FIRELITE

Fire is one of mans oldest friends and yet his greatest enemy.

The destruction caused by uncon­trolled spread of fire and smoke can be devastating.

UNIQUE FIRE PROTECTION APPLICATIONS DEMAND A UNIQUE FIRE RATED GLASS

Firelite is unique amongst fire rated glass types. It is a 5mm thick clear glass-ceramic, that can be provided in both cut or stock sizes. Firelite can withstand temperatures in excess of 10000° C, having a high thermal shock resistance. Due to a very low coeffi­cient of linear expansion it will also withstand over 800°C of thermal shock.

APPLICATIONS

  • Fire resistant screens where sprayed water may be played onto the glass.
  • Areas where prolonged integrity of the glass is a primary concern.
  • Screens where high visibility during normal use and in a fire situation is required.
  • Screens protecting high value goods.

 Fire Resistant Glass’ stops the spread of smoke and flames

 BENEFITS

  • Affords long protection.
  • Remains clear in the event of a fire.
  • Will not break when doused in water.
  • Has shorter lead times than equal rated fire resistant glass.
  • Is not restricted to the minimum size of other equal fire resistant glass.

 FIRELITE is a world wide registered trademark that the properly of Nippon Electric Glass Company a/Osaka, Japan.

 ADVANTAGES

  • Up to 4 hours integrity depending on framing system.
  • Unlike most fire rated glass FIRELITE will withstand a cold water spray creating thermal shock over 800° C.
  • Offers clear vision without wires.
  • Available in stock or cut sizes.
  • Can be provided laminated to meet safety glass standards.
  • Can be cut, processed, handled and stored in the same way as ordinary float glass.
  • Minimum sizes are equal to that of clear float glass.

 SUMMARY OF UK FIRE TEST RESULTS WITH FIRELITE - BS 476 pt 22

FRAME GLASS SIZE SITE
Max (mm)
TEST No. DATE DURATION
(Minutes)
HARDWOOD 2000 x 750 Warrington 49771/A 13.3.90 66
STEEL SCREEN 1829 x 895 Warrington 51238 26.10.89 125
STEEL SCREEN 2400 x 880 Trada FR1376 13.4.89 157
STEEL DOOR 395 dia. Yarlsey J89468 13.4.92 200
STEEL DOOR 440 x 911 IFC IFCI/241 28.4294 265

TECHNICAL DATA
THICKNESS   5 mm
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT   13 kg/rn2
INDEX OF REFRACTION   1.54
LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE CUT SIZE TOLERANCE   87%
CUT SIZE TOLERANCE   ±2mm
RESISTANCE TO THERMAL SHOCK   8000°C
AVERAGE THERMAL  EXPANSION  
 COEFFICIENT SPECIFICATION  
-3 (107/°C)
SPECIFICATION   British Standard BS 476: Part 22, 1987
SIZE AVAILABILITY (mm)   1100 x 2438
914 x 2438
914 x 1829
'Fire Resistant Glass' stops the spread of smoke and flames

 

Firelite: a 5mm thick clear glass-ceramic

 

Firelite with stands cold water spray

 



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