A
Perry is calling on the fire industry not to compromise on fire door
furniture in the wake of new research commissioned by the Association of
British Insurers following the Grenfell Tower disaster, which reveals
that tests on the fire safety of building materials are inadequate.
The
report shows that tests conducted by the Fire Protection Association
found that a fire created by burning plastics reach temperatures 100C
above those in the industry test. Test fires for buildings only use
wood, whereas plastic makes up 20 per cent of the material in actual
fires.
As
insurers are pressing for the testing regime to be reformed urgently, A
Perry, a leading, independent, family-owned British manufacturer and
supplier of hinges, hardware, ironmongery, chain and threaded bar, says
that the integrity and quality of fire door ironmongery does not need to
be undermined.
Ian
Dunnaker, company director at A Perry & Co (Hinges) Ltd, explains,
“Adhesion to budgets is dominant in the fire rated product sector.
Traditionally, here is where corners have been cut, as price points have
dictated that ironmongery has to be affordable and meet stringent cost
criteria. Yet, as we know from recent catastrophes, it’s imperative that
the safety and security of products is paramount.
“Over
the last 12 months, A Perry has worked tirelessly to bring the most
competitive range of CE Marked and CERTIFIRE approved fire door
ironmongery to market. The price differentials between the new
PerryShield range of hinges and standard ‘non-certified’ hinges are now
minimal. This means customers can have the confidence that they can
afford to select the products without compromising on safety and
security, and risk rising costs.”
A
Perry & Co’s new CE Marked and CERTIFIRE Approved PerryShield fire
door ironmongery provides a complete, integrated, fire rated range of
door hinges, locks and latches, and intumescent protection kits,
designed at a price point that enables specifiers to fit fire approved
ironmongery onto applications without having to worry about spiralling
costs.
The
high-quality fire-resistant door hardware and intumescent kits are
designed to ensure there is no compromise to fire door integrity in an
emergency, providing a fire rating of either 30, 60 or 120 minutes.
Fire Door Hinges
The
hinges, which come in 10 different finishes ranging from antique brass
to nickel plated, are suitable for any application whether light
domestic or heavy commercial use. They fit all door furniture meaning
that only the existing hinges will have to be replaced. For doors
weighing up to 40kg, The Grade 7 CE marked and CERTIFIRE approved hinges
are most suitable, and Grade 13 are suitable for doors weighing up to
120kg.
Fire Rated Locks and Latches
An
integral part of the new PerryShield range are the premium tubular
mortice latches that are essential to help prevent the spread of fire by
ensuring the door remains closed in its frame. The latches are CE
Marked and CERTIFIRE Approved for up to 30 minutes. The 3 lever
Sashlocks and 3 lever deadlocks are CE Marked and CERTIFIRE Approved for
up to 60 minutes.
Continuing
the ethos of supplying only high-quality products, PerryShield latch
mechanisms are tested to over 200,000 cycles.
Intumescent Protection Kits
The
PerryShield Intumescent Kits are made from a sheet of an ultra-thin and
flexible high performance intumescent material. The 0.8mm sheet
contains intercalated graphite providing up to 60 minutes of fire
protection and offers prominent levels of expansion and insulation. This
prevents heat transfer when fitted on ironmongery and rebated into
timber door sets.
Each
kit is pre-cut to the right dimensions, for quick, clean and easy
fitting, matching accurately the hinge, latch or lock it is designed
for.
All
intumescent products are immune to moisture, humidity, atmospheric
pollution or common industrial and household chemical substances. The
kits have also been extensively tested to the latest British/European
Standards BS.476 Part 22: 1987 30/60 min rated & BS EN 1634-1:2014
30/60 min.
In
some cases, if the kits are used in multiple layers, they can provide
protection up to 240 minutes.
For more information on the PerryShield range, please visit www.perrytrade.co.uk or call on 01384 414001.
