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Lorient introduces Planet FSR 6000 finger guard system with fire-rated certification Balancing everyday safety with fire door compliance is a growing priority for building owners, facilities managers and specifiers. In response, Lorient has strengthened its UK finger-protection offering with the introduction of the Planet FSR 6000 roller finger-guard system, a solution that combines effective injury prevention with certified fire performance. Door-related finger injuries remain a significant concern,
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particularly in schools, healthcare facilities and public buildings. Around 30,000 children are treated in A&E each year following door-related finger injuries, with many of the most serious incidents occurring at the secondary closing edge, where the exposed hinge cavity presents a crushing hazard. Developed specifically to address this risk, the FSR 6000 features
a constant-tension roller mechanism that forms a continuous protective barrier as the door opens and closes. A key development for the system is its recent successful fire
testing to BS EN 1634-1:2014+A1:2018, achieving certification on FD30 and FD60 timber door assemblies. This enables finger protection to be incorporated on timber fire-resisting doors without compromising fire safety requirements, supporting compliance in safety-critical applications. Suitable for timber, metal, PVC and glass doors, the FSR 6000 is
compatible with both manual and power-operated doors.
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QPV.indd 1 FIREFLY® FB180 batts build compartment walls atop Midlands apartment block 16/04/2024 17:02
A month-long contract to upgrade the fire protection to a residential building in a popular suburb South-east of Birmingham has been undertaken using FIREFLY FB180 ablative batts, together with other products from the manufacturer’s range, to provide a fully tested system solution. As a specialist in the field of passive
fire protection systems serving customers across multiple sectors – carrying FIRAS as well as IFC certification – Coventry based KRASI Fire Protection was appointed to carry out all the upgrades within the roof- space to the late 20th century residential development. As well as undertaking the design work, KRASI installed a temporary walkway within the roof zone and began erecting studwork partitions to either side of the central access corridor, creating a framework into which the FIREFLY FB180 batts could be built. This construction was then treated on both sides with more of the ablative coating, while the manufacturer’s very versatile Penowrap was used to protect service penetrations. The Contracts Manager for KRASI, Daniel Oldacre commented: “We were awarded the project by the property company which
owns the development and decided to install the FB180 fire batt system to achieve the specified fire rating in terms of both integrity, 90 minutes and insulation, 60 minutes. The total installed area was in excess of 200m2 incorporating the cavity closer at the head to achieve full compliance. Meanwhile, access through the barriers for any future work in the compartments has been facilitated by installing a total of eight FR120 access hatches which form part of an integrated, fully tested system. Everything has gone smoothly and the Technical Manager for FIREFLY, Chris Boam, visited site to inspect the work and confirm that everything had been carried out in accordance with the standard details.” Chris Boam, commented: “Having visited
the site during the works, I was impressed with the quality of the installation completed by KRASI. The batt walls have been installed to a very high standard and it was clear that attention had been paid to ensuring the details followed FIREFLY guidance throughout. The 1200 x 600mm batt sheets are 60mm thick and feature the specially formulated
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ablative coating on both sides of the layered, non-combustible mineral fibre which has a density of 180kg/m3.
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