Technical Updates

Technical Updates

25 February 2021

Firestopping service penetrations – the importance and benefits of early engagement

This article is based on the virtual panel discussion held under the umbrella of London…

3 September 2020

QuelStop HPE Intumescent Graphite Sealant and chemical compatibility with CPVC sprinkler pipes

What does chemical compatibility mean for CPVC sprinkler pipes and why is it important?…

8 November 2018

What does FBC™ System Compatibility mean for the QuelStop Intumescent Graphite HPE Sealant?

Lubrizol is the leading manufacturer of CPVC piping systems and materials, such as FlowGuard® pipe…

17 October 2018

Can you really save time and money by using cast in fire collars?

Designers and installers of passive fire protection solutions often come across the choice whether to…

Firestopping the head of wall detail

At the head of a fire rated plasterboard partition the linear gap between the partition…

Fire protection compound or site mixed concrete / screed as backfill around service penetrations?

Do I need to use Fire Protection Compound or can I use site mixed concrete…

Penetration sealing of copper pipes with combustible insulation?

Elastomeric foam insulation such as Armaflex or phenolic foam like Kingspan Kooltherm are combustible and…

Quelfire makes firestopping easier with new system approach

Quelfire, one of the UK's leading passive fire protection manufacturers and suppliers, has introduced an…

Can you use manufacturer A’s intumescent sealant with manufacturer B’s fire batt?

"Can I use manufacturer A's intumescent sealant with manufacturer B's fire batt?" This is a…

Could severe weather conditions affect fire collars performance?

Often collars at Quelfire, wraps and sleeves are installed in early stages of a project…

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