Astro X Series Pillow
Fire Pillows
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KEY: CE Marked Documents
DoP's are Declaration of Performance CoC's are Certificate of Constancy of Performance
TDS's are Technical Data Sheet
ETA's are European Technical Assessment Sheet
UL Documentation are UL - EU Certificate
Product Features
- CE Marked.
- UL-EU Accreditation.
- Cable trunking by UL assessment.
- Classified in accordance with EN13501-2.
- Fire Pillows tested with metallic pipes, cables, cable bunches, cable trays and cable ladders, please refer to the test certification.
- Fire Resistance EN 1366-3 EI 120.
- Fire Classification EN13501-2.
- BS 7671-2008 Chapter 42 & 52 - Electrical Installations Fire Resistance.
- Tested in accordance with EN10140-2: 2010 - Airborne Sound.
- Tested in accordance with EN10126: 2000 Air Permeability.
Description
X Series Fire Pillows are designed to provide an effective fire barrier, on a temporary or permanent basis, for services which are subject to frequent changes or replacement. The fire pillows consist of a waterproof glass cloth bag containing organic fillers and intumescent additives.
Pillows can be added, removed or rearranged in an aperture to accomodate to the needs of the situation and have been tested with metallic pipes, cables, cable bunches, cable trays and cable ladders.
Tested in block wall, concrete and masonry walls and concrete floors up to 1m² area and suitable for indoor and outdoor locations pillows remain flexible between –5°C to +40°C.
Three sizes of X Series fire pillow are available; please ensure that the correct pillow is installed to suit the opening size. See tables below.
*For specific details please refer to the test certification.
Properties & Specifications
The Astro X Series CE Pipe Collar range is available in standard sizes, to suit 55, 82, 110 and 160 mm diameter pipes, and includes intermediate and larger sizes.
| Type | Product Code | Form Supplied | Weight Supplied | Qty Required Per m2 |
Sausage pillow |
AFFPSASX | 330x50x20mm | 50gms | As Required to fill small voids |
Small pillow |
AFFPSX | 330x200x25mm | 185gms | 180 in Wall or Floor |
Large pillow |
AFFPLX | 330x200x45mm | 385gms | 113 in Wall or Floor |
To estimate the number of fire pillow required please refer to the full Installation sheet, which has tables showing quantities required for a range of fire pillow and void sizes.
Product Availability
Available in 3 standard sizes.
| Product Code | Description | Size |
| AFFPSASX | Astro X Series Pillow Sausage | 330x50x20mm |
| AFFPSX | Astro X Series CE Pipe Collar 40mm | 40mm |
| AFPC55X/CE | Astro X Series Pillow Small | 330x200x25mm |
Installation
We have technical representatives who provide assistance in the selection and specification of the products on this site and should be consulted for exact installation and product suitability. Ensure an early engagement with ourselves, designers, main contractor and specialist installers before any installation. Other trades and/or manufacturers may need to be consulted. For in-depth information, specification and technical advice please call our Head Office on:
Telephone: +44 (0)1329 844 500 Email: sales@astroflame.com
Maintenance
All interested parties, designer, specifier, main contractor and specialist installers should provide access to allow the fire stopping seals to be regularly inspected and maintained, as well as records kept of such maintenance at minimum periods of 12 months, as required by the Regulatory Reform Order, and repaired if necessary. Reference should be made to ASFP TGD 17 – Code of Practice for the Installation and Inspection of Fire Stopping.
Competency
It is vital that those entrusted to design or install a fire stopping product have the necessary levels of competence to undertake the task professionally and thoroughly. The level of competency required will be commensurate with the expected complexity of the building. All designers must eliminate, reduce or control foreseeable risks that may arise during installation, construction or maintenance when preparing or modifying designs. Clients should ensure that the principal designer and principal contractor carry out their duties under CDM regulations. The ASFP foundation course in passive fire protection provides essential knowledge as part of demonstrating competency and understanding in this key fire protection specialism.
Additional Notes
Please refer to the ETA/UL-EU sheet for fields of application for this product. For further information on installation requirements please refer to the manufacturer of the services and the wall/floor specification to ensure the compatibility of this product, if in doubt please contact the technical team with services and wall/floor specification on:
Telephone: +44 (0)1329 844 500 Email: sales@astroflame.com
Health and Safety
The product does not present any known health hazards during or after installation. Normal good industrial and personal hygiene practices should be observed. For further information on health and safety requirements please contact the technical team on:
Telephone: +44 (0)1329 844 500 Email: sales@astroflame.com
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