>Trade Name: Astro Clad - AFFRCLAD75 (FF102/50)
Ventilated Cavity Barriers To Suit Up To 50mm Cavities
> Quick Overview
- An “open state” cavity fire barrier for use horizontally within uninsulated, ventilated and drained cavities.
- Fire Rated for up to 120 minutes for both integrity and insulation when tested to the general principles of BS EN 1363-1 following ASFP TGD 19 guidance.
- 3rd party certification from IFC (Held by manufacturer).
- Tested for : Timber Frame, SFS, Concrete, Masonry, Render Systems & External Weatherboards.
- Ventilated design – developed to allow maximum ventilation and drainage of cavities reducing the need for cavity trays or weepholes.
- Suitable for “open-state” ventilated cavities up to 50mm wide.
- Provided in strips of 1m long, 75mm wide and 6mm thick.
- Lightweight - designed to be easily and quickly installed.
- No maintenance required after installation.
Astro Clad Ventilated Fire Barrier ‘Open State’ Cavity Barriers are designed to prevent fire spread and provide compartmentalisation in the external façade. It is essential that the correct fire barriers are specified and installed, therefore to place your Cavity Barrier order please fill in and email us the following interactive PDF form:
TO ORDER & SPECIFY
Cavity Barrier Form
FOR HELP OR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US
01329 844 500
sales@astroflame.com
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Once we have received your Cavity Barrier form we will contact you to confirm all details for approval (Monday-Friday).
> Product Description
Astroflame’s Astro Clad - AFFRCLAD75 (FF102/50), Ventilated Cavity Fire Barriers, are manufactured from a low smoke zero halogen high expansion intumescent material. They are designed to be installed horizontally to reinstate fire resisting performance to external wall cavities that are required to be ventilated (open-state) in non-fire conditions.
The The Astro Clad - AFFRCLAD75 (FF102/50) is manufactured from a rigid intumescent material allowing it to be provided in a strip format, it is also covered with a protective layer of aluminium foil for ease of handling.
In the event of a fire the The Astro Clad - AFFRCLAD75 (FF102/50) intumescent material will expand to close the external wall cavity, providing effective fire resistance, for integrity and insulation for up to 120 minutes depending upon the construction of the external walls.
The The Astro Clad - AFFRCLAD75 (FF102/50) is designed for use within cavities of up to 50mm and once installed will close the remaining free air gap in front of the 6mm cavity barrier of up to a maximum of 44mm (depending on construction type).
> Product Availability
The Astro Clad - AFFRCLAD75 (FF102/50) – To suit up to 50mm cavities
| Product Code | Product Description | Size |
| AFFRCLAD75 | Astro Clad - AFFRCLAD75 (FF102/50) | 75mm x 6mm x 1000mm encased in foil |
> To Order & Specify
Please contact us and quote the following information - Quantity / Product Description / Product Code / Size
Typical wording - 10 / Astro Clad - AFFRCLAD75 (FF102/50) / AFFRCLAD75 / 75mm x 6mm x 1000mm encased in foil
>> 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 the relevant 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
This product can only be supplied once the cladding enquiry form has been completed and approved by the manufacturer: Click the following link to download the: Cavity Barrier Form.
> 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
- 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.
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> Ask a Question
If you've got a question about this product or need some technical help get in touch with the Astroflame sales or technical team to discuss your requirements today. We are open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm. You can always contact us on the following:
Web Page Last Modified: 12th February 2024