PRESS RELEASE
November 2011
Aluminium fire door systems and wall units
Schüco ADS 80 FR system platform
Schüco system solutions for fire protection meet all the complex
requirements of a modern building concept in terms of
functionality, design and efficiency. For fire doors with 80 mm
basic depth, metal fabricators benefit from a system platform
that features two completely different yet compatible systems:
Schüco ADS 80 FR 30 (Aluminium Door System, 80 mm basic
depth, Fire Resistant for 30 minutes) fire doors and wall units,
plus ADS 80 FR 60. Both systems have been tested in
accordance with DIN 4102 and EN 1364/1634. Custom-built multipurpose doors can be created with additional fixtures, for
example, by combining smoke protection, burglar resistance,
access control and sound reduction.
Key applications of the Schüco ADS 80 FR 30 fire protection system
include the transparent design of emergency exits and escape routes,
as well as room separation for effective fire protection with largespan, glazed system constructions. The system including the system
fittings is fully approved by the building authorities and fulfils the fire
resistance classes T30, F30 and G30 in accordance with DIN 4102,
plus EI30 and EW30 in accordance with EN 1364/1634 –
predominantly without the use of fire boards. The basic depth of 80
mm ensures a high level of profile stability, making it suitable for large
leaf heights with a clear opening dimension of 2988 mm. Concealed
180° door hinges and integrated door closers can be installed.
Another system benefit is that multi-purpose doors can be produced
with additional fixtures, for example, in conjunction with integrated
Schüco emergency exit switch, access control with fingerprint, and
burglar resistance up to WK3. The slender profile face widths create
an attractive appearance and the fire boards previously fitted by the
fabricator are no longer required, markedly reducing production times.
Furthermore, in contrast to conventional methods, the barrel hinges
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used here are inserted quickly and easily into the multi-purpose
groove using sliding blocks. All the necessary fittings, for example,
locks, electric strike or security pins, are also fixed by means of a
sliding block. The use of the special Schüco fire-resistant foam
288121, instead of the standard A1 mineral wool, is an innovation
which can significantly reduce installation times. It is, however,
imperative that only special Schüco fire-resistant foam – and never
conventional installation foam – is used for fire protection.
The Schüco ADS 80 FR 60 fire protection system is primarily used in
the rest of Europe due to the specific requirements of the building
authorities in different countries. Building authority approval for
Germany is pending. The system including the system fittings has
been fully tested and fulfils the fire resistance classes T60 and F60 in
accordance with DIN 4102, as well as EI60 in accordance with EN
1364/1634. The design versatility, different infill options and
fabrication benefits are almost identical to those for Schüco ADS 80
FR 30.
Both the highly robust aluminium constructions allow stylish, flowing
transitions from the fire protection area to the standard section, as
well as with smoke doors.
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And towards a secure future. With 5250 employees and 12,000 partner companies,
Schüco is active in 78 countries and achieved turnover of 2.38 billion euros in 2010.
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Further information about publication:
Schüco International KG
Ulrike Krüger
Karolinenstr. 1 - 15
33609 Bielefeld, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)521 783-803
Fax: +49 (0)521 783-657
e-mail: PR@schueco.com
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Schüco ADS 80 FR 30 fire protection system for doors without fire
boards.
The Schüco ADS 80 FR 30 fire protection construction is fully
approved by the building authorities. It is highly robust with multipurpose fittings options.
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Schüco fire-resistant façade with integrated emergency exit doors.
(Approval required for individual projects)
Schüco ADS 80 FR 60 fire protection system for doors and wall units.
The Schüco ADS 80 FR 60 fire protection construction allows
elegant, flowing transitions from the fire protection area to the
standard section.