>Trade Name: Astro Clad - AFFRCLADX (VFB Plus)
Ventilated Cavity Barriers To Suit From 60mm Up To 450mm Cavities
> Quick Overview
- To suit from 60mm up to 450mm cavities
- Typical Fire Ratings of minimum 30 to 60 minutes Integrity and Insulation.
- Higher Fire Ratings available dependent on application.
- Maintains a 44mm air gap.
- Up to 450mm cavities tested.
- Standard thickness of 75mm.
- Durability and Age Tested.
- Fixing brackets included as standard.
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 - AFFRCLADX (VFB Plus) Ventilated Fire Barriers are 'open state' cavity fire barriers for ventilated cavities of up to 450mm. Each Astro Clad - AFFRCLADX (VFB Plus) consists of a specially formulated fire rated stone mineral wool section with an integral high expansion intumescent seal fixed to the leading edge.
The Astro Clad - AFFRCLADX (VFB Plus) then leaves a maximum 44mm air gap to allow for drainage and maintain ventilation in normal use. In a fire situation the intumescent seal rapidly expands to seal off the air gap and prevent vertical fire spread within the external wall.
The product has undergone extensive fire testing following the principles of BS EN1363-1 and in accordance with ASFP TGD19 (Fire Resistance Test for ‘Open-State’ Cavity Barriers). The Astro Clad - AFFRCLADX (VFB Plus) are mechanically fixed horizontally within ventilated cavities behind the external wall substrate following the fire compartment line.
The Astro Clad - AFFRCLADX (VFB Plus) are used horizontally and can be installed in conjunction with Astroflame's Astro Clad - AFFRCLADNVFB (NVFB) Non-Ventilated Fire Barriers which provide vertical fire separation along fire compartment party wall lines.
> Product Availability
The Astro Clad - AFFRCLADX (VFB Plus) - To suit from 60mm up to 450mm cavities
| Product Code | Product Description | Size |
| AFFRCLADX | Astro Clad - AFFRCLADX (VFB Plus) | Thickness (Total Cavity less 44mm Air Gap) x 75mm x 1000mm - encapsulated in red polythene |
> To Order & Specify
Please contact us and quote the following information - Quantity / Product Description / Product Code / Size
Typical wording - 10 / Astro Clad - AFFRCLADX (VFB Plus) / AFFRCLADX / Thickness (Total Cavity less 44mm Air Gap) x 75mm x 1000mm - encapsulated in red polythene
>> 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.
For information about our returns policy please click here.
> 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:
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