FireStrip-ALX 1m for 150mm gap
Part Number: BALX150
FireStrip-ALX is elastomeric foam laminated with a graphite based intumescent compound. It is designed to perform as a 2 or 4-hour barrier in construction movement joints. Designed for long linear installations in horizontal and vertical applications.
FireStrip-ALX is a flexible water resistant seal that expands when exposed to heat. FireStrip-ALX has Acoustic Isolation to 22dB.
Technical Details
- Box Quantity:
- 1
- Colour:
- Black
- Density:
- 75Kg per meter cubed
- Dimensions:
- 170mm x 100mm x 1m
- Length (mm):
- 1m
- Material:
- Laminated elastomeric foam with graphite based intumescent compound sided
- Single Units:
- Yes
Product Information
Fire rated up to 240mins - Acoustic isolation to 22dB - Highly flexible and water resistant - Halogen free, resists fungi and vermin - Tested in linear joints up to 150mm wide, concrete floors, block wall, concrete and masonry - See MORE benefits below
FireStrip - ALX is elastomeric foam laminated with a graphite based intumescent compound on both sides. It is designed to perform as a 2 or 4 - hour barrier in construction movement joints . Designed for long linear installations in horizontal and vertical applications. FireStrip - ALX is a flexible water resistant seal that expands when exposed to heat. It can also be used as a fire barrier inside cable trunkings allowing for the installation of further cables.
Benefits
The advantages of FireStrip - ALX are:
- Fire rated up to 240 mins
- Acoustic Isolation to 22dB
- Air Permeability testing to 600Pa - 100Pa
- Tested in Block Wall, Concrete and Masonry
- Tested in Concrete Floors
- Tested in Linear Joints up to 150mm wide
- Tested with Cables, Cable Bunches, Cable Trays and Cable Trunking
- Contributes to Green Building
- Joint movement capability of +/- 50%
- Highly flexible and water resistant
- Maintenance free
- Available up to 150mm gap size
- Halogen free, resists fungi and vermin
Installation
- Ensure the surrounding area is free from dust.
- Do not install against substrates that bleed oils, plasticizers or solvents.
- Compress seal between fingers & press into place.
- Ensure that core recovers and edge of the seal is flush with the face of the joint.
- Seal can be cut easily with Stanley knife to give correct fitting path.
Specification
Colour - Black
Density - 75Kg/m3
Fire Resistance - Up to 4hrs
Acoustic Performance - Acoustic Reduction up to 8Rw, 22DnTW EN10140
Expansion Ratio - 25 times
Max. Size of Aperture - 150mm
Max. Size of Seal - 170mm (other sizes can be requested)
Seal Length - 1000mm
Seal Width - from 10-150mm
Movement Capability - +/- 50% (compression of 75% / expansion)
Compression - 75%
Expansion - 40%
Environment
FireStrip - ALX contribute s to a Green Building:
- Low VOC (air quality)
- No Power Tools required for installation (no energy source required)
- Dust free
- Low Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
- Low Global Warming Potential (GWP)
- No water pollution
- Smoke and Air Tightness
- Noise Reduction
- Thermal Insulation
- Recycling of Packaging
- Avoidance of Air Filtration
- Does not emit halogenated by - products
- Contains no raw materials known to have an estrogenic effect
- The life cycle of FireStrip - ALX is over 15 years
Storage & Disposal
FireStrip - ALX is not affected by outdoor environment. However, for long - term storage it is recommended that it should be stored in dry, frost free conditions below +30°C
