Description

Specifically designed for sealing around service penetrations in walls and floors, a single Astroflame board (50mm or 60mm thick) can provide high levels of fire integrity and insulation.

Tested in Block Wall, Concrete, Masonry, Plasterboard Partition and tested in Concrete Floors.

Offering up to 4 hours fire resistance in accordance with BS476: Part 20: 1987 and EN 1366-3 : 2009. Up to Rw 60dB sound reduction please refer to the Astroflame technical department.

Astroflame Boards consist of a stone fibre core coated on both sides with Astro Coat which transforms during a fire to prevent the passage of fire and smoke and the transfer of heat.

Astro Batt cut edges or joints should be coated with Astro Coat or Astro Mastic.

*For specific details please refer to the test certification.

Properties & Specification

Product Availability

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/UKCA/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