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Summary
A fire-rated structural beam for supporting riser walls that removes the need for secondary steel beams and the subsequent cladding works for fire protection.
A fire-rated structural beam for supporting riser walls that removes the need for secondary steel beams and the subsequent cladding works for fire protection.
A fire-rated structural beam for supporting riser walls that removes the need for secondary steel beams and the subsequent cladding works for fire protection.
Application
The Comtec WallBeam is a multi-functional structural element designed to support fire-resisting partition walls, retain walls from below, and incorporate deflection head details. It can be used as part of an AlphaRiser unit or as a standalone component fixed directly to walls or floors.
System integration:
- Can be used to support or retain fire-rated walls.
- Provides structural and fire-rated continuity within AlphaRiser assemblies.
- Allows joist integration and fixing of services into the AlphaRiser channels.
The Comtec WallBeam is a multi-functional structural element designed to support fire-resisting partition walls, retain walls from below, and incorporate deflection head details. It can be used as part of an AlphaRiser unit or as a standalone component fixed directly to walls or floors.
System integration:
- Can be used to support or retain fire-rated walls.
- Provides structural and fire-rated continuity within AlphaRiser assemblies.
- Allows joist integration and fixing of services into the AlphaRiser channels.
The Comtec WallBeam is a multi-functional structural element designed to support fire-resisting partition walls, retain walls from below, and incorporate deflection head details. It can be used as part of an AlphaRiser unit or as a standalone component fixed directly to walls or floors.
System integration:
- Can be used to support or retain fire-rated walls.
- Provides structural and fire-rated continuity within AlphaRiser assemblies.
- Allows joist integration and fixing of services into the AlphaRiser channels.
Description
WallBeam is a innovative structural support system. This support beam that gives more than 120 minutes of vertical and horizontal fire stopping and provides a suitable product for supporting riser partition walls.
Replaces the need for the use of secondary steel beams which require subsequent fireproofing works to achieve compliance. This is costly, labour intensive and brings an additional layer of risks to the construction project from working at height, coordination of trades, rework because of site damage and potential programme delays.
The design incorporates the AlphaRiser channel profile and therefore enables full compatibility with the GRP support joists of lateral accommodation of additional WallBeams.
Features and benefits:
- Provides over 120 minutes of fire resistance, tested to BS EN standards.
- Compatible with AlphaRiser channels for easy integration with GRP joists.
- Maintains fire safety without additional boarding, saving time and cost.
- Maximizes usable riser space with a compact design.
- Constructed from laser-cut mild steel with lightweight concrete infill for strength.
- Standard load capacity of 5 kN per linear metre, with higher capacities available on request.
- Slim 160 mm width and variable heights (200–300 mm) to suit spans up to 5 m.
- Allows flexible positioning along AlphaRiser channels for simple site tolerance.
- Durable materials ensure long service life and structural reliability.
- Supports partition walls, floor joists, and services in one integrated solution.
WallBeam is a innovative structural support system. This support beam that gives more than 120 minutes of vertical and horizontal fire stopping and provides a suitable product for supporting riser partition walls.
Replaces the need for the use of secondary steel beams which require subsequent fireproofing works to achieve compliance. This is costly, labour intensive and brings an additional layer of risks to the construction project from working at height, coordination of trades, rework because of site damage and potential programme delays.
The design incorporates the AlphaRiser channel profile and therefore enables full compatibility with the GRP support joists of lateral accommodation of additional WallBeams.
Features and benefits:
- Provides over 120 minutes of fire resistance, tested to BS EN standards.
- Compatible with AlphaRiser channels for easy integration with GRP joists.
- Maintains fire safety without additional boarding, saving time and cost.
- Maximizes usable riser space with a compact design.
- Constructed from laser-cut mild steel with lightweight concrete infill for strength.
- Standard load capacity of 5 kN per linear metre, with higher capacities available on request.
- Slim 160 mm width and variable heights (200–300 mm) to suit spans up to 5 m.
- Allows flexible positioning along AlphaRiser channels for simple site tolerance.
- Durable materials ensure long service life and structural reliability.
- Supports partition walls, floor joists, and services in one integrated solution.
WallBeam is a innovative structural support system. This support beam that gives more than 120 minutes of vertical and horizontal fire stopping and provides a suitable product for supporting riser partition walls.
Replaces the need for the use of secondary steel beams which require subsequent fireproofing works to achieve compliance. This is costly, labour intensive and brings an additional layer of risks to the construction project from working at height, coordination of trades, rework because of site damage and potential programme delays.
The design incorporates the AlphaRiser channel profile and therefore enables full compatibility with the GRP support joists of lateral accommodation of additional WallBeams.
Features and benefits:
- Provides over 120 minutes of fire resistance, tested to BS EN standards.
- Compatible with AlphaRiser channels for easy integration with GRP joists.
- Maintains fire safety without additional boarding, saving time and cost.
- Maximizes usable riser space with a compact design.
- Constructed from laser-cut mild steel with lightweight concrete infill for strength.
- Standard load capacity of 5 kN per linear metre, with higher capacities available on request.
- Slim 160 mm width and variable heights (200–300 mm) to suit spans up to 5 m.
- Allows flexible positioning along AlphaRiser channels for simple site tolerance.
- Durable materials ensure long service life and structural reliability.
- Supports partition walls, floor joists, and services in one integrated solution.
Product certifications
Color
Grey
Grey
Grey
Finish
Coated
Coated
Coated
Material
Steel, Concrete
Steel, Concrete
Steel, Concrete
Shape
Rectangle
Rectangle
Rectangle
Length
Bespoke
Bespoke
Bespoke
Width
160 mm
160 mm
160 mm
Height
200 mm, 250 mm, 300 mm
200 mm, 250 mm, 300 mm
200 mm, 250 mm, 300 mm
Warranty description
15 year
15 year
15 year
Specification
Classification data
Third-party certification
Third-party certification by a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)-approved independent laboratory.
Third-party certification by a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)-approved independent laboratory.
Third-party certification by a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)-approved independent laboratory.
Dimensions
-
-
-
Cross section
160 x 200 mm., Other.
160 x 250 mm., Other.
160 x 300 mm., Other.
Finish
-
-
-
Formed finish
1.5 mm thick laser cut and folded mild steel sheet - DC01-A (1.0330).
1.5 mm thick laser cut and folded mild steel sheet - DC01-A (1.0330).
1.5 mm thick laser cut and folded mild steel sheet - DC01-A (1.0330).
Unformed finish
Coating Jotun QD.
Coating Jotun QD.
Coating Jotun QD.
Resistance to fire
-
-
-
Standard
To BS EN 1363-1.
To BS EN 1363-1.
To BS EN 1363-1.
Performance criterion
Integrity and insulation (EI).
Integrity and insulation (EI).
Integrity and insulation (EI).
Resistance
EI 120.
EI 120.
EI 120.
Features
Standard capacity rating: 5 kN/linear metre.
Standard capacity rating: 5 kN/linear metre.
Standard capacity rating: 5 kN/linear metre.
Colour
Grey.
Grey.
Grey.
Additional properties
Brackets
6 mm.
8 mm.
10 mm.
Fixings
M10 x 8.8 grade BZP set screws.
M10 x 8.8 grade BZP set screws.
M10 x 8.8 grade BZP set screws (≤4.4 m).
M12 x 8.8 grade BZP set screws (≥4.5 m).
M12 x 8.8 grade BZP set screws (≥4.5 m).
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials
No
No
No
Country of product manufacture
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Manufacturing plant location
Aberdeen, UK
Aberdeen, UK
Aberdeen, UK
Material
Steel, Concrete
Steel, Concrete
Steel, Concrete
Carbon dioxide equivalent
Normalized unit
(kg CO₂ eq/kg) A1–A3 ('Production stage') :
-
A1–A3 ('Production stage') :
-
A1–A3 ('Production stage') :
-
Declared unit
Certified
A1–A3 ('Production stage') :
70.9
Certified
A1–A3 ('Production stage') :
70.9
Certified
A1–A3 ('Production stage') :
70.9
Expected Life
60 year
60 year
60 year