Rocksilk Firetech Slabs
Provides up to 4 hours Fire Protection to
Structural Steelwork
Description
Rocksilk 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.
Rocksilk 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
Rocksilk 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.
Rocksilk 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
Rocksilk 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
Rocksilk FireTech Slab and Rocksilk 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
Rocksilk FireTech Slab and
Rocksilk 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
Rocksilk FireTech Slab and Rocksilk 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.
Rocksilk FireTech Slab and Rocksilk FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab
are non-wicking when tested to BS 2972:1989: Section 12.
Environmental
Rocksilk FireTech Slab and Rocksilk 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.
Rocksilk FireTech Slab and
Rocksilk 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, Rocksilk FireTech Slab
and Rocksilk FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab absorb less than 0.004%
of moisture.
Handling and Storage
Rocksilk FireTech Slab and Rocksilk FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab
are easy to handle and install, being lightweight and easily cut to
size.
Rocksilk FireTech Slab and Rocksilk 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.
Rocksilk FireTech Slab and Rocksilk FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab
should not be left permanently exposed to the elements.
Product Data
Rocksilk 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
Rocksilk 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