Smoke and Fire Curtain
Suntex provides the fabrics required for smoke curtains and fire curtains, which are now widely installed in various fields, including major buildings, ships, and naval vessels.
In a building, a fire curtain serves as a protective barrier, safeguarding and isolating areas from fire and smoke damage. As a crucial fire safety feature, it can be either fixed or automatically deployed during a fire.
Unlike a smoke curtain, it includes coated glass fabric reinforced with stainless steel wire for enhanced impact resistance, capable of withstanding temperatures up to 1100°C for over 120 minutes.
PU coated fiberglass fabric
PU coated fiberglass fabric is used for smoke curtains and fire curtains due to its fire-retardant properties, heat resistance, durability, and ability to block smoke and flames, providing effective containment and protection in case of fire emergencies.
| Style No. | Basic fabric | Weight | Thickness | Color | Coating | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This material is a type of technical textile that consists of class E fiberglass reinforced with s.s wire. It is coated on one side or both sides with a flame retardant polyurethane compound. Functions： Fire resistant of 180 minutes at 1000℃. | ||||||
| Suntex-2104 | V4A S.S. wire fiberglass | 505gsm | 0.4mm | grey | 1 side | Click |
| Suntex-2112 | V4A S.S. wire fiberglass | 540gsm | 0.4mm | grey | 2 sides | Click |
| Suntex-2040 | V4A S.S. wire fiberglass | 690gsm | 0.52mm | grey | 1 side | Click |
| Suntex-2036 | V4A S.S. wire fiberglass | 710gsm | 0.53mm | grey | 2 sides | Click |
| Suntex-2129 | V4A S.S. wire fiberglass | 900gsm | 0.72mm | grey | 2 sides | Click |
Silicone coated fiberglass fabric
Silicone coated fiberglass fabric is ideal for fire curtains due to its high temperature resistance, flame retardancy, durability, flexibility, and ability to withstand intense heat, providing reliable fire protection and containment.
| Style No. | Weight | Thickness | Color | Coating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suntex-1222 | 820gsm | 0.65mm | white | 2 sides |
Aluminum foil coated fiberglass fabric
Aluminum fiberglass fabric is suitable for fire curtains due to its heat reflection, flame resistance, durability, and ability to provide a barrier against fire and radiant heat, ensuring effective fire containment and protection.
| Style No. | Basic fabric | Weight | Thickness | Color | Coating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suntex-6009 | fibergalss | 220gsm | 0.2mm | sliver | 1 side AL film |
| Suntex-6025 | V4A fibergalss | 1350gsm | 1.4mm | sliver | 2 sides AL foil |
Graphite coated fiberglass fabric
When exposed to temperatures above 140°C, the coating system forms an expanding, foaming substance that provides thermal insulation.
This fabric is a stainless steel wire reinforced glass fabric with a specially formulated intumescent fire retardant graphite material. The material does not generate toxic emissions, and has a good resistance to hydrolysis whilst still having a flexible handle.
| Style No. | Basic fabric | Weight | Thickness | Color | Coating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suntex-5048 | V4A fibergalss | 1700gsm | 1.4mm | black | 2 sides |
A smoke curtain in a building directs smoke—composed of gases and tiny particles released by burning materials—toward an extraction system, effectively shielding people from harmful smoke and limiting fire damage and spread.
Both fixed and automatic smoke curtains isolate areas to prevent smoke from moving between them. Typically, silicone or PU coated woven glass fabric is used, as it can withstand fire temperatures of up to 600°C for 60 minutes.
PU coated fiberglass fabric
PU coated fiberglass fabric is used for smoke curtains and fire curtains due to its fire-retardant properties, heat resistance, durability, and ability to block smoke and flames, providing effective containment and protection in case of fire emergencies.
| Style No. | Basic fabric | Weight | Thickness | Color | Coating | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This material is composed of a technical textile, which consists of fiberglass. It is coated on both sides with polyurethane, a flame retardant material. The polyurethane coating serves several functions: it makes the fabric easier to handle, adds stiffness to it, prevents smoke from passing through, and protects it from unraveling. Furthermore, this material has water repellent properties and demonstrates exceptional resistance against cutting and acidic substances. Functions： Stop smoke for 60 minutes at 1000℃. Stop smoke for 150 minutes at 600℃. | ||||||
| Suntex-2005 | fiberglass | 460gsm | 0.4mm | grey | 2 sides | Click |
Suntex Fabric Test Report for 1100°C in 180 mins
Test result curve
The following data were collected during the test:
a) The average temperature/time curve in the furnace, see attached Figure 1.
b) The furnace actual pressure/time curve, see attached Figure 2.
c) Suntex fireproof fabric test @180min 1100C for fire curtains. Before/After test, see Figure 3.
Suntex fireproof fabric test @180min 1100C for fire curtains - temperature curve Suntex fireproof fabric test @180min 1100C for fire curtains - pressure curve Suntex fireproof fabric test @180min 1100C for fire curtains Before and After test
Gallery of Suntex Fireproof Fabric Test
Statement
The results only relate to the behaviour of the specimen of the element of construction under the particular conditions of the test. They are not intended to be the sole criteria for assessing the potential fire performance of the element in use nor do they reflect the actual behaviour in fires.
The test results relate only to the specimen tested. The fire resistance performance of specimen of this design may change if different dimensions, different gaps, incorporating different components, or mounted within different wall constructions.
