Westwood Security provide shutter doors for commercial, residential and business customers.
Fire curtains restrict the lateral spread of fire, in the event of fire. Fire curtains are most effective as part of a comprehensive fire control strategy.
Standard Fire / Smoke Curtains Specification
Coated fiber-glass material tested to withstand temperatures of 600 Degrees Centigrade for one hour. The thickness of the Smoke Curtain is approximately 0.75mm.
Bottom Rail and Roller
A bottom rail is attached to the curtain and this rail is designed to stop at ceiling level or into a recess in the box when raised. The curtain coils on to a steel roller mounted on endplate bearings.
Fire / Smoke Curtain Box
The central roller and coiled up Smoke Curtain is housed in a galvanized steel box, which is fixed to the structure of the building. The box is galvanized as standard and can be polyester powder coated at extra cost.
Smoke Curtain Operation
Smoke curtains are electrically operated by 240V Tubular Motors and are supplied with a control panel that is connected to the main fire alarm panel for the area. The standard control panel will operate a single motor or alternatively a group panel can be supplied to manage multiple motors within a single smoke compartment.
The system requires a 240V single phase fused spur within one meter of the control panel.
Failsafe Operation
In the event of power failure, the curtains will automatically close by gravity with a controlled descent. Additionally, on receipt of a signal from the fire alarm panel, the curtains will failsafe close by gravity and open automatically when the fire signal ceases.
If you’re considering installing fire and smoke curtains across your building, there are many advantages that you can benefit from.
