114 SAFETY & SECURITY
AIM doubles fi re stop block capacity I
nvestment in additional CNC technology at its Crawley manufacturing facility has increased AIM Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing’s Fire Stop Block production capacity by 50 per cent. “This signifi cantly greater CNC capability supports AIM’s position as a Fire Stop Block category leader,” says commercial director Ian Exall. “Earlier spend on further testing means we have one of the most comprehensive ranges of fi re tested FSBs in the market.” Used to maintain fi re compartment lines and
act as a barrier to the movement of smoke in fl oors, walls, partitions and roofs, FSBs are also known as Trapezoidal Fire Stops. Typically, a Fire Stop Block is installed at the junction of a metal deck concrete fl oor and a wall that has a fi re resistance requirement. The Fire Stop Block is used to fi ll the space under the fl oor where it is located on the wall. They also contribute to acoustic performance. AIM uses CNC technology to produce precision, compression fi t Fire Stop Blocks with 60- and 120-minute insulation and integrity options. Blocks cut from an ablative batt are also available and are typically used where fi bre migration from the blocks (or other items in the
vicinity of the wall) has to be eliminated, such as in the construction of hi-tech buildings, for example data centres.
The acquisition of new plant and a major refurbishment of existing capacity follow AIM’s 2024 investment in additional test evidence to cover a wider range of applications. Tested to the principles of BS EN 1366-4:2021, AIM’s Fire Stop Blocks achieved IFC Certifi cation Ltd third-party certifi cation. AIM’s Fire Stop Blocks are available in CNC cut standard profi les to suit major metal deck producer profi les or are cut to customer specifi cations. The latest CNC technology ensures
accuracy even for more challenging profi les with rounded shoulders. Compression fi t means sealants are not required for most applications. “We manufacture Fire Stop Blocks to pretty much any profi le, or customer defi ned dimensions. Indeed, we often get the proverbial “back of an envelope” drawing from which to create the CAD fi les required for production of the fi nished item” adds Ian Exall. AIM’s Fire Stop Block technical datasheet explains the application scope and test evidence.
01293 582400
aimlimited.co.uk/solutions/fi re-stop-blocks-2
Genius solution!
C-TEC has launched FastConvert, an innovative new four to eight-way conventional to addressable zone converter. Designed to facilitate the fast conversion and upgrade of a multi-zone conventional fi re system to an addressable CAST system utilising pre-existing wiring, FastConvert can save fi re alarm installers thousands of pounds. Fully compatible with C-TEC’s XFP and ZFP CAST fi re systems and its award- winning CAST-PRO combined fi re detection and alarm devices. Andy Green, C-TEC’s marketing director said: “As fi re detection and alarm technology has improved, more and more sites are looking to upgrade their old conventional systems to addressable, not just because the conventional devices are reaching end of life, but also because an addressable system can identify the precise location of a fi re or fault, facilitate sophisticated cause and effects and reduce false alarms. We are defi nitely seeing this in schools, care homes and hotels where FastConvert is coming into its own as an ingenious retrofi t upgrade solution which can utilise a conventional system’s existing zone wiring whilst maintaining compliance with BS 5839-1.”
01942 366328
www.c-tec.com Robust UK introduces fi re-rated riser door
Robust UK has launched its fi rst ever RISER- DOR for concealing service units, introducing a bespoke fi re-rated riser door solution. This 120-minute fi re-rated custom-built access panel provides discreet and convenient access to electrical wiring, plumbing and HVAC systems
within vertical shafts, without detracting from interior aesthetics. The RISER-DOR enables technicians to carry out inspections, maintenance and repairs on concealed services effi ciently. RISER- DOR is among the few fi re-rated riser door solutions available, giving customers more choice in building compliant access systems.
01782 592900
www.robust-uk.com Informative & entertaining round table events
Always looking for new ways to engage with our audience, ADF now hosts round table events. With constant updates to building regulations, round tables are an ideal way to gauge industry concerns/ problems,
to future-proof your
marketing strategy. Hosted by our Editor, James Parker, we ask a diverse selection of our readers to attend, providing us with insights across the full spectrum of our audience. Sponsoring a round table enables you to position your brand/company as a voice of authority within the industry.
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