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Flameshield EVO Vertical Active Fire and Smoke Curtain Barrier – BS EN 1634-1 Tested - Fire and Smoke Curtain
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Vertical active fire and smoke curtain barrier providing 120 minutes integrity and up to 85 minutes radiation control at 15 kW/m², tested to BS EN 1634-1 for fire and radiation performance.
Application
Vertical active fire and smoke curtain barrier suitable for internal fire compartmentation and smoke control where aesthetic integration is a key design driver. Appropriate for protected means of escape, atria, lobbies, reception areas, corridor separation, openings in fire-resisting walls, boundary protection, escalators, stairwells, lift shafts and lift lobbies.
Regularly specified in hospitals and healthcare facilities, schools and universities, hotels, high-rise buildings, offices, retail environments, stadia, museums and galleries, as well as transport hubs including train stations and airports. Also suitable for warehouses, factories, nurseries, shopping centres, restaurants, and defence or secure environments requiring certified fire and smoke control with enhanced architectural finish options.
The Flameshield EVO Fire and Smoke Curtain is designed for multiple applications such:
- Protected means of escape
- Atrium
- Lobbies
- Receptions
- Openings in walls
- Egress
- Corridor separation
- Boundary protection
- Escalators
- Stairs
- Lifts and lift lobbies
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Hotels
- High Buildings
- Offices
- Military sites
- Retail
- Stadia
- Museums and galleries
- Prisons
- Train stations
- Airports
- Warehouses
- Factories
- Nurseries
- Shopping centres
- Restaurants
Description
The Flameshield EVO Vertical Active Fire and Smoke Curtain Barrier is an electrically operated fire and smoke control system designed to provide reliable compartmentation while maintaining architectural aesthetics. The system achieves 120 minutes fire integrity and up to 85 minutes radiation performance at 15 kW/m², tested in accordance with BS EN 1634-1, supporting occupant tenability and fire strategy requirements within a wide range of building types.
The barrier assembly comprises a carbon steel barrel and integrated 24 V d.c. electric motor, incorporating a high-performance flexible fire curtain fabric capable of withstanding temperatures in excess of 1000°C. Barrel deflection conforms to BS 6323-5, ensuring stability and consistent performance. A T-section bottom rail provides controlled descent and smooth operation, supporting dependable gravity fail-safe deployment in the event of power or system failure.
Designed with architectural integration in mind, the Flameshield EVO is particularly suited to environments where visual impact is critical. End plates, guides and head boxes can be finished in specialist RAL colours, allowing the system to blend seamlessly with interior finishes while maintaining certified fire performance.
A comprehensive range of ancillary safety devices is available, including egress switches, access switches, obstruction detection, and heat and smoke activation, all fully tested to Annex H of BS 8524-1. The system is fully compliance-tested and incorporates fail-safe functionality, enabling reliable operation even during mains power failure.
Manufacture and construction are in accordance with Warrington Fire Research Establishment testing, including Warrington Test WF 341175, and relevant sections of BS EN 16034, ensuring consistent quality, performance and regulatory confidence.
Features and benefits:
- Manufactured and produced in accordance with Warrington Fire Research Establishment and BS EN 1634-1 for Fire and Radiation (Radiation & tenability replaces the insulation zone).
- The construction and manufacture is in accordance with Warrington test WF 341175.
- Manufactured in accordance with certain sections of the new European Standard BS EN 16034.
- The fabric can withstand temperatures in excess of 1000°C.
- Unique bottom rail allows for smooth curtain operation.
- Barrel deflection conforms to the necessary British Standard BS 6323-5.
- Powered by an internal 24V DC electric motor that has all of the applicable safety standards.
General information
Color | Other Guidance for specification option: Available in any RAL colour. |
Finish | Other Guidance for specification option: Standard C3 class with C3 high durability options. |
Material | Carbon steel Stainless steel |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | One year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | L20/610 Roller shutters/ curtains |
SKU Code | FS EVO |
Specification data - Vertical active fire curtain barriers
Classification data | |
Standards | To BS 8524-1, BS EN 1634-1, BS 476-6, -7, BS EN 12605, BS EN 14600, BS EN 13501-2 and BS EN 16034. |
Barrier assemblies | To BS 8524-1. |
Test standards | Vertical, horizontal and angled to BS EN 1634-1. |
Third-party certification | Warrington Fire Report 340986. |
Size | Manufacturer guidanceMaximum size (w x h): 5000 x 8000 mm. (32 m²). Insert requirements. |
Performance | |
Smoke containment | No smoke seals. |
Fire resistance | 60 minutes. 120 minutes. |
Accessories | Partial Drop. Guidance for specification option: The barrier shall have the facility to deploy to a pre-determined position to allow escape and initial smoke containment. The partial close position shall be site adjustable with an adjustable wait time in the partial close position of up to 10 minutes Emergency Retract. Guidance for specification option: The barrier can have an emergency retract interface for escape and emergency access. The interface shall be volt free, normally open (close on operation). The signal required shall be momentary with a site adjustable retract time. The emergency retract facility shall be operational as long as there is primary / secondary power available. BMS Interface. Guidance for specification option: The barrier has volt free c/o contacts to indicate whether the barrier is fully open or fully closed. Single Photo Cell. Guidance for specification option: Tested and Passed by Exova to BS 8524-1 Annex H Audio / Visual / Spoken Warning Unit. Guidance for specification option: The barrier has a volt free contact which indicates an active c/o (change over) contact which indicates an active alarm signal. An Audio / Visual / Spoken warning unit can be interfaced with this using power supplied by the primary / secondary source or via an external source. |
Radiation | 85 minutes <15 kW/m². |
Fabric | Fire curtains are formed from a fire rated fabric 0.54 mm thick stainless steel wire reinforced, with a specially formulated Aluminum pigmented and fire retardant polymer which provides a heat reflecting surface as well as other properties for smoke and fire. Guidance for specification option: The fabric has been independently tested for fire propagation in accordance with BS 476-6 in addition to this it also conforms to BS 476-7 which relates to surface spread of flame and in accordance with approved document B 2006. As a requirement of BS EN 1634-1, the fabric and curtain are tested as a complete assembly in compliance with BS EN 1363-1 and BS EN 1363-2. |
Barrel | Fire curtain barrels are manufactured from carbon steel tube, tube size dependent on the overall size of the unit and deflection calculated to conform to British Standards. |
Colour and finish | Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer and insert requirements. Available in any RAL colour. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Manufacturing plant location | |
Material | Carbon steel Stainless steel |
Expected Life | Ten year |
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Product certifications
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Certifire Certificate
3rd Party Manufacture Fire Curtains to BS EN 1634-1
IFCC
Fire and Smoke Curtain Installation and Servicing third party to BS 8524-2
smas WORKSAFE
SMAS 2025 (SSIP)
Literature
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Installation Guide
A1S Group Specification Sheet: Flameshield EVO1
A1S Group Drawing (Face Fit) Flameshield EVO1
A1S Group Drawing (Reveal Fit) Flameshield EVO1
CPD materials
The Functionality, Design and Compliance of Fire and Smoke Curtains
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