FireTech Slabs
Provides up to 4 hours Fire Protection to Structural
Steelwork
Description
FireTech Slab is a high density rock mineral wool slab. It is
available unfaced or faced with a Bright Class ‘O’ reinforced
aluminium foil. Unfaced product can receive decorative renders or
plaster without further preparation. It is also available tissue
faced, subject to enquiry.
FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab is a high density, easy to cut,
rock mineral wool slab for use in the FireTech Dry Fix system.
Application
FireTech Slab can be used to provide up to 4 hours fire
protection to structural steel and cast iron columns, beams and
trusses. Foil faced slabs are suitable for use above clean rooms,
within air plenums, or for aesthetic purposes.
Firetech Slab can be used with four types of fixing systems for
the fire protection of structural steelwork. They are:
- Dry Fix System
- Noggin Fixing System
- Combination Fixing System
- Welded Pin Fixing System
FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab is used in the FireTech Dry Fix
system providing up to 2 hours fire protection of structural steel
work.
Standards
FireTech Slab and FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab are made from
non-combustible, inorganic rock wool, defined as mineral wool in BS
3533: 1981 and are manufactured to a Quality Assurance system which
complies with BS EN ISO 9001:2000.
Fire Performance
FireTech Slab and FireTech
Dry Fix Noggin Slab are classified as non-combustible to BS 476:
Part 4: 1970 (1984) and Class 1 Surface Spread of Flame to BS
476: Part 7 1997 and Class ‘O’ to the Building Regulations.
- Installation is fast, clean and dry
- Quick and simple installation of noggins
- Choice of fixing systems, including dry fix and traditional
welded pin method
- Moisture tolerant
- Ready to receive plaster or paint direct
- Easy to cut
Durability
FireTech Slab and FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab are odourless,
non-hygroscopic, rot proof, do not sustain vermin and will not
encourage the growth of fungi, mould or bacteria.
FireTech Slab and FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab are non-wicking
when tested to BS 2972:1989: Section 12.
Environmental
FireTech Slab and FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab are free from
CFCs, HCFCs and any other material with ozone depletion potential
in their manufacture and content and represent no known threat to
the environment.
FireTech Slab and FireTech
Dry Fix Noggin Slab’s manufacture has a low impact on the
environment and is classified as Zero ODP and Zero GWP.
Moisture Resistance
When exposed to 90% humidity and 20°C, FireTech Slab and
FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab absorb less than 0.004% of
moisture.
Handling and Storage
FireTech Slab and FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab are easy to
handle and install, being lightweight and easily cut to size.
FireTech Slab and FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab are supplied
stretch wrapped on pallets and which is designed for short term
protection only. For longer term protection on site, the product
should be stored either indoors, or under cover and off the
ground.
FireTech Slab and FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab should not be
left permanently exposed to the elements.
Product Data
FireTech Slab
| Thickness (mm) |
Slab Size (mm) |
Slabs per Pack |
Area per Pack (m2) |
| 60* |
1800 x 1200 |
18 |
38.88 |
| 40* |
1800 x 1200 |
28 |
60.48 |
| 30* |
1800 x 1200 |
36 |
77.76 |
| 25* |
1800 x 1200 |
45 |
97.20 |
| 20* |
1800 x 1200 |
56 |
120.96 |
All dimensions are nominal
* Also available foil faced in these thicknesses
FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab
| Thickness (mm) |
Slab Size (mm) |
Slabs per Pack |
Area per Pack (m2) |
| 60 |
1800 x 1200 |
18 |
38.88 |
| 50 |
1800 x 1200 |
22 |
47.52 |
| 40 |
1800 x 1200 |
28 |
60.48 |
| 30 |
1800 x 1200 |
36 |
77.76 |
All dimensions are nominal