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Unicrimp expands its Trade Tub offer


Gilberts ups the standard in smoke and fire protection


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nicrimp has recently extended its comprehensive range of Q-Crimp accessories with the addition of three new Trade Tubs. Comprising a variety of essential fixings and clips, the new tubs offer reliability and versatility to the installer and are ideal for any job - big or small.


These robust new tradesman tubs feature a resealable plastic lid and carry handle, and the tub itself


is manufactured from recycled material. The First Fix Kit Tub includes 400 x Red Wall Plugs, 400 x 8x1 ½ Screws and 100 x 20mm Open Grommets – bringing together all the elements in one handy tub to make back box essential installs that much easier for the contractor. The Fire Alarm Installer Kit comprises 200 x Red 28 LSF P Clips, 200 x Red 32 LSF P Clips and 100 x Red


302 LSF Saddle Clips which are designed for use on mineral insulated or soft skin fire cables. They are manufactured from copper and are LSF powder coated. They have been tested and approved to meet the requirements of BS476 Pt.6 and BS476 Pt.7 and they are designed to assist the installation of fire cable to meet the requirements of BS 5839-1:2027. For additional support with projects, the Multipurpose Q-Fire Tub combines 70 x 25mm, 20 x 40mm


and 10 x 50mm Fire Clips, 100 x 8x1 1/2 Screws and 100 x Red Wall Plugs. The various fire-rated clips sizes are suitable to be fixed to substrates or in PVC trunkings. They are 18th Edition compliant. 521.10.202 wiring regulations stipulate that cable support systems must be constructed with materials that will withstand premature collapse. The Unicrimp catalogue which showcases the entire range of Q-Crimp accessories can be downloaded from the Unicrimp website - www.unicrimp.com - as well as from the Scolmore Group app.


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Swegon’s Actionair Products Secure Position on ProCure23 Recommended Suppliers List for NHS Projects


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wegon, a UK market leader and manufacturer of Actionair fire, smoke and air control products has been awarded a coveted position on the recommended list of suppliers for the ProCure23


Framework. ProCure23 (P23) is the fourth generation of route-to-market provisions, and plays a pivotal role in delivering design and construction services for vital capital projects undertaken by NHS England. The framework emphasises the importance of selecting suppliers with extensive experience in both project design and construction within the healthcare estate sector. Given the potentially catastrophic consequences of the spread of smoke and fire within healthcare settings, stricter guidelines and increased scrutiny for fire risk strategies in NHS facilities are integral


to the safety of building occupants. By securing a position on the ProCure23 recommended suppliers list, Swegon’s Actionair products


are well-positioned to contribute to enhancing fire safety measures in new build, refurbishment, and maintenance projects within NHS properties. Almost 50 years of product development has seen Swegon become a UK market leader for the manufacturing of their Actionair fire, smoke and air control products. The company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its adherence to building regulations and Healthcare Technical Memoranda (HTM) standards. Not only do Swegon manufacture and supply Actionair life safety products, the market leader also provides specifically tailored 2-year technical service and maintenance warranties. With a dedicated damper control panel that is ideally suited to the demands of NHS projects, the company is able to offer assistance in developing clear documentation on damper cause and effect. Boasting a nationwide team of service technicians, Swegon are able to provide comprehensive support encompassing specification, supply, system commissioning, and ongoing maintenance in adherence to the rigorous BS9999 and HTM standards for each project. The design and production process at Swegon incorporates extensive research and rigorous testing, ensuring that its products exceed the most up-to-date European standards and regulations. The company’s contribution goes beyond manufacturing, as it delivers a range of popular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions aimed at sharing knowledge with consultants, contractors, and engineers on topics such as damper compliance, control systems, and performance classifications. As a preferred supplier for ProCure23, Swegon’s Actionair products assume a vital role in providing smoke and fire dampers and controls crucial for ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and visitors within healthcare facilities. To learn more about ProCure23, please visit the NHS England website.


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ith growing emphasis on managing the risk of smoke and fire within building safety, Britain’s leading air


movement engineer Gilberts is leading the way to optimise control. To address increasing demand and to exceed criteria laid down in the latest Building Regulations, Gilberts is launching a new, fully tested range of insulated smoke and fire dampers. The insulated dampers compliment Gilberts’ established Ductgard units for HVAC ductwork. The insulation element of the new dampers


helps minimise the risk of heat transfer and thus the risk of fire spreading beyond the compartment. Its performance exceeds the two relevant layers of fire safety in buildings: integrity of compartmentation and structural safety. Spring and thermal fuse activated, the insulated dampers offer fire resistance of EI30, EI60, EI90 and EI120 for general ventilation systems with walls and partitions of various ratings. Thus, they deliver effective cut-off partitioning between the fire-engulfed zone and the remaining


part of the building, helping maintain the building integrity. The range is fully tested and certified to EN15650, EN13501-3 and EN1366-2. Says Ian Rogers, Gilberts’ Sales Director. “Throughout Europe, having the damper maintain the integrity and insulation value of the fire compartment is preferred. Here in the UK we are seeing a tendency to follow that lead. At Gilberts we are known for offering products that exceed expectation. We believe in being proactive and giving customers options above and beyond legislated requirement, that are fully tested, to an improved performance level, now, and at an attractive price point. If standards can be improved on competitively, surely it makes sense to do so, especially when dealing with fire and its implications within buildings? “It also means we offer a full validated range of smoke and fire control and curtain fire dampers, in


the UK.” The introduction of the insulated dampers builds on Gilberts’ 60+ years’ heritage of bringing to market advanced technology that enhances the design, safety, energy efficiency and occupier comfort of non- domestic buildings. All Gilberts’ products- standard lines and bespoke solutions- are designed and developed in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001:2015 quality standard in the company’s state of the art 140,000 ft2 facility in Blackpool.


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Domus Ventilation launches dMEV-NICO fan for new build homes


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K ventilation manufacturer Domus Ventilation has launched


a new Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation (dMEV) fan, dMEV-NICO, to provide continuous background extract ventilation for new build properties.


Designed to remove waste and moist air from a single wet room, such as bathrooms and kitchens, dMEV fans continuously extract the waste air at both low trickle or boost speeds which, in the case of the new dMEV-NICO, is automatic thanks to a built in monitoring device which detects occupants’ operation. For housebuilders, dMEV-


NICO provides a cost effective extract solution that has been built to achieve the ventilation rates as set out in the latest edition of Part F and L Building Regulations. It also has low life cycle and maintenance costs, is virtually silent operation, and has a modern, unobtrusive aesthetic that makes it suitable for all styles of home. Highly flexible, dMEV-NICO is suitable for wall, ceiling and window mounting. Wall and in-room installation kits, which come with all the necessary parts to fit the fan – including ducting and grilles – make for a swift, straightforward installation. Set up and commissioning have also been made simple through the provision of a digital control, which also ensures greater accuracy. dMEV-NICO is listed on the SAP PCDB database and comes with a 5 year warranty as standard. It is


the latest addition to Domus Ventilation’s range of quality ventilation solutions for residential new build properties. More information on dMEV-NICO and all Domus Ventilations’ products, can be found at our website.


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