Hempel has launched Hempafire Pro 400, a new passive fire protection coating optimised for 90 minutes of cellulosic fire protection.
Hempel has launched Hempafire Pro 400, a new passive fire coating protection which is able to maintain the stability of steel structures in case of a fire for up to 120 minutes and that has been optimised for a maximum efficiency in the loadings for a 90-minute duration.
Passive fire protection coatings allow to insulate steel structures, in case a fire occurs, by extending load-bearing capacity and providing more time for the evacuation of people and emergency intervention. In 2018, Hempel created its Hempafire Pro 315 which provided up to 60 minutes of cellulosic fire protection and dry film thicknesses. Now, the new Hempafire Pro 400 – which meets the BS 476 20/21 standards – extends the fire protection to 90 and 120 minutes.
“Our Hempafire Pro range of products has proven to be very attractive for applicators and specifiers. The exceptionally low loadings help to reduce both the 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. Since we launched Hempafire Pro 315, our customers have asked for a coating with similar properties certified for a 90-minute fire duration. We developed Hempafire Pro 400 to meet this need,” stated Roger Soler, Hempel’s Group Product Manager for Cellulosic PFP.
The Hempafire Pro range
Coatings of the Hempel’s Hempafire Pro series can be applied to all steel profile types, both in-shop or on-site. They can also be used outdoor and in environments subject to corrosion up to C4 category, meeting the ISO 12944 standards. Hempafire Pro 315 and 400 are available in two different versions, standard and fast-drying.
Other advantages of the range include:
- Optimised fire protection for 60 and 90 minutes
- Lower loadings: reduced paint consumption and fast drying times
- Excellent aesthetic appearance
- Suitable for all steel profiles
As it was designed by keeping in mind applicators, Hempafire Pro possess outstanding application properties and the number of coats required can be minimised by applying up to 1,600 microns DFT in one coat.