Coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean its range of passive fire protection coatings, Hempafire Pro, which provides fire protection to steel structures for up to 120 minutes.
Hempel
has recently launched Hempafire Pro, a range of passive fire protection (PFP) coatings, in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Now these areas can protect their steel buildings in the event of a fire for up to 120 minutes improving the safety of the facility.
As PFP coatings isolate steel during a fire, Hempafire Pro is able to extend the bearing capacity of the steel and provide extra valuable time for evacuation and emergency response.
Hempafire Pro PFP
Hempafire Pro PFP consists of two intumescent coatings:
- Hempafire Pro 315
provides up to 90 minutes cellulosic fire protection and is optimised for 60 minutes.
- Hempafire Pro 400
provides up to 120 minutes cellulosic fire protection and is optimised for 90 minutes.
Both coatings are available in standard and quick-drying version and can be used for most common steel profile types in in-shop and on-site applications. Furthermore, they are tested and approved according to BS 476 20/21 and can be used in outdoor conditions and corrosion environments up to C4 according to ISO 12944. Hempafire Pro 315 is also tested and approved according to EN 13381 8/9.
Now this range is available for the first time in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, where it complements Hempel's Hempacore One product, which has been available in these areas since 2014 and has been used in numerous projects, including the Fire Station of San Jose in Costa Rica and the Torre Reforma building in Mexico.
“We are very pleased to be launching our Hempafire Pro range in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. The coatings help protect property and people during a fire and we believe they will be welcomed by building owners, steel fabricators and contractors, providing the same success as we have seen in Europe, the Middle East and South East Asia”, says Roger Soler, Hempel’s Group Product Manager, Cellulosic PFP.
He continues: “The coatings are very attractive for applicators and specifiers. The exceptionally low loadings help to reduce both total paint consumption and the number of coats required. This in turn means our intumescent coatings dry faster than similar coatings, which helps to speed up project completion times.”