Fire Curtains
Designed and manufactured with the highest certification standards, BLE Fire Curtains maintain fire compartmentation to restrict the spread of fire and create safe escape routes without compromising fire resistance.
Delivering fire compartmentation along with a protected means of escape (up to 4 hours integrity and 2 hours radiation ratings), BLE’s active fire curtains are the optimal and most reliable solution for numerous building specifications.
BLE ResQ-Window
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Vanguard is proud to be a premier distributor and installer for the BLE RESQ Window – the industry’s first UL certified vision panel. The leading-edge vision panel allows first responders and building occupants to see through the deployed fire curtains, making evacuation and fire extinguishing faster and safer.
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The ResQ-Window is a vision panel for fire curtains that deliver faster identification and elimination of the fire source, thereby saving more lives.
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The ResQ-Window responds by allowing safer entry into affected areas of the building and safer evacuation.
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Ultra high-strength, high-purity material (silica fabric containing silicone optical resins and nano-particle silica opacifiers) is used without surface-flaming or toxic gas release when exposed to smoke and fire.
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The ResQ-Window is flexible enough to install on any standard fire curtain, increasing the level of safety to specific fire safety systems.
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Able to withstand temperatures of up to 1832°F with a maximum 3 hours fire integrity. Meets UL 1784 for smoke compliance.
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Delivers a minimum of three hours of fire integrity (E).
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Completely UL certified.
BLE’s ResQ-Window was developed for fire curtains in the following space areas:
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Doorways and corridors that contain escape routes
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Building lobbies and lift-openings
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Spaces and areas that require mandatory surveying from Fire Marshals and the Fire and Rescue Services just prior to entry
Cost effective and reliable, the FC60â„¢ is the ideal solution for projects requiring a fire rating of up to 60 minutes.
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Material: Fibre glass cloth with a micronized aluminium polymer coating on both sides of the fabric.
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Fire Integrity: Rated at 1832°F for up to 60 minutes Integrity and 60 minutes Radiation to UL10D
Model
FC60â„¢
Max Width (ft)
147
Max Drop (ft)
39
Classification
60 mins fire rating
Test Standard
UL10D & UL1784
Certificate /
Reports
R26410
For use in multi-story buildings to prevent fire & smoke migration through stairwells and atrium openings to upper floors.
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Material: Stainless steel, wire reinforced, woven fibre glass fabric coated on both sides with silver polyurethane.
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Fire Integrity: Rated at 1832°F for a period of up to 180 minutes integrity.
Model
HC180â„¢
Fire Resistance (mins)
Integrity (E): 180​
Irradiance (W): -​
Max Width (ft)
19
Max Length (ft)
19
Test Standard
BSEN 1634
Certificate /
Reports
WF333819
WF333952
WF337802
The highest performing fire curtain in the BLE product range.
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Material: Stainless steel, wire reinforced, woven glass fibre fabric coated on both sides with silver polyurethane.
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Fire Integrity: Rated at 1832°F for up to 180 minutes Integrity and 60 minutes Radiation to UL10D
Model
FC180â„¢
Max Width (ft)
147
Max Drop (ft)
39
120 mins fire rating in gypsum
180 mins fire rating in masonry
Classification
Test Standard
UL10D & UL1784
Certificate /
Reports
R26410
Developed for perimeter area applications where there are no structural columns or posts to fit side guides at corners. An ideal solution for buildings with large open spaces.
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Material: Stainless steel, wire reinforced, woven fibre glass fabric coated on both sides with silver polyurethane.
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Fire Integrity: Up to 180 minutes integrity to the UL10D Standard.