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Encasement system using non-combustible calcium silicate boards.
Promat VERMICULUX®-S is a non-combustible calcium silicate board reinforced with selected fibres and fillers, is resistant to the effects of moisture and will not be subject to physical or performance deterioration when used in damp or humid conditions. The strong rigid board can be installed before the building is watertight. It is classified A1 non-combustible according to BS EN 13501-1. Promat VERMICULUX®-S is off-white in colour and has a smooth sanded surface on one face with a lightly honeycombed texture on the reverse face.
Up to 240 minutes of fire resistance can be achieved depending on the thickness of material used, the dimensions of the steelwork being protected, the number of layers used and the limiting temperature of the steel section.
Color | White |
Finish | Unfinished Painted |
Material | Calcium silicate |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | Manufacturer guidanceEtex Building Performance Limited warrants that our passive fire protection products and component parts, when installed in the building originally designed, built and unaltered in accordance with the conditions and procedures set out in this specification document and associated CAD drawings, the Vermiculux®-S Product Brochure; and any specific technical recommendations made in relation to the above project, shall be durable and free from defects due to faulty manufacturing or factory workmanship. The system must be installed by a 3rd party accredited fire protection contractor, and where included in the specification, solely with proprietary products and components as supplied by Etex Building Performance Limited. The scope of this warranty will be dependent on the application and the environment in which the products are being installed. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | K11/54 Fire protection board K11/885 Fire protection board |
Classification data | |
Support | Metal Angle 50 x 25 x 0.7 mm and Z-section 25 x 25 x 25 x 0.7 mm thick. 3.7 x 16 mm Shot-fire nails or M4.2 x 13 mm self-drilling self-tapping wafer head screws. Guidance for specification option: At maximum 300 mm centres. Casings are installed using metal angles fixed to the underside of the top steel flange for I-beams, offset by a minimum of 3 mm from the flange edge, angles fixed to the soffit for SHS/RHS/CHS and PFC beams. Additional Z-section framing is fixed to the underside of the flange to support soffit boards, running parallel to the wall. For beam widths over 325 mm, use minimum 25 x 25 x 25 x 0.7 mm Z-sections at maximum 610 mm centres to support soffit boards, fixed with 3.7 mm x 16 mm Shot-fire nails or M4.2 x 13mm self-drilling self-tapping wafer head screws at maximum 300 mm centres. |
Insulation | Low density (10–30 kg/m³) glass mineral wool. Guidance for specification option: If required for acoustic or thermal performance. |
Linings | Inner and outer layers: Promat VERMICULUX®-S board thickness determined by section factor (A/V), fire resistance period and limiting steel temperature. Manufacturer guidanceMaximum board length 1200mm. For double layer encasements the thicker board should be applied as the inner layer and joints between layers must be staggered by minimum 600 mm. Boards can be left untreated or painted. Board to board joints on adjacent sides are coincident, minimum stagger between layers 600 mm. Board thicknesses over 40 mm are installed as a double layer. Refer to ST VLUX 012 for double layer encasement details. Where more than one layer of board is used in a casing, the thicker layer should be applied first. |
Fasteners | Fixing to Metal Angle and Z framing: Minimum M4 CSK Self Tapping Screws. Fixing to Board Edge: Minimum M4 High Thread Screws Fixing to Coverstrips: Minimum M4 High Thread Screws. Guidance for specification option:
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System accessories | FSi Promat Pyrocoustic® Fire Resistant Sealant. Guidance for specification option: Designed to seal any slight gaps at interfaces between the boards and the substrate, which have low movement requirements (±7.5%). Contains no solvents or halogen compounds. |
Fire resistance | Manufacturer guidanceFire Resistance (minutes) to BS 476-21. Insert requirements. |
Colour/ Finish: | Decorative. Guidance for specification option: Decorative finishes should be applied in accordance with Promat Technical Data Sheet TDS 056 (https://www.promat.com/en-gb/construction/documentation/) and the Promat Passive Fire Protection Handbook (https://www.promat.com/en-gb/construction/tools-services/fire-protection-handbook/). Non-decorative. Guidance for specification option: Boards can be left untreated or painted. |
Section factor | Maximum 275 m-1. |
Steel sections | 609 mm deep and 380 mm wide (maximum). Guidance for specification option: 2 Sided Beam Protection up to 609 mm Deep and 380 mm Wide. Board fix to Angle, Z section fix to beam. |
Strips | Coverstrips: 20 mm thick x 120 mm wide Promat VERMICULUX®-S coverstrips fitted behind all board joints. |
Third-party certification | Certifire Certificate of Approval no. CF5757. Guidance for specification option: As detailed in Certifire Certificate of Approval no. CF5757. NOTE: Depending on site conditions, alternative fixing methods may be required for beams and columns, 1 or 2 sided exposure or interface with other building elements. These fixing methods are outside the scope of current EN test methods. These recommendations are based on the principles of EN 13381-4 and given in good faith. They should be approved by the responsible designer or through independent 3rd party assessment. |
Country of material origin | Belgium |
Country of product manufacture | Belgium Manufacturer guidanceApplies to the bulk board material only. Other components are from other countries. Consult manufacturer for details. |
Material | Calcium silicate |
Recyclability | Gypsum, calcium silicate and metal components can be recycled depending on the segregation of all materials. |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 2.8 % |
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