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WallBeam® Fire-Rated - Fire-Proof Structural Support Beam

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Span: 0.3–3.0 m

Comtec Variant:
Product certifications:
  • EPD

    EPD

    Certificate type

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.

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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.

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.

General information

Color

Grey

Finish

Coated

Material

Steel

Concrete

Shape

Rectangle

Length

Bespoke

Width

160 mm

Height

200 mm

250 mm

300 mm

Warranty description

15 year

Uniclass

Pr_20_85_08_15 Concrete beamsPrimary

CAWS

E60/110 Precast beam and block

E60/10 Precast beam and block

F30/265 Support systems

Specification data - Concrete beams

Classification data

Third-party certification

Third-party certification by a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)-approved independent laboratory.

Dimensions

-

Length

-

Manufacturer guidance

Span 0.3–3 m, insert requirements.

Cross section

160 x 200 mm.
Other.

Guidance for specification option:

Larger widths are possible on request. Narrower widths would not be compliant with fire resistance testing. Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Manufacturer guidance

Standard width x height.

Finish

-

Formed finish

1.5 mm thick laser cut and folded mild steel sheet - DC01-A (1.0330).

Unformed finish

Coating Jotun QD.

Guidance for specification option:

Target 100 μm.

Resistance to fire

-

Standard

To BS EN 1363-1.

Performance criterion

Integrity and insulation (EI).

Resistance

EI 120.

Features

Standard capacity rating: 5 kN/linear metre.

Guidance for specification option:

Higher capacities can be achieved but need to be individually calculated including point loads.

Colour

Grey.

Brackets

6 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Thickness.

Fixings

M10 x 8.8 grade BZP set screws.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Manufacturing plant location

Material

Steel
Concrete
Carbon dioxide equivalent

Carbon dioxide equivalent, as defined in BS EN 15804

Certified

Stage
Normalised unit (kg CO₂ eq/kg)
Declared unit (kg CO₂ eq/m)
Stage:A1–A3 ('Production stage')
Normalised unit :
Declared unit : 70.9

Expected Life

60 year

Product certifications

Product certifications

EPD

EPD

WallBeam EPD Certificate

Literature

WallBeam Fire Rated

WallBeam Fire Rated