Promat VERMICULUX-S Fire Protection Board 30mm x 1200mm x 2500mm is an attractive smooth finish A1 non-combustible calcium-silicate insulation board which provides up to 240 minutes fire protection to structural steel structures.

VERMICULUX-S is used to protect one, two, three or four sided encasements to universal columns and beams, joists and RSJs, hollow sections, bracing, lattice and perimeter beams, beams supporting composite floors, metal decking and wind posts.

Promat VERMICULUX-S can be used in projects requiring additional fire safety measures to protect the public and employees from the risk of a major fire and in the early construction phase when the building is not weathertight.

This unique fire protection board has permanent dimensional stability, so in the event of a fire it reduces the speed at which the steelwork will heat up, allowing it to maintain its load bearing capacity for longer.

30mm Promat VERMICULUX-S is fully tested at limiting temperatures from 350ºC to 750°C and can be used where the fire protection system is in full view and where it is hidden.

It offers the specifier a clean, boxed appearance and can be applied on unpainted steelwork in a single or double layer, according to requirements of the project.

Vermiculux-S by Promat is often a thinner solution in comparison with other fire-resistant constructions.

This board can also accept a decorative finish and therefore be used where aesthetics are important.

Specification:

Thickness: 30mm

Width: 1200mm

Length: 2500mm

Board Coverage: 3.00m2

Thermal Conductivity: 0.09 W/mK (at 20ºC)

Colour: white/light grey

Density: 480kg/m³

Classification temperature: from 350ºC to 750°C

Fire Rating: A1 Non-combustible

Fire Protection: 240 minutes

Reaction to Fire: Class 1 (Surface Spread of Flame)

Resistance to Fire: Class 0 (Building Regulations)

Promat VERMICULUX-S Features:

 · Up to 240 minutes fire protection.

 · A1 non-combustible according to BS EN 13501-1.

 · Thinner solution when compared to other fire-resistant constructions.

 · Can be installed before the building is weathertight.

 · Resistant to the effects of moisture.

 · Suitable for columns and beams encasements.

 · Can accept a decorative finish.

 · Fully tested and certified (IS014001, ISO9001).

 · Independently tested by Exova Warrington Fire (WF 385248).

 · Moisture and Mould resistant.

 · Comprehensively strong and durable.

 · Not degrade by age or moisture.

 · Very good impact strength.

Finishing Promat VERMICULUX-S Boards (Plastering and Painting):

 · All calcium silicate boards have a high suction and therefore it is generally difficult to apply gypsum plaster.

 · Plastering boards: If a skim coat is desired, apply a sealing coat of diluted universal primer/PVA (e.g. 1 part PVA and 5 parts water).

 · Sealing coat should be allowed to dry thoroughly (approximately 24 hours).

 · Apply a bonding coat (3 parts PVA and 1 part water).

 · Apply plaster skim (5mm thick) while the bonding coat is wet and tacky.

 · It is recommended that a small test area is plastered initially to ensure that the boards have been adequately sealed.

 · It is advisable that self-adhesive or hessian scrim is applied over joints and internal angles.

 · The plaster manufacturers’ recommendations should be followed at all times.

 · Promat boards have an attractive, smooth finish but if required they can be painted with emulsion or water based paints.

 · With water based paints, a diluted first coat should be used.

 · All coatings should be supplied by a reputable manufacturer and their recommendations regarding surface preparation, sealing and finish coat should be followed at all times.

 · Paper scrim is not recommended for the boards.

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