Buy high performance low price 56 INR / Pc Wedge Fire seals at Wedge India. Fire seals are critical components in building safety systems, designed to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases through joints, gaps, and penetrations in walls, floors, and ceilings. These seals are used in conjunction with fire-resistant barriers to enhance the overall fire protection of a structure.
 
Types of Wedge Fire Seals
Intumescent Seals:
Function: Expand when exposed to high temperatures, sealing gaps and preventing the passage of fire and smoke.
Common Uses: Door frames, pipe penetrations, cable trays, and construction joints.
Fire-Stopping Sealants:
Function: Provide a flexible, fire-resistant barrier in joints and around penetrations.
Common Uses: Gaps around pipes, ducts, and cables; construction joints in walls and floors.
Fire-Rated Gaskets and Strips:
Function: Prevent fire and smoke from passing through gaps around doors, windows, and other openings.
Common Uses: Fire-rated doors, windows, and service penetrations.
Fire-Resistant Coatings:
Function: Apply as a coating to materials to enhance their fire resistance.
Common Uses: Structural steel, cables, and other construction materials.
Fire-Rated Foam:
Function: Expands to fill gaps and provide a fire-resistant barrier.
Common Uses: Service penetrations, gaps in walls and floors.
 
Key Properties of Fire Seals
Thermal Expansion: Intumescent materials expand significantly when exposed to heat, sealing gaps and providing a barrier to fire and smoke.
Adhesion: Strong adhesion to various building materials, ensuring a secure and continuous seal.
Flexibility: Ability to accommodate building movement and vibrations without compromising the seal.
Durability: Long-lasting performance under normal conditions and during a fire.
Compatibility: Suitable for use with a wide range of construction materials, including concrete, steel, wood, and gypsum.
 
Applications of Fire Seals
Fire-Rated Doors:
Intumescent strips around the edges of fire-rated doors expand during a fire to seal gaps between the door and frame.
Service Penetrations:
Fire seals around pipes, cables, and ducts passing through fire-rated walls and floors prevent fire and smoke from spreading.
Construction Joints:
Fire-stopping sealants in expansion joints, control joints, and other construction gaps maintain the integrity of fire barriers.
Curtain Wall Systems:
Fire seals in curtain wall systems prevent vertical and horizontal fire spread through gaps between the façade and floor slabs.
Electrical and Mechanical Rooms:
Sealing around cable trays, HVAC ducts, and other service penetrations to contain fire within these critical areas.
 
Installation of Fire Seals Guidelines
Surface Preparation:
Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free of dust, grease, and other contaminants before applying fire seals.
Proper Sizing:
Select fire seals of the correct size and type for the specific application and gap width.
Application Method:
Follow Wedge OEM or applicator instructions for the application of fire-stopping sealants, intumescent strips, and other fire seal products.
Inspection and Testing:
Regularly inspect installed fire seals for damage or wear, and test their performance as part of routine fire safety checks.
Compliance:
Ensure all fire seals and installations comply with relevant building codes and fire safety standards.
 
Fire seals are essential for enhancing the fire protection of buildings, preventing the spread of fire and smoke through gaps and penetrations. By using the right type of fire seal in the correct application, buildings can achieve higher levels of safety and compliance with fire safety regulations.