Terminal 5 - Heathrow Airport
DURASTEEL® as well as a range of other Promat fire protection products have been used extensively inside the new satellite building T5C at London Heathrow Airport.
Promat DURASTEEL® for fire, high impact and blast protection
Promat DURASTEEL® for fire, high impact and blast protection
Promat DURASTEEL® is a composite panel of fibre-reinforced cement with punched steel sheets mechanically bonded to both outer surfaces.
DURASTEEL® systems combine lightness, strength, impact resistance, blast resistance and durability with exceptional fire performance. These systems remain unaffected by firefighters’ hoses, leaving them capable of performing their original function even during a fire.
Key Features:
- UK manufactured to independently accredited ISO 9001 quality, ISO 14001 environmental and OHSAS 18001 health and safety management systems.
- Tested with a range of service penetrations and fire doors.
- CERTIFIRE accredited: CF607 Composite Barriers / CF418 Hinged and Sliding Doors / CF429 Partitions and Ceilings / CF480 Ductwork.
- Classed as ‘non-combustible’ to BS 476: Part 4: 1970 and A1 to Clause 10 of BS EN 13501-1:2007.
- Provides between 30 minutes up to 4 hours fire protection
- Blast resistant up to k/n.
- High Impact resistance
- Licensed installer network with Certificate of Conformity as required.
Testing and Certification
Testing and Certification
With fire protection there can never be any doubt or compromise about standards or product performance.
Promat is the expert and worldwide reference in passive fire protection and high-performance insulation for the construction sector and a large number of industrial markets. We offer sustainable solutions that protect lives and assets, enhance comfort, optimise process efficiency, minimise the loss of space and energy and help reduce CO2 emissions.
Licensed Installers
Licensed Installers
Promat DURASTEEL® is only installed by an experienced and carefully trained, fully accredited, Promat licensed installer.
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RIBA Approved CPDs
RIBA Approved CPDs
Promat is part of the RIBA CPD Providers Network and can contribute to your required 35 hours Continuous Professional Development.
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Useful Resources
Useful Resources
Sector Applications
Sector Applications
Promat DURASTEEL® has been used successfully across the construction industry for many years and is the preferred choice for specifiers and project managers across a number of key sectors, including:
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Transport
- Power
Durasteel® Videos
Horizontal Self Supported Ceiling
Horizontal Self Supported Ceiling
This video demonstrates a typical installation example of a horizontal self-supported ceiling using Promat DURASTEEL®
Durasteel® Vertical Barrier
Durasteel® Vertical Barrier
Installation example of a vertical barrier using Promat DURASTEEL® single door with horizontal cable tray/pipe penetrations passing through.
Three-sided ductwork section
Three-sided ductwork section
This video demonstrates a typical installation example of a Durasteel® three-sided ductwork section.
Pallet Racking Fire Barrier System
Pallet Racking Fire Barrier System
Demonstration of the Promat DURASTEEL® Pallet Racking Fire Barrier System suitable for use in warehouses.
Durasteel® partitions
Durasteel® partitions provide fire protection for up to 240 minutes and can be built as insulated and uninsulated barriers, tested to both European and British Standards.
Durasteel® ceilings
Durasteel® ceilings provide fire protection for up to 240 minutes and can be built as insulated and uninsulated barriers.
Stronelairg Wind Farm:
Stronelairg Wind Farm:
Promat systems enhance fire safety at one of SSE’s windiest renewable energy sites
Invicta and independent structural engineers designed a bespoke 1800m² wall and ceiling system consisting of Promat’s DURASTEEL® and VERMICULUX® boards.
The bespoke solution designed and constructed by Invicta was based on standard single skin, integrity-only DURASTEEL® wall and ceiling systems, tested and Certified by Promat.
Key Systems and Applications
Partitions
Partitions
Promat Durasteel® partitions provide vertical fire and blast barriers to meet the requirements of BS 476: Part 22: 1987
Ceilings
Ceilings
Promat Durasteel® ceilings provide horizontal barriers against fire, for up to four hours and blast, and are tested and approved...
Ducts
Ducts
Promat Duraduct® LT provide up to 4 hours fire resistance in accordance with BS 476: Part 24: 1987 ...
Doors
Doors
Promat Durafire® Doors range covers the complete range of doors and shutters providing up to 4 hours fire protection when tested to BS 476: Part 22: 1987, and BS 5588 ...
Durasteel® Case Studies
Westfield, White City, London
Promat DURASTEEL®, the high-performance fit-and-forget fire barrier, played a critical role at Westfield London in White City, West London.
Broadgate - Bishopsgate, London
Promat provided a full portfolio of products including DURASTEEL® together with specialist technical support and advice on the design of the passive fire protection system for this substantial office development.
Wood Lane Tube Station
Promat DURASTEEL®, the high performance fit-and-forget fire barrier, is being put to the test on London's newest Tube station.
Aircraft Terminal - Biggin Hill
Promat has supplied a combination of its fire protection systems and specialist technical advice to help provide robust fire safety solutions for the new Rizon Jet VIP aircraft terminal at Biggin Hill. The project was installed by specialist contractor, The Invicta Group.
Stronelairg Wind Farm
As a leading provider of renewable energy across the UK, SSE Energy Services aims to drive the transition to a net zero carbon world through the development, construction and operation of state-of-the-art renewable energy assets.
Durasteel® History
