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Before using any mineral fibre based products,nwe strongly recommend that all uses follow the guidance provided, for furtherninformation on MSDS is published and is also available for a download from thenPyroplex website.
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No, no specialist tools or equipment arenneeded to cut this product. The material can be easily cut using a sharp knifenusing minimal hand pressure, for continuous cutting, we recommend changingnblades to maintain consistency and avoiding tearing the product.
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The materials can be easily die stampednusing standard die stamping equipment.
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Intumescent sheets have ben available for somenconsiderable period of time and have been used in multiple applications,nincluding the upgrading of English heritage doors and used in the protection ofnraised panelling systems which can be exploited by fire.
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Whilst, there is no primary test evidence available, fornthe upgrading of heritage doors we would recommend guidance detailed in
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Timber panelled doors and fire -nupgrading the fire resistance performance of timber panelled doors and frames,npublication available from Historic England, Customer Services Department, POnBox 569
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We tested the material through a range of temperature and levelsnof humidity conditions for 672 hours and no changes in expansion ratios whenncompared to the comparative sample. Further information available upon request.
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Yes, we have worked with the leading manufacturers ofnadhesives and have approved list various adhesives approved for use on ournproducts, please contact us for approvednadhesives systems and manufacturers.
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Yes, we would recommend a modified adhesive on a tissuenpaper, supplied with a glassine liner 210microns in total thickness. Fornfurther information on the specific tape applications and approved adhesivesnplease contact the technical department for further guidance.
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The Certifire certificate provided by the manufacturer,nthe hinge protection is supplied as either a MAP (mono-ammonium polyphosphate)nor a graphite based intumescent with a thickness of 1mm.
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Yes, the generic description term “Graphite” stated innthe certificate there is no information to restrict its use. We have tested thenproduct to verify the applications, on locks and latches and the test report isnavailable on request.
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The material is designed to expand and provides a firenresilient charred ash layer to restrict the thermal erosion and degradation ofnthe timber on the unexposed framing element.
Specifically designed for use in fire resistant doorsetnassemblies, essential ironmongery such as locks, latches and concealed doornclosing devices. The product is supplied in two thicknesses 0.5mm and 1.0mm.nWhen exposed to elevated temperatures, the product is designed to expand multindirectionally filling cavities and voids to provide a fire-resistant barrier.
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