Fire protection of steel structures
Our company offers effective and tested products for fire protection of structures and products made of steel. When temperature reaches about 260-470 degrees Celsius, steel becomes 50% less resistant. If there are any inflammable gases or liquids nearby, one second is enough for the whole structure to reach this temperature. This could result in the collapse of the structure. Adequate fire protection makes it possible to prevent premature destruction of steel structures caused by high temperature. It also needs to be noted that individual elements of a steel structure may require different levels of fire resistance. It depends e.g. on the function of a given element, the size of sections and the intended use of a given building. When it comes to passive fire protection measures, we use paints, sprays and fire resistant boards.
Fire retardant paints for protection against standard and hydrocarbon fires
Fire retardant paints are one of the means to ensure fire protection of steel structures. Even though steel itself is non-combustible, under the influence of high temperature it may lose its mechanical properties. This may be effectively prevented thanks to properly selected technologies, adjusted to the conditions in which a given structure will be used. In the case of steel covered with fire-retardant paint, thermal radiation is reduced if a fire starts near the structure. The layer of paint ensures effective insulation. Preparations used for fire protection of steel structures usually come in sets, which include primer paint, expanding paint and surface paint. In order to apply fire-retardant paints, we use painting units and tools such as brushes or rollers. Such paints can also be applied by spraying (these are so-called fireretardant sprays). The thickness of the preparation applied to steel depends e.g. on which fire resistance class is required for a given structure. Fire retardant paints come in different colours. It is also worth keeping in mind that apart from paint for steel, there are also other products available on the market, such as preparations from renowned manufacturers designed to protect concrete structures against fire. They are also applied by spraying. Sprays offered by us are distinguished by good technical and sound insulation parameters. Fire retardant sprays make it possible to protect elements with complex shapes against fire because they create a tight coating with desired properties.
Fire retardant paints for protection against standard and hydrocarbon fires
FLAME STAL
Flame Stal is a set of fire-retardant paints intended for fire protection of elements with steel and galvanized steel sections, either closed or open. This protection may be used on the inside and outside of buildings in the following fire resistance classes: R15, R30, R45, R60.
STEELGUARD
Fire retardant paints included in the Steelguard set were designed for fire protection of elements made of steel, galvanized steel and cast iron, with closed or open sections. This protection may be used on the inside and outside of buildings, in the following fire resistance classes: R15; R30; R45; R60; R 90; R 120.
FIRETEX FX 5090; FIRETEX FX 2005
Fire retardant paints included in the Firetx FX 5090; Firetex FX 2005 set were designed for fire protection of elements made of steel, galvanized steel and cast iron, with closed or open sections. This protection may be used on the inside and outside of buildings, in the following fire resistance classes: R15; R30; R45; R60; R 90; R 120.
INTERCHAR 404
The set of painting products from the Interchar 404 system makes it possible to create fail-proof fire protection of steel structures with closed or open sections. This protection falls into the following fire resistance classes: R15, R30, R45, R60.
INTERCHAR 212
This set of painting products from Interchar 212 system is designed for fire protection of steel structures with closed or open sections. This protection falls into fire resistance classes from R15 to R120. Interchar 212 fire-retardant paints may be used as protection against standard fires. This set is resistant to weather conditions and is characterized by very long durability. Interchar 212 can be used on the inside and outside of buildings.
CHARTEK:
An advantage of Chartek coatings is the universality of their application. It includes e.g. utility systems in the petrochemical industry and the energy industry, as well as LNG terminals. You can be sure that if you choose Chartek fire-retardant paints, you will you purchase top quality products which guarantee an adequate level of fire protection on shore and at sea.
Chartek products:
Chartek 7
It ensures very good durability, fire resistance and anti-corrosion protection. It was designed for application in the offshore environment to ensure protection against hydrocarbon jet fires. It effectively protects steel, aluminium and other surfaces. It is possible to reinforce it by using mesh. It is highly resistant to weather conditions.
Chartek 1709
Chartek 1709 paint set provides effective fire protection for steel structures with closed or open sections on land. This protection was falls into the following fire resistance classes: from R15 to R120. Chartek 1709 paints can be used for protection against hydrocarbon pool fires onshore. This set is resistant to weather conditions and is characterized by very long durability. Chartek 1709 can be used on the inside and outside of buildings. Light and strong Chartek 1709 paint additionally protects steel structures against corrosion.
Fire retardant mixtures for protection against standard and hydrocarbon fires
VERMIPLASTER
Vermiplaster is intended for fire protection of steel structure elements with open and closed sections, subjected to standard heating inside buildings, in the following fire resistance classes: R30, R60, R90, R120, R180.
PERLIFOC
Perlifoc mortar is intended for fire protection of steel structure elements with open and closed sections, subjected to standard heating inside buildings, in the following fire resistance classes: R15, R30, R60, R90, R120, R180, R240.
PROMASPRAY F250
Promaspray F250 is a premix based on mineral wool fibres which serves for fire protection and sound insulation. It can be spray applied. It is made of mineral wool and inorganic hydraulic binding agents. It belongs to the so-called dry sprays.
PROMASPRAY P300
Promaspray P300 is a pre-mixed lightweight mortar, based on vermiculite and plaster.
MONOCOTE Z 146W/ MONOCOTE ZK 146T- TUNNELS
Fire-retardant Monocote Z 146W mortar. This material is used for fire protection of steel structures in the event of a hydrocarbon fire. This product is a ready-made mix based on vermiculite and Portland cement. Monocote Z 146W can be used in profile and box protection methods.
Fire retardant Monocote ZK 146T mortar. This material is used to protect the structure of reinforced concrete tunnels.
FIRE-MIX
Fire-mix fire retardant mortar. This material is used for fire protection of steel construction in the event of a hydrocarbon fire. The mortar is a ready-made mix based on vermiculite and Portland cement. Fire-mix can be used in profile and box protection methods
Fire retardant boards for fire protection
PROMAT
Promat fire protection for steel structures consists in encasing a given object with Promatect H, Promatect L or Promatect - XS boards. It can be used inside and outside rooms. Promatect H fireretardant boards manufactured by Promat may be used to provide fire protection for outer parts of building structures if they are treated with a special impregnant, that is Promat Impragnierung 2000. Elements of steel structures with closed or open sections which are protected by Promatect H, Promatect L or Promatect-XS boards meet standards required in the following fire resistance classes: R15, R30, R60, R90, R120, R180, R240. Promat is a world leader in manufacturing products used in passive fire protection. This manufacturer currently operates in 45 countries, where it provides top quality products for the construction and industry sector. Insulation and fire protection ensured by Promat boards effectively protects human life and health, as well as property. Promat boards are distinguished by properties such as resistance, durability, easy processing, resistance to moisture and operational safety.
RIDURIT
This set of products covered by the approval is intended for fire protection of steel structure elements (beams and posts) with open profiles and is used inside buildings. According to requirements set forth in the approval, steel elements protected by Ridurit fire-retardant boards fall into the following fire resistance classes: R30, R90, R120, R180.
CONLIT 150 I 150 S
Conlit 150 and 150 S are sets of products intended for carrying out insulation work and ensuring fire protection of steel structures:
- Conlit 150 is used for open and closed steel sections
- Conlit 150 S is used for open steel sections
When requirements set forth in the approval are met, protected steel elements comply with the criteria of the following fire resistance classes: R30, R60, R90, R120, R180 or R 240.
We also offer products which aim to protect wiring systems and other fire protection preparations.