Astro PFP Pipe Closer
CE & UKCA Marked Intumescent Pipe Closer
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KEY: CE & UKCA 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
UKTA UK Technical Assessment Sheet
Product Features
- CE and UKCA Marked.
- For pipe sizes from smallest pipes available to Ø315 mm with a wide range of pipe wall thicknesses.
- Smaller pipes can be fitted within larger closers with the benefit of accommodating pipes that are at an angle or if the opening around the pipe is too large.
- Fire classifications up to 240 minutes for both integrity and insulation.
- Certified for PVC-U, PVC-C, PE, LDPE, MDPE, HDPE, ABS,SAN+PVC and PP pipes and a wide range of composite plastic pipes.
- Tested for U/U pipe end applications.
- For internal use.
Description
Astro PFP Pipe Closer are designed to maintain the fire resistance of fire rated walls and floors where these are breached by continuous plastic pipes. Astro PFP Pipe Closer can be used in gypsum, masonry and concrete walls and with concrete floors.
Each pipe closer consists of a Red/Silver coated circular steel shell that splits in two to fit around the service penetrations by means of a simple 'slide-lock' system.
The steel shell contains a graphite based reactive material which reacts when exposed to heat closing the openings left by the softening plastic pipe in fire.
When testing pipes, one can choose not to cap (or close) the pipe, or cap the pipe inside the furnace, or outside the furnace, or on both sides. The configuration chosen depends on the intended applicationof the pipe and/or the installation environment.
The code defining if a pipe is capped is stated after the fire classification. For instance EI 60 C/U which means the pipe was capped inside the furnace, and uncapped outside the furnace. The test configuration defines the approvals possible.
Our engineering judgment based on EN 1366-3:2009 are:
| Intended use of pipe | Pipe end condition 4) | |
| Rainwater pipe, plastic | At drainage | U/U 1) |
| Not at drainage | C/C 1) | |
| Drainage or sewage pipe, plastic | Ventilated drain | U/U 1) |
| Unventilated drain | U/C 1) | |
| Drain w/water trap | U/C 1) | |
| Unventilated drain | C/C 2) | |
| Pipe in closed circuit (water, gas, air, electricity etc.) | C/C 2)3) | |
| Flue gas recovery system pipe, plastic | U/C 1) | |
| Pipe with open ends and ≥ 50cm length on both sides, plastic | U/U 2) | |
| Pipe supported by suspension system, metal | Fire rated support | C/U 1) |
| Non-fire rated | U/C 1) | |
| Waste disposal shaft pipe, metal | U/C 1) | |
1) Suggested in EN 1366-3:2009. 2) Judgment based on tests.
3) Metal pipes should have fire rated support. 4) U/U classified fire seals cover C/U, U/C and C/C. C/U classified fire
seals cover U/C and C/C. U/C classified fire seals cover C/C.
Technical Data
| Condition | Ready for use, steel shell with a graphite material |
| Shell | Powder coated 1mm steel |
| Conditioning procedure | EN 13238:2010 |
| Expansion ratio | 17:1 |
| Expansion pressure | 65.4 N |
| Graphite weight | 1.4 kg/m2 per mm thickness |
| Graphite density | 1409 kg/m3 |
| Normal expansion time | Less than 2 minutes |
| Minimum expansion temperature | 105 °C |
| Durability | Z2 intended for use in internal conditions with humidity classes other than Z1, excluding temperatures below 0°C. |
| Storage | May be stored for a long period of time. To be stored in temperatures between 5°C and 30°C |
| Installation temp. | +5°C to +50°C (sealant) |
| Colour | Red/Stainless Steel shell with anthracite inlay |
Product Availability
| Product Code | Description | Size |
| AFPFPPC32 | Astro PFP Pipe Closer: 32mm (Depth 50mm) | 32mm |
| AFPFPPC40 | Astro PFP Pipe Closer: 40mm (Depth 50mm) | 40mm |
| AFPFPPC55 | Astro PFP Pipe Closer: 55mm (Depth 50mm) | 55mm |
| AFPFPPC63 | Astro PFP Pipe Closer: 63mm (Depth 50mm) | 63mm |
| AFPFPPC75 | Astro PFP Pipe Closer: 75mm (Depth 50mm) | 75mm |
| AFPFPPC82 | Astro PFP Pipe Closer: 82mm (Depth 50mm) | 82mm |
| AFPFPPC90 | Astro PFP Pipe Closer: 90mm (Depth 50mm) | 90mm |
| AFPFPPC110 | Astro PFP Pipe Closer: 110mm (Depth 50mm) | 110mm |
| AFPFPPC125 | Astro PFP Pipe Closer: 125mm (Depth 60mm) | 125mm |
| AFPFPPC140 | Astro PFP Pipe Closer: 140mm (Depth 60mm) | 140mm |
| AFPFPPC160 | Astro PFP Pipe Closer: 160mm (Depth 60mm) | 160mm |
| AFPFPPC200 | Astro PFP Pipe Closer: 200mm (Depth 60mm) | 200mm |
| AFPFPPC250 | Astro PFP Pipe Closer: 250mm (Depth 75mm) | 250mm |
| AFPFPPC315 | Astro PFP Pipe Closer: 315mm (Depth 75mm) | 315mm |
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/UKTA sheet for fields of application for this product. For further information on installation requirements please refer to the pipe manufacturer data and wall specification to ensure the compatibility of this product, if in doubt please contact the technical team with services and wall 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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