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PREMIUM - SMOKE AND FIRE PROTECTION

The dangers of smoke spread during a fire are becoming increasingly well-known. Smoke spreads faster than fire and can be just as harmful as the flames themselves. In just three minutes, a small fire can produce such intense smoke that you have to find your way out in complete darkness.

Smoke development makes escaping difficult. It immediately affects your lungs, may contain toxic gases that irritate your eyes and skin, and severely limits visibility. Most casualties are caused by inhaling smoke.

Smoke spreads through (open) doors, ventilation grilles, and air supply and exhaust systems to other areas. Shared hallways can also distribute smoke at a rapid pace.

Gaps and seams often allow smoke to pass through for a long time. Only at high temperatures (above 200°C) do fire-resistant seals expand to close these gaps. By then, it is often too late, as the space may already be filled with "cold smoke."

Drop seal EllenMatic Soundproof

Stop cold smoke

The EllenMatic Soundproof drop seal ensures automatic closure of the gap beneath the door.

 

Smoke-resistant drop seal:

Sa -cold smoke- according to NEN-EN 13501-2
S200 -hot smoke- according to NEN-EN 1634-3

A safe living and working environment

In residential and care facilities, smoke spread is an increasing safety risk. Elderly individuals, for example, are often less self-reliant and more vulnerable, which limits their escape options. To increase residents' chances of survival, it is crucial to delay smoke spread for as long as possible.

While fire-resistant doors are designed to block flames, they can still allow cold smoke to pass through for several minutes. The intumescent strips surrounding fire-resistant doors, which are meant to seal the passage airtight, only expand at temperatures around 200ºC. Cold smoke, however, never reaches those temperatures!

Repurposing old buildings and factory sites is becoming increasingly common. Think of co-working spaces in a former brick factory, homes in a former monastery, or offices in an old railway warehouse.

While these projects often result in stunning exteriors, ensuring safety and compliance on the inside can be a bigger challenge. Since 2021, spaces must meet strict requirements for sound and smoke control under the new Building Environment Decree (Besluit Bouwwerken Leefomgeving).

PREMIUM SOLUTIONS

Drop seal; a smoke-resistant seal

Classification according to NEN EN 12365: W41177.

A great addition to the fire safety of doors is the installation of smoke-resistant drop seals. The drop seal is placed at the bottom of the door to seal the ‘cold smoke leak’ underneath. This means the drop seal automatically lowers when the door closes.

The EllenMatic Soundproof smoke-resistant drop seal has been tested and approved according to fire safety standards NEN-EN 13501-2 and NEN-EN 1634-3.

COMPLETE YOUR SYSTEM

Want to create a fully smoke- and fire-resistant space without replacing or modifying doors or frames?

Combine the EllenMatic Soundproof drop seal with the holder profile. The EllenMatic holder profile is installed at the bottom of the door, without the need to remove the door from its hinges.

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ELLENMATIC ELEGANCE HOLDER PROFILE

The Elegance holder profile is an anodized aluminum holder profile designed for mounting on the door leaf. It can be installed without any modifications to the door or frame.

Technical specifications


ELLEN ASP

A simple-to-install perimeter profile that fully seals the door and helps to compartmentalize fire. Ideal in combination with an EllenMatic Soundproof in Elegance Cassette. An aesthetically pleasing solution for any door.

Technical specifications

Business costum solutions

Large-scale projects often require tailor-made solutions. For our business clients, we offer the possibility to request customized solutions.

Let us know below how we can assist you and what specific solution you are looking for. Our team will then get to work to help make your project a success!

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