>Trade Name: Astro X Series Pillow
Fire Pillows
> Quick Overview
- CE & UKCA Marked.
- UL-EU Accreditation.
- Cable trunking by UL assessment.
- Classified in accordance with EN13501-2.
- Fire Pillows tested with metallic pipes, cables, cable bunches, cable trays and cable ladders, please refer to the test certification.
- Fire Resistance EN 1366-3 EI 120.
- Fire Classification EN13501-2.
- BS 7671-2008 Chapter 42 & 52 - Electrical Installations Fire Resistance.
- Tested in accordance with EN10140-2: 2010 - Airborne Sound.
- Tested in accordance with EN10126: 2000 Air Permeability.
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For in-stock items orders received before 2pm (Monday-Friday) are generally dispatched for delivery on the following working day (Monday-Friday).
> Product Description
X Series Fire Pillows are designed to provide an effective fire barrier, on a temporary or permanent basis, for services which are subject to frequent changes or replacement. The fire pillows consist of a waterproof glass cloth bag containing organic fillers and intumescent additives.
Pillows can be added, removed or rearranged in an aperture to accommodate to the needs of the situation and have been tested with metallic pipes, cables, cable bunches, cable trays and cable ladders.
Tested in block wall, concrete and masonry walls and concrete floors up to 1m² area and suitable for indoor and outdoor locations pillows remain flexible between –5°C to +40°C.
Three sizes of X Series fire pillow are available; please ensure that the correct pillow is installed to suit the opening size. See tables below.
*For specific details please refer to the test certification.
> Properties & Specifications
| Type | Product Code | Form Supplied | Weight Supplied | Qty Required Per m2 |
Sausage pillow |
AFFPSASX | 330x50x20mm | 50gms | As Required to fill small voids |
Small pillow |
AFFPSX | 330x200x25mm | 185gms | 180 in Wall or Floor |
Large pillow |
AFFPLX | 330x200x45mm | 385gms | 113 in Wall or Floor |
To estimate the number of fire pillow required please refer to the full Installation sheet, which has tables showing quantities required for a range of fire pillow and void sizes.
> Product Availability
Available in 3 standard sizes.
| Product Code | Product Description | Size |
| AFFPSASX | Astro X Series Pillow Sausage | 330x50x20mm |
| AFFPSX | Astro X Series Pillow Small | 330x200x25mm |
| AFFPLX | Astro X Series Pillow Large | 330x200x45mm |
> To Order & Specify
Please contact us and quote the following information - Please quote- Quantity / Trade name / Product Ref / Size
Typical wording- 5 / Astro X Series Pillow / AFFPLX / Large
>> Tel: 01329 844 500 or >> Email: sales@astroflame.com
> 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 tel 01329 844 500 or 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: tel 01329 844 500 or 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: tel 01329 844 500 or email sales@astroflame.com
> Data Sheet Downloads
Download and review the following available data sheets for this product.
Key Information:
- PDS's are Product Data Sheets
- SDS's are Safety Data Sheets
- TDS's are Technical Data Sheets
- INT's are Install Data Sheets
- VID's are Video Files
- DoP's are Declaration of Performance
- CoC's are Certificate of Constancy of Performance
- ETA's are European Technical Assessment Sheet
- CF's are Certifire Certificates
- UKTA's are UK Technical Assessment Sheet
- UL Documentation are UL - EU Certificate
> Delivery/Returns
For in-stock items orders received before 2pm (Monday-Friday) are generally dispatched for delivery on the following working day (Monday-Friday). All dates quoted for despatch are estimates only and are not guaranteed. We will endeavour to meet these dates but shall have no liability for any delay in despatch or delivery or any damage or loss occasioned thereby. We may deliver products pursuant to any order by instalments. If we are unable to deliver the goods for any reason,you will be contacted and you will not be obliged to pay for the goods which have not been delivered, you also have the option to cancel the goods that have been delivered, however we shall not be liable for any loss of income or profit which may have been caused by the delay or non delivery of goods.
For information about our returns policy please click here.
> Ask a Question
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