Westwood supply and install high quality Vertical Fire Curtains nationwide.
Vertical Fire Curtains restrict the lateral spread of smoke and gas along the underside of an internal ceiling in the event of a fire. Vertical Fire Curtains are effective as part of a smoke control fire safety system. Smoke reservoirs are created from which smoke and hot gases can be extracted, or Fire Curtains may alternatively be implemented to prevent the spread of smoke allowing time for escape.
We supply Vertical Fire Curtains that are available in wide ranges and can be face fixed, soffit fixed or suspended, depending on your needs.
Vertical Fire Curtains are more than simply an addition to smoke ventilation systems. Vertical Fire Curtains save lives and should be considered an vital component to any fire safety system. HorizontalFire Curtains are an essential safety component that allows you to stop the spread of lethal gases when faced with a situation involving a fire, smoke and other lethal gases are almost always present. And are invariably the factors responsible for death and serious illness.
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Fire CurtainsOur Fire curtains have been successfully tested and are supplied with a failsafe system that will ensure activation in the event of power failure.
Westwood Fire Curtains can be supplied in unlimited widths by use of an overlap system, with curtains up to 5 metres wide being serviced by single span rollers.
Automatic operation
Support for servery and hatches
Custom built to your specification
Short lead times
Slim, lightweight and easy to install
4hr fire resistance
Sealed to prevent the passage of fire or smoke
240V operation with battery back-up
Vertical Fire Curtains Specification
Coated fiberglass material tested to withstand temperatures of 600 Degrees Centigrade for one hour. The thickness of the Fire 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.
MAXIMUM SIZES
Unlimited width x 10 metres high.
OPERATING SPEED
Approximately 75mm per second.
WEIGHT
Typically 30kgs per linear metre of width for curtain, box and bottom rail.
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We also manufacture BS certified twin skin insulated Fire Shutters offering up to 4 hours resistance to fire.
