Intumescent Gaskets

Fire prevention can start on the smallest scale to help combat and reduce damage in the event of a fire, installing intumescent gaskets into BESA boxes, universal conduit boxes, ceiling roses and switch and socket boxes is a great way to contain and entrap fires should they ignite. Direct Trade Supplies stock a variety of fire safety gaskets made by Aurora, the intumescent material will allow the gasket to expand approximately 36 times its original size to help maintain the integrity of the fire barrier.

Wiring accessories are a known source of fires due to faulty wiring and sparks, but should this unfortunate event happen then having intumescent gaskets in place will firstly contain the source of small fires whilst also preventing it spreading further through holes in fire barrier. The great thing about these gaskets is that they are slim enough to fit into internal wiring set ups and can be penetrated in order for cables to pass through.

When it comes to fire safety, nothing should be compromised. Should your electrical socket boxes have a fire ignite inside of them an intumescent gasket will provide you with around 2 hours of containment time. This precious time will enable you to source and act upon the fire with much more efficiency than if you didn't have one installed. 

Without installing gaskets the conduit in a room or area of fire will glow hot in five minutes and continue to alight the cables and boxes, with the risk of it spreading to the next floor or level. If any electrical services, whether they are metal or plastic, pass through fire rated walls or ceilings then it is integral they are reinforced by intumescent sleeves, collars or wraps. We have gasket sleeves to use in various different situations, for single boxes, double boxes, conduit boxes and ceiling roses

When you purchase fire prevention products from Direct Trade Supplies you are guaranteed to be receiving quality goods that conform to all the fire safety standards and are sure to perform in a whole manner of situations. So whether you are searching for a quality fire intumescent gasket for the home or business, you can achieve your safety goals when you shop at Direct Trade Supplies.