation
• Service shafts
• Electrical transformer switch gear rooms
General Technical Data
Board thickness 8.5mm -1mm + 2mm
Standard board sizes 2000mm x 1200mm 2400mm x 1200mm
Combustibility Non-combustible
Classification to BS EN 13501-1 A1
Building regulations classification Class O
Effective density (composite) 2400kg/m³ (approx.)
Approx. weight (composite) 19.2kg/m²
Moisture content (composite) 7.6% (approx.)
Water absorption (composite, oven-dried to saturated) 15.5% (approx.)
Flexural strength Frupture (average) 300N/mm²
Modulus of elasticity E (average) 195GPa
Impact strength to BS 5669: Part 1: 1989 Exceeds 980N/m
Loadbearing capacity 10kN/m²
Max. point ‘load’ with 600mm span 980kg
Max. point ‘load’ with 1200mm span 600kg
Thermal conductivity (λ) 38°C 0.40
If any data is being used for structural calculations contact Firemac to ensure the relevant data is up-to-date.
Firemac FM Blue has been installed across a range of industrial and commercial builds including transport and infrastructure projects, power
stations, office blocks, communication and asset protection.
Firemac FM Blue is distributed solely through SIG and is supported by a full range of test evidence and assessments including BS 476: Parts
20, 22 and 24, BS EN 1364 - Parts 1 and 2, and UL263. In addition, the board is produced under a Third Party Certification scheme. Full
details are available upon request.
For installers full training in the installation of Firemac FM Blue will be given, alongside ongoing site inspections and comprehensive
technical support.

Structural Steel
Building regulations stipulate the period of fire resistance required for any element of building structure. Beams and columns require at
least the same standard of fire protection as that required by any element they support.
The temperature rise of structural steelwork under fire test conditions provides a method of computing fire protection thicknesses based
on accepted empirical formulae. The rate of increase in temperature of a steel cross section is determined by the ratio of the heated
surface area (A) to the volume (V).
This ratio (A/V) has units of m-1 and is known as the section factor.
The section factor is a measure of the rate at which a steel element will increase in temperature. The higher the value of the section
factor, the faster the element will heat up and therefore the thicker fire protection required to satisfy a stipulated fire protection period.
How to Specify
Promat VERMICULUX®
(up to 240 minutes – A/V 17 – 260m-1)
Promat VERMICULUX®
is a lightweight non-combustible board specially designed to provide fire protection to structural steelwork. Up to
240 minutes fire resistance can be achieved depending on thickness of material used and the dimensions of the beam or column being
protected. Promat VERMICULUX®
can be installed prior to the building being weather tight.
Promat PROMATECT®
-250 (up to 120 minutes – A/V 17 – 260 m-1)
Promat PROMATECT®
-250 is a non-combustible mineral bound light weight board. It has smooth matt upper surface and is off-white in
appearance.
Promat PROMATECT®
-250 provides a high degree of strength, dimension stability, and fire protection to structural steelwork. Up to 120
minutes fire resistance can be achieved depending on thickness of material used and the dimensions of the beam or column being
protected.
Thickness (mm) Dimensions (mm) Stack Quantities Can Stack be Split?
20 1220 x 1220 40 N
25 1220 x 1220 30 N
30 1220 x 1220 26 N
35 1220 x 1220 22 Y
40 1220 x 1220 20 Y
45 1220 x 1220 17 Y
50 1220 x 1220 15 Y
55 1220 x 1220 14 Y
60 1220 x 1220 13 Y
12 2500 x 1200 30 N
15 2500 x 1200 30 N
18 2500 x 1200 25 N
20 2500 x 1200 25 N
22 2500 x 1200 25 N
25 2500 x 1200 20 N
30 2500 x 1200 15 N

Structural Steel
Glasroc F FIRECASE
Used predominantly as part of the British Gypsum FireCase and GypLyner encase structural steel encasement system, giving up to 180
minutes fire protection.
It has a high quality, white smooth surface finish, ideally suited as a self finish or to receive direct decoration with most paint finishes.
Can also be tiled and plastered directly.
• Staple fixes (up to 25mm) or screw fixed
• 3 or 4 sided protection
• Steel angles or solders
• GypLyner encase with FireLine is also available
Promat TD Board®
/Rocksilk FireTech/ Rockwool Beamclad
A high density, resilient and non-combustible rock mineral wool
slab, which offers up to 240 minutes fire protection. It is available
un-faced or faced with a Bright Class ‘O’ reinforced aluminium foil.
General benefits:
• Quick, clean and dry installation process
• Quick and simple installation of noggins
• Choice of fixing systems
• Moisture tolerant
• Can accommodate decorative finishes
Thickness (mm) Dimensions (mm) Stack Quantities
15 2400 x 1200 32
20 2000 x 1200 40
25 2000 x 1200 30
30 2000 x 1200 20
Promat TD Board®
25 2000 x 1200 45 N
30 2000 x 1200 40 N
35 2000 x 1200 32 N
40 2000 x 1200 30 N

Structural Steel
Rocksilk FireTech (UN-FACED / FOIL FACED)
20 1800 x 1200 56
25 1800 x 1200 45
30 1800 x 1200 36
35 1800 x 1200 32
40 1800 x 1200 28
45 1800 x 1200 25
50 1800 x 1200 22
60 1800 x 1200 18
Rocksilk FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab
An easy to cut, rock mineral wool slab, with superior fire resistant properties for use as the fixing noggin in the fire protection of structur-
al steel work.
30 1800 x 1200 36
35 1800 x 1200 32
40 1800 x 1200 28
45 1800 x 1200 25
50 1800 x 1200 22
60 1800 x 1200 18
Rockwool Beamclad
25 2000 x 1200 45
30 2000 x 1200 40
35 2000 x 1200 32
40 2000 x 1200 30
50 2000 x 1200 24
60 2000 x 1200 20

Fire Barrier Systems
Fire Barrier systems help to prevent fire and smoke spread within
roof and ceiling voids for all general conditions encountered on
site.
The vertically hung Fire Barriers are capable of achieving both
integrity and insulation protection periods from 15 to 120
minutes, and the friction fitted Fire Barrier Slab will also provide
60 minutes integrity and insulation.
Rockwool Fire Barrier
Dimensions:
1000mm x 600mm x 100mm
Standard width 1 metre thickness (mm) Length (m)
50 4
60 3-5
Description, performances properties
Product
Fire performance
Integrity (mins)
Insulation (mins) Specification
½ hour Cavity Barrier 60 15 1 layer 50mm
½ hour 60 30
1 layer 60mm Fire Barrier foil faced
overlapped joints
1 hour Fire Barrier 60 60
2 layers 50mm Fire Barrier
staggered vertical joints
1½ hour Fire Barrier 90 90
2 layers 50mm Fire Barrier
staggered vertical joints
2 hour Fire Barrier 120 120
2 layers 60mm Fire Barrier foil faced
separated by 40mm airspace
1 hour Fire Barrier Slab 240 60 100mm foil faced slab
Acoustic performance
The correct use of Fire Barrier within structural cavities and voids will reduce the level of transmitted sound
Room to room attenuation Rw dB
Typical lay-in grid suspended ceiling 30
As above, with 50mm ROCKWOOL®
Fire Barrier 42
Applied as 2, but ROCKWOOL®
Fire Barrier foil faced 44
Applied as 2, but two thickness of 50mm ROCKWOOL®
Fire Barrier - both foil faced 50
ROCKWOOL®
Fire Barrier Slab foil faced both faces 50
If ceiling is plasterboard, add between 2-3 db
Note: values are approximate

Culimeta Saveguard Fire Barriers
Culimeta Saveguard Fire Barriers are developed to offer flexible, lightweight, non-respirable and easy to install product for all types of
installations.
Product
Name
Fire Specification Product Dimensions Fixing Method
Identification
ColourIntegrity
(min)
Insulation
(min)
Width
(cm)
Length
(m)
Thick
(mm)
Pack
Area
Staple
Gun
Staples
Firehalt
30/30
30 30 120 7 8 8.4m2
R31 12mm White
Firehalt
60/30
60 30 120 7 8 8.4m2
R31 12mm White
Firehalt
120/30
(Gold)
120 30 120 7 8 8.4m2
R31 12mm Green
Firehalt
120/60
120 60 120 5 16 6.0m2
R31 12mm Green/White
FIREHALT
FIREHALT has bought two new products to the lightweight fire
barrier/fire curtain market that are exclusively available through
your local branch of SIG. These are:
Firehalt SF90
Product Description
SF90 is an ultra-lightweight fabric smoke and flame curtain that
is totally non combustable and has a full 90 min fire rating when
tested to BS476 p20/22.
Installation
Supplied in handy sized rolls 120cm wide by 25m long which
like all the other FIREHALT products utilises standard fixing
components that are inexpensive and readily available. 12mm
metal staples are used to join panels together vertically and
horizontally.
Firehalt 30/30
Product Description
To help you cope with an increasingly competitive market
FIREHALT has developed a lightweight fire rated cavity barrier that
still offers a full 30 mins Insulation value when tested to BS476
p20/22.
Installation
Each pack weighs little more than 16kg but provides 8.4sqm
of product. In line with other products in the range it is quick
to install using standard components such as 50mm stud and
25mm metal angle, and can be fixed from one side.

Culimeta-Saveguard Smoke and Flame Curtains
Culimeta-Saveguard offer two Fire Curtains that are flexible, lightweight and easy to install.
Product
Name
Fire Specification Product Dimensions Fixing Method
Identification
ColourIntegrity
(min)
Insulation
(min)
Width
(cm)
Length
(m)
Thick
(cm)
Pack Area
(cm)
Staple
Gun
Staples
Firehalt
SF90
90 0 120 25 2 30m² R31 6 -12 White
Firehalt SF 120 0 120 25 2 30m² R31 6 -12 Green
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Brush seal
Introducing BRUSHSEAL - a unique product specifically designed to
be used in conjunction with Firehalt barriers and curtains.
• Simple and quick to install
• Will fit any size or shape of service penetration
• Suitable for uneven surfaces such as cable trays
• Requires no expensive mastics or adhesives
• Provides a neat professional finish
Brushseal is fixed to the penetration service rather than the barrier
and is therefore straightforward and quick to fit. System will also
add stability to the barrier.

Cladding and
Curtain Walling
Cavity Barriers for Curtain Wall Facades
Product Thickness Fire Rating
AIM Cavity Fire Barrier 75 mm 60 min
AIM Fire Barrier Slab 100 mm 120 min
Rockwool SP 60 Firestop Slab 75 mm 60 min
Rockwool SP 120 Firestop Slab 90 mm 120 min
CW-FS Cavity Barriers 90 mm 60 min
CW-FS Cavity Barriers 120 mm 120 mm
General benefits:
• Easy to cut and install
• Ensures site tolerances are accommodated
• Independently tested to provide 2 hours of fire resistance
• Resists the passage of smoke – aluminium foil
• Faced on both sides
• Suitable for cavity widths up to 400mm
• Easy site storage and handling
• Quality assured to BS EN ISO 9001
Slabs are designed to be cut on-site, to produce cavity fire stops of 1000mm length and in widths to suit individual cavity sizes.
Fixing Brackets are required for the installation. They are supplied in two standard types, Small Fixing Brackets designed for cavities up
to, and including 100mm wide and Large Fixing Brackets for cavities over 100mm and up to 400mm wide.
Brackets are supplied in cardboard boxes, flat packed, and are designed to be easily re-profiled by hand on site. Fixing Brackets should be
cut on site as necessary to allow at least 75% penetration of the Firestop.
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Cladding and
Curtain Walling
Fire Performance and Product thickness
Application Fire Rating (mins) Thickness (mm)
Horizontal 30/30 75
Horizontal 60/60 90
Vertical 30/30 75
Vertical 60/60 90
Vertical 120/120 120
Cavity Barriers in Rainscreen Facades
AIM Ventilated Rainscreen Barrier Plus (VRB Plus)
Product Description
The AIM VRB Plus offers an effective fire barrier for ventilated cavities over 60mm up to 300mm in its standard form. The AIM VRB offers
a superior fire rating and allows a continuous ventilation space of up to 44mm. This provides excellent ventilation behind the cladding
whilst leaving sufficient room for easy installation of the cladding panels.
Application
Polythene enclosed to give weather resistance in a semi exposed application
Specification
Thickness – 75mm
Width – Total cavity size less 44mm
Length – 1000mm
Max Air Gap – 44mm
• Polythene enclosed to give weather resistance in a semi exposed application
• Tested and assessed by Chiltern International Fire
AIM Ventilated Rainscreen Fire Barrier (Lite) VRB Lite
Product Description
The AIM VRB Lite, offers an effective fire barrier for ventilated cavities of up to 300mm. VRB Lite is simple and cost effective to install,
allowing a continuous ventilation space of up to 25mm. VRB Lite has been tested to the general principles of the more stringent BS EN
1363-1 standard.
Application
Polythene enclosed to give weather resistance in a semi exposed application
Specification
Thickness – 75mm
Width – Total cavity size less 25mm
Length – 1000mm
Max Air Gap – 25mm
• Polythene enclosed to give weather resistance in a semi exposed application
• Tested and assessed by Chiltern International Fire
Horizontal Cavity Barrier
Lamatherm CW–RSH incorporates a continuous bonded intumescent strip to the leading edge and encapsulated in a weather resistant
polymer film. In the event of exposure to fire, this expands and fully seals the designed ventilation gap formed at the time of installation
between barrier and the rear of the cladding.
Vertical Cavity Barrier
For vertical barriers within rainscreen systems, it is generally acceptable to fully fill the void. Our Lamatherm CW–RSV product is
specifically intended for use in this manner. As a full fill barrier system, the integral intumescent strip is not required. The front edge is
finished as standard in a plain aluminium foil.
Alternatively, the product is optionally available with a factory applied DPC pre-bonded to this surface.

Masonry Wall
Masonry walls within the external fabric of a building are typically formed by an inner and outer masonry leaf which forms a void for
installation of a thermal insulation layer. Such situations will typically form a hidden cavity within the fabric of a building and potentially
form a ready route for spread of flame and smoke within this hidden void. In these instances it is necessary to install cavity barriers to
limit the spread of flame within this hidden void. It is imperative the selection of products are suited to the intended application and
proven to perform having undergone independent testing in line with current standards.
AIM Wall Cavity Fire Barrier Fire Barrier Slabs
Product Description
AIM Wall Cavity Barrier is made from foil faced high density Rockwool stone wool. The barrier prevents the passage of flame and smoke
within the cavity it fills for the period of fire rating, specified below.
Application
Suitable for use in all cavity walls, as well as for fire stopping between a curtain wall system and a concrete floor slab.
Specification
Lengths: 1000mm (Available cut to size or in slabs)
Foil Facing (with AIM logo)
Cavity widths: 50 - 600mm (barrier to be compressed by about 5%)
• No mastics or sealants required
• Tested to BS 476 part 20 and assessed by Warrington Fire Research Centre
• Non-combustible to EN15301-1 and classified A1
• Faced with Class O reinforced aluminium foil for enhanced smoke resistance
• Ozone depletion potential of zero; no CFCs or HCFCs used in manufacture
Cladding and
Curtain Walling

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For full technical advice, thermal
calculations and support, please
contact your local SIG Technical
Insulation branch
Scotland
Aberdeen
Broadfold Road
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
AB23 8EE
Tel: 01224 771 566
Fax: 01224 770 319
Glasgow
95 Westburn Drive
Cambuslang
Glasgow
G72 7NA
Tel: 0141 643 3600
Fax: 0141 641 2426
Tyneside
Tyneside
Federation Business Park
St Omers Road
Dunston
NE11 9HR
Tel: 0191 226 6730
Fax: 0191 226 6731
North West
Liverpool
Hornhouse Lane
Knowsley Industrial Park
Liverpool
L33 7YQ
Tel: 0151 547 5295
Fax: 0151 547 5296

Manchester
Block 1
River Park
River Park Road
Eastlands
Manchester
M40 2XP
Tel: 0161 438 7262
Fax: 0161 370 5879
Newton-Le-Willows
Sunbeam St
Newton-Le-Willows
Lancashire
WA12 8NG
Tel: 01925 225 252
Fax: 01925 229 700
North East
Chesterfield
Unit 1
Sheepbridge Centre
Chesterfield
S41 9RX
Tel: 01246 269 537
Fax: 01246 261 725
Leeds
Intermezzo Drive
Pontefract Road
Leeds
LS10 1RU
Tel: 0113 385 7777
Fax: 0113 385 7778
Midlands
Birmingham
Apollo Park
Rounds Green Road
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 2DF
Tel: 0121 665 3060
Fax: 0121 544 8026
Leicester
Unit E
Braunstone
Industrial Estate
139 Scudamore Road
Leicester
LE3 1UQ
Tel: 0116 232 5000
Fax: 0116 232 5001
Anglia
Bedford
Telford Way
Bedford
MK42 0PQ
Tel: 01234 761 490
Fax: 01234 761 499
Norwich
Unit 27
White Lodge Business Park
Norwich
NR4 6DQ
Tel: 01603 226 005
Fax: 01603 226 000
London
London East – Beckton
19-21 Alpine Way
London Industrial Park
Beckton
London
E6 4LA
Tel: 020 7473 9310
Fax: 020 7473 9311
London West – Ruislip
Unit 4 Victoria Road Retail Park
Crown Road
South Ruislip
London
HA4 0AF
Tel: 020 8839 4290
Fax: 020 8839 4301
South West
Bristol
Unit 200/300
North Bristol Park
North Way
Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH
Tel: 0117 931 3420
Fax: 0117 931 3425
Plymouth
87 St Modwen Road
Parkway Industrial Estate
Marsh Mills
Plymouth
PL6 8LH
Tel: 01752 675 417
Fax: 01752 675 418
Swansea
Units 37-38
Cwmdu
Trading Estate
Fforestfach
Swansea
SA5 8JF
Tel: 01792 588 461
Fax: 01792 583 849
South East
Heathrow
Blackthorne Road
Poyle Trading Estate
Colnbrook
Slough
SL3 0DU
Tel: 01753 687 272
Fax: 01753 681 623
Oxford
Unit 5
Curbridge Business Park
Downs Road
Witney
Oxon
OX29 7WJ
Tel: 01993 700 993
Fax: 01993 708 993
Portsmouth
Unit 2
Quadra
Sharps Close
Porstmouth
PO3 5PS
Tel: 023 9269 6733
Fax: 023 9266 1406

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