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In today’s construction environment does Flameshield have an equal?
Flameshield’s non-coated range of fi re resistant ductwork has been successfully tested and available in the marketplace since 2003. Ever increasing demands are being made to ensure that all parties concerned in the construction industry, be they developers, designers, regulatory/enforcing authorities or contractors, achieve the highest standards in quality, safety and the protection of the environment. As a fi re duct product which has successfully achieved the highest standards technically without the need for any coating material, Flameshield’s fi re resistant ductwork offers environmental benefi ts that other, coated, fi re duct products just cannot achieve.
Flameshield has received LPCB (Loss Prevention Certifi cation Board) certifi cation for the product itself ensuring full compliance with the requirements of BS476 Part 24 and LPCB ISO 9001:2008 certifi cation for the manufacture of its fi re rated ductwork and is the only non-coated product being listed in the “Red Book” Volume 1: List of Approved Fire and Security Products and Services. Flameshield has been assessed by BRE Global as being suitable for use as a smoke extract system for a period of up to 2 hours. In addition Flameshield have carried out a low temperature plate test under the auspices of BRE Global utilising the temperature classifi cations described in BS 7346 Part 2 (BRE Test No. 259742B) and can offer its non-coated fi re duct system for smoke extract applications rated at 300 deg. C with no external insulation being required. All of these standards have been reached without the need for any additional coatings.
While coated products might reach the standards required to meet statutory fi re regulations, can they be considered “Equal” in comparison to Flameshield? Is there any other fi re duct product which can offer these benefi ts while at the same time signifi cantly reducing its impact on the environment?
The environmental benefi t of non-coated fi re rated ductwork
By using the Flameshield non-coated system, a minimum of six stages are eliminated. Also, due to the unique CGF (Continuous Girth Flange) system used by Flameshield, there is a reduction in the manufacturing process as fewer ancillary duct components are required i.e. no separate fl ange system to be manufactured, transported, cut, fi tted and sealed.
Flameshield’s non-coated system is also easily recyclable whereas other, coated, products have to be disposed of in a more controlled manner. Coating products are made from mined materials, require energy and water for application and cleaning, heat for drying and produce waste by-products which have to be disposed of. All of these have a negative impact on the environment. The estimated carbon reduction by using Flameshield is, therefore, very signifi cant when compared to other, coated, fi re-rated ductwork systems. Flameshield’s non-coated system requires none of the above which greatly reduces its impact on the environment both now and in the future.
“Equal or Approved?”
In conclusion, Flameshield fi re rated ductwork is a product for the 21st century. Its capabilities come from the use of the latest design and manufacturing technology. There is no requirement for the use of spray-on coatings which use energy in their production, transportation, curing and disposal of associated waste products.
All of your fi re rated ductwork needs can be met with a cost- competitive, modern, clean, environmentally friendly product which has no susceptibility to coating damage whilst being transported or installed. The product requires no on-going maintenance once installed, is aesthetically pleasing and has good turnaround times all year round.
With the aforementioned in mind, if a coated product isn’t equal in all aspects, should you approve it?
FLAMESHIELD NON-COATED FIRE RATED DUCTWORK ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS IRON ORE PROCESSING
SHIPPING STEEL MILL
TRANSPORT STEEL TO
DUCTWORK MANUFACTURER DUCTWORK MANUFACTURER
TRANSPORT FLAMESHIELD DUCTWORK TO END USER
END USER
ADDITIONAL PROCESSES FOR FIRE RATED COATED PRODUCTS
TRANSPORT DUCTWORK TO APPLICATION FACTORY
COATING PRODUCT APPLICATION PLANT
TRANSPORT COATED DUCTWORK TO END USER
COATED PRODUCTS PROCESSING PLANT
SHIPPING
COATED PRODUCTS MIXING PLANT
TRANSPORT COATING PRODUCT TO
APPLICATION FACTORY
THIS DIAGRAM HIGHLIGHTS THE ADDITIONAL STEPS AND PROCESSES REQUIRED FOR FIRE RATED COATINGS TO BE DELIVERED BEFORE THE COATING APPLICATION CAN PROCEED.
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