Insulation (Fire)
Insulation, represented by the letter I, is a measurement of time giving an indication of how long a component can withstand the heat generated from a fire and prevent it...
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Insulated Fire Sleeves
Insulated Fire Sleeves possess a combination of stone wool and graphite intumescent to create a thermal and fire insulation solution. When exposed to fire, the insulated fire sleeves expand and...
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Integrity (Fire)
Integrity is one of the readings that the fire-resistant components of the building or structure have. This reading highlights the time that the component can withstand and prevent fire as...
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Intumescent
Intumescent is a substance that will expand because of heat exposure (generally fire), increasing in volume whilst simultaneously decreasing in density. By swelling, the substance forms a char which seeks...
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Intumescent Fire Pillows
Firestop pillows are passive fire protection items, used for firestopping holes in wall or floor assemblies required to have a fire-resistance rating. Firestop pillows are used in openings that require...
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Intumescent Seal
A seal used to impede the flow of heat, flame or gases, which only becomes active when subjected to elevated temperature. Intumescent seals are components which expand, helping to fill...
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Intumescent Strip
An intumescent strip (or intumescent seal) is a piece of material that, when exposed to heat, expands, closing any gaps to stop the fire spreading for a period of time....
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Intumescent Wrap
An alternative solution to pipe collars. Manufactured from layers of a graphite-based intumescent sheet, which is then encased in a polythene sheath. The product is wrapped around the outside of...