Fire Curtains
Fire curtains for commercial and industrial buildings
Harlech fire curtains provide a discreet way to create a fire barrier within a building. They are generally housed above an opening and deploy when activated by the building’s fire safety system. We supply and install fire curtain solutions tailored to the opening, the building layout and the required fire performance.
Our team can help you select a suitable configuration for commercial, retail, educational and industrial premises.
How Do Fire Curtains Work?
During normal use, a fire curtain remains retracted above the opening. When activated through the specified fire safety controls, it deploys across the opening in accordance with the building’s fire strategy.
The activation sequence, alarm connection, power arrangements and controls are determined for the particular installation. Our team can discuss these requirements during specification.
Where Are Fire Curtains Used?
Fire curtains can be specified where a fire barrier is needed without a permanently closed door or shutter. The right solution depends on the building’s fire strategy and the opening it needs to protect.
Commercial buildings
Retail premises
Educational buildings
Industrial facilities
Fire Curtain Options & Specification
Each fire curtain is specified for its opening and the required performance. Send us your drawings or opening dimensions, and our team can discuss a suitable configuration.
- Opening dimensions and installation space
- Required fire performance
- Headbox and guide arrangement
- Fire alarm interface and control sequence
- Finish and appearance
- Access for inspection and maintenance
Supply, Installation and Ongoing Support
Harlech can support your project from initial specification through to installation. We can also discuss the inspection and maintenance requirements for the installed system, helping you plan for its continued operation.
Fire Curtain FAQs
What is a fire curtain?
A fire curtain is a deployable barrier designed to help compartmentalise part of a building when activated as part of its fire safety system.
Where can a fire curtain be installed?
Fire curtains can be used in a range of commercial and public buildings. Suitability depends on the opening, building design and fire strategy.
Can Harlech help with installation?
Yes. Share your drawings or opening details with our team so we can discuss the appropriate product and installation requirements.
Product Specifications
Curtain Fabric
Neco 240+ or Neco 90, both have a class 1 surface spread of flame rating when tested to BS8524
Guides
100mm as standard, 2.5mm material and 53mm deep but can also be offered in 60mm, 80mm or 120mm widths if appropriate, to suit the overall size of the fire curtain
Headbox
200x200mm as standard, 2.5mm material but can also be offered in 160x160mm, 180x180mm or 220x220mm sizes if appropriate to suit the overall height of the fire curtain
Motor
DC motor
Operation
DC control panel with built-in battery back-up
2no. retract switch
Keyswitch
Finish
Galvanized or factory finished powder coating from our standard range
Rating
Up to 240min
Certification
In accordance with BS EN 1634-1:2014 + A1:2018 and BS8524-1
PDF Downloads
COMING SOON…