ASTRO CLAD - AFFRCLAD75 (FF102/50)

Astroflame’s Astro Clad - AFFRCLAD75 (FF102/50), Ventilated Cavity Fire Barriers, are manufactured from a low smoke zero halogen high expansion intumescent material. They are designed to be installed horizontally to reinstate fire resisting performance to external wall cavities that are required to be ventilated (open-state) in non-fire conditions.

The Astro Clad - AFFRCLAD75 (FF102/50) is manufactured from a rigid intumescent material allowing it to be provided in a strip format, it is also covered with a protective layer of aluminium foil for ease of handling.

In the event of a fire the Astro Clad - AFFRCLAD75 (FF102/50) intumescent material will expand to close the external wall cavity, providing effective fire resistance, for integrity and insulation for up to 120 minutes depending upon the construction of the external walls.

The Astro Clad - AFFRCLAD75 (FF102/50) is designed for use within cavities of up to 50mm and once installed will close the remaining free air gap in front of the 6mm cavity barrier of up to a maximum of 44mm (depending on construction type).

Astro Clad - AFFRCLAD75 (FF102/50) Ventilated Fire Barrier ‘Open State’ Cavity Barriers are designed to prevent fire spread and provide compartmentalisation in the external façade. It is essential that the correct fire barriers are specified and installed, therefore please review the Field of Application Reports seen in Literature section to ensure the product is suitable for your application.

The manufacturer of this product no longer offers Free of charge technical advice on cavity barriers. If advance technical advice is required this can still be provided but at a cost of £400 payment in advance. If this service is needed please contact tel: 01329 844 500 or email: sales@astroflame.com

We would always recommend that the client seeks approval for the use of ALL cavity barriers from the project’s principal designer/building control officer and/or the projects fire engineer before proceeding to purchase the product.

Features and benefits: 

• An “open state” cavity fire barrier for use horizontally within uninsulated, ventilated and drained cavities.
• Fire Rated for up to 120 minutes for both integrity and insulation when tested to the general principles of BS EN 1363-1 following ASFP TGD 19 guidance.
• 3rd party certification from IFC (Held by manufacturer).
• Tested for : Timber Frame, SFS, Concrete, Masonry, Render Systems & External Weatherboards.
• Ventilated design – developed to allow maximum ventilation and drainage of cavities reducing the need for cavity trays or weepholes.
• Suitable for “open-state” ventilated cavities up to 50mm wide.
• Provided in strips of 1m long, 75mm wide and 6mm thick.
• Lightweight - designed to be easily and quickly installed.
• No maintenance required after installation.